1 – Former Tipperary player joins Cistercian College Roscrea as Head Hurling Coach
Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and coach Tommy Dunne will take over as Head Hurling Coach for the 2023/2024 season.
Dunne will be coaching both Junior and Senior teams at the College.
2 – Tributes paid following the tragic passing of Laois teenager Ronan McNamara
Tributes were paid to a Laois teenager who tragically passed away in Timahoe yesterday.
15-year-old Ronan McNamara is survived by his parents Paul and Yvonne and his sister Orlaith.
3 – Search on for the lucky winner as Laois shop sells €250,000 Lotto ticket
Someone in Laois could be waking up to the news that they have won a quarter of a million Euro following last night’s Lotto draw.
Downey’s Centra on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise posted on social media that they had sold a winning ticket.
4 – In Pictures: Thousands flock to Stradbally as 59th National Steam Rally proves a huge success
The National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland, took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
It was a weekend filled with nostalgia, excitement, and entertainment for the entire family.
5 – In Pictures: History made as Dunamase College students have first ever Debs night
There was serious style in Portlaoise last night as a historic occasion unfolded on Top Square.
The outgoing Sixth Year students of Dunamase College gathered to head off for their first ever Debs.
6 – Planning permission granted for nursing home on the Laois/Kildare border
Planning permission has been granted for a new community support project on the Laois/Kildare border.
The project will see the construction of a new building at St Vincents Hospital Athy.
7 – Laois trainer shines at Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park
There were some brilliant displays both in victory and defeat as the 2023 Irish Greyhound Derby kicked in Shelbourne Park.
Laois Trainer Karol Ramsbottom once again showed his Derby form with not 1 but 2 of his charges winning their heats and progressing to the second round.
8 – Laois has a new soccer club as Grange Utd has been resurrected
33 years after the club was disbanded, Laois’s western-most soccer club have been resurrected.
Grange United will represent the area encompassing Borris-in-Ossory, Kicotton and Killadooley – a traditional hurling stronghold.
9 – Laois Premier IHC: Portlaoise brush Camross aside with impressive second half display
Portlaoise made it two wins from two last week with an impressive win over Camross.
This is the full match report from their Round 2 clash in Group B of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship.
10 – Fr Paddy – When will the Sun come out to shine?
Fr Paddy ponders where our summer sunshine has gone to.
“July has been the wettest month ever recorded on this island. Unfortunately, so far, this August has been wet and grey.”
