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All of Sunday’s local sports results on another busy day
It was another busy day of local sport around Laois - and we'll bring you all the results as we get them right here.
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Laois minor hurlers confirm captain and vice-captain for 2018 season
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain and vice-captain for the 2018 season.
Rosenallis' Conor Cosgrove will lead the team and he will be...
Snow ploughs at the ready as council ‘prepares for the worst’
Laois County Council's Extreme Weather Local Coordination committee is “preparing for the worst” in anticipation of the ‘beast from the east’ and extreme weather...
Laois camogie Volunteer of the Year honoured in Croke Park
Mary Conroy was honoured as Laois camogie Volunteer of the Year in Croke Park last Saturday 17 February.
Mary hails from Rosenallis and has been...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 30, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fintan Connor
Kilcooney, Geashill, Offaly / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Clonenagh, Mountrath, Laois. Peacefully...
Leinster final awaits Scoil Chriost Rí after dramatic victory
Scoil Chriost Rí 4-7 Rochfortbridge 4-6
Senior A Ladies Leinster Football Semi Final
A Leinster final place has been secured by Scoil Chriost Rí after they...
Bob Flavin: Kia has a Sting in the tail
Kia is on a bit of a roll with the launch of the Stonic a couple of weeks ago and now they bring out...
Queues over night in Portlaoise for Niall Horan and Macklemore tickets
Hard-core Macklemore and Niall Horan supporters queued through the night in Portlaoise to get their hands on tickets for their concerts in Ireland next...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Corbet (nee Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Co. Laois,
Died peacefully on the 7th October...
In Pictures: Knock National School shows support for Ballypickas
Ballypickas GAA will contest the Laois Junior Hurling championship final on Sunday.
As part of the preparations for the final against Rathdowney-Errill, we took a...
Laois branch of Network Ireland launches its 2017 programme
Network Ireland Laois Branch launches it’s 2017 programme of events with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan of On Your Feet tonight later this evening.
The theme...
In Pictures: Young Portlaoise and Portarlington rugby players star at Cistercian Roscrea blitz
On Saturday September 23 rd Cistercian College in Roscrea Co Tipperary held its inaugural U12s Rugby Super Blitz. 26 teams from all over Ireland...
Tarpey lands the equaliser as Kilcavan complete incredible comeback
Kilcavan 2-12 O'Dempsey's 3-9
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Semi-final
What a game, what a finish.
O'Dempsey's and Kilcavan will have to do it all over again...
Job Vacancy: Architectural Technologist/Technician sought for busy Laois business
Dan Keane Architectural Technologist, based in Portlaoise, are recruiting for an Architectural Technologist/Technician to join our team and work on a variety of projects...
Celebrate Laois with fun and free events on Heritage Week
Heritage Week takes place from 19 to 27 August with this year’s theme being Nature.
There is something for everyone during Heritage Week. From exploring...
A local man is bringing the sound of music to Ballyfin Demesne
If you have been lucky enough to visit Ballyfin Demesne, then you might have been lucky enough to hear the beautiful sounds of Portarlington...
Laois Martial Arts compete in international event
The Laois Martial Arts team recently made the long trip up to Castlebar to compete in the White Tiger Challenge.
The event has grown from...
A Full Moon Party party for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have added a Full Moon Party to their lineup.
Over 200 tonnes of sand and palm trees are being shipped in to the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Alice McRedmond (née Conroy)
Clarahill, Clonaslee, Laois
Alice McRedmond (nee Conroy), Clarahill, Clonaslee, Co....
Planning permission granted for new St Francis school building
Planning permission has been granted for the new St Francis School transfer and build on the site of the old St. Paul's Primary School,...
Second half rally sees Clough-Ballacolla overcome Clonad
Clough-Ballacolla 1-17 Clonad 1-10
Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
As Waterford and Wexford battled in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, Clough-Ballacolla and Clonad faced off in the first...
“Abandoned houses are causing problems in all Laois towns” – Stanley
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley claims that vacant and abandoned homes are causing problems in every town in the county.
He said, “People living adjacent...
REVEALED: We’ve selected Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers
After many hours of deliberating, cursing, and standing up for the Instagrams we believe in, we have decided on our pick for Laois's Top...
Summer Fun Run in Borris-in-Ossory
It's time to get your vehicles at the ready, the Borris-in-Ossory Community Development Association's annual Fun Run is back on Saturday 22 July.
The third...
Money raised by sale of Laois calf to go to Bóthar
The money raised by the sale of a prize calf this Friday night at Annegrove House, Shanahoe, will go to the charity Bóthar.
Brian, Norma...
Coco’s Hair Salon celebrates six years with a brand new look
Having opened the doors of Coco's Hair Salon in Stradbally for business in July 2011 at the height of the recession, many would have...
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
Council gets go-ahead for land CPOs for Timahoe link road
A significant step has been taken towards the provision of a major piece of road infrastructure in Portlaoise, it has been announced.
At the Portlaoise...
‘Daft.ie figures are very worrying,’ says Deputy Stanley
Responding to the latest figures published on the Daft.ie website, Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley said that the housing policies being pursued by the...
