Sean Hennessy
A former Knockbeg student, and is currently a student in the University of Limerick trying to scrape a BA in History and Politics. A marquee player in the goals for Annanough, but well capable of doing a job in full-forward and has the knack to turn his hand to any sport (except running). Only starting out in his journalistic career but already the specialist farming and property reporter. Happiest when Liverpool and Laois are winning!
Prominent 8th amendment student activist to speak in Laois
This year's Graiguecullen Solemn Novena will be attend by a well-known student activist, Katie Ascough, where she will speak about the 8th amendment. She is...
Property Watch: Five commercial/retail properties that are currently for sale in Laois
On this week's feature we will explore the commercial/retail side of Laois' property market. With such a wide ranging selection of properties, we decided...
My Job & I: Animal nutritionist James Luttrell on his role in improving pig...
James Luttrell grew up in Portlaoise but always had a desire to work in the agricultural industry.
With his family originating from a farming enviroment...
Clinical Tyrone too strong as Laois Ladies fall to their fifth league defeat
Laois 2-8 Tyrone 4-12
Ladies Football National League Division 2 Round 7
The Laois Ladies were unable to get a vital win in their battle...
Property Watch: The top five most expensive residential properties currently on the market in...
On this week's Property Watch we will be having a look at the most expensive residential properties currently on the market in Laois.
There aren't...
Here’s your guide to the Laois’ National Football League Division 4 Final between against...
Brought to you in association with 12 Acres Brewing
The goal of promotion was secured last weekend with a dogged game of patient football in Netwatch...
Big crowd expected for The Heath’s Easter Sunday dawn mass
The Heath Church will celebrate this year's Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning.
This is an annual event and this year, Bishop Denis Nulty will...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Flanagan
Lea (Clonanny), Portarlington, Laois
Tom passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded...
Prices continuing to rise in Carlow and Ballinakill marts as farmers build stock numbers...
Farmers were out in force in force over the past week as there is a big push taking place for grazing stock as the...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
CCFL has a full schedule for the weekend with games down for decision all over the Easter weekend.
Friday, 30th March
First-named teams at home.
Division 3:
Derry...
REVEALED: The number of Laois same-sex marriages in 2017
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the marriage figures for 2017, showing seven same-sex marriages in Laois while it also indicates a drop...
Here’s your guide to the Carlow team for this weekend’s Division 4 football final
Brought to you in association with 12 Acres Brewing
Laois are set to take on Carlow this weekend in the Division 4 football final in...
All the latest golf results from the local clubs
Here's all the latest results from the golf clubs around the county.
Abbeyleix Golf Club
Play and Dine Competition
24th/25th March 2018
1st - Frank Brennan 42 pts
2nd...
Granted planning permission in Laois on the rise according to the CSO
Planning permissions for residential property jumped by over a quarter last year in a report published by the Central Statistics Office.
The new figure show...
Late Kavanagh point seals an opening round victory for The Heath
The Heath 2-9 Graiguecullen 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre Division 1A
It took a late point from the young substitute Dylan Kavanagh to clinch victory for The...
Property Watch: What type of house can you buy on a budget of €300k...
On this week's Property Watch, we will be focusing on property around Laois. The areas included in this week's feature are: Ballylinan, Killenard, Camross,...
Your guide to Laois’s must win clash against Carlow in the sixth round of...
Laois travel to Netwatch Dr Cullen today in search of a promotion-clinching victory, against a Carlow team who have already secured their place in...
Councillors voice their disappointment over sewage delay to Rosenallis estate
At this month's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, many of the Councillors voiced their anger at the continuous delay for sewage treatment in a Rosenallis...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Catherine Barton (née Hayes)
Graigueavallagh House, Errill, Laois
Barton (nee Hayes), Graigueavallagh House, Errill,...
Looking back on the amazing day St Fergal’s claimed their first All-Ireland hurling title...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-17 St Brogan's Bandon 2-12 (AET)
2006 All-Ireland Vocational Schools SHC 'A' Final
St Fergal's College in Rathdowney will contest the All-Ireland 'C'...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Bonham
Lower Main Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his family. Deeply...
All the latest golf results from the local clubs
On a weekend again hampered by the snowy conditions, some golf clubs managed to run competitions and here's the full roundup.
The Heath Golf Club
Open...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Gannon
Hidden Valley, Woodquay, Galway / Portarlington, Laois
Michael Gannon, 18th March 2018,...
Laois professionals ranked as the top talkers in Ireland
Research carried out on business meetings across Ireland has ranked Laois-based professionals as the biggest talkers.
The reports says that Laois business meetings take on...
Cattle in demand as prices rise in Carlow mart
There was a big trade going in Carlow mart on Bank Holiday Monday with over 500 lots of cattle going through the rings.
There was...
My Farming Life: Meet the woman steeped in the Macra, Teaching and farming
This week's My Farming Life interview is with Helen Dempsey, a young woman who balances her time farming, teaching and a very strong involvement with Macra...
Property Watch: How much will a three bedroom house cost you around Portlaoise
On this week's Property Watch, we are going to focus on the county town of Portlaoise. With one of the quickest rising populations in...
Here’s your guide to the Laois hurler’s relegation play-off against Antrim
It's crunch time for Eamonn Kelly's men as they make 400 mile trip to Dunloy to take on Antrim in a do or die...
Steady trade at Carlow mart as farmers look towards building grazing stock
Over 500 lots of cattle went up for sale in Carlow mart on Monday (12th March) and trade was good as farmers begin to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Brigid Bennett (née Kavanagh)
Glenbower, Mountrath, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Brigid Bennett,...