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€1 Million announced for developments at Laois National Enterprise Park
€1 million investment has been announced for Junction 17 National Enterprise Park Development at Togher in Portlaoise.
The funding, which is part of the European...
Rev for Trev 2024: Tractor run in Mountrath set for May in memory of...
In the quiet town of Mountrath, a heartwarming event is on the horizon, bringing together a community in remembrance and support.
Rev for Trev, now...
Laois GAA Fixtures: County action and Palmer Cup – another busy week
The Laois senior and minor hurlers are in championship action again this weekend on what is another busy week of local GAA fixtures.
The Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Collins (née Dooley)
Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Galway / Ballacolla, Laois
The death has occurred of Marie...
Tailteann Cup: Seedings and fixtures as Laois set to learn fate tomorrow
The Laois footballers will learn their Tailteann Cup fate tomorrow when the draw for the second-tier All Ireland championship will be made.
Laois were beaten...
In Pictures: Laois PPN rollout crime prevention initiative at Portlaoise Men’s Sheds
Portlaoise Men’s Sheds were the first Community Group in the Portlaoise Municipal District to be supported by Laois PPN (Public Participation Networks) with their...
JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture seeking to hire Sales Person for their showrooms in Laois
Finline Furniture are seeking a Sales Person for their Emo Showrooms in Laois.
Experience in Interior Design is preferable but not essential.
To Apply
Please send CV & Cover Letter...
Local TD says Government has ‘failed the 1,752 carers in County Laois’
A local TD has hit out at the Government, who he says have "failed the 1,752 carers in County Laois."
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
Talking Sport Podcast: Perfect weekend for Laois hurlers as seniors, U-20s and minors win
It was the perfect weekend for hurling in Laois as all three of our county teams won.
The Laois senior hurlers picked up the second...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Flynn (née Keane)
Rathcore, Enfield, Meath, A83 KN93/Enfield, Kildare/Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Bridie...
ACFL Division 4: Second-half goals key as Annanough get back to winning ways and...
Annanough 2-15 The Rock 0-5
ACFL Division 4 Round 4
Second-half goals from Aaron Foley and Damien McCaul helped Annanough to a comprehensive win over The...
Ladies Football: Tough day for Laois as All-Ireland champions Dublin prove far too strong
Laois 0-1 Dublin 5-19
Ladies Leinster Senior Football Championship Round 2
Annabelle Timothy scored a hat-trick of goals as Dublin recorded a comprehensive win over Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Flynn (née Keane)
Rathcore, Enfield, Meath, A83 KN93 / Enfield, Kildare / Stradbally, Laois
The death...
LIVE BLOG: Follow the action as the Laois minor hurlers face Carlow and seniors...
It is a huge day of county hurling involving Laois teams and we will have updates from two of them today.
Up first, at 2pm,...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Gardai make arrests after ‘sophisticated illicit pill making facility’ discovered in Laois
Gardai made two arrests in the last few days following the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Flynn (née Keane)
Rathcore, Enfield, Meath, A83 KN93 / Enfield, Kildare / Stradbally, Laois
The death...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Arles-Kilcruise and Portlaoise maintain 100% record while Kilcavan get...
Arles-Kilcruise 2-12 Timahoe 3-6
ACFL Division 3
Arles-Kilcruise picked up their fourth straight win in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 this evening as they...
Gold for Turner at Para Swimming European Championships in Portugal
For the second time this week, Nicole Turner reached the podium at the Para Swimming European Championships.
The Portarlington swimmer took gold in 50m freestyle...
List of walks for Slieve Bloom Walking Festival on May bank holiday weekend
The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival - one of Ireland’s oldest walking festivals - is twenty-eight years running this year.
The 28th annual event will take...
Historic day as Laois school reach All-Ireland Basketball Final
Scoil Chríost Rí 18 Crescent Limerick 34
U-14 'A' All-Ireland Basketball Cup Final
The Scoil Chríost Rí U-14 basketball team have fallen short at the final...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Scully
Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Tom Scully (Former Doyles of the Shamrock), of 7 Chapel...
Gardai make arrests after ‘sophisticated illicit pill making facility’ discovered in Laois
Gardai have made two arrests following the discovery of what they say is a 'sophisticated illicit pill making facility' in Laois.
They seized €200,000 worth...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to a huge weekend of hurling for Laois
It is a huge weekend for hurling in Laois and the Talking Sport Podcast is here to look ahead to it all.
The action begins...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy (Tom) Kelly
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the presence of his family, in the loving...
Men’s, Ladies’ and Juvenile results from the 40×20 All-Ireland Handball Championships in Croke Park
Men’s 40x20 All-Ireland Championships
The 40x20 Handball Championship season has come to an end, with a number of All-Ireland Finals taking place in the Handball...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting is seeking an Office Administrator to join its team.
The Role
Responsibilities:
QEHS Management System.
Full responsibility for the management, update and administration of our...
In Pictures: Laois Hurlers Golf Society kick off 2024 with another Keenan victory
For the second year in a row, Zane Keenan has begun the Laois Hurlers Golf Society calendar with a hugely impressive victory.
Keenan etched his...
New personal best for Laois athlete ahead of World U-20 Athletics Championships
A young Laois athlete set a new a new Person Best over the weekend as they prepare to compete at the World U-20 Athletics...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Bennett
Askea House, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff...
In Pictures: Laois students organise creative charity fundraiser ‘Anything But a Bag Day’
A Laois school has undertaken a wonderful new initiative as they continue their path to a more sustainable future.
In a display of creativity and...