In Pictures: Two championship titles and Halloween celebrations at Laois primary school
Schools in Laois are preparing to enjoy a bit of time off this week with the Mid Term break upon us.
But one Laois primary...
More than 2,500 Laois farmers to receive payments totalling over €14 million
Over 2,500 farmers across County Laois will soon receive payments totalling in excess of €14 million it has been announced.
The exact figure for funding...
‘Dangerous’ situation as elderly people in Laois housing estates ‘can’t get out of their...
The poor state of footpaths in housing estates across Laois is leaving people in a dangerous situation, where they cannot leave their homes.
That is...
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Acknowledgement: Christina Mills, Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
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Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
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Neutering and Microchipping programme for pets and new XL Bully regulations
A proposal has gone through Laois County Council asking the Government to re-introduce their targeted Neutering and Microchipping programme for dogs and cats.
Independent Councillor...
Laois Football Podcast: Pat Roe interview – Portarlington, his playing career and missing out...
When only four Portarlington players showed up for training one Sunday morning back in March, to say things were bleak would be an understatement.
They...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Knockbeg College and Ardscoil na Trionoide win to move top of...
Knockbeg College 1-12 Ashbourne CS 1-4
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 2
Knockbeg have moved top of their group in the Leinster Colleges SFC following victory over...
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Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on the Laois IHC final plus Damien Carter and...
It was a memorable evening for everyone associated with Mountmellick GAA on Friday night in O'Moore Park.
They defeated Abbeyleix in the replay to claim...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Caden (née Donnelly)
Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
Patricia Caden, nee Donnelly, Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow, October 24th...
Basketball: Tunnah leads the way as Panthers see off Mystics
Portlaoise Panthers 86 University of Galway Mystics 74
Women's Super League
A huge 31-point haul by Lynn Tunnah helped drive Portlaoise Panthers on to victory over...
Leinster League: Half-back heroes help Portarlington come from behind to win away to Arklow
Arklow 3 Portarlington 17
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington put in a dominant performance away to Wicklow side Arklow to pick up their second win of...
Laois U-20 HC: Wins for Clough-Ballacolla and Camross as the group stage nears its...
Clough-Ballacolla 1-18 Castletown 1-17
Laois U-20 Hurling Championship Group B
It was all to play for when Castletown travelled to face Clough-Ballacolla as both sides were...
CCFL: Home draws for Mountmellick and Portlaoise as Clonaslee are beaten in Athlone
Mountmellick Utd 2 Ballinahown 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United and Ballinahown were made to settle for a share of the points on a cold Sunday...
Colin Farrell’s emotional tribute to Laois woman Emma Fogarty after marathon effort
Colin Farrell triumphantly pushed pal Emma Fogarty over the Dublin Marathon finish line on Sunday and declared: “She is what courage is all about.”
The...
‘Climate un-Laois-ed’ event at Ballintubbert House ignites passion for local climate action
An event has been held in Laois which blended sustainability discussions, music, and social engagement, all with the aim of inspiring climate action at...
LOETB Schools STEAM Programme up and running for 2024/25
Laois Offaly Educate Together Board (LOETB) have launched the second year of their innovative STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths) schools Programme for...
Smiles and tears in Timahoe NS as beloved SNA bids farewell after quarter of...
Thursday was a bitter-sweet day for everyone in Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe as the children and staff said goodbye to long-term staff member, Margaret...
2024 Laois Football Review: Awards, Talking Points and our rankings
Now that the local adult club football season is at an end (U-20 remains and Leinster club do remain outstanding), we take a look...
Laois duo involved as Ireland defeat Scotland after extra time in Hurling Shinty International
Two Laois players featured as Ireland defeated Scotland in the Hurling Shinty International in Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.
Abbeyleix's Enda Rowland was in goal, and...
Basketball: Panthers weather tough NorthWest challenge to keep unbeaten start intact
Portlaoise Panthers 75 Team NorthWest 68
Men's National League Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers were forced to earn every bit of their seven-point victory over Team NorthWest...
Fr Paddy: Samhain – the Celtic festival that became Halloween
Time continues to move as we now have entered winter time. We begin this Season with Halloween.
It’s origins are strongly connected to ancient Celtic...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie McGill (née Murphy)
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois, R32H3VX/Offaly
Josie McGill (nee Murphy) Clonboyne Portlaoise and late of...
Acknowledgement: Christina Mills, Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Christina Mills
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
The family of the late Christina Mills would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who...