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Pop-up Energy Retrofit Clinics with the SEAI in Portlaoise
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will be hosting three days of pop-up energy retrofit clinics in collaboration with The CUBE Low Carbon...
Two Laois childcare services awarded grants under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme
Two Laois childcare services are among the 151 applicants that will share in the €9 million Building Blocks – Improvement Grant 2023.
Grants awarded range...
In Pictures: HER Outdoors week a massive success for women and girls in Laois
HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing...
Junior Golfers making life-long memories on The Heath
The Junior Golf season at the Heath has been busy this year, with the programme hailed as a resounding success.
Resident PGA Pro Golfer, Mark...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sandra Kuzmecka
Glenkeen Park, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Laois
Passed away peacefully in Temple Street Children's Hospital. Much loved...
Laois educators collaborate with SETU to enhance teaching and learning
In preparation of the upcoming academic year, staff from Portlaoise College and Portlaoise Institute collaborated with South Eastern Technological University (SETU) to participate in...
‘The Elements of Fiction’ – short story creative writing workshop with writer Eileen Casey
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s recent memoir workshop, the Laois Arts Office has invited Eileen back to conduct four...
Talking Sport Podcast: Crettyard and The Rock the big winners as Intermediate and Junior...
It was a significant weekend in the Intermediate and Junior 'A' football championships as the respective competitions saw some significant results.
Crettyard ended a bad...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of Round 3 of the Laois Senior Football Championship
It was a pivotal weekend in the Laois Senior football championship as four teams progressed and four were eliminated.
Emo, Portlaoise, Graiguecullen and Courtwood took...
Laois clubs and organisations gather for Sports Capital Grant Workshop
Laois Public Participation Networks (PPN), in collaboration with Laois County Council, have completed an informative “Sports Capital Grant 2023 Workshop”.
The event followed the success...
Laois to host Green Ribbon walk to spread awareness about mental health difficulties
IFA President, Tim Cullinan is encouraging farm families to attend and support the upcoming Green Ribbon walk.
The walk is organised by IFA in partnership...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Brennan)
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Formerly of Newtown, Bert, Athy. Peacefully, surrounded by...
Puppy Love with farmers, craft and vintage markets weekend at SOLAS – An exciting...
SOLAS is set to come alive this weekend with a fantastic lineup of free events that promise a delightful experience for both kids and...
JOB VACANCY: Centrepoint Carpets in Portlaoise seeking to hire experienced salesperson
Centrepoint Carpets in Portlaoise are currently seeking to fill the following vacancy.
Experienced Salesperson
Must have good organisational and people skills.
Full clean driving license.
To...
Explained: How the knockout stages of the Laois Intermediate and Junior football championships are...
This weekend's action has brought the curtain down on the early rounds of the Laois Intermediate and various Junior football championships.
Because repeat pairings are...
Works at Castletown Primary School now gone to tender
Tender documents have been issued for the building of two new special educational needs classrooms and a new on-site car park at Castletown Primary...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyroan-Abbey v Courtwood
Back by popular demand, our ten minute series returns this week to preview the four SFC Round 3 games.
There are double headers in O’Moore...
New Nearly Zero Emissions Building Training Unit developed in Laois
Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB) have announced the launch of their new Mobile Nearly Zero Emissions Building Training Unit.
The unit will travel to...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Brennan)
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Formerly of Newtown, Bert, Athy. Peacefully, surrounded by...
New research shows Irish households are paying highest electricity prices in Europe
New data has uncovered the uncomfortable fact that Irish households are paying the highest electricity prices in Europe.
A price comparison index, commissioned by the...
In Pictures: Returning Ó Mórdha Óg programme a huge success for Laois GAA
The return of the Ó Mórdha Óg Football Academy for U-11 footballers in Laois has proved a massive success.
There was a fantastic turn out...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Arles-Killeen v Portlaoise
Back by popular demand, our ten minute series returns this week to preview the four SFC Round 3 games.
There are double headers in O’Moore...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Brennan)
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Formerly of Newtown, Bert, Athy. Peacefully, surrounded by...
Laois JFC: Annanough conclude group stage with win as Castletown prepare for relegation fight
Annanough 5-19 Castletown 1-8
Laois JFC Round 3
Annanough completed the group phase of the Junior A championship with a comprehensive victory away to Castletown this...
In Pictures: Pick Your Own Sunflower charity fundraiser held in Laois with further event this...
As part of National Heritage Week, a three-day fundraiser has been held in aid of Laois Offaly Families for Autism and The Alzheimer's Society...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonaslee-St Manman’s v Emo
Back by popular demand, our ten minute series returns this week to preview the four SFC Round 3 games.
There are double headers in O'Moore...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent Fitzpatrick
Paddock, Mountrath, Laois, R32NH31
Vincent Fitzpatrick (VF66), Paddock, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 24th August 2023 at...
Aware’s free Positive Mental Health programmes open for registration
Aware has announced that their popular Life Skills Group Programme is open for registration.
Aware is Ireland’s national organisation providing support, education and information services...
Portlaoise Institute is a great choice for Leaving Certificate students
The staff and management of Portlaoise Institute would like to offer a sincere congratulations to the Leaving Certificate Class of 2023 who received their...
Surge in demand for services at Cuisle cancer support centre as they prepare for...
The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre in Portlaoise is holding an Open Day on Saturday, September 9.
It runs at the distinctive Cuisle Centre premises on...