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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Fitzhenry (née Somers)
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 K8XF / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of 16 Bolbrook...
Talking Sport Podcast: Justin McNulty returns and Leinster club championship preview
Following the confirmation that Justin McNulty has returned to Laois, Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are here with a special Podcast.
Alan was part of...
Ladies Rugby: Portlaoise and Roscrea combine forces for 2023/24 season
Following recent discussions between Portlaoise and Roscrea rugby clubs, it was decided that the ladies sections would combine for this season.
Portlaoise struggled for numbers...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Ridgeway (née McGoldrick)
Late of Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Mountrath County Laois. Peacefully....
In Pictures: Midlands Park Hotel unveil state-of-the-art facilities in newly-refurbished Health and Fitness Club
Midlands Park Hotel is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly renovated Health and Fitness Club and the introduction of the sophisticated Conference...
CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season
Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge of the Laois senior footballers for the 2024 season on a three year...
In Pictures: Vicarstown Park Run celebrates 9th birthday
Over 130 participants and volunteers gathered in glorious sunshine on the Barrow Blueway Saturday morning for the weekly 5k parkrun.
The run marked the 9th...
Talking Sport Podcast: Premier IHC final preview with Tommy Fitzgerald, Eoin O’Connor and Paul...
Two weeks later than originally scheduled, the Premier IHC final will take place in O'Moore Park on Sunday.
1.30pm is throw in time as Portlaoise...
Talking Sport Podcast: Colt-Shanahoe and Trumer to battle again in IHC Final replay
Exactly two weeks after their initial encounter, Colt-Shanahoe and Trumera are set to renew acquaintances once again on Saturday.
O'Moore Park is the venue for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of Saturday’s Laois Camogie Intermediate and Junior finals
Rathdowney will be the venue for the latest installment of the Laois Camogie Intermediate and Junior finals.
The first game on Saturday is at 12pm...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daniel (Dan) Whelan
Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Whelan, Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, October 17th....
SOLAS – Halloween Gets into Full Swing with Events & Food
Frightfully Fun and Deliciously Spooky: Join the Halloween Extravaganza at SOLAS!
This weekend, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is alive with the spirit of...
2023 proves another remarkable year for Laois Ladies Handball
Laois GAA handball are celebrating a very successful 2023 season, with a number of provincial and All-Ireland titles returning to the county at both...
St Abban’s athletes hard at work as Cross Country season heats up
Autumn Open International Cross-Country
St Abban's had five athletes make the journey to the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown for this year’s edition of the...
Portlaoise RFC to host memorial event, ‘Will Sherlock – A Day To Remember’
Next Saturday, October 21, the Irish Prison Service and Portlaoise RFC will come together to remember a great colleague and a great friend.
The event...
Aingeala Flannery announced as writer in residence for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music...
The Leaves Festival 2023 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois this November.
The festival is excited to welcome Aingeala Flannery...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Perie Keegan
Portlaoise, Laois / Crumlin, Dublin
Keegan Perie, 16th October 2023, (late of Portlaoise and formerly...
Laois Education Support Centre inviting tenders for preparation and delivery of food
Laois Education Support Centre invites tenders for two separate tender processes.
The preparation and service of hot and cold prepared food to Laois Education...
In Pictures: Laois PPN groups enjoy ‘Woodland Wellness Walk’ on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a “Woodland Wellness Walk” on World Mental Health Day as part of Laois Connects.
Laois Connects promotes positive...
Future is bright for Stradbally says winning Senior B manager Karl O’Dwyer
Stradbally left O'Moore Park on Saturday evening as the inaugural winners of the John Conway Cup.
The newly founded Senior Football 'B' Championship gave a...
‘They’ve no school, no pubs, all they have is the pitch, and by God,...
There was joyous scenes in O’Moore Park on Friday night as Annanough were crowned Laois Junior 'A' football champions.
Damien McCaul and Killian Horgan shone...
Talking Sport Podcast: Minor final review with Liam ‘Sheriff’ Ramsbottom and Pauric Ramsbottom
There was a simply dramatic conclusion to the Minor A final on Sunday as Stradbally Parish Gaels defeated St Joseph's.
Trailing by five points at...
Laois Hire announce Enda Rowland as new brand ambassador
Laois Hire are delighted to announce Enda Rowland as their new Brand Ambassador.
As an Abbeyleix man, Enda is local to their Portlaoise headquarters and...
In Pictures: Electric atmosphere as Stradbally schools enjoys triple celebration
For a community to win one county final over a weekend would be a big deal.
But for the Stradbally area there was triple reason...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bolger
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Martin, sister Mary, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law...
Laois Camogie Junior: Clough-Ballacolla cruise to first ever adult championship final The Harps defeat...
Clough-Ballacolla 4-11 Camross 1-2
Laois Camogie Junior Championship Semi Final
Clough-Ballacolla cruised to a stylish eighteen-point victory over Camross in the Laois Camogie Junior Championship semi-final...
Talking Sport Podcast: Annanough crowned Junior A winners and manager Paul Lawlor
This Podcast is dedicated solely to Junior A football after Annanough were crowned champions on Friday night.
Paul Lawlor's charges were too strong for The...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on Senior B success for Stradbally, Karl O’Dwyer interview and...
It was an extremely busy weekend of football and this Podcast will focus on Senior B and Senior relegation.
On Saturday, Stradbally became the first...
Vicarstown designer’s art folders help to inspire peace
A Gen-Z designer from Laois’ inspired work featured prominently in the opening ceremony of the world’s largest gathering of future leaders that took place...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflection on Sunday’s SFC and MFC finals with Midlands 103s Pat...
It was a dramatic Sunday of football as two long waits for silverware were ended.
In the Minor, Stradbally Parish Gaels bridged a 17 year...