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Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Lee (née Conroy)
Main Street, Rathdowney, Laois
Kathleen Lee (nee Conroy), Main Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
Cahalan points the way as Ballacolla edge out Gaelscoil Thromaire in thriller
Ballacolla 6-11 Gaelscoil Thromaire 4-7
Division 5 Hurling Shield
Midfielder Eamonn Cahalan finished with 3-6 as Ballacolla got the better of Gaelscoil Thromaire in a highly...
Goals the difference as Holy Family clinch camogie glory
Holy Family 3-2 Emo 1-0
Division 6 Camogie Shield
Goals from Samantha Salbe and Beth Donoghue helped Portlaoise school Holy Family to win the Division 6...
Early goals key as Rath get the better of neighbours Emo
Rath 5-4 Emo 2-2
Division 6 Hurling Shield
Rath National School have a long and proud Cumann na mBunscol tradition, and though initially in football, in...
Ballyfin’s scoring power key as they see off Emo
Ballyfin 5-10 Emo 1-8
Division 2 Boys Hurling Championship
The hugely impressive Rory Hand got Emo off the mark in the opening minute with a free....
After a four year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return this...
For the first time since 2019, the Laois Walks Festival is set to make a return to the calendar this weekend.
The annual walking festival...
Portlaoise Hockey club captain Liz Poustie reflects on a remarkable season for the club
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey club has been in existence since 1924 and continues to go from strength to strength.
The club was originally based at Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Keogh
Carton Court, Maynooth, Kildare / Stradbally, Laois
Keogh, Michael, Carton Court, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and...
Conroy shows her class as Ratheniska defeat The Rock
Ratheniska 6-3 The Rock 4-1
Division 3 Camogie Shield
The brilliant Kate Conroy stole the show for Ratheniska NS as she scored four goals to help...
Cuddy’s class steers Castletown to camogie triumph
Castletown 5-4 Abbeyleix 2-0
Division 6 Camogie Championship Final
Doireann Cuddy played a starring role as Castletown claimed victory in the Division 6 camogie championship final.
The...
‘Pure craic and madness’ promised as countdown continues to Forest Fest 2023
Philip Meagher is a long-established Portlaoise-based solicitor but in recent years he has become the man behind the new three-day music festival in Emo,...
Property: Matt Dunne & Associates offering 122 acres for sale at Newtown, Killeigh, Co...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI - the Portarlington based Auctioneers are putting 122 acres of a good arable farm at Newtown, Killeigh, Co....
In Pictures: Laois school celebrates an outstanding day of student achievements
Mountrath Community School reverberated with applause and jubilation recently as students, staff, and special guests gathered to celebrate an outstanding day of achievements.
The occasion,...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as juvenile finals continue, Tailteann Cup resumes...
After a week off, the Laois footballers are back in championship action this weekend when they face London in Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ruth Eileen Deane
Mountmellick, Laois / Marino, Dublin
Deane, (Mountmellick and formerly of Marino, Dublin) in the...
School of Rock – Laois students create ‘Schools Out’ music video
Young musicians from The Rock NS, Mountmellick have launched a video showcasing their adventures with their bodhráns.
The students take part in the bodhrán programme, provided...
Timahoe Heritage Festival returns with a spectacular lineup of activities and entertainment this weekend
Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of historical splendour and excitement as the Timahoe Heritage Festival makes its highly anticipated return this...
Group pairings confirmed for All Ireland ladies football championship
Laois will play Connacht champions Mayo and defeated Ulster finalists Armagh in the group stages of this year's All Ireland senior ladies football championship.
The...
Over €13 million in funding for 12 Laois healthcare projects
Twelve Laois projects have been awarded a combined €13.29 million in funding from the Government's 2023 Capital Plan for the construction and equipping of...
Laois school wins prestigious award from Trinity College Dublin
A Laois school has won the Schools of Distinction Award, presented by Trinity College Dublin.
Mountmellick Community School has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes...
Heated terrace, retractable roof, pizza and coffee – Polly’s in Abbeyleix all set for...
The pandemic has a lot to answer for but one thing it did give us was a different perspective on where we could grab...
Minor hurling league glory for Portarlington in penalty shootout thriller
Portarlington 0-19 Clough-Ballacolla 1-16 (AET) - Portarlington win 3-1 on penalties
Minor Hurling League Division 2 Final
Portarlington and Clough-Ballacolla's Minor hurlers played out an exhilarating...
Business Briefing: Apple Blossom Holistic, business news and upcoming events.
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Paula Byrne, Founder of Apple Blossom Holistic, based in Abbeyleix…
Tell us a bit about yourself...
JOB VACANCY: DS Sports seeking to hire customer care/shop assistant
DSsports are one of the fastest growing Irish-Owned sportswear brands. We develop, manufacture & retail a comprehensive range of sportswear and sporting equipment with...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Bill) Delaney
Roskelton, Mountrath, Laois
William (Bill) Delaney, Roskelton, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 27th May 2023 peacefully...
Graiguecullen and Portarlington finish with wins in ACFL Division 1 while Colt-Shanahoe see off...
Colt-Shanahoe 2-14 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-13
ACHL Division 3
Second-half goals from Nathan Dunne and Brian McDermott helped Colt-Shanahoe to an impressive away win over Clonaslee-St Manman's...
ACFL Division 2: Little on the double for Courtwood but Park-Ratheniska also advance thanks...
Courtwood 2-14 Park-Ratheniska 1-11
ACFL Division 2 Round 7
Two goals in the first half from talented teenager Ryan Little helped Courtwood get the better of...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere again as huge crowds flock to Emo Court for Shine...
The sun shone and they came in their droves to Emo Court all through Saturday as Shine 2023, a one-day business trade fair and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Fennell (née Foyle)
Grattan St., Portlaoise, Laois
Fennell (nee Foyle), Anne, 28 Grattan St., Portlaoise. May...
Disappointment for Laois camogie as Meath prove far too strong in All Ireland opener
Meath 6-19 Laois 2-3
All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
Despite putting up a brave showing the opening 20 minutes Laois were overwhelmed by goal hungry Meath...