Laois property described as ‘a modern classic’ sells for €650,000
A Laois property described as "a modern design classic" has recently sold for an eye-catching €650,000.
Although still very early in the year, the price-tag will...
Mick Murray Memorial Road Run announced for St Patrick’s weekend to raise funds for...
The very first Mick Murray Memorial Road Run will take place on Sunday, March 16, with all funds raised going towards the Friends of...
In Pictures: Camross celebrates 2024 success as underage teams gather for annual presentation
After a successful 2024 at underage level, Camross had a gathering of juvenile age groups for a presentation from Cubs all the way to...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Footballers continue busy run of games while camogie and ladies football...
For the fifth week running, the Laois senior footballers are in National League action - this time welcoming Antrim to O'Moore Park at 5pm...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK.
Died peacefully...
New Ford Capri test drive event in Downey’s on March 6-8
The Ford Capri is one of the classics - and it has been reinvented with a new, modern design.
It has a sports car soul...
Concrete spaces to be converted into soft landscaping areas to ‘introduce more biodiversity’ into...
In an effort to "introduce more biodiversity" into urban Portlaoise, Laois County Council are to begin converting concrete spaces into soft landscaping.
Fine Gael Councillor...
Laois butcher set to lead Team Ireland at World Butchers’ event in Paris
Mark Williams, from Laois, is set to be part of the Irish team at the prestigious World Butchers’ Event in Paris at the end...
Martina Mulhall: Exploring the generous university sports scholarships available
Most universities offer generous scholarships to incoming students.
In many cases entrance awards are offered to those achieving exceptional Leaving Cert results, while some...
‘Stunning’ ten-bedroom Laois estate sells for over three-quarters of a million euro
A "stunning" stunning ten-bedroom property in Laois has recently sold for over three-quarters of a million euro.
Killenure Manor in Jamestown, Ballybrittas, was purchased for...
Laois County Council to call on government to introduce measures to recruit and retain...
Laois County Council is to write a letter to the government calling on it to introduce measures aimed at recruiting and retaining frontline staff.
This...
Laois GAA confirm earlier starts for Senior hurling and Junior football championships
Laois GAA have announced that the Laois Shopping Centre SHC and JFC 'A' will start earlier than usual to facilitate structure changes.
In information circulated...
Athletics: 22nd title for remarkable Buggy at National Indoor Championships
It was a sell out at the National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown for the National Senior Track and Field Championships which were held over...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kennedy
Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois
John died at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. He is predeceased by...
Carlow College celebrating International Women’s Day at Spring Open Day in March
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is opening its doors for its Spring Open Day on Thursday, March 6, from 10am – 1pm for school leavers,...
Joe Mallon Motors holding their biggest ever Spring Sales event this week
It is Joe Mallon Motors Biggest Ever Spring Sales Event!
Taking place this week, February 27, 28 and March 1 at their dealership on the...
Columbarium Wall request falls on deaf ears while uncut hedges cause big problems in...
A Laois County Councillor's request for a Columbarium Wall to be constructed in every graveyard in her district has fallen on deaf ears.
Independent Councillor...
€1,000,000 approved for new Portarlington Business Park on site of old Avon factory
Portarlington is set to get a business park after it was announced that €1 million has been allocated to transform the old Avon premises.
The...
Funeral details announced for young Laois boy (5) killed following collision in Portlaoise
Funeral details for five-year-old Laois boy Aaron Hussain, who died following a collision with a car on Saturday, have been confirmed.
Aaron will be reposing...
Plans for housing development at derelict Portlaoise filling station gets council approval
Laois County Councillors have given their support for a private housing development on the site of an old filling station in Portlaoise.
Planning permission has...
News in Brief: Special needs education, progress on healthcare centre, nursing home scheme and...
Paresnts in Laois 'suffering extreme stress and worry' due to lack of special educational places
The Government have been urged to grant permission for the...
‘Contractors getting away with murder’ – Laois Councillor vents frustration as he calls for...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out of the Council's recruitment process as he called for two more outdoor staff to be hired.
Independent Cllr...
Portlaoise residents ‘being held to ransom’ with footpaths, parking, kirbs, roads and public lighting...
The long wait to have a Portlaoise housing estate taken in charge by Laois County Council could be about to end.
Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Flying start for camogie and Ladies update with manager...
While the Laois footballers and hurlers are well up and going at this stage, so too are the camogie and ladies football teams.
On Saturday,...
In Pictures: Great excitement as Park-Ratheniska officially unveil new floodlights
There was great celebration in Ratheniska on Friday last when they performed the official turning on of their new state of the art floodlighting...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Mulhall
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick, better known as Paddy Mulhall,...
Laois victims of apartment block fire ‘left stranded’ as temporary stay at hotel ends
Victims of last week's tragic fire in Portarlington have been "left stranded" according to one resident.
The blaze broke out at an apartment complex in...
Laois county councillors agree to push on with apartments plan at old County Hotel...
The County Hotel was once a thriving hub of activity in the centre of Portlaoise but after lying idle now for the best part...
€308,465 awarded for four community projects across Laois under Community Recognition Fund
Four community projects in Laois will share in €308,465 under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced...
Tribute paid as man who died following collision with a car outside Stradbally named
The man who died following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally, last night has been named.
The man...
