Tag: Rathdowney

A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to "move with the times," while another has accused Laois County Council of "discrimination" against rural...

John King from Rathdowney has been a Fine Gael councillor since 2009 when he was elected at the third time of asking having missed...

Rathdowney 4-7 Killadooley 4-6 Division 1 Hurling Shield  Daniel Keeshan was Rathdowney's hero as his last gasp point led them to Division 1 hurling shield glory...

Brian Phelan is a first-time candidate from Rathdowney, running for Fianna Fáil in the Borris-in-Ossory Municipal District. An auctioneer, he discusses the challenges and opportunities...

Helen Campion from Rathdowney is seeking to win a seat on Laois County Council in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District. A first time candidate, she chats...

Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the...

Almost €1 million in Government funding has been allocated for community projects in three Laois areas. €500,000 has been awarded to Ballyroan for the redevelopment...

Gardai have made two arrests following the discovery of what they say is a 'sophisticated illicit pill making facility' in Laois. They seized €200,000 worth...

A local County Councillor has demanded a commitment from the Council to make safety improvements on a road that has seen five young people...

Barnashrone National School  The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...

An estate built 50 years ago is in urgent need of modern parking facilities Laois County Council has heard. The problem arose a the the...

€171,000 funding for Laois heritage and historic structures projects €171,000 has been earmarked for Laois heritage and historic structures projects, through the Built Heritage Investment...

Laois County Council have been urged to take action at Knockiel Drive housing estate in Rathdowney. Fine Gael Cllr John King made the call at...

WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference held in Castletown The WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference was held in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre,...

Rathdowney lost one of its most enthusiastic and well-loved Gaels on January 18 with the passing of Seamus Bracken, at his home on Cascade...

Ballyroan-Abbey were crowned Laois U-20 'A' football champions for the third year running on Sunday following victory over St Joseph's. They were pushed all the...

Brian Phelan is set to be a candidate for Fianna Fáil in next year's Local Elections in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District. From Rathdowney, Phelan will...

"In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care." In 1983 Kieran...

Laois County Council have been urged to carry out a survey for Main Street, Rathdowney to design proper parking and set down areas for...

Killeshin 3-8 Rathdowney 2-9 Laois JFC 'B' Final Every drop of rain in the sky fell on top of the Centre of Excellence this evening, as...

A local County Councillor has sought to improve conditions for pedestrians in both Rathdowney and Errill. Cllr John King was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal...

There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion. A friendship that flourished...

Rathdowney local, John Aherne has been selected to represent Ireland at the Cannes Young Lions. The Laois man will compete in the Young Marketers category...

A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish priest of Rathdowney Fr Martin Delaney, and Daniel O’Donnell, will see the renowned singer...

Rathdowney 5-7 Holy Family 1-3 Division 1 Camogie Shield  Rathdowney kicked off Day 3 of the Cumann na mBunscol finals with victory over Holy Family in...

Consultants KPMG Future Analytics were commissioned by Laois County Council in June 2022 to undertake a Town Centre First Masterplan for Rathdowney in collaboration...

Portlaoise 1-13 Rathdowney 0-7 U-21 Hurling Championship Final 2000 The turn of the century was something of a golden era for hurling in the Town. Following on...

A Laois Councillor has called for additional warning signage to be installed on both sides of the bridge at Ballybrophy Train Station. Cllr John King...

Rathdowney is in mourning this week following the sad passing of the well-known and well respected community man. Kieran O'Sullivan, of The Showgrounds, sadly passed...

Midland Hardware is excited to announce that they will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a One-day Extravaganza Sales Event on Saturday, April 15th....