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Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary McGarr (née Deegan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois/Daingean, Offaly
Mary McGarr (nee Deegan) Hill 60, Mountmellick, Co....
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Rathdowney is hosting senior inter-county...
Dail hears how Laois pensioner, who is also a cancer patient, was refused heating...
The Dail has heard how a Laois pensioner, who is also a cancer patient, was refused a grant to heat their home recently.
The matter...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick "Kidd" Mortimer
43 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick "Kidd" Mortimer.
Passed away peacefully Jan 3rd in Chicago,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Dooley
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Clonoughter, Glin, Co Limerick. and Northampton England. Margaret will be...
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Great night of celebration as Laois ladies football acknowledge...
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Laois Ladies football experienced an incredibly busy 2025 season at club...
From the Archives – WATCH: Laois brother and sister go viral following hilarious TikTok...
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There are some stories that just make you smile and this...
From the Archives – Laois property described as ‘a modern classic’ sells for €650,000
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This property, which sold in February, proved to be one of...
From the Archives – In Pictures: Serious style as Laois GAA stars celebrate at...
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There was serious style on display as the 2025 Laois GAA...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam McArdle
Court View, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam McArdle, 8 Court View, Stradbally,...
From the Archives – Major milestone as Anvil Inn celebrates 40 years in business
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Portarlington's iconic Anvil Inn celebrated 40 years in business in September...
From the Archives – Coincidence and camaraderie: Two Laois women recall time in An...
They joined An Garda Síochána on the same day in September 1991 and retired from Portlaoise District on the same date - October 25,...
From the Archives – In Pictures: Scenes of celebration as Portarlington claim Laois SFC...
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Portarlington were crowned champions for the fifth time in six years...
From the Archives – Crettyard man named Federation of Irish Sport Volunteer of the...
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Much deserved recognition for this tireless Crettyard GAA volunteer.
The Federation of...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2025
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As one year ends and the next one begins, we often...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Clem Whyte
Ballynevin, Cullohill, Laois
Clem Whyte, Ballynevin, Cullohill, Co. Laois December 29th 2025 unexpectedly. Predeceased by...
2025 Remembered – Weekend Read: JP bows out after 40 brilliant years with Portlaoise...
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What a contribution JP Cahillane has made to the Portlaoise Pantomime...
2025 remembered – World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in...
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A two-time world champion is some achievement for young Irish dancer...
2025 Remembered – Another unholy row as Laois councillors call for changes to nomination...
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The drama of the presidential election campaign even made it into...
2025 Remembered – Two Laois farmers among award winners at Tirlán Co-op’s Dairy and...
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A big achievement for these two Laois farmers.
Two Laois farmers were...
2025 Remembered – Portlaoise restaurant shuts its doors just over a year after opening...
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This premises has been through plenty of change across the past...
2025 Remembered – Weekend Read: Laois farm upbringing instilled strong work ethic in trailblazing...
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Growing up in a busy household on the family beef farm...
2025 Remembered – Laois winners of Irish Restaurant Awards announced
A total of 18 Laois winners were crowned out at the Leinster section of the Irish Restaurant Awards held in Naas last night.
Over 1,000...
2025 Remembered – Heather Humphreys: ‘I really feel that the job of the President...
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Heather Humphreys also visited Portlaoise as part of this year's presidential...
2025 Remembered – Laois growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain award winners 2024
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This presentation was made in February.
A Laois family are among the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gladys Dorothy McClean (née Colclough)
Rossmore, Errill, Laois/Freshford, Kilkenny
Gladys Dorothy McClean (née Colclough), Rossmore, Errill, Co....
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Friends and family out in force to celebrate Seamus...
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There was a special occasion in Laois County Council last week...
2025 Remembered – Martina Mulhall: From Portlaoise to global stardom – The Umbrella Academy...
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In this career interview, our columnist Martina Mulhall caught up with...
2025 Remembered – Young Laois woman embarking on journey to South Africa to make...
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Cara Phelan from Portlaoise went on this trip to South Africa...
2025 Remembered – ‘You are more Fine Gael than me. The big Fine Gael...
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There is never a dull moment in Laois County Council. This...