CONFIRMED: Taoiseach Simon Harris confirms date for 2024 General Election
After weeks and maybe even months of speculation, we finally have a date for the 2024 General Election.
Speaking on RTE News this evening, Taoiseach...
Deep sadness in Emo following the passing of Ned Ryan
There is deep sadness in Emo today following the passing of Ned Ryan.
Aged in his early 20s, Ned passed away today following a long...
Midlands Science Festival present Bohemian Strings in concert in Portlaoise
As part of the Midlands Science Festival, Midlands Science will host a special free concert in Portlaoise Library on Wednesday, November 13.
Dr Claire O’Connell,...
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SOLAS Garden Centre Unveils a Spectacular Santa Grotto Launch Night!
Oh, the excitement! SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is transformed into a fantastical Christmas wonderland like never before, where magic and mayhem await!...
11 Community Groups across Laois share almost €230,000 in development funding
11 local groups in Laois have been awarded almost €230,000 funding under the Community Centre Funding Programme.
This funding is designed to assist local groups,...
Laois woman to speak about new nutritional and environmental software at UN’s COP29
A Laois woman is preparing to give a speech at the COP29, the United Nations' 2024 Climate Change Conference, being held in Baku, Azerbaijan...
In Pictures: GAA President Jarlath Burns officially opens new Arles-Killeen gym
There was great excitement in Arles-Killeen last night as the club officially unveiled their brand new state of the art gym.
Adjacent to the pitch...
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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...
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Property: 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co Laois, for sale with...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co. Laois. These lands will be sold...
Hockey: Laois advance in Leinster Women’s Cup after big win in Dublin
Laois HC 2 Botanic HC 0
Leinster Women's Division 5/6 Cup Round 1
Laois Hockey Club travelled to Glasnevin, Dublin on Saturday where they beat Botanic...
GAA Fixtures: Crettyard in Parnell Park and Kilcavan welcome Barcelona to O’Moore Park
What a weekend of Leinster Club championship action we have to look forward to.
Laois senior champions Portarlington may be out, but Crettyard and Kilcavan...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nonjabulo Makhanya
Lios an Óir, Charleville, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois
Lios an Óir, Charleville, formerly of Buttercup, Portlaoise, Co....
In Pictures: Tionól Harp and Pipes Festival 2024 a magical success
The Tionól Harp and Pipes Festival 2024 took place across the first weekend of November, with workshops and concerts these traditional musical instruments and...
Laois Ladies confirm senior, minor, U-16 and U-14 management teams for 2025 season
The Laois Ladies have confirmed their management teams ahead of the 2025 season.
Ballyfin's Stephen Duff, who came in during the season this year, will...
Laois icon Anna May McHugh awarded honorary doctorate by SETU
Anna May McHugh, managing director of the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and a trailblazing advocate for the Irish agricultural industry, was awarded an honorary...
Major Independent boost for Aisling Moran’s General Election campaign
In a significant development which will have a defining impact on the forthcoming general election in Laois, the Aisling Moran campaign has received a...
War of words continues as Mary Lou McDonald urges Brian Stanley to ‘man up’...
It has rumbled on for the guts of a month now.
Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin, his description of a 'Kangaroo Court' inquiry, his...
Old Rectory in Emo looking to enhance its tourist accommodation
Tourist accommodation could be on it's way to an Emo landmark, after planning permission was sought for The Old Rectory at Coolbanagher.
The house, which...
Martin Ging: The Portlaoise man who has managed Tinahely to famous Wicklow success and...
He was born and raised in St Brigid's in Portlaoise and he played hurling and football with The Town - but Martin Ging is...
Laois Hurling Podcast: St Brigid’s reach Leinster final plus U-20 semi final review
The Laois Hurling Podcast returns and there are two items on the agenda - camogie and U-20.
St Brigid's reached the Leinster Club Intermediate camogie...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen McEvoy (née O'Sullivan)
"Sunberry", Abbeyleix, Laois/Ardpatrick, Limerick
The death has occurred of Kathleen McEvoy (nee O'Sullivan)...
Mary Lou in town to rally the troops as Maria McCormack unveiled as Sinn...
Sinn Féin have endured a tricky couple of weeks, to say the least, but there was a show of strength in Portlaoise this evening...
Laois Football Podcast: Portarlington, Crettyard and Kilcavan in Leinster plus U-20 update
It was a busy weekend on the GAA scene and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Portarlington bowed out...
Laois ‘Live Well’ Project shortlisted for 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois are finalists for the Age Friendly Communication Award at the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards.
Their...
‘Finscéal – Legend of St Brigid in words and images’ exhibition at Stradbally Arthouse
Laois Arthouse Stradbally are set to present an exhibition called 'Finscéal – The legend of St Brigid in words and images,' which brings together...
