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Conservation improvement works approved for landmark Laois tourist destination
Conservation improvement works have been approved for a landmark Laois tourist destination.
Laois County Council has awarded planning permission for the Office of Public Works...
WATCH: Laois owner’s brilliant reaction as 80/1 shot finishes second in Cheltenham
We're onto Day 3 of the Cheltenham Races for 2024 but a Laois owner is still smiling following his horse's heroics on Tuesday.
The Boodles...
Property: 42 acre farm and old house for sale at Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois,...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 42 acre Farm with an old house at Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. These...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to St Patrick’s weekend with footballers, hurlers and Ladies...
St Patrick's weekend is almost upon us and it is going to be a busy one from a sporting point of view.
There is a...
Success for St Abban’s at All Ireland Schools Cross Country and Leinster Juvenile Indoor...
All Ireland Schools Cross Country, Tymon Park
Laura Ayers was the sole competitor representing St Abban's Athletics Club in the All Ireland Schools Cross Country...
LoveLaois Podcast: Referendums fallout, businesses open and up for sale and St Patrick’s Day...
Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is here where we look back on all the news that concerns Laois over the last week.
Steven Miller and Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cathal Creedon
Season Park, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow / Abbeyleix, Laois
Cathal Creedon of Season Park, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow,...
Education: New scheme to eliminate the cost of schoolbooks to Junior Cycle students
€68 million funding has been introduced as part of a new scheme which will aims to provide free schoolbooks and core classroom resources for...
Parents at Errill National School seeking Autism Supporting Diversity facility
The parents at Errill National School are campaigning for an Autism Supporting Diversity (ASD) facility, with a petition well underway.
The parents say their children deserve...
Laois hurlers and footballers to feature in O’Moore Park double header this Saturday
The Laois hurlers and footballers will form a double header of National League games in O'Moore Park this Saturday.
The Laois footballers can secure promotion...
Rugby: Portlaoise U-14 Girls through to Leinster Cup quarter-finals, but U-16 Boys bow out
Portlaoise 15 Rhinos 10
Leinster Cup U-14 Girls Quarter-Final
Portlaoise RFC's U-14 girls are through to the semi-finals of the Leinster cup, after a 15-10 win...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Carolan
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois, R32 NP20
Tommy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,...
Sadness in Arles and Ballickmoyler at passing of popular local publican
There was sadness in the small rural communities of Arles and Ballickmoyler this week at the passing of Betty O'Kelly, the popular local publican...
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...