Tag: Portlaoise

350 cyclists and runners will descend on Portlaoise tomorrow for the Trilogy Triathlon Club Laois’s Annual Triathlon. The event, which is now in its tenth year...

A country market should be developed in Portlaoise as part of an overall vision statement for the town, according to a local councillor. Cllr Mary...

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...

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...

Laois TD Sean Fleming has spoken about the new Portlaoise Draft Local Area Plan which is currently being prepared by Laois County Council. Deputy Fleming...

Last year, we heard how Colm Parkinson had made up with his native club Portlaoise and tried to return to play for their Junior...

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,...

Safety measures at Green Mill Lane in Portlaoise would end up causing inconvenience for road users, according to Laois County Council. At the recent Portlaoise...

There was widespread shock in January when Albany Home Decor Store in Portlaoise became the latest business casualty in Portlaoise’s town centre. The business, which celebrated...

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...

As the snow settles on the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations spare a thought for U2 fans in Laois who had been looking forward to...

It may have experienced a soap opera-style on-off drama but once the decision was made to go ahead with the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day...

Footprints in snow thwarted an attempted escape by a convicted killer from Midlands Prison in Portlaoise during Storm Emma. Christopher McDonald, 35, who murdered Keith...

Portlaoise has been selected as one of seven towns which will share a €1 million pool of funding through the Historic Towns Initiative 2018. It...

Action is being sought after a house was set on fire in broad daylight on Friday afternoon in O’Moore Place in Portlaoise, causing a...

A large quantity of tools have been taken from a building site in Portlaoise and Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come...

Gardai are appealing for information after a Nissan Qashqai was stolen early this morning in Portlaoise. According to a Garda source, the car was taken...

There was widespread shock at the death of Linda Conroy (nee Lanham), Ballyroan and formerly Marian Avenue, Portlaoise this week following a short illness. Linda...

At long last, the thaw is underway in Laois. Since Tuesday night, all of us have been covered in a blanket of the white fluffy...

It's the dance you should know When the lights are down low Grab your baby Then go Do the hucklebuck Do the hucklebuck If you don't know how to do...

NEWS Gardaí in the sky A Garda helicopter was seen combing the Midlands following a robbery Arrest in Portarlington  A man was arrested after a knife was...

After a week of of to-ing and fro-ing, announcements and meetings, the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade will go ahead after all. The organizing committee...

An axle came off a trailer at the level crossing in Clonminam Estate in Portlaoise recently due to the condition of the surface which...

Emergency services are attending the scene of an accident in Portlaoise this evening. Members of the Gardai, ambulance and the Fire Services are currently on...

There will be no St Patrick's Day parade in Portlaoise this year as the organising committee have failed to raise the necessary funds to...

The Pantry in Portlaoise is looking to fill two roles as they look to expand their team. The busy cafe, which has been in business...

The speedy demolition of the former St Paul's school on the Borris Road is being sought by Monsignor John Byrne PP amid incidents of...

Portlaoise-based band Cua has released a new video of their latest single to coincide with St Valentine’s Day. Their song ‘She Has Me’ is a...

A desire to take on larger projects both on a local level and elsewhere, as well as an increased demand for carpentry contractors, was...

A Facebook page - Laois People Worldwide - has amassed over 4,400 followers in a matter of weeks. The page is the brainchild of Portlaoise...