Tag: Cullohill
Cullohill to the fore to take Cumann na mBunscol glory
Cullohill NS 3-6 Scoil Padraig Portarlington 1-2
Boys Division 2 Shield
Cullohill's rich Cumann na mBunscol tradition continued in the glorious O'Moore Park sunshine this morning...
End of an era as Chief Superintendant John Scanlan brings the...
After 41 years of distinguished service, John Scanlan, the Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly-Kildare Garda division is set to retire this week.
Mr Scanlan joined...
From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new...
In the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
Because of...
In Pictures: A selection of great photos from the Folly festival...
The height of the summer has brought more than its fair share of local festivals.
This is particularly in the context of the past two...
Folly Festival set to return with a bang to Cullohill this...
Ireland’s First Gender Balanced Festival - a very worthwhile Folly!
The Folly Festival returns with a bang this July, and boasts a line up that is...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of...
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
Iconic Laois family pub goes up for sale
An iconic rural Laois pub has been placed on the market.
The Sportsman's Inn in Cullohill, owned by the O'Connell family for generations, is up...
Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol camogie glory for impressive Scoil Mhuire...
Cullohill 4-2 Abbeyleix 4-4
Division 1 Camogie Championship
Abbeyleix were crowned Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol Camogie champions following victory over Cullohill.
This was a close game...
Kirby on fire as Cullohill prove too strong for Clough as...
Cullohill 10-6 Clough 2-3
Roinn 3C Girls Shield
Cullohill proved too strong for a gutsy Clough outfit as they claimed the Division 3C Shield title.
A first...
Work needed on Cullohill Mountain and bridge in Durrow
The road at Cullohill Mountain is in bad need of a resurface according to local councillor for the area Ollie Clooney.
Cllr Clooney had a...
JOB VACANCY: Farm worker wanted in Rathdowney/Cullohill area
Person wanted for part-time or full-time work on a mixed beef-tillage farm in the Rathdowney/Cullohill area.
Preferred candidate must be comfortable working farm machinery and...
Up and Coming: Meet the aspiring architect behind Bunlacken Brú at...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our series ‘Up and...
WATCH: Beautiful video with well-known Cullohill woman on times gone by
Well-known Cullohill woman Nancy Roberts is the subject of short video production by local photographer and videographer Terry Smeaton as she looks back on...
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...
Mass time change in Cullohill for summer months
While people may not be able to physically attend mass at the moment, parishes all over the country have gone to huge efforts to...
JOB VACANCY: Farm worker wanted in Rathdowney/Cullohill area
Person wanted for part-time or full-time work on a mixed beef-tillage farm in the Rathdowney/Cullohill area.
Preferred candidate must be comfortable working farm machinery and...
Sadness in Durrow and Cullohill communities at the death of Larry...
There was sadness in the Cullohill and Durrow areas this week with the death of one of the community's highly-respected members Larry Mahony.
Aged in...
Moment in Time: Some quality photos from Durrow’s Strictly Come Dancing...
When the Durrow and Cullohill communities come together to put on a show, they generally do so in some style.
And so it was in...
Meet the Laois man who’s been at more All Irelands than...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in September 2019 before the All Ireland football final replay and the National Ploughing Championships.
There is ‘Dad joke’...
Women in Sport: Irish international runner Avril Deegan
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 21, 2019.
Like many people at the top of their game in the sporting world, Cullohill woman...
Special offer on Paddy O’s Cereals with 25% off online purchases
In these unprecedented times, many of our smaller businesses have been deeply affected, one such business is PaddyO's Cereals in Cullohill, Laois.
Paddy reached...
Tributes paid to late Laois priest following sad passing
There was deep sadness in Cullohill following the passing of Fr James Dollard recently.
Bishop of Ossory, Dermot Farrell paid tribute to the late Fr...
Castleview Open Farm in Cullohill is a real gem – and...
If you have children and you haven't yet checked out Castleview Open Farm in Cullohill, which opened during the summer, you're missing out big...
In Pictures: Serious excitement in Durrow and Cullohill as The Harps...
There's nothing like a county final to create a bit of stir.
And that's exactly the vibe in Durrow and Cullohill this week as the...
In Pictures: Crowds flock to Cullohill for Day 2 of Folly...
There was a steady stream of people to Cullohill throughout today as the Folly Festival once again caught the imagination with a packed schedule...
In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen the spirits as incredible atmosphere...
What a night! The rain might have been falling heavily at one stage but it didn’t dampen the spirits at the first night of...
The full schedule of events for the Folly Festival in Cullohill...
The Folly Festival in Cullohill last year proved to be a roaring success and looking at the schedule for this year's event, which is...
Schedule announced as excitement builds ahead of Folly Festival in Cullohill
Excitement is building ahead of the Folly Festival in Cullohill with the schedule announced
Two great nights of entertainment are in store
In a stunning setting...
Forest trails and incredible views in the Adventure Race at this...
There really is something for everyone at the Folly Festival in Cullohill and the adventure race comprising a 6.5km run and a 24km cycle...
Your full guide to the acts playing in this year’s Folly...
The Folly Music, Comedy and Culture Festival is set to take place in Cullohill on July 19/20.
The event is a family oriented community based...