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Portlaoise Men’s Shed marks its 10th Anniversary as it goes from strength to strength
The idea of a men's shed in Portlaoise was born in 2012 at a meeting between Ray Harte (now secretary of the shed) and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Murray
Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Murray, Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 13th of...
GAA Diary: Kerry set for O’Moore Park, Puc Fada details confirmed and Rosenallis plans...
All Ireland champions to play in Portlaoise
All Ireland champions Kerry will be in championship action in O'Moore Park this Sunday, June 18, when they...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Noggie) Higgins
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Naas, Kildare
Formerly of St Patrick’s Terrace, Naas County Kildare....
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Noggie) Higgins
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Naas, Kildare
Formerly of St Patrick's Terrace, Naas County Kildare....
LaoisToday Father’s Day Special: 3 months premium sports membership – plus 2003 Leinster final...
Fathers can be notoriously difficult people to buy presents for but it's important to remember them on Father's Day all the same.
But instead of...
JOB VACANCY: Frankie’s Hairdressing in Mountmellick seeking to hire hairstylist
Frankie's Hairdressing in Mountmellick are looking for another massively talented hairstylist to join their team.
Exceptional creative legends may only apply!
Hours available to suit your...
ACFL Division 2: Park-Ratheniska reverse result from two weeks ago to triumph over Courtwood
Park-Ratheniska 2-13 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 2 Winners Round 1
Two weeks ago in round seven of the ACFL Division 2 league, Courtwood comfortably saw off...
National School extensions approved for Timahoe and Newtown
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that two schools in Laois have been given approval for extensions.
Newtown...
UPDATED – LoveLaois: A handy week-by-week listing of Summer Camps on around the county...
The summer holidays are fast approaching and many a parent will be eyeing up activities to keep their little ones entertained over the school...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray
Derry, Rosenallis, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray, Derry, Rosenallis died June 9th. Beloved wife of...
James McWey’s late goal seals Ballyroan-Abbey victory over Portlaoise in ACFL Division 1 opener
Ballyroan Abbey 1-11 Portlaoise 0-11
ACFL Division 1 Winners Round 1
A goal in the 59th minute of play from James McWey helped Ballyroan-Abbey get the...
‘Answers needed as funding for HSE midlands eating disorder team nowhere in sight’
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has said she is engaging with the office of the Minister of State at the Department of...
American soul legends set to headline Saturday night at Forest Fest
Legendary American soul group Sister Sledge have been announced as the headline act for Saturday night at this year's Forest Fest in Emo.
The group...
Kiera Dignam to make it a perfect day at Forest Fest
Kiera Dignam - yes, the name does sound familiar - is an emerging talent who is making a name for herself and putting her...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Fermanagh, previewing the latest Tailteann Cup clash and...
It is a case of win or bust for the Laois senior footballers from now on and they have a huge Tailteann Cup game...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda O'Reilly (née Delaney)
Cappalug, Killeshin, Carlow, R93 PC91/Killeshin, Laois
Breda O’Reilly, (née Delaney) of Cappalug, Killeshin, Carlow, passed...
Sadness following the passing of Pat Lambe – ‘One of life’s finest people’
There is deep sadness in Ballyfin and The Heath this week following the passing of Patricia 'Pat' Lambe (nee Lambe).
Living in Ballydavis but originally...
Sadness at death of the much-loved Colm Dunne
The death has occurred of Colm Dunne from Togher outside Portlaoise, a much-loved character who was part of the furniture in Portlaoise Rugby Club...
JMac to bring the magic and fun of Mardi Gras flair to Forest Fest
Forest Fest is thrilled to welcome back fan favourite JMAC to Forest Fest this summer to bring their own distinctive flair, fashion, and fun...
A major employer in Laois has been acquired by a global infrastructure manager
Enva, a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, has announced that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by I Squared...
Laois U-16s crowned All-Ireland basketball champions following thrilling Monaghan win
It is not every day that Laois are crowned All-Ireland Champions, but that is exactly what happened recently as the U-16 boys won the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eric Abraham
Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Eric Abraham, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 6th June 2023 at...
Success for Laois at annual ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2023
A group of young people from Portlaoise College held off stiff opposition from across the country to claim top prize in the Junior Waste...
Laois Le Chéile scheduled for this coming Saturday to mark Cruinniú na nÓg 2023
Laois Together - a partnership between Music Generation Laois, Laois Partnership and Laois Integration Network - has announced the schedule for this year's Laois...
‘From reducing cow numbers to using taxpayers as cash cows – this Government is...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has called on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to extend Government’s six-month...
Three local groups set to feature at Forest Fest following Battle of the Bands
Three local bands are set to feature at Forest Fest in Emo this July having come through a Battle of the Bands event in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Victor Allen
Doon, Mountrath, Laois
ictor Allen, Doon, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 4th June 2023, at the Midlands...
Property: ‘A Rated’ renovated cottage on almost 14 acres in Bracknagh for sale with...
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted – are delighted to offer to the market an 'A Rated' three-bedroom renovated cottage of over...
ACFL Division 4: Annanough see off Barrowhouse as semi-final pairings confirmed
Annanough 1-9 Barrowhouse 1-5
ACFL Division 4
The semi-final pairings in ACFL Division 4 were finalised this evening as Annanough got the better of Barrowhouse in...