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Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mick McDonald
St Jude's, Portlaoise, Laois
Mick McDonald. “St Jude's”, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, 15th April 2024, peacefully...
‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf pitch
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and...
Shock and sadness as Laois dad tragically killed following workplace accident
There is shock and sadness in Laois today following the news that a Laois dad has died after a workplace accident.
Mark Walsh, who was...
In Pictures: 96th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
On Friday 12th April - 96 years to the day - a special commemorative ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark...
St Abban’s athletes in action at Laois intermediate, junior and masters road championships
St Abban's Athletics Club had a large crowd in attendance at the Laois junior, intermediate and masters road championships, hosted by St Michael’s AC...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jack) Kelly
Arlington, Portarlington, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare
Kelly John (Jack) (Arlington, Portarlington, Co. Laois &...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois lose to Offaly, Tailteann Cup explained and U-20 preview
With our hurling Podcast out this morning, attention on the Talking Sport Podcast now switches to football.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller on...
Laois TD says Public Accounts Committee ‘no-shows’ must stop as student accommodation comes under...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has said that “late notice no shows by bodies called before...
Sadness at death of popular local pharmacist Liam Adams
The death has occurred of Liam Adams in Portlaoise, a well-known local pharmacist who was highly regarded in the area.
Liam and his wife Roisin...
In Pictures: Friends of Portlaoise Hospital Gala Fundraising Ball a huge success
There was serious style on show at the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital hosted a Gala Fundraising Ball.
There...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rotary Club hosted concert in aid of Kolbe Special School
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School took place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13 and was well attended.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Adams
Glenlahan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32YWOC / Tullamore, Offaly
Liam Adams M.P.S.I., Glenlahan, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, and...
Laois art students return from trip of a lifetime to Florence, Italy
Students from a Laois community school have returned from the trip of a lifetime to Italy, having made some wonderful memories on their adventure.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Carroll (née Moore)
Knapton, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home in the loving care of her family....
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Offaly in Leinster SFC...
Laois and Offaly meet for the 31st time in championship football this evening in O'Moore Park where Laois are looking to continue their good...
Leinster MFC: Laois win in Longford but bow out of provincial championship and head...
Laois 0-15 Longford 1-6
Leinster MFC Round 3
Laois ended the group stages of the Leinster minor football championship with a win against Longford at Pearse...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Armagh in camogie and U-20...
There are two big games involving Laois teams down for decision in both Dublin and Wexford at 2pm.
Silverware is up for grabs for the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis (Dinny) Whitney
9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, R93 XW52 / Graiguecullen, Laois
Denis (Dinny) Whitney of...
SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Cultivating Community Spirit
Amidst the fluctuating weather patterns that have characterized the start of the gardening season, SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington has been bustling with activity.
Despite...
St Abban’s athletes represent their colleges at Track and Field championships in Belfast
Intervarsities Track and Field Championships, Belfast
St Abban's AC athletes were in action in alternative colours over the weekend as they represented their colleges at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Macken
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Athlone, Westmeath
Macken - Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise and formerly of Athlone, peacefully,...
Attention all local building contractors – you are invited to Mountmellick Further Education Skills...
Attention All Local Building Contractors - You are Invited!
Join us for a skills demonstration on Friday, April 26 at Mountmellick Further Education and Training...
Laois Garda scoops third place at Mr Personality Festival 2024
A Laois man has scooped third place at the 17th annual Mr Personality Festival, which took place in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel last week.
Michéal...
Death occurs of Paddy Macken in Portlaoise, former highly-regarded Laois County Council official
The death has occurred of Paddy Macken, a former Laois County Council official who was highly regarded and is remembered for his warmth and...
Talking Sport Podcast: U-20 footballers win, huge weekend ahead and Evan O’Carroll interview
It is a massively busy week on the GAA front and our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks ahead to it all.
Before all of that,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Moore
Newtown, Skirke, Ballybrophy, Laois
John Moore, Newtown, Skeirke, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, April 9th, 2024...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Moore
Newtown, Skirke, Ballybrophy, Laois
John Moore, Newtown, Skeirke, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, April 9th, 2024...
ACFL Division 3 and 5: Wins for Ballyroan-Abbey, Stradbally and O’Dempsey’s
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-17 Timahoe 1-4
ACFL Division 3 Round 2
Ballyroan-Abbey picked up their first win of Division 3 following a 19 point victory over Timahoe this...
Leinster U-20 FC: Maher and Lee lead the way as Laois continue unbeaten run
Laois 2-12 Wicklow 0-6
Leinster U-20 FC Round 3
Three games, three wins, no goals conceded and a quarter-final to look forward to next week against...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Wicklow
The Laois U-20 footballers are in Blessington this evening to take on Wicklow in Round 3 of the Leinster championship.
With both sides having won...