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Laois scenic routes are catching national attention
Carlow football manager Turlough O'Brien has penned a book on another sporting passion in his life - cycling, and he has included Laois in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Nevin (Edward) Breen,
Tirellan Heights, Galway City, Galway / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly Castlemarket, Ballinakill,...
In Pictures: Ballypickas GAA Dinner Dance brings the crowds
Ballypickas GAA were celebrating their Junior 'A' success tonight, packing out the function room in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
Ballypickas defeated Rathdowney on a nail-biting...
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Chip Cookies to die for
Probably not the best time of the year to be giving out recipes of cookies and sweet treat with everyone new years resolutions of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Julia Gorman (née Troy)
Irey, Ballyfin, Laois
Gorman (nee Troy) Irey, Ballyfin, Co. Laois....
20 Laois lads we reckon would go viral on Reality TV
Camross man Eoin Scully appeared on First Dates on Tuesday evening and the nation was infatuated by him.
His catchphrase, 'How are ya kapin', really...
Laois camogie captain named for 2018
Aisling Burke has been named as the Laois Intermediate camogie captain for this year.
Aisling had a phenomenal year last year which resulted in her...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 19, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dominic Buggy
Dromagh, Crettyard, Laois / Crettyard, Carlow
Dominic Buggy of Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois...
Glowing tributes paid to retired Stradbally fireman Kelly
Warm tributes have been paid to long-serving Stradbally fireman Liam Kelly, who retired from Laois Fire and Rescue Service after almost 30 years serving...
Dangerous junction in Castletown to be reviewed
A treacherous junction in Castletown will be considered for new safety measures to implemented by Laois County Council.
The junction between Daingeanroe and main R445...
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We take great pride in the fact we have placed so many great Jobseekers with great Employers and now we are expanding the service.
If...
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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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...