Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs...
There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure.
After...
Laois GAA increase fines for walkovers following a season blighted by concessions
Laois GAA have increased the punishments for teams who give walkovers following a 2024 season which was blighted by them.
In 2024, any team who...
Martina Mulhall: Explaining the process of applying for college courses in the UK
Irish students have been choosing to study in the UK in significant numbers for some time. As many as 5000 applied to universities across...
Laois river granted ‘priority status’ as it secures European funding
The Erkina River has been granted priority status under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership.
The River Erkina has its source on the Laois-Kilkenny...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Kennedy (née Cullinan)
Ironmills, Ballinakill, Laois, R32K260
Maureen died peacefully at St.Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny in her...
Housing Adaptation grants increase for older people and those with disabilities in Laois
A Laois TD has confirmed that Housing Adaptation grants have been increased by the government.
It means that the amount of money available for older...
In Pictures: Family fun at the Fisherstown Christmas Tractor Run
There’s the Late Late Toy Show, the Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Markets and Carol Singing which are all staples of the seasonal extravaganza...
Laois County Council confirm emergency contact numbers for out of hours Christmas and New...
Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours services to cover the Christmas and New Year period.
With the Council Offices set...
Emotions high as fears that Laois people may not be buried close to home...
Emotions were high on the final day of official business in the Laois County Council chamber for 2024 when the issue of burial spaces...
Laois pianist launches debut album with two concerts held in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix
Laois pianist David Vesey recently launched his debut album in two concerts, held in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix.
Featuring the music of Turlough O’Carolan, “Carolan Reflections”...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts end of year gathering following successful 2024
Laois Public Participation Network held its 2024 Year End Meeting in the enchanting Roundwood House, nestled in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
The gathering of Laois...
Rugby: Portlaoise U-16 girls enjoy impressive win on the road in Leinster Premier League
Wicklow 10 Portlaoise 54
Girls U-16 Leinster Premier League Rugby
Portlaoise U-16 girls travelled to Wicklow on Saturday to take on the locals in the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Zita Hayes (née White)
The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the care of Marymount Care Centre Lucan....
JOB VACANCY: Jack Nolan Lock and Key Ltd seeking to hire Office Administrator
Due to continued expansion Jack Nolan Lock and Key Ltd (T/a Nolan’s Locksmiths), based in Portlaoise, are seeking to hire an Office Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Laois lads to the fore as Ardscoil Athy knocking out champions...
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy 0-13 Naas CBS 1-3
Leinster Colleges SFC Quarter Final
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy are through to the semi finals of the Leinster...
Well wishes as Fine Gael’s Paddy Buggy officially takes his seat at Laois County...
Laois County Council is back to its full compliment as Paddy Buggy officially took his seat for the first time this morning.
Following the election...
In Pictures: Kelly and Mulhare win gold at Laois Senior Cross Country Championships held...
The elegant grounds of Emo Court were the fitting venue for the 2024 hosting of the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships on Sunday.
Spectators were...
In Pictures: Launch of Portlaoise’s Climate-Friendly ‘Walk on Wednesdays’
Portlaoise experienced a "transformative morning" on Wednesday, as the usual hum of car engines gave way to the cheerful chatter of students walking to...
Laois club football leagues to revert to traditional format for 2025 season
The Laois club football leagues are set to return to a traditional format for 2025 - meaning an end to the second phase of...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers men prevail in Division One dogfight with Waterford
Portlaoise Panthers 82 SETU Waterford Vikings 72
Men's Division 1 National Basketball League
Portlaoise Panthers had to roll up their sleeves and deliver a hard-nosed performance...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers sunk again by Trinity Meteors
Portlaoise Panthers 54 Trinity Meteors 67
Women's Super League Basketball
After having suffered an early exit from the Paudie O’Connor National Cup at the hands of...
Laois Traveller Action Group launching first ever Traveller Cookbook
In the build-up to Christmas, a Laois outreach group are preparing to celebrate the culmination of over half a year's worth of work.
The Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Geraldine Silano (née Gibbons)
Mullingar, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons) Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ...
Rugby: Portarlington run riot in Birr as Newbridge edge out Portlaoise by a point
Birr 0 Portarlington 43
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington have ended 2024 as the in form team Division 2B, closing out the year with four incredible...
Soccer: Match abandoned in Clonaslee as Portlaoise, Rosenallis and Stradbally all beaten
Clonaslee Utd 3 Mullingar Celtic 0 (Match Abandoned)
Paddy Cotter Cup Round 1
Mullingar Celtic made the trip to Clonaslee on Sunday morning, with the Westmeath...
Comedy legend Pat Shortt set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas
An Irish comedy legend is set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas.
Pat Shortt will be joined by his daughter Faye Shortt as the...
Fr Paddy: May Christmas 2024 be a time of great blessing
A woman was Christmas shopping with her two children.
After many hours of walking down row after row of toys and after hours of hearing...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns this Christmas
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath have announced the return of the Annual Tractor Run on Saturday, December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Delia Murphy (née O' Shaughnessy)
Sheffield House Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois, R14DE08
Unexpectedly at her home. Predeceased by...
