Disappointment at Laois County Council’s ‘negative response’ to request for public toilets at Abbeyleix cemetery
Laois County Councillors have been left "disappointed" by the Council's "very negative response" to a request for public toilets at St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
Fine...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the fifth...
Portlaoise Bus Service expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025
Following significant delays and set-backs, Portlaoise Bus Service is expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025.
The announcement came from Mr Paul McLoughlin,...
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The 2 Johnnies wax lyrical about the Timahoe Men’s Choir following RTE TV show...
The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In continues on RTE tonight but the the lads behind it are still talking about what happened last...
FootGolf: Laois man setting sensational records in popular new sport
Laois man Ronan McCormack has become a sensation in the world of emerging new sport, footgolf.
Football and golf are two of the most popular...
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Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the Junior A final with Evan Hunt and...
After a hectic couple of weeks, there is just one adult championship left to decide.
Sunday will see the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' final...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Gee
Dulague, Castleisland, Kerry/Durrow, Laois
John Gee Dulague Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Dunmore, Durrow,...
Stradbally Town Health Check shows need for Community Centre and improved infrastructure
Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This...
Live Well Expo impresses judges at National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement...
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Two Laois students receive prestigious scholarships worth €24,000
Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty, two outstanding students from Scoil Chríost Rí, have been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following their exceptional Leaving Certificate...
Charlie Flanagan calls on Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail.
Taking to Twitter/X...
Local star all set to perform at newly refurbished Balcony Arts Theatre
With three number one songs and a chart-topping album in the official Irish charts, Mountmellick folk singer, Emer Dunne, has been making her mark...
Laois GAA confirm all management teams bar senior hurlers ahead of 2025 season
Laois GAA have confirmed their management teams for all of their squads except the senior hurlers.
In a post on social media last night, five...
Mullins win gives St Abban’s glory at Autumn Open International Cross-Country
Many senior athletes representing St Abban’s Athletics Club were in action on Sunday, at the Autumn Open International Cross-Country held on the National Course...
Bumper list of events announced for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music 2024
The Leaves Festival 2024 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois next month, from Wednesday, November 6, to Saturday, November...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Brennan
Ballyadams, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital,...
Brian Stanley accuses Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of ‘abusing Dail privilege’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today.
Speaking in...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate 25th anniversary with Silver Gala Ball
Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
What might the Brian Stanley-Sinn Féin saga mean for other parties and candidates ahead...
It's a saga that continues to rumble on, an all-out war of words between Brian Stanley and the Sinn Féin party in statement after...
