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Keenan and Dowling on form as Camross are back in business

Camross 2-23 Abbeyleix 1-16 Laois SHC Round 3 Is there a team in the county you'd less prefer to face when it's a backs-to-the-wall, must-win championship...
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Championship survival on the line as Abbeyleix and Camross meet while...

There are two big games down for decision as the Laois hurling championships commence Round 3 action. In the SHC, Abbeyleix and Camross know that...

Bergin’s goal crucial for Camross while Abbeyleix reach third straight MHC...

Camross 1-18 The Harps 1-14 Minor 'A' Hurling Championship Semi Final Camross qualified for the Minor 'A' hurling final after edging a tight encounter with The...

All square as Ballypickas as Abbeyleix share the spoils in junior...

Abbeyleix 0-18 Ballypickas 0-18 Laois JHC 'A' Round 2 Neighours Abbeyleix and Ballypickas played out an exciting draw in the second round of the Laois JHC...

Property Watch: Four homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix and Ballyroan

On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at homes currently for sale in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan. So whether from the area, currently living...

Rathdowney-Errill maintain 100% start but King injury overshadows Abbeyleix win

Abbeyleix 1-17 Rathdowney-Errill 1-22 Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 2 Rathdowney-Errill are top of Group B with one round to play following a five point...

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new...

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year. The Centre has a wide range of courses, including: Healthcare Support QQI...

Laois father and son outline future for bees and highlight our...

When Ella Townsend noticed a few bees in her garden, at first, she wasn’t concerned. A few bees were a common sight in most...

Scully holds his nerve to secure last gasp draw for Borris-Kilcotton...

Abbeyleix 0-23 Borris-Kilcotton 0-23 Senior Hurling Championship Group A Round 1 A pointed free from PJ Scully with the last puck of the game ensured this...

Meeting to be arranged over pollution fears in Laois town over...

A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...

Doctor raises health concerns as 43,000 vehicles pass through Laois town...

A doctor has aired his concerns for people's health as it has been revealed that more than 43,000 vehicles are passing through Abbeyleix each...

Victorian Laois mansion goes up for sale at reasonable price –...

Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix. They have since put the Victorian mansion up...

Abbeyleix avenge 2020 Junior hurling defeat to down Portlaoise and claim...

Abbeyleix 2-19 Portlaoise 0-13 ACHL Division 3 Final Abbeyleix avenged their 2020 Junior hurling semi final defeat against Portlaoise to claim the 2021 Division 3 title...

57 years late but better than never – Laois minor hurling...

When the final whistle sounded in Newbridge on last week, it signalled the end of the road for Laois minor hurlers for another year. It...

The Fung power over Clough-Ballacolla in horrendous conditions to seal Division...

Clough-Ballacolla 0-8 Abbeyleix 1-17 ACFL Division 1A Group B Round 3 Abbeyleix enjoyed a comfortable win over Clough-Ballacolla to book themselves a semi final spot in...

Laois man on the Lions Tour: ‘It’s such a wonderful experience’

Old habits die hard and while you can take the man from Laois, it's hard to take Laois from the man. For anyone whose interested...

#LoveLaois: Abbeyleix Bog Walk – a highly-recommended experience

All through this blasted pandemic we've walked through various woods, hills and mountains - though locally one of the most satisfying is the bog...

Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action

Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...

‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire...

The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use. Yesterday, we revealed how...

TFI Local Link Laois-Offaly announce details of new bus service connecting...

TFI (Transport for Ireland) Local Link Laois-Offaly have announced details of the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to...

Permission granted for housing development in Abbeyleix while further homes planned...

Planning permission has been granted by Laois County Council for a housing development in Abbeyleix while another has been sought in Portarlington. Two blocks of...

Fancy owning your own mansion? Laois County Council have just acquired...

Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly. This is after the Council executed a Compulsory...

JOB VACANCY: Breslin’s Supervalu in Rathdowney and Abbeyleix are seeking to...

Breslin’s Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix are currently recruiting for Trainee Managers in both of our stores. Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all...

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September...

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September 2021.   The Centre has a wide range of courses, including: General Studies QQI Level...

Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix

This week we take a look at five homes for sale in Abbeyleix - ranging in price from €165,000 right up to €950,000.  priced...

Laois man shortlisted for .IE Digital Town Awards 2021

A Laois man has been recognised for his unique digital contribution to local town. Robbie Quinn from Abbeyleix has been shortlisted for the national ‘Local...

In Pictures: Ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk launched in Laois

A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix has been launched by Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, working in partnership with Laois County Council, Creative Ireland...

‘Groundbreaking’ new Climate Action Walk set for Abbeyleix

A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix will be launched online on Saturday May 15. The walk is an end of residency project by...

Moment in Time: All the style at 2005 Abbeyleix Fashion Show

This week in our hugely popular Moment in Time series, we go back to 2005 and a fashion show in Abbeyleix. Organised by the town's...

Laois woman hoping to make history by becoming first Irish person...

History is in the making as two of Ireland’s top lady polo players bid to take centre stage for the first time at the...