Sarah Cullen
Sarah Cullen is a Journalism and New Media graduate from the University of Limerick. A Portlaoise native, she is happiest when tweeting and talking about dogs.
Property Watch: Houses for sale around Portlaoise for under €120,000
If you're looking for a property while on a budget, you're in luck.
Here are five lovely houses around Portlaoise town for sale between €100,000...
Ham sandwiches in Anfield, an apocalyptic sky and spotting ‘beours’ – it is all...
Another wide and very varied week for Laois people on Twitter.
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Moment in Time: Looking back at the Laois GAA Awards night in 2003
Before tonight's Laois GAA Awards Night, we decided to look back at the same evening in 2003.
The location may have changed from the Montague...
In Pictures: Portlaoise author launches her novel locally
The local launch of Portlaoise author Helen Cullen’s much-heralded first novel The Lost Letters of William Wolf took place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre this weekend.
Helen...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Murphy
The Square, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of Joseph...
PortDara Falcons secure impressive victory over Dublin side
PortDara Falcons 19 Dublin University 5
Leinster Ladies Rugby League
PortDara Falcons welcomed second placed Trinity to Lea Road in the Leinster League on Sunday and...
Laois TD says it is ‘shocking’ almost 600 await home support services
Brian Stanley TD has said “that it is shocking over 578 of the most vulnerable people are waiting for home support services across Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday , November 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Murphy
The Square, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of Joseph...
Almost 11,500 Laois people commute to work
In February 2018 the Business Support Unit launched the Laois Commuter Survey with the aim of building a commuter profile detailing the skills, education...
Portlaoise Combat Academy running completely free self-defense classes
Portlaoise Combat Academy are offering free self-defense classes for women every Thursday at 8 pm.
They teach you how to get out of any situation...
Laois encounters abroad, hypocrisy in the GAA and the dangers of the train station...
Another wide and very varied week for Laois people on Twitter.
This definitely applies to irish people too. Years ago I was in Singapore with...
Flu vaccines, missing glasses and the Kolbe centre – It’s our pick of these...
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and we’ve picked out some of the top stories of the week for you to look back...
Moment in Time: Pat Critchley launches his book Hungry Hill in 2008
This week's Moment in Time is looking back to 2008, when Pat Critchley launched his book 'Hungry Hill' in the Maryborough function room in...
Property Watch: Five houses for sale around Portarlington from €100,000 to €200,000
This week's Property Watch is looking at houses in Portarlington, ranging in values from €100,000 to €200,000.
The town, which borders both Laois and Offaly has...
Good Week, Bad Week: New houses, an award winning dog and no roundabouts
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’ – a little bit later than usual owing to the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Taylor (née Dunne)
Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Taylor (nee Dunne) Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise....
Portlaoise estate granted 141 new houses
141 new homes have been approved for Portlaoise.
An Bord Pleanala has upheld a Laois County Council decision to grant permission for an extra 141...
Table quiz, GOAL jersey day and Halloween all a blast for Arles NS
It has been all go in Arles NS recently with a host of different activities going down a treat.
A table quiz was held in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kevin Bowe
66 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at home surrounded by his...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel (Dan) Norton
Sheffield Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved husband of Margaret and pre-deceased by...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club maintain joint first position in league
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club fought hard to stay at joint first position in Ladies Leinster League Division 9, finishing their match against Avoca 4th...
A Portlaoise nursing home is under new ownership
Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise has been purchased by Amanda Torrens through her company Brindley Healthcare.
The owner is from Donegal and she has been...
Stolen Cars, the All Star Football Team and Retirement – Here’s Our Top Stories
This week we had everything from stolen cars, retirements and yet another Virgin Media documentary based in Laois.
Check out our top stories.
NEWS
Laois mum of...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise Tidy Town Awards in 2004
This week's Moment in Time will look back at the Portlaoise Tidy Town Awards in 2004.
Glendowns was the worthy winner of Best Overall Estate...
Property Watch: Rural Houses for sale under €300,000
On this week's property watch, we are looking at houses in more rural parts of the county.
From Coolrain to Castletown, there are some stunning...
Christmas trees, Peter Casey and awkward jokes – it’s our tweets of the week
Right, Halloween is over get out your Christmas trees ?
— Aedín (@_Aedin) November 1, 2018
You heard it here first.
Can’t believe that I waited ELEVEN...
Good Week, Bad Week: History Trips, Halloween fun and ticket fraudsters
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’ – a little bit later than usual owing to the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 1, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Angela Cleary (née Colbert)
Lakeglen, Portlaoise, Laois
Cleary (nee Colbert). Lakeglen, Portlaoise October 29th...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brian Larkin
Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Larkin. Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Oct. 29th 2018. (Unexpectedly)....
Father Ted themed fundraiser to support homelessness
An exciting fundraising event will take place in the Manhattan Mixer this weekend in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
It will be a night...