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Portlaoise Tradfest is back with a huge line-up announced for the 2024 festival
Portlaoise Tradfest is back from May 3 to 5
Following on from last year’s inaugural event, there are many new additions to Portlaoise Tradfest 2024.
In...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy Cahill
St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois/Timahoe, Laois
Christy Cahill, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise and late of...
Exciting lineup announced for Knock National School’s Spring Concert
Knock National School are hosting what promises to be a wonderful Spring Concert this week.
The event will be held in St Lazarian's Church in...
Builder appointed as Sophia Housing and Laois County Council move forward with ambitious and...
The formal contract signing to appoint a builder of 52 homes in the town centre Portlaoise, and a range of public amenities works was...
Tributes paid after sad passing of Portlaoise legend, Christy Cahill
There is great sadness around Portlaoise and beyond as news emerged over the weekend of the sad passing of a local legend.
Christy Cahill of...
Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society confirmed as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Portlaoise...
Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society have been today announced as joint grand marshalls in celebration of their 25th anniversaries.
The St Patrick’s Day Committee...
In Pictures: All smiles as Stradbally Parish Gaels gather to celebrate 2023 Minor football...
There were great celebrations on Friday night as players, parents and supporters of Stradbally Parish Gaels gathered.
The Gaels, made up of Stradbally, Timahoe and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers trounce Meath, Camogie, Ladies, Kelly Cup and club leagues
It was a jam packed weekend of sporting action and our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett for this one...
JOB VACANCY: Block layer sought for local business
A local builder in Laois is currently seeking to hire a block layer for immediate start.
All work is local to the Laois area.
Must...
JOB VACANCIES: Laois-based creative agency ‘Make & Share’ seeks Event Production Manager
Make and Share is a design studio & fabrication workshop based in Ballinakill, Co Laois.
We design, produce and install unique and creative event and...
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Day
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to announce an on campus Open Day on Wednesday, March 20, from 10am to 3pm for prospective students to discover what...
ACFL Division 4: Barrowhouse breeze to big win while Graiguecullen and Killeshin also get...
Barrowhouse 3-10 The Rock 0-2
ACFL Division 4
Barrowhouse made a winning start to the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 with a comprehensive home victory...
Laois man awarded Athletics Leinster’s Outstanding Service Award after almost 40 years of work
A Laois man has been awarded Athletics Leinster's Outstanding Service Award for his work in the sport for the best part of the last...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty O'Kelly (née Byrne)
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Stradbally, Laois
Betty O’Kelly (nee Byrne) Ballickmoyler, Carlowand formerly Stradbally, Co. Laois...
National Camogie League Division 3A: Home semi final secured as Laois defeat Roscommon
Laois 2-9 Roscommon 0-7
National Camogie League Division 3A Round 3
Laois made it three wins from three in the National Camogie league as they defeated...
Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase
Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics.
Hollianne...
Remember the Game: Laois’s trip across the Irish Sea back in 1993
Laois 1-19 Lancashire 2-6
1993 Junior All-Ireland Football Semi-Final
While Laois no longer field a junior team, back then it was the second string side and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Behan
Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Laois
Michael (Mick) Behan, Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, (r32n2n0). Died peacefully at home surrounded...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium opens its new store in old Bank of...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium has opened their new store in Durrow this Friday, March 8.
Mary and Jenny Miller - the mother and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Busy weekend with hurling, camogie and club league action ahead
It is yet another busy weekend on the sporting front and our Talking Sport Podcast is here to preview it.
Mark Comerford and Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Behan
Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Laois
Michael (Mick) Behan, Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, (r32n2n0). Died peacefully at home surrounded...
In Pictures: Success for Mountmellick at All-Ireland Macra competition
Mountmellick Macra club was placed second in the Capers competition which took place last month.
Capers is a variety show with Banteer from Cork coming...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christina Lawless (née Murray)
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Christina Lawless (Nee Murray). Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois....
News in Brief: Laois receives disability funding, Town Plans for Rathdowney and Mountmellick, and...
€3.5 million Disability and Participation Awareness Fund now open to Laois organisations
The National Disability and Participation Awareness Fund has been launched, with €3.5 million...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip Lewis
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Philip Lewis of The Heath, formerly of Main St., Portlaoise. Phil...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Dempsey
Marian Ave., Portlaoise, Laois, R32CKR2
Paddy Dempsey. Marian Ave., Portlaoise. March 5th 2024 Peacefully surrounded...
In Pictures: Five Laois schools involved in exciting new initiative, The Antarctic Project
Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Education Support Centre, has announce the successful conclusion of "The Antarctic Project," an engaging competition that captivated...
LoveLaois Podcast: Nightclub closures, Local Election and Referendums, Pat Critchley and Schools QuizCast
After a long and extended break, we have resurrected the LoveLaois Podcast and intend to make it a regular feature in 2024.
This Podcast will...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking back on the Laois GAA club hurling and football championship...
The draws for the Laois Shopping Centre football and hurling championship draws took place in the Laois GAA offices last week.
Chairman PJ Kelly made...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine (Kathleen) Dowling (née O’Connell)
Emo, Laois
Catherine (Kathleen) Dowling Emo, Portlaoise (R32 H5C0). Died March 3rd...