1 – Sinn Fein Local Election team reduced as announced candidate confirms withdrawal
Sinn Fein’s team to contest the Local Elections in Laois this summer has been reduced by the withdrawal of a candidate who had been confirmed to run.
Mountrath native Julie Maguire, who was confirmed as a candidate by the party in December, will not be on the ballot paper.
2 – In Pictures: Winners crowned and entrepreneurship alive at annual Laois Student Enterprise Awards
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards on Tuesday afternoon.
Johnny Phelan and David Reddin impressed the judges with their business ‘Steady Wine’.
3 – Septic tank owners encouraged to contact Laois County Council to register for waste water treatment grant
Laois County Council has encouraged people interested in the Domestic Waste Water Treatment (septic tank) scheme to contact the Council’s Environment Section to register their interest.
Mr Simon Walton, Director of Services said: “I know there are people out there who have concerns regarding their domestic waste water treatment systems.
4 – Calls for a statue to be erected as social media gushes over Pat Critchley appearance on Laochra Gael
The much anticipated Laochra Gael TG4 episode about Portlaoise’s Pat Critchley was aired on television last night.
The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage from the 1980s and Pat’s modesty and honesty made it compelling viewing.
5 – In Pictures: All smiles as Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe celebrate Junior ‘A’ hurling success
Members of Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe hurling club came together on Saturday evening to celebrate championship glory from 2023.
The Midlands Park Hotel was the venue as they fathered for a dinner dance.
6 – Laois man honoured at Federation of Irish Sport’s 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards
A Laois man has been recognised at the Federation of Irish Sport’s 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards.
The ceremony celebrated committed volunteers from all across the country for their dedication, selflessness and community spirit to help make local sport happen.
7 – Six Portlaoise College students awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for the summer
Portlaoise College has announced that six of its students have been awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for this upcoming summer.
The recipients include fifth-year students James Buggy-McDonald, Abi Dixon, and Thomas Fitzpatrick, third-year students Hanna Piotrowska, Marija Goncarenko and Emilija Siugzdinyte.
8 – NFL Division 4: Five from five as strong second half sees Laois put London to the sword
The Laois senior footballers made it five wins from five in Division 4 of the National League following victory over London last weekend.
Justin McNulty’s charges maintained their lead at the summit of the table and are almost guaranteed promotion with games against Leitrim and Waterford to come.
9 – National Camogie League Division 3A: Two from two as Laois travel away to Armagh and win
Laois made it two wins from two in the National Camogie league following a nine point victory over Armagh last Saturday.
Robert Jones and Pat Collier’s side ran out convincing winners and back things up after their great victory over Kildare the previous week.
10 – ACFL Division 3: Contestants from three different championship grades set to do battle as club leagues get underway
The Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 season gets underway this weekend with teams across three different championship grades set to battle it out over the coming months.
Last season’s eventual intermediate champions Ballylinan endured a difficult spring which ended with league relegation from ACFL Division 2 – as they made the drop along with senior side Clonaslee-St Manman’s.
