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Laois emigrants embrace Lewisham Irish Community Centre in London
There were several Laois emigrants present at a recent event in London, celebrating the Irish diaspora in the city.
Laois/Offaly TD Sean Fleming, Minister for...
Business Briefing: Sales & Marketing at The Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, business news, supports and...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Rasa McMahon, Sales and Marketing Manager with the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise…
Can you tell us a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portlaoise reaction from Conor Raggett, Aaron Bergin, Dylan Sheehan and Eoin...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and this one looks back on the Premier IHC final.
Portlaoise defeated Ballyfin on Sunday and this episode...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as U-20 grades get up and running
With all the adult county finals now completed - as well as all the juvenile grades - the Laois GAA fixture list is at...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Callinan (née Foley)
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Naas, Kildare/Graiguecullen, Laois
Colette Callinan (née Foley) of Monread Heights, Naas, Co. Kildare,...
Carlow College hosting Autumn Open Day this week
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is opening its doors for its Autumn Open Day this Thursday, 26th October for school leavers, FE students, parents, teachers...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster club special – St Joseph’s go down in a thriller,...
The Leinster club championships begun at the weekend and this Podcast looks back on all of the Laois involvement.
There were three games on Saturday...
Talking Sport Podcast: Colt-Shanahoe IHC glory, Damien Walsh, Nathan Dunne and James Keyes plus...
It was another extremely busy weekend of sport and we are here to look back on two elements of it in this Podcast.
The IHC...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Fennell
Park, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Donal Kirwan
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois
Donal Kirwan, Clonard, Mountrath, Co....
‘We’re buzzing for the final’ – Portlaoise captain, Eoin O’Connor
The long-awaited Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Final will take place this weekend.
Portlaoise and Ballyfin will contest the decider this Sunday, October 22, in O'Moore...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Fennell
Park, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kathleen Fitzhenry (née Somers)
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois, R32...
Trumera Community Hall Committee fundraising to support the construct new playground
Trumera Community Hall Committee are fundraising to support the construction of a new playground on their grounds.
Situated in the heart of the community, the...
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...