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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Raheen, Donaghmore, Laois, R32 R599
Michael Dooley, Raheen, Donaghmore, via Rathdowney, Co. Laois, May 10th....
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mantas Zukas
Portarlington, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Zukas (Portarlington, Co. Laois and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin 24)...
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening this Thursday, May 16, from 5pm–7pm, where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: 16 point wins for Kilcavan and Portlaoise in tonight’s...
Timahoe 1-4 Kilcavan 4-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 5
Kilcavan are up to third in Division 3 after they put Timahoe to the sword this evening.
A...
Talking Sport Podcast: Disappointing night for U-20 hurlers and looking ahead to Tailteann Cup
For the first time in a while, our Talking Sport Podcast is an even split between football and hurling.
Part one of the show is...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jean Pim
Anngrove, Mountmellick, Laois
Jean Pim, Anngrove, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on May 9th 2024....
LoveLaois Podcast: What happens when ‘the establishment’ tell people that something is ‘wrong’?
What happens when those in positions of power and influence tell large groups of people that something they enjoy doing is 'wrong'?
That was the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rt. Lt. Col Kenneth (Ken) Kelly
Raheen Park, Youghal, Cork / Portlaoise, Laois
Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, Retired...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Treacy
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois / Ballybrophy, Laois
Tom Treacy, Woodbrook, Mountrath, and late of Rathmore, Ballybrophy,...
ACFL Division 2: Emo see off four-goal Mountmellick to move top of the league
Mountmellick 4-4 Emo 2-16
ACFL Division 2 Round 1
Emo moved top of Division 2 following a fine victory over Mountmellick this evening.
This was a refixed...
Talking Sport Podcast: Seniors in Kerry, minors in Offaly, massive camogie win and Ladies...
The May Bank Holiday is over and as we head towards the middle of 2024, our latest Podcast is here.
And it is another big...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kay) Rankin (née Redmond)
Wayside, Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Rankin (nee Redmond) Kathleen (Kay) of...
Gardai appeal for information following disappearance of Laois teenager
Gardai have issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of a Laois teenager.
Lorcan Meehan, 17, was last seen on Sunday night, May 5,...
ACFL Division 1: Brian Whelan to the fore for Ballyroan-Abbey in victory over Portlaoise
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-14 Portlaoise 1-7
ACFL Division 1 Round 4
A strong second-half performance from Ballyroan-Abbey saw them triumph over a depleted Portlaoise outfit in Rathleague this...
Car damaged and clubhouse smashed at Laois GAA club following Bank Holiday weekend attack
A Laois GAA club was the victim of vandalism following an attack at their premises on Bank Holiday Sunday.
Graiguecullen GAA club shared details of...
In Pictures: 2024 Growing Organics programme gets underway at Laois dairy and tillage farm
The 2024 Growing Organics programme has gotten underway at a dairy and tillage farm in the south of Laois.
The year's opening farm walk took...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Abigail Ellen Goodwin
Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath, Laois
After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the...
‘Cycling is for Everyone’ – Bike Week 2024 celebrating the joys of cycling
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, is taking place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme - "Cycling...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Abigail Ellen Goodwin
Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath, Laois
After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior hurlers face Kerry and...
It is an extremely busy Saturday of GAA action involving Laois teams and we will bring you coverage on our Live Blog.
The biggest game...
Leinster Ladies SFC Round 3: Goals ensure that Kildare inflict third straight defeat upon...
Kildare 3-3 Laois 0-10
Leinster Ladies SFC Round 3
Goals in either half proved the difference as Kildare inflicted a third championship defeat upon Laois this...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - 30 homes to be constructed at historic Laois site described as an ‘eye-sore’ in ‘total state of dereliction’
A historic site in Laois,...
Death occurs of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a leading figure in...
The death has occurred of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a driving force in the phenomenon that is Ballymaloe House Hotel, a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Terence Dunne
Ballintubbert, Laois, R14 RW53 / Athy, Kildare
The death has occurred of Terence Dunne, Ballintubbert,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Scully
Mountmellick, Laois
Seamus predeceased by parents Padraig and Brigid. Survived by his son David, sisters...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to another busy weekend and the Tailteann Cup draw
The May Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us and a very busy programme on the GAA front lies ahead.
The big game sees our...
LoveLaois Podcast: ‘Tis the season for Local Elections with launches in the air
After a break, the LoveLaois Podcast returns and this one looks ahead to the upcoming Local Elections.
Steven Miller has been very busy recently, attending...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fintan Drennan
Ballinrally, Camross, Laois
Fintan Drennan, Ballinrally, Camross, Co.Laois. Died 1st May 2024, peacefully in the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gleeson
Ballygill, Ballinasloe, Roscommon/Emo, Laois
Formerly of Morette, Emo County Laois. Suddenly. Predeceased by his parents...
Property: 58-acre farm holding for sale at Northgrove, Mountrath, Co Laois with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this circa 58 acre Farm Holding with a disused farmhouse and small farmyard at Northgrove,...