Tag: Abbeyleix
Judging day approaches as Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on...
Abbeyleix is gearing up to represent Ireland on the international stage in the prestigious Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2025.
Communities in Bloom was established...
Gardai arrest man in Abbeyleix following ‘alleged threats made online’
Gardai investigating alleged threats towards Irish people and children made online have arrested a man this morning.
Gardai confirmed that they made the arrest in...
Laois County Council urged to improve road safety and road maintenance...
Laois County Council is being urged to work on improving road safety and road maintenance in the town of Abbeyleix with a series of...
Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage
The town of Abbeyleix is buzzing with activity as preparations ramp up ahead of a major international visit from the Communities in Bloom judging...
Brennan is brilliant as Abbeyleix too good for Emo to take...
Abbeyleix 6-10 Emo 1-2
Roinn 6 Hurling Championship
Abbeyleix were crowned Division 6 hurling champions following a big victory over Emo this afternoon.
Evan Brennan was the...
Fennell, Johnston and Gorman to the fore as Holy Family too...
Abbeyleix 4-0 Holy Family 6-5
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield Final
Ellie Fennell, Chloe Johnston and Ruth Gorman were all to the fore as Holy Family proved...
Rampant Russell leads Killadooley to Division 1 Hurling Shield glory over...
Abbeyleix 3-5 Killadooley 9-5
Roinn 1 Hurling Shield
Killadooley were crowned Division 1 Hurling Shield champions in the opening game of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol...
Power of Words Events – creative writing retreat returning to Abbeyleix this...
The Power of Words Events is a Creative Retreats and Experiences venture returning to Laois this May.
It is the brain child of local creative,...
News in Brief: €3.5 million travel grants, Laois Greenway project, Second...
€3.5 million for Active Travel Projects and Bus Stops for Laois
€3.5 million has been allocated to Laois for Active Travel Investment Grants and Bus...
Laois Gardai issue warning over bogus caller offering ‘tarmac, roofing and...
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to people in Abbeyleix over a bogus caller offering services such as 'tarmac, roofing and other services'.
A Black...
In Pictures: Eurovision winner Dana plays Sacred Heart charity concert in Abbeyleix
Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana played a charity concert in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel over the weekend to launch the All-Ireland Sacred Heart Crusade...
Planning permission awarded to several housing developments and community projects across...
Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county.
Brook Advantage Limited have been given...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing...
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Sadness following passing of retired Garda who was devoted member of...
There is sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a retired Garda who was a devoted member of the local golf club.
John...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of national Housing Agency
Martin Whelan from Abbeyleix has been appointed as the new CEO of the national Housing Agency.
Mr Whelan will take up the position on March...
Abbeyleix and Castletown hurlers look to Tipperary for new managers ahead...
Two Laois senior hurling clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season.
Both Abbeyleix and Castletown have gone outside the county and into...
Abbeyleix Bog Project takes Pride of Place with All-Ireland Climate Award
A Laois grouo was honoured at the recent Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan.
Abbeyleix Bog Project...
Planning permission sought to redeveloped former Stonearch Factory in Abbeyleix
A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council which would see the redevelopment of a former employment hub in the centre of...
Laois U-20 ‘A’ HC: Camross brush aside Abbeyleix to set up...
Camross 2-16 Abbeyleix 1-12
Laois U-20 'A' HC Semi-final
A gulf in class between Camross and Abbeyleix in the U-20 ‘A’ hurling semi final as the...
In Pictures: LOETB Abbeyleix Celebrates Graduates at Manor Hotel Ceremony
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (part of the LOETB) recently marked a significant milestone with its annual graduation ceremony, held at the Abbeyleix...
Colin Farrell’s emotional tribute to Laois woman Emma Fogarty after marathon...
Colin Farrell triumphantly pushed pal Emma Fogarty over the Dublin Marathon finish line on Sunday and declared: “She is what courage is all about.”
The...
Acknowledgement: Christina Mills, Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Christina Mills
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
The family of the late Christina Mills would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who...
News in Brief: Power Up grants, Coláiste Íosagáin’s trip to Dublin...
Coláiste Íosagáin's Green Schools Committee visit Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann
The Green Schools Committee of Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington recently visited parliament buildings in Dublin,...
Laois IHC: Mountmellick dominate Abbeyleix in replay to take Intermediate Championship...
Mountmellick 4-17 Abbeyleix 1-16
Laois IHC Final Replay
Mountmellick have been crowned Laois Intermediate Hurling champions after an impressive victory over Abbeyleix in O'Moore Park this...
Part II as Abbeyleix and Mountmellick to meet in Laois IHC...
Abbeyleix v Mountmellick
Laois IHC Replay in O'Moore Park at 7.15pm
The last adult hurling final of 2024 is down for decision tonight as Abbeyleix take...
Disappointment at Laois County Council’s ‘negative response’ to request for public...
Laois County Councillors have been left "disappointed" by the Council's "very negative response" to a request for public toilets at St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
Fine...
Laois IHC: Abbeyleix and Mountmellick will go again as intermediate final...
Abbeyleix 0-12 Mountmellick 1-9
Laois IHC Final
The 2024 Laois Shopping Centre IHC Final will go to a replay after Abbeyleix and Mountmellick finished all square...
Abbeyleix and Mountmellick to clash as most unpredictable IHC concludes tonight
The most unpredictable and exciting competition in Laois hurling this year comes to a close this evening as Mountmellick and Abbeyleix will go to...
Laois SHC: King is class as Rathdowney-Errill avenge defeat and reach...
Rathdowney-Errill 1-19 Abbeyleix 3-10
Laois SHC Semi Final
Rathdowney-Errill are through to their first Laois Shopping Centre SHC final since 2019 following victory over Abbeyleix.
This was...
Laois IHC: Kavanagh again to the rescue as Abbeyleix progess to...
Mountrath 1-15 Abbeyleix 4-14
Laois IHC Semi-Final
Abbeyleix have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final thanks to two quick fire goals from Liam...