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Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Molloy
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
Died peacefully...
Laois primary school students present exhibition on health effects of vaping at Science Blast...
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe, exhibited at a...
Laois national school reaches All-Ireland Primary Schools Badminton Championship quarter-finals
A Laois national school recently showcased their badminton talent on the national stage as they took part in the All-Ireland Primary Schools Competition.
Clonenagh National...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Benny Maher
Late of Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded...
All systems go as Clonasee set for their latest St Patrick’s Day parade
Spring is well and truly in the air these days - meaning that those tasked with planning the St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Opening wins for Arles-Kilcruise, Mountmellick and Ballylinan
Arles-Kilcruise 0-16 Graiguecullen 0-14
ACFL Division 3 Round 1
Arles-Kilcruise made a winning start to Division 3 as they defeated Graiguecullen this afternoon.
A strong first half...
ACFL Division 4: Buggie the hero for Stradbally while Ballyroan-Abbey defeat Annanough in goalfest
Stradbally 1-17 Barrowhouse 2-13
ACFL Division 4 Round 1
Newly promoted Stradbally made a winning start to Division 4 as they claimed a one point win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in Corrigan Park
Laois have made the long trip to Belfast for today's Division 1B showdown with Antrim.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side got off to a tough start in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK. Died...
Fifty Seven Boutique celebrating one year of business in new Durrow premises
It has been one whole year since the retail landscape of Durrow changed significantly.
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium are this weekend celebrating the...
ACFL Division 3: Murphy points the way as Crettyard get the better of Timahoe...
Crettyard 2-15 Timahoe 0-7
ACFL Division 3
A strong second-half performance saw intermediate champions Crettyard get their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 campaign off to...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Laois man selected to be Grand Marshal at San Francisco St Patrick’s Day parade
When Mark Gorman left Mountrath for San Francisco in...
Kilminchy School House clinches national title for ‘remarkable’ fifth time
The Portlaoise-based Kilminchy School House has been honoured with the title of Business All-Star Laois Early Learning Centre of The Year 2025.
It is the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK. Died...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Friday Panel joined by tillage farmer, brewery owner and now TV...
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett sit down for this week’s Friday Panel podcast with a very special guest.
David Walsh-Kemmis of Ballykilcavan Brewery in Stradbally...
Scoil Chriost Ri Basketballers are Regional Double Champions
1st Year 'A' Midlands/South-East Regional Final - SCR Portlaoise 48 Pres Kilkenny 18
2nd Year 'A' Midlands/South-East Regional Final - SCR Portlaoise 42 Pres Kilkenny 37
Scoil...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK. Died...
Meaney Plant Hire set to officially open new depot in Athy
His lorries and machinery have been a regular sight on roads for the past while now - but Meaney Plant Hire, owned by Kevin...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Antrim ‘virus’, minor Leinster league final, Kelly Cup and...
There is a big weekend of GAA ahead and our latest Podcast is here to look ahead to it.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven...
Local Enterprise Week: Pádraic O Máille on ‘how to achieve more for your business...
All across the country this week, a range of events have been organised as part of Local Enterprise Week.
Organised by the Local Enterprise Office...
Excitement building as The Heath set to host second ever St Patrick’s Day parade
After its exciting debut last year, The Heath St Patrick’s Day parade returns for its second instalment on Monday, March 17.
The parade is organised...
Vulnerable families and young people ‘left without any hope of securing their own home’...
Vulnerable families and young people are being "left without any hope of securing their own home" in Graiguecullen.
That is according to Mr Aaron Kelly,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: The view from Antrim ahead of Sunday’s crucial National Hurling league...
On Sunday, the Laois senior hurlers after off to Belfast to face Antrim in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
For both sides, this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip Gerard Sheppard
Kilmenan Farm House, Ballyoskil, Attanagh, Laois, R32 D9W3/Durrow, Laois
Philip late of Ballyoskill and...
Drugs raid in Laois town as man arrested and suspected cannabis herb seized
Gardai in Mountmellick arrested a man following a drugs raid at a retail property in the town on Tuesday.
At around 3.30pm, multiple squad cars...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Crucial hurling trip to Antrim, camogie keen to maintain 100% record,...
The Laois v Antrim NHL Division 1B game on Sunday has been moved back to Corrigan Park in Belfast.
When the fixtures were released initially,...
Rugby: Leinster U-16 Girls Cup semi final place secured as Portlaoise canter past Kilkenny
Portlaoise 44 Kilkenny 0
Leinster U-16 Girls Cup Quarter Final
Portlaoise welcomed Kilkenny to Togher for the quarter-final of the Leinster U-16 Girls Cup.
The weather was...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at...
‘Spring into action’ – Registration open as Clean Up Laois Week returns
Clean Up Laois Week makes its annual return at the end of the month, with the anti-litter initiative set to run from Monday, March...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at...