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.
Portlaoise Panthers, The Rose of Tralee and Yankee Candles – Here’s Our Tweets of...
This week we saw our stunning Laois Rose do us proud in Tralee, the Portlaoise Panthers playing a blinder in the World Championships and...
Good Week, Bad Week: A Laois Rose, Riverdance and Pub Closures
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we...
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital make generous donation for maternity unit
The Friends of the Portlaoise Hospital, a voluntary committee recently donated four Doppler Fetal Monitors to the Maternity Unit of The Midlands Regional Hospital...
In Pictures: Friends of Portlaoise Hospital table quiz proves to be a huge success
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital recently held a table quiz on the 10th of August 2018 in Kavanagh's Pub Portlaoise.
The table quiz was organised...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 24, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Dunne
Reary Valley, Rosenallis, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
Mary Dunne (née Murphy) Reary...
€4.25 million allocated for the introduction of a Fodder Import Support measure
Over €4 million has been allocated to a new Fodder Import Support measure, Laois/Offaly TD and Minister Justice & Trade has said.
This measure is...
Retired Laois Doctor to sing for the Pope for a second time
Portarlington doctor and singer Dr Larry Fullam will lead his choir in singing for Pope Francis.
The retired doctor is Conductor of St Michael's Choir...
Something for all the family at the Little Picnic
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
When they say there's something for everyone at the Electric Picnic, they really do mean everyone.
Deep in...
New alerts system to save Laois schools thousands
Schools across Laois are set to save thousands of euro each year by using a new alerts system which offers a far more affordable...
Meet the 44-year-old mammy who received her Leaving Cert results
They say you're never too old to make a change, and 44-year-old Karen Willis has just proven that.
Karen received her results alongside 58,543 others on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Brennan
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Thomas (Tom) Brennan, of “St. Joseph’s”,...
In Pictures: Very successful launch of Timahoe Conservation Plan
The Timahoe Conservation Plan launched Sunday August 19 as a part of Laois Heritage Week.
Historian Tom Nelligan of The Standing Stone launched the plan on the...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrating 20 years with Anniversary Concert
Portlaoise Musical Society are gearing up to celebrate two decades of beautiful sounds as they present their 20th Anniversary Concert at the Dunamaise Arts...
Leaving Cert results, vandalism at AFC grounds and a World Title campaign – Here’s...
Our top stories this week explore leaving cert success, the future of tourism in Laois and a development in a 20 year investigation.
Here’s our...
A world title, results day and chunky chips and chicken strips – Here’s Our...
It was a whirlwind week in Laois, as tweeters took off to the debs and received their leaving cert results, and watched Portlaoise boxer...
Good Week, Bad Week: Amazing Leaving Cert Results, Camross Comhaltas and a dash to...
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we...
‘Bidding to create rounders history’ – The Heath get ready for three All Ireland’s
The Heath senior rounders teams are bidding to create rounders history this weekend as they take part in three All-Ireland finals.
The final takes place...
Fleming shocked at refusal to extend NTPF to mental health services
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming says he is shocked that the Government is refusing to even consider extending the National Treatment Purchase...
WATCH: Camross Comhaltas gearing up for All Ireland final
Camross Comhaltas are through to the All Ireland Final with an amazing 27 members representing the branch.
The event is taking place in Drogheda this...
A dash to the Debs: From European Championships to Top Square
Many girls would argue the day of the debs is more stressful than the leaving cert results. Between fitting in make-up appointments, getting your...
In Pictures: Check out the Amazing Style at the Scoil Chríost Rí Debs
Per tradition, Scoil Chríost Rí students turned up at top square in droves before embarking on their journey to the debs.
As always, the girl's...
Child safety initiative makes a return to the National Ploughing Championships
A Keeping You Safe child safety wristband initiative will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships following its tremendous success in previous...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Higgins
Esker, Timahoe, Laois
Michael Higgins Esker Timahoe Died Aug 11 at The...
“Unity through diversity” – Electric Picnic welcomes Electric Sideshow for sixth year running
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
Returning for the sixth year celebrating “unity through diversity” Jerry Fish’s majestic, magnificent and at moments chilling Electric...
Female Bishops, Irish Sign Language and Junior C championship – it’s all in our...
A long weekend is always a glorious treat, and this one was no different with the Scarecrow Festival and the Steam Rally both taking...
Dream matte mouse, ABBA and Christina Aguilera – Here’s our Top Tweets of the...
With both a Bank Holiday weekend and an Electric Picnic lineup, there was so much to be said on Twitter this week.
The whole county...
Good Week, Bad Week: Captain’s prize, a new hurling manager and the housing crisis
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 10, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Pat) Doyle
Old Caragh Court, Kildare / Baldoyle, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
Retired...
Portlaoise AFC hosting huge soccer tournament this weekend
Portlaoise AFC are running their fourth annual U-13 soccer tournament this weekend, August 11/12 - with teams from 12 different counties set to take...
Works set to begin in large Portarlington estate
Railway Mews in Portarlington appear to be nearing the finish line at last after years of delay.
The charming development is one of the largest...