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...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in Newmarket
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Portlaoise College launches Extended Language Scholarships for 2024/25
Portlaoise College has officially launched its 2024/25 language scholarships, continuing its dedication to fostering language learning among its students.
The scholarships, which provide funding for...
Basketball: Scoil Chríost Rí crowned Regional Champions with comeback win over Kilkenny
SCR Portlaoise 50 Presentation Kilkenny 36
Midlands/South-East Regional U-16 'A' Basketball
Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri are Midlands/South-East Regional U-16 'A' Basketball Champions after a tremendous comeback...
‘Measure for Measure’ – An exhibition of work by Stephanie Deady at Laois Arthouse...
Laois County Council Arts Office and the Laois Arthouse Stradbally are set to showcase an exhibition of work by artist Stephanie Deady.
This exhibition marks...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 14, 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...
In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Joe Larkin (Portlaoise CBS)
The fourth episode in our Transition Year series is where we hear from Portlaoise CBS student Joe Larkin.
From Stradbally, Joe is spending the second...
Mountmellick footpaths in ‘a dire state’ and require urgent attention to protect safety of...
The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...
Arles-Killeen appoint former Kildare star as new manager for 2025 season
Arles-Killeen have appointed former Kildare footballer Anthony Rainbow as their new manager for 2025.
Rainbow replaces the Wexford duo of Shane Roche and Aidan O'Brien...
Nine Laois players included in Fitzgibbon Cup panels
Nine young Laois hurlers have been included in their colleges' Fitzgibbon Cup panels for the 2025 competition which will get underway in January.
There are...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kitty) Butler (née Bates)
Timahoe, Laois
Kitty passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise...
Soccer Fixtures: Portlaoise and Clonaslee in Cotter Cup plus Abbeyleix head to Athlone in...
The Christmas period is soccer season across Ireland, with another set of fixtures set to battle the conditions across the CCFL this weekend.
Nine Laois...
Paddy Buggy to be co-opted unopposed to Laois County Council replace Willie Aird
The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process.
Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at...
Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District not receiving ‘fair share’ of roads funding
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding.
That is according to Fine...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois leading to difficult living situation...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...
Laois County Council reject another requested Columbarium Wall
Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery.
Councillor John King...
Portlaoise GAA Club on the hunt for new senior football and hurling managers
Portlaoise GAA Club are in search of new management teams for both their senior footballers and hurlers.
Aidan Fennelly lasted only one year as Portlaoise's...
Laois contestants sought as auditions open for TG4 ‘s Glór Tíre to crown next...
The search for Ireland’s next Country Music star is on as TG4’s Glór Tíre opens auditions for the show’s landmark 21st season.
The long-running series...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Finbar Heneghan
Collies Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballinrobe, Mayo
The death has occurred of Finbar Heneghan, Collier's Lane, Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: ‘Engaging and interactive evening’ at Portlaoise College’s annual STEM Night
Portlaoise College's annual STEM Night offers local primary school students an engaging and interactive evening that underscores the importance of creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving...
Laois TD hits out over Portarlington and Kildare bus service saying commuters lose out
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley has hit out over the bus service between Portarlington and Kildare.
Yesterday, it was confirmed by Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins...
Mountmellick Christmas tree and crib make triumphant return with special new addition
It is that time of the year again with Mountmellick’s Christmas tree and crib in O’Connell Square - a must-see during the festive season.
This year’s...
Sadness in Arles and Ballickmoyler as local publican passes away six months after his...
There is sadness in the small rural communities of Arles and Ballickmoyler following the passing of Tony O’Kelly.
He is the popular local publican whose...
Laois students among those honoured at awards to recognise women in science, technology and...
Two Laois students have been awarded scholarships as part of Johnson and Johnson’s Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Undergraduate Awards.
The pair, who are both from...
New senior hurling management team at The Harps while Hyland bids farewell to Clough-Ballacolla
As 2024 draws to a close, a series of hurling clubs across Laois are making changes to their management teams.
Ross Young has been named...
Laois basketball star among those awarded DCU Sport scholarships
A Laois basketball player was among those recently awarded a prestigious Sports Scholarship at Dublin City University (DCU).
Ciara Byrne from Portlaoise is studying Actuarial...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Maher (née Brady)
Lake Glade, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Mary Maher née Brady, Lake Glade, Kilminchy,...
