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Government called on to address funding crisis for cancer support services
Sinn Féin has said there is a funding crisis for Community Cancer Support Services (CCSS) like the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
The National Cancer Strategy...
Strong Laois connections in Canada celebrated on Ministerial visit
Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited Canada last week to meet with members of the Irish...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lynn Cahill (née McSweeney)
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyvourney, Cork
Deeply regretted by her husband Ray,sons Traelach...
It’s back! National Steam Rally takes place in Stradbally this Bank Holiday weekend, August...
The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce that the National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event in the calendar of steam...
JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits seeking to hire Liquid Development Technologist
First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Technical Department.
Liquid Development Technologist
Based in Abbeyleix the main duties of the role...
JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union are seeking to hire Loans Officer for Athy...
People First Credit Union Ltd is now inviting applications for the following position
Loans Officer – Athy Branch (Ref LO 2023 LT).
About People First Credit...
Man arrested and charged in Portarlington after Gardai detect him carrying suspected firearm
A man in Portarlington has been arrested and charged after he was found to have been carrying a suspected firearm.
The incident occurred in the...
Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain returns with a fresh outlook and vintage twist
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain is set to make a comeback, thanks to the combined efforts of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of Round 1 of the Senior Football Championship
The 2023 Senior football championship got underway at venues across the county last week and we are back to review it all.
Six of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Intermediate, Junior, Ladies and Alan’s Rant of the Week
Talk about a busy weekend.
While the senior football championship gets the bulk of the coverage and dominates discussion, there was also an amount of...
SOLAS: A bank holiday weekend of family events and delicious food
This bank holiday weekend, SOLAS has an exciting lineup of family events and delicious food offerings, making it the perfect destination for families seeking...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 31, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Lynch
Clopook, Stradbally, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Kathleen, brother Larry, brother-in-law Pat White...
John Spillane to headline Power of Words Festival in Abbeyleix
The Power of Words Festival has just published its programme for 2023 with writing workshops, readings, conversations, book launches, open mics, music, dancing, performance...
Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne named as Dunamaise Arts Centre Young Curators 2023-24
Dunamaise Arts Centre has announce Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne as the two young people who will join the NASC Network Young Curators programme...
HSE confirm site for new Primary Healthcare Centre to be constructed in Mountrath
A site has been identified for the new Primary Healthcare Centre to be constructed in Mountrath.
The HSE have confirmed that they had a positive...
MindField returns to Electric Picnic featuring CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, comedian Aisling Bea and much, much...
The line-up for Electric Picnic’s MindField has just been announced with an inspiring, engaging and entertaining programme of spoken word, interviews, debate, talks, poetry,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Breen
Portlaoise, Laois/Timahoe, Laois/Mallow, Cork
Donal Breen. Oaklawn Portlaoise and formerly Timahoe and Knocknagree Mallow Co.Cork....
Kilcavan finish strong to see off Barrowhouse challenge once again
Kilcavan 0-11 Barrowhouse 0-7
Laois JFC 'A' Group C
A powerful final quarter performance from Kilcavan saw them get the better of Barrowhouse this evening in...
Kingston and Dunne combine to help Arles-Killeen comfortably see off Clonaslee St Manman’s
Arles-Killeen 0-15 Clonaslee St Manman's 1-5
Laois SFC Round 1
Both of these teams would have been pleased when this first-round Laois Senior football championship draw...
Goals the difference as The Harps overcome The Rock in the JFC
The Harps 3-5 The Rock 0-9
Laois JFC Group C Round 1
Group C of the Laois Junior Football Championship got underway in The Rock this...
In Pictures: Camross, Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe impress Pride of Place judges
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Wednesday and Thursday, July 19 and 20.
The villages of Camross, Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe greeted Mr Edward...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Emo
Desperately unlucky with injuries and draws last year, Emo will be hoping for better this year.
A combination of the two led to them ending...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rosenallis
Rosenallis are embarking on their fourth year as a dual senior club and the scale of that achievement for a small rural club isn't...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Conroy
Clonshaugh, Dublin / Clonaslee, Laois
Conroy, John (Jack) – 27th July 2023, (Clonshaugh, Dublin and...
Portlaoise off to winning start in intermediate while Castletown refuse to play in Spink
Portlaoise 4-8 O'Dempsey's 3-7
Laois IFC Round 1
Last year's Junior 'A' champions Portlaoise made a winning return to the intermediate grade this evening when they...
Talking Sport Podcast: Junior A preview, priests in the GAA, senior review and Donie...
Championship fever is upon us and we continue to bang out the Podcasts - the latest being our Junior A preview.
There are 12 teams...
Civic reception held for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have held a Civic Reception is honour Seamus Dooley and his massive contribution to the basketball community both locally and further...
Laois author Helen Cullen pens touching tribute to Sinead O’Connor
"Sinéad O’Connor was a lighthouse in Ireland’s sea of dark madness, and her light will never go out."
There is a widespread sense of sadness...
13 young players to watch out for in the 2023 Intermediate and Junior A...
The 2023 Laois Intermediate and Junior football championships are set to get underway this week.
We've already had one game in the Junior A as...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Arles-Killeen
The battle continues for Arles-Killeen as they embark on yet another year at the top table of Laois football.
They did get into relegation trouble...