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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Carlow in the Joe...
The Laois senior hurlers return to action this afternoon as they take on Carlow in Round 3 of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Willie Maher's charges...
Second ever Laois Pride parade and festival planned for this September
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride has been announced for a second series of events.
Laois Pride parade and festival will take...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Bambrick
The Masionettes, Ballylinan, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jean, children Mary, Fiona,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 hurlers take on Westmeath
The Leinster U-20 championship clicks into gear this evening as knock-out hurling gets underway.
Laois take on Westmeath in O'Moore Park with a prize in...
Forest Fest day-by-day line-up details revealed
Forest Fest, voted the Best Festival in the Midlands last year, has just revealed the day-by-day line-up details for this summer’s music and arts...
Four Laois students awarded scholarships by Carlow College
Four Laois residents studying in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s have been recognised for their academic achievement at the annual Carlow College Scholarships Awards ceremony on...
Property: Three impressive homes currently for sale with Tom McDonald Auctioneers
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are delighted to offer to the market a number of impressive family homes. Each property...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Carlow ahead of huge Joe McDonagh Cup clash
It is a huge Saturday for the Laois senior hurlers as they head to Dr Cullen Park to face Carlow.
It is Round 3 of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette Keenan (née Dolan)
French Court, Strokestown, Roscommon / Portlaoise, Laois
Suddenly at her home. Predeceased by...
ACHL Division 4: Holmes earns Clonad a point as draws all round
The Harps 1-12 Clonad 0-15
ACHL Division 4
A late point from Ross Holmes earned Clonad a draw away to The Harps this evening in the...
Stradbally woman selected as Fine Gael Local Area Representative
Fine Gael has formally ratified Vivienne Phelan as a new Local Area Representative for the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
Vivienne, a veterinary surgeon by profession, is...
Talking Sport Podcast: A disappointing night for the U-20s and a look ahead to...
It was a disappointing night for the Laois U-20 footballers on Tuesday as their campaign was ended by Kildare.
Alan Hartnett joins Steven Miller to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Declan Bergin
Portlaoise, Laois / Cullohill, Laois
Declan Bergin, Grenville, Portlaoise and formerly Cullohill. Died 17th April...
Hilliard goal crucial as Mountrath CS see off Coláiste Mhire Mullingar for Second Year...
Mountrath CS 1-13 Coláiste Mhire Mullingar 1-9
Second Year North Leinster 'B' Hurling Final
Mountrath Community School claimed North Leinster Second Year hurling glory yesterday afternoon.
The...
Long-serving Laois Garda retires from the force after 33 years of services
A long serving Laois Garda has retired from the force following 33 years of active service.
Dave Dundon, from Timahoe, retired on Sunday April 16...
O’Neill the hero as Laois minor ladies strike late to defeat Wicklow in Leinster...
Laois 6-5 Wexford 3-12
Leinster Minor Ladies ‘B’ Championship Round 1
A last gasp Ciara O'Neill penalty preserved the Laois Minor Ladies' 100% start to the...
Rathdowney in mourning as ‘well-respected community man and undertaker’ set to be laid to...
Rathdowney is in mourning this week following the sad passing of the well-known and well respected community man.
Kieran O'Sullivan, of The Showgrounds, sadly passed...
Meet the Laois woman heralded as one of ‘the most promising PGA professionals in...
A Laois golfer has been heralded as one of the most promising PGA professionals in Ireland.
The comments were made about Portlaoise native Mary Doyle...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Matthew Brophy
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois / Portarlington, Laois
Matthew Brophy Colliers Lane, Portlaoise and formerly of...
JOB VACANCY: Webster Insurances Ltd seeking to fill role in Portarlington
A temporary position for an Insurance Executive is available with immediate effect in Webster Insurances Ltd Brokerage office in Portarlington.
Previous experience in the sector...
JOB VACANCY: Beechfield Healthcare seeking to hire full-time Warehouse Operative in Portlaoise
Beechfield Healthcare Ltd requires a dynamic team player for the role of a full-time Warehouse Operative in Portlaoise.
Full training will be given but the ideal...
JOB VACANCY: Laois GAA seeking to hire Head of Games Development
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approaching one million people and in excess of 500,000 playing participants at...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Kildare in the U-20...
The big day has arrived for the Laois U-20 footballers as they take on Kildare in O'Moore Park in the Leinster semi final.
Sean O'Shea...
Five-star performance as Portlaoise Rugby U-14s power into final at Energia Park
Portlaoise 52 Tullamore 10
Leinster U-14 Rugby Plate Semi Final
Destination Energia Park in Donnybrook on the May bank holiday for these young men from Portlaoise...
JOB VACANCY: Laois dairy farm looking to fill full time role
A dairy farm in Laois, located in the Portlaoise/Stradbally area, is looking to fill a full time role as follows:
Duties:
Milking cows
Calf rearing
...
JOB VACANCY: Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre currently seeking to hire HGV and LGV tester
Corcoran's Vehicle Repair Centre in Portlaoise are currently opening a new CVRT centre and we have a requirement for a HGV and LGV tester...
#LoveLaois Podcast: Laois Rose interview – plus Biden, Kolbe, Mr Personality and Shergar
In the second episode of our new #LoveLaois Podcast we hear from newly-crowned Laois Rose Sinead Dowd.
Based in Cullohill, she tells the brilliant story...
League title for remarkable Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls team who complete the double
Portlaoise RFC 15 Arklow 12
U-14 Girls Division 1 Rugby Final
The Portlaoise U-14 girls met their counterparts Arklow in Cill Dara RFC for the Division...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Breen
Ballacolla, Laois / Dublin
Ballacolla and Dublin, unexpectedly . Predeceased by his mother and father...
JOB VACANCY: Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre seeking to hire Service Manager
Corcoran's Vehicle Repair Centre in Portlaoise are now recruiting for a Service Manager.
We are currently recruiting a service manager for the commercial workshop.
Excellent communication...