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Meet the new Head Chef in O’Loughlin’s Hotel Portlaoise
O'Loughlin's Hotel in Portlaoise has been a constant in the ever-changing food sector in Laois for the past couple of decades - and have...
Shock as ‘wheel brace wielded’ at end of schools soccer match
There was widespread shock after violent scenes erupted at the end of a secondary schools soccer match this week in Portlaoise.
The game, between Portlaoise...
Laois TD set to head Down Under for St Patrick’s Day
One Laois TD is set to head to Australia as part of the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Irish Independent are reporting that Minister...
Now’s your chance to nominate your local heroes in Laois
The People of the Year awards is back and the search is on to find local heroes in Laois.
The awards are for, "ordinary people...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bernadette Shelly (née Kavanagh)
Slieve Bloom House, Rosenallis, Laois / Knocktopher, Kilkenny
The death...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Shiela Duff (née Guing)
Orchard, Timahoe, Laois / Clonbullogue, Offaly
Shiela passed away peacefully...
New UK supermarket is coming to Laois and will create more than 20 jobs
Iceland, the frozen food supermarket chain, is coming to Portlaoise and creating at least 22 jobs.
The UK based supermarket already has 19 stores around...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Shiela Duff (née Guing)
Orchard, Timahoe, Laois / Clonbullogue, Offaly
Shiela passed away peacefully...
Recipe of the Week: Winter Potato and Leek Soup
January can be a bleak month as the cold dark evenings tend to get the better of us.
Flu season is affecting us all, and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Costello (née Culleton)
Bracklone St., Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Pro-Choice group are holding an open meeting in Laois
Laois For Choice are holding their inaugural open meeting on Thursday, January 16 2018 at 6.30pm.
The meeting will take place in O’Loughlin’s Hotel, Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosanna Kerry
Knockmay Est., Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in the loving company of her family....
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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James (Jim) Nash
Clonbrock Hill, Crettyard, Laois / Crettyard, Carlow
Jim Nash, recent resident...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 11, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Margaret (Peggy) Corcoran (née O'Reilly)
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois / Killorglin, Kerry
Peggy died unexpectedly...
Kildare Village set for huge €50 million extension
Popular shopping outlet Kildare Village is set for a makeover after a €50 million investment was given the green light.
The news comes after Kildare...
Internal appointments for Kilcruise and The Heath while Ballyroan on the hunt again
January is the season when the clubs of Laois tend to make their managerial appointments and we have more news on that front this...
Portlaoise mum’s heartache after suffering 18 miscarriages over a decade
A Portlaoise mother has revealed that she has suffered the heartbreaking 18 miscarriages over the last ten years.
Georgina O'Shea, who now lives in Cork,...
Stack family say gardaí failed to act on information on dad’s murder
The family of Portlaoise Prison Chief Officer Brian Stack, who was murdered by the IRA 34 years ago, claims one section of the Gardaí has...
Huge reductions as Heidi Higgins holds massive Studio Sample Sale
Renowned Laois fashion desiger Heidi Higgins is having a massive studio sample sale this week - with all items to go for between €50...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John (Jack) MURPHY
Graiguecullen, Laois
John (Jack) Murphy of Greystones, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Carlow...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Tom Fitzpatrick
Derrylusk, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Fitzpatrick, Derrylusk, Mountrath, Co.Laois, (ex Ever Ready) Died 6th...
A comforting Fish Pie is this week’s recipe of the week
I think it's fair to say we're all pretty sick of turkey and ham by now.
This fish pie recipe is the perfect comfort food...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary (Mae) Scully (née Cosgrove)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
In her 91st year, predeceased by...
Rathdowney library is set for a revamp at long last
Rathdowney library might be in line for major remodelling if the funding is available.
The issue was raised by councillor John King at a recent...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 5, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Michael (Mick) Bergin
Clonagooden, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Michael (Mick) Bergin, Clonagooden, Borris in Ossory, Co....
Hope for many Laois men as scientists think they’ve found cure for baldness
Calling all Laois men without hair or who fear they may be developing a receding hairline - there's hope!
Scientists in America have developed a...
Horror as bomb was sent to Laois social worker
Gardai are investigating an incident in which an explosive device was sent to a social worker in Portlaoise.
The device was sent to the offices...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 4, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mick McEvoy
Cedar Lawns, Edenderry, Offaly / Kildare / Emo, Laois
Formerly Clogherinkoe, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mick McEvoy
Cedar Lawns, Edenderry, Offaly / Kildare / Emo, Laois
Formerly Clogherinkoe, Co....
Best of 2017 – Mark Doheny: 15 things you’ll remember if you went clubbing...
Egan's Hostelry was an iconic emblem of Portlaoise. It's combination of pub, restaurant and nightclub saw thousands of clientele pass through its blue doors...