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Sadness in Athy at death of well-known publican and noted sports man Ger Clancy
The death has occurred of well-known Athy publican Ger Clancy and one of the town's most decorated sports stars. He was aged in his...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers promoted, Justin McNulty and U-20 v Carlow preview
With the hurling edition of the Talking Sport Podcast out this morning, we now bring you the football part.
The Laois senior footballers were promoted...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers and camogie team reach league finals, disappointment for minors
After a very busy weekend on the GAA front, we will bring you two Podcasts this week to reflect upon it.
Up first, it is...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) Behan
Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, R93 T380/Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, sister Frances...
Portlaoise Institute launches new Education and Training course
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer students the opportunity to train as teachers in their new Pre-University Education and Training Level 5 further education...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as Laois footballers aim to clinch promotion
The Laois footballers have made the trip to Fraher Field in Dungarvan today for the last round of regular action in NFL Division 4.
A...
National Camogie League Division 3A: Five star Laois crush Kildare to reach final
Laois 5-6 Kildare 0-5
National Camogie League Division 3A Semi Final
The Laois camogie team will battle for silverware in their next game as they reached...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) Behan
Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, R93 T380/Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, sister Frances...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as Laois minor and senior hurlers in action
It's a busy day for Laois hurling today with two big games down for decision.
The Laois senior hurlers face Down in a crucial game...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) Behan
Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, R93 T380/Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, sister Frances...
Wholesale changes made as Laois hurlers confirm team for league semi final against Down
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has made wholesale changes to his team for their Division 2A semi final clash with Down.
Laois defeated Kerry...
Laois minor hurling team named for Leinster championship opener
The Laois minor hurling team to face Kildare on Saturday in Round 1 of the Leinster minor championship has been named.
Glen McEvoy's charges are...
LoveLaois Podcast: Was Leo a good Taoiseach? The late Tom Mulhall, St Patrick’s Day...
Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is certainly made for the political anoraks among us.
Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Kevin Leonard Treacy
Baldoyle, Dublin/Laois
Treacy (Christian Brothers) Cowper Care, St. Patrick’s Centre, Baldoyle – 18th March...
JOB VACANCY: Leprino Foods seeking to hire Production Shift Manager in Portlaoise
Leprino Foods are currently seeking to hire a Production Shift Manager based in their facility in Portlaoise.
Shift responsibility for the effective and efficient operation...
In Pictures: Great turnout at Portlaoise Institute Open Day
Portlaoise Institute recently hosted an immensely successful Open Day at their facility in Portlaoise.
It drew in an impressive turnout of over 300 prospective students...
Portlaoise GAA planning community event on Easter Sunday to remember the late David Brown
Portlaoise GAA are set to host a community event on Easter Sunday, March 31, in memory and to honour the late David Brown.
David died...
Four Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Four students from Laois were recognised for their academic excellence last week at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The students were among 21 scholarships...
In Pictures: Diversity celebrated as students at Dunamase College host annual Culture Day
Students and teachers at Dunamase College came together recently to celebrate diversity in the school.
Their annual Culture Day took place on March 14 as...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Kevin Leonard Treacy
Baldoyle, Dublin/Laois
Treacy (Christian Brothers) Cowper Care, St. Patrick's Centre, Baldoyle - 18th March...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Joseph (Tom) Mulhall
Cappakeel, Emo, Laois
Thomas Joseph (Tom) Mulhall Cappakeel, Emo County Laois and former...
In Pictures: Midlands Vex IQ Robotics competition hosted in Laois
Laois County Council hosted its first Midlands Vex IQ Robotics Competition this month, with Emo National School playing host.
With six schools and ten teams,...
Live Well Expo returns Portlaoise ‘We only have one shot at living so let’s...
Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois, have confirmed the return of the Live Well Expo will return to Portlaoise College on April 4, 2024...
In Pictures: Laois PPN’s native-Irish-tree give-away celebrates National Tree Week 2024
Community Groups from Laois were delighted to benefit from a “Free Native Irish Tree Give Away”, as part of National Tree Week 2024.
This Climate...
Laois GAA Fixtures: ACFL Division 1 and 2 to get underway as details confirmed...
The Laois GAA season goes up a level this weekend with the return of Division 1 and 2 club football games, the start of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers defeat Kerry, footballers lose to Leitrim, Willie Maher and Justin...
The St Patrick's weekend has come and gone so we are back with the latest installment of the Talking Sport Podcast.
This episode is recorded...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Camon (née Fox)
Belmont, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Late of Cois na hAbhainn, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, formerly of...
ACFL Division 3: Late Lawlor winner helps Arles-Kilcruise see off Ballyroan-Abbey in delayed league...
Arles-Kilcruise 1-7 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-9
ACFL Division 3 Round 1
A late point from PJ Lawlor helped Arles-Kilcruise to a narrow win over Ballyroan-Abbey's second team in...
Laois TD says ‘Ordinary workers and families remain crippled under the cost of their...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to urgently address Ireland’s stubbornly high electricity prices.
The publication of the Household Energy...
Ladies NFL Division 2: Laois relegation confirmed as Westmeath prove too strong in Heywood
Laois 0-8 Westmeath 3-13
Laois National Football League Division 2 Round 6
Laois have been relegated from Division 2 of the Ladies National Football League following...