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Families of people with dementia encouraged to visit 1950s themed garden at Bloom 2019
People with dementia and their families are being encouraged to visit the Dementia: Understand Together campaign’s “Memories are Made of This” 1950s-themed show garden at Bord...
In Pictures: Crowds gather in the Malthouse Stradbally for Music Generation Laois concert
To kick off Laois Music Generation Laois’s 2019 season, some of the most celebrated names in traditional Irish music headed to Stradbally for a...
A weekend of fun family friendly activities to take place at inaugural Timahoe Heritage...
Timahoe will hold its inaugural Heritage Festival on June 1st and 2nd this year. It is a family friendly festival of amazing and fun...
Arlington AFC signs deal with Balon Sports for new team kit and training equipment
Arlington AFC has signed a deal with the Irish sportswear supplier Balon Sports www.balondirect.com to provide all team kit, leisure wear and training equipment...
Crowd of over 120 people gather for Laois Coaching and Games Information Night
A crowd of over 120 people representing the GAA clubs of Laois gathered at the Midlands Hotel on Thursday 2nd May, joining the Laois...
Election Diary: Saving Main Street, illegal dumping and EIB funding for Laois County Council
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Helping Main Street
As election time nears, RENUA Ireland candidate Dominic Dunne has promised to help...
Laois rents are up 9% while availability is at its lowest ever level
According to the latest quarterly Rent Report by Daft.ie, rent in Laois is at an all time high while availability is at its lowest...
Young Laois boy commended for caring for his twin brother by Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland have launched its annual Carer of the Year awards for 2019. The launch was hosted by broadcasters, and patrons of the...
Nearly 100 children homeless in the Midlands
The recent homeless figures show that over 10,000 people in Ireland are now homeless. This is a stark figure with nearly 4,000 of them...
Laois residents win over €320,000 with prize bonds in 2018
Laois residents are among the luckiest holders of Prize Bonds, having won more than €320,000 in prizes last year.
This is according to The Prize...
An array of activities to take place in Laois on National Community Weekend
Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Day which is due...
Midlands Schoolboys win U-11 Blackpool Easter Cup Soccer Tournament
On Good Friday April 19, the Midlands U-11 squad along with their coaches set off to compete in a weekend of football at the...
Election Diary: Housing crisis in Laois, benefit scheme for the self-employed and train station...
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More people looking for houses in Laois than there are living in Mountrath
That's according to...
Four Laois Irish dancing schools to compete at World Championships in Killarney
Four Laois Irish dancing schools will head to Killarney, Co Kerry today for An Comhdhail World Championships.
The World Championships, known as 'Worlds', will take...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s qualify for McAuley Cup semi-final
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Leinster Rugby McAuley Cup U-15 Quarter Final
Portlaoise RFC U15 eased into the semi-final of the McAuley Cup when they defeated Birr...
Portlaoise overcome neighbours Portarlington to qualify for Leinster U-18 rugby final
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Leinster Rugby Plate U-18 Semi Final
Portlaoise U-18s secured a well-deserved victory in the Leinster under 18 Plate Semi Final after they defeated...
Laois business to take West Waterford Festival of Food by storm
A Laois food producer will descend upon the scenic seaside town of Dungarvan in April for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
The Jungle Food...
Portlaoise RFC U-16s see off Edenderry to reach Leinster Plate final
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Leinster Rugby U-16 Plate Semi Final
Portlaoise U16 travelled to North Kildare on Saturday to play Edenderry in the Leinster Plate Semi-Final....
Moment In Time: President Mary McAleese visits Abbeyleix school in 2008
This week we look back on a historic day for Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix when the president at the time, Mary McAleese, paid a visit...
Callout for Laois nominations for the 2019 Traveller Pride Awards
The Traveller Pride Awards are back once again this year and it's time for Traveller organisations, families and friends to consider nominating individuals and...
Voting lines open for two Laois schools in Junk Kouture Grand Final
The voting lines have opened this morning for the Junk Kouture Grand Final.
Two Laois schools will be walking the catwalk in the 3 Arena...
Triumph for Portlaoise Rugby club in U-15 in Division 1 final
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Leinster Rugby U15 Div 1 League Final
Portlaoise RFC U15 secured the Division 1 title on Saturday when they comprehensively won against...
Moment In Time: Parents Council Table Quiz in Rathdowney in 2004
For this week's Moment In Time, we look back on The Laois Primary Parents Council Table Quiz in Rathdowney Community Hall in March 2004.
Pupils...
New brain tumour support group for South East and Central Leinster to meet in...
Brain Tumour Ireland has established a new support group for the South East and Central Leinster.
Founded in 2012, Brain Tumour Ireland is a national...
Portlaoise rugby U-15s see off Dundalk to reach Division 1 Final
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U-15 Leinster League Division 1 semi-final
At the weekend, Portlaoise RFC U15s travelled the long journey to Dundalk for their Leinster League...
Election Diary: Ministerial babies, football joy and Euro meetings
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Busy weekend for Mary Sweeney
It’s a busy job being a local politician but one woman...
Well-known Portlaoise jewellers wins prestigious award
Gerry Browne Jewellers in Portlaoise has won a significant national award.
The jewellery shop won the Store of the Year Award 2019 at the Association...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Golf Club Captain’s Drive In a huge success
A hugely impressive crowd of 88 golfers took to Portlaoise Golf Club to welcome the new Captain and Lady Captain, Declan Dempsey and Anne...
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and guests to perform at concert in Monasterevin
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and their guests will perform at the Monasterevin Community Centre for their CY Spring Concert.
Their guests include the Portarlington Concert band, Pat's Jazz...
New ‘Walking on Water’ initiative launched in Laois, Kildare and Carlow
Get Ireland Walking, Waterways Ireland and Local Sports Partnerships from Kildare, Carlow and Laois have launched a walking programme on canal and river routes...