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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Holohan (née Kane)
Springfield, Ballyfin, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tallagh...
Record number of new homes commenced in Laois in 2023
The Department of Housing says that a record number of new houses in Laois are under construction.
For December 2023, the Department says that Commencement...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Tynan
Clondalkin, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
TYNAN, James (Jim) - 19th January 2024 - (Clondalkin formerly of...
Sadness in Stradbally following the passing of retired primary school teacher
There is sadness in Stradbally this week following the passing of Kathleen (Kay) Corcoran who previously worked as a primary school teacher.
Originally from Naas...
Enrolment for mainstream and Autism specific classes now open at St Joseph’s NS in...
Enrolment for our mainstream and Autism specific classes in St Joseph's NS in Borris-in-Ossory is now open for September 2024.
Applications can be downloaded from...
In Pictures: All the results from the Laois secondary schools Cross Country championships
The Laois Schools cross country championships took place in Knockbeg College on a bitterly cold but sunny Wednesday this week.
In all, eight races took...
Local TD calls for clarity on what happens when wind turbines need to be...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for greater levels of clarity on how the State intends to effectively recycle wind turbine blades.
Deputy Nolan, who...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 19, 2024
elow are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Kavanagh
Late of Derry, Portlaoise
Died in Belgium on January 16. Funeral taking place in Belgium...
New virtual reality event at Dunamaise Arts Centre – opera like never before
Experience the world’s first virtual reality community opera as the Irish National Opera presents 'Out of the Ordinary' ('As an nGách') at Dunamaise Arts...
Talking Sport Podcast: New Laois Ladies management preview upcoming 2024 season
The Laois Ladies are set to return to competitive action on Sunday when their National League Division 2 campaign will get underway.
The game against...
Rugby: Powerful Portlaoise U-16s win the battle with Boyne
Portlaoise 31 Boyne RFC 11
Leinster U-16 Division 1 Rugby League Round 5
The winter sun shown brightly in Togher on Saturday afternoon as Portlaoise started...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kay) Corcoran (née Boyle)
Inch, Stradbally, Laois/Naas, Kildare
Kay passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving...
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘D’: Final ahead for Mountmellick CS following victory over Hacketstown
Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown 0-12 Mountmellick Community School 2-12
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘D’ Semi Final
Mountmellick Community School have a Senior South-Leinster 'D' Football Championship final to...
Former Laois footballer appointed new manager of top Dublin senior club
A former Laois footballer has been appointed as the new manager of Ballymun Kickhams in Dublin.
Stradbally native Greg Ramsbottom was announced as the club's...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Physiotherapy Clinic seeking to fill Office Administration role
Laois Physiotherapy Clinic, based in Portlaoise, currently have a front of house Office Administration Role available for interested parties.
The Role
Duties include: Operating the phone...
Lavin brothers and Niall Corcoran – impressive line up in place for Laois GAA...
January is definitely a time of the year for coaches to upskill and with a huge appetite for coaching courses, Laois GAA are hosting...
The Great Heath Run – 10km and 5km timed run on Sunday, January 21
The Great Heath Run has become an established part of the local sporting calendar over the past decade or more - and it takes...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Griffiths (née Loughman)
Davebrook Road, Mississauga and originally from Raheensheara, Rathdowney, Laois
Mary Griffiths (neé Loughman),...
Limited spaces still available for upcoming Internet Safety Workshop in Laois for children
There are limited spaces still available for an upcoming Internet Safety Workshop for parents, guardians and children in 3rd to 6th class.
The workshop will...
Local TD says there is ‘alarm within Bord na Mona as redundancy and employment...
Workers at Bord na Mona say they are being left "in an intolerable state of limbo," as the company is continually failing to clarify...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership seeking to hire Finance and Operations Manager
Laois Partnership Company is the local development company for Co Laois.
Based in Portlaoise, we run a number of state and EU funded programmes...
Laois project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage...
News in Brief: Portlaoise business closes, St Patrick’s Day planning gets underway and free...
Portlaoise business 'S and S Soap Sisters' announce closure
Portlaoise business 'S and S Soap Sisters' will close its doors for business at the end...
Laois ladies footballers to begin NFL Division 2 campaign with O’Moore Park clash against...
The Laois ladies football team will begin the National Football League Division 2 campaign with an O'Moore Park fixture against Donegal this Sunday.
A packed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Charlotte (Lottie) McGuirk (née Tuohy)
Graigavern Drive, Ballybrittas, Laois/Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin. Peacefully at her...
Applications open at Portlaoise Institute for upcoming academic year
Portlaoise Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of an extensive array of QQI Level 5 courses for the upcoming academic year.
This September, Portlaoise...
In Pictures: St Joseph’s acknowledge memorable 2023 season at celebratory Dinner Dance
St Joseph's GAA club enjoyed a hectic 2023 campaign and they gathered in the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy on Friday night for their...
Four Laois schools represented at prestigious BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin
Four Laois schools were represented as students from all around the country presented their projects at the prestigious BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition...
Talking Sport Podcast: Walsh Cup review, lads looking for autographs and Willie Maher interview
The 2024 Walsh Cup came to an end for the Laois senior hurlers when they were beaten by Galway.
Barry McEvoy was in Ballinasloe and...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Byrne Cup ends in Wicklow, oodles of debuts and Justin McNulty...
The O'Byrne Cup has come to an end for Laois for the 2024 season following defeat against Wicklow on Saturday.
After losing to Offaly in...