Tag: Vicarstown
Caution urged in Vicarstown as canal bridge badly damaged following accident
Anyone driving or walking through Vicarstown is urged to be careful, following an accident on Wednesday evening that saw significant damage done to the...
Death occurs of former Laois and Leinster footballer Terry O’Connell
The death has taken place of Terry O'Connell from Vicarstown, a legendary Laois football figure of the 1950s.
Terry, who won two championships with Annanough...
Sadness in Vicarstown at death of ‘gentle soul’ Jim Maloney
There was sadness in the Vicarstown area this week at the death of Jim Maloney, a highly-regarded member of the local community.
He passed away...
Work stalled at the moment but Barrow Blueway through Laois still...
Throughout the pandemic, walking, more than any other activity, has increased significantly.
People of all ages have begun walking more frequently with demand for new...
Sadness at death of the highly-regarded John Miller
The death has occurred of John Miller, from Glenbawn outside Athy, a well-known and highly-regarded man on both sides of the Laois-Kildare border.
Aged 76,...
End of an era in Courtwood community following death of Liam...
The death has taken place of Liam Carroll, a highly-regarded member of the Courtwood and Rath communities.
He passed away suddenly in his 92nd year...
Magic of a drive-thru Santa – Laois GAA club pull out...
Everything this year has had to be done differently, especially the visits to Santa Claus.
All over the world, social distancing has had to be...
Three Laois projects granted €116,440 in CLAR funding
Three Laois projects have qualified for CLAR funding totalling €116,440.
A recreation area on the grassy bank of the Grand Canal at Vicarstown is to...
Laois Abroad: From Vicarstown to Southern California and how Coronavirus is...
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic across the world we have been hearing stories of Laois people scattered across the world.
Today we chat...
The story of the Laois man who played rugby for Ireland...
Only a handful of Laois men have played rugby for Ireland - one of them was Vicarstown native Noel Turley whose only cap came...
Sadness at the death of Sean Miller
The death has occurred of Sean Miller, originally from Vicarstown, but a long-time resident of Derrygarron outside Portlaoise.
Fondly remembered as a gentleman and highly-regarded,...
Gardaí investigating after four arrested and man found on side of...
Gardaí are investigating an incident that saw an unconscious man found on the side of the road near Vicarstown this morning.
Four men were arrested...
New Year’s Day parkrun in Vicarstown – get 2020 off to...
The Vicarstown parkrun - a free, weekly timed 5km run on the banks of the Grand Canal - has become a staple of the...
Government funding of over €5m confirmed for Barrow Blueway
The full funding of €5,067,941 sought by Kildare and Laois County Councils and Waterways Ireland to progress the Barrow Blueway project from Lowtown in...
WATCH: Legendary Irish rugby player comes to Laois to try wheelchair...
The Laois Lions wheelchair team recently hosted Ex-Ireland rugby player Brian O'Driscoll at their training base in Vicarstown Community Centre.
This visit was a part...
Bank Holiday Beat the Barge event in Vicarstown should be a...
Oughaval Athletic Club hosts its annual Beat the Barge 4k run in Vicarstown on this Bank Holiday Monday, October 28.
Now in its eighth year,...
In Pictures: Mighty craic in Vicarstown as crowds turn out for...
Talk about an event!
There was an incredible crowd in the small picturesque village of Vicarstown on Saturday evening as over 1200 people danced on...
Hugely popular band Transmitter playing big gig in Vicarstown this weekend
The hugely popular Tansmitter band will play a fundraiser gig in Vicarstown this Friday night, September 20, in aid of the local Annanough GAA...
In Pictures: Great sport at Annanough GAA family fun day
The rain held off and there was plenty of craic - it was a right good day in the Annanough GAA grounds in Vicarstown...
Be a part of Riverdance World Record event in Vicarstown!!!
The 2019 European Week of Sport and Physical Activity will be celebrated across Ireland from 23rd-30th September 2019.
European Week of Sport aims to promote...
‘Escape your chair’ in Vicarstown – and do your heart good!
The Irish Heart Foundation has launched its month-long heart health campaign entitled, ‘Escape Your Chair’.
The campaign, which aims to raise awareness of prolonged sitting...
In Pictures: Summer solstice breakfast celebrates some of the best of...
If you were one of the adventurous souls who gathered at 4.45am for the summer solstice in Laois today, your positive attitude most definitely...
Former Olympic athlete to take part in Laois 5km run this...
The weekly Vicarstown 5km parkrun has been hugely popular since it started in the winter of 2014, taking place every Saturday morning at 9.30am...
In Pictures: Early starts as Vicarstown and Timahoe turn on the...
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
As ever, they were up bright and early in Vicarstown for the community’s annual St...
In Pictures: Huge crowd turn out in Vicarstown to celebrate 90th...
It was a packed house in Crean's in Vicarstown on Tuesday night as the community celebrated the 90th birthday party of one of the...
The story of the Laois man who played rugby for Ireland...
Only a handful of Laois men have played rugby for Ireland - one of them was Vicarstown native Noel Turley whose only cap came...
In Pictures: Vicarstown parkrun launches 2019 in style
On a mild and dry morning in Vicarstown, over 120 runners turned out for the “30 ladies under 30 minutes” event.
If this morning is...
Vicastown planning special New Year’s Day parkrun
Calling all runners, especially the ladies.
Vicarstown parkrun is doing a special initiative for New Year's Day and they are hoping to have 30 ladies...
Beat the Barge is back for its seventh year running
The annual Vicarstown Beat the Barge run in back - and it's here with a difference.
This year the 4km run has a theme -...
In Pictures: Crowds turn out to cheer on their Annanough side...
Saturday can't come quick enough for the men from Annanough as they take on O'Dempsey's in the JFC final in O'Moore Park.
Vicarstown hall, on...