Tag: Stradbally
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
This upcoming weekend in Laois is filled with events and will definitely shake off the last of that January slump!
FRIDAY 26 JANUARY
Portarlington Dinner Dance
Portlarlington...
Best of 2017 – WATCH: Grenade detonated safely at Stradbally Hall
There was a flurry of excitement and curiousity in Stradbally when a grenade was found in February.
The grenade was found at a house in...
Cllr has ‘pain in his ass’ over waste land in Stradbally
Cllr Paschal McEvoy says that he has a 'pain in my ass' over Transport Infrastructure Ireland's refusal to turn a waste land in Stradbally...
In Pictures: Spooktacular Steam Train thrills in Stradbally woods
The woods in Stradbally were alive recently will all types of ghosts, ghouls, witches and zombies for the Spooktacular Steam Train Experience.
Held on Sunday,...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
There's tonnes of action this Halloween/bank holiday weekend.
So whether you're into discos, pumpkin patches or fun runs, there's something for everyone this spooky weekend.
FRIDAY,...
Council considering building 55 new houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council are currently considering the construction of approximately 55 houses on lands in Stradbally.
The news, which was revealed at a recent meeting of...
In Pictures: Behind the Scenes of this year’s Electric Picnic
On Tuesday the LaoisToday team attended the Electric Picnic press launch, and were taken for a guided tour and a sneak peak of whats...
In Pictures: First day at school in Ballyadams NS and St...
Thousands of young children across Laois returned to school this week, and our photographer was on hand to capture the moment.
We were on hand...
Park-Ratheniska take big step towards JFC knockout stages
Park-Ratheniska 3-18 Stradbally 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A'
Having been held to a draw by Camross in the opening round Park-Ratheniska got their Laois JFC...
Six water sources in Laois have low water levels
Low water levels at six water sources in Laois are being monitored by Irish Water, which could result in water rationing across the county.
Only...
Eight Laois football championship ties to really look forward to
The Laois football championships get underway this week from Junior 'A' up to senior and there's also a full round of minor games. Yep,...
In Pictures: Cúl Camps continue this week in Stradbally and O’Dempseys
The Cúl Camps happening are in full swing around the county and this week we sent our photographer to get the best of the...
“Act of God” causes water outage in Stradbally
Businesses in Stradbally were left without water today due to a burst mains on the Abbeyleix road.
When one business owner contacted Irish Water, they...
Appeal launched for safe return of stolen ‘Granny’s House’
Thieves have made off with a complete house - ‘Granny’s House’ to be precise - which is a much loved art installation at Electric...
In Pictures: All out for 80s fundraiser in Stradbally
You have to hand it to them. There was an 80s-themed fundraiser in Stradbally on Saturday night in aid of the Teach Tom charity...
Calls for suitable site for bottle bank in Stradbally
County Councillors have called for a suitable site in Stradbally to be made available to erect a new bottle bank.
The previous bottle bank was...
’80s disco in Stradbally in aid of vital Teac Tom suicide...
An ‘80s disco in Stradbally will not only give you the opportunity to put on some shoulder pads and let your mullet down (if...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound Show at Stradbally Hall
People attending the Horse and Hound show in Stradbally Hall on Sunday couldn't have asked for a better day as the glorious weather and the fabulous...
Stradbally deal blow to O’Dempsey’s league final hopes
Stradbally 1-16 O'Dempsey's 0-17
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally completed a league double over O'Dempsey's and opened the door for Portlaoise as the race for a league...
No new roundabout for Stradbally amid calls for speed van to...
There will be no new roundabout built in Stradbally, Transport Infrastructure Ireland has indicated.
The government body was requested to construct one on the N80...
Late surge sees The Heath past Stradbally in Championship rehearsal
Stradbally 0-10 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 1A
The next time these two sides meet will be in the first round of the championship - but...
22 unforgettable things about the night club at Pedigree Corner
The sign is still above the door but 'Turning Point' night club is no more.
For a spell throughout the 1990s it was the only...
Shiel signs off in style as Stradbally beat Portlaoise
Stradbally 0-19 Portlaoise 2-10
Laois Shopping Centre Division 1A
Tom Shiel kicked six points as Stradbally moved up to fourth place in Division 1A following a...
Joseph’s bounce back with Stradbally win to go three clear
St Joseph's 1-14 Stradbally 2-5
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's recorded their seventh win of the season last night to move three points clear at the...
Gardaí on the scene in Stradbally following two car collision
Gardaí are on the scene in Stradbally following a two car collision.
The incident occurred just after the bridge across from Simpson's shop on Main...
Pipe bombs planned for royal visit found near Stradbally
Two viable explosive devices were found in a field near Stradbally which were intended to be used in an attack on Prince Charles and...
Stradbally ease relegation fears with gutsy win against Arles-Killeen
Stradbally 1-11 Arles-Killeen 1-6
ACFL Division 1A
County champions Stradbally won for the third successive league game to put clear water between themselves and the dropzone.
This...
Gardai on the scene at crash in Stradbally
Gardaí are currently on the scene following a crash in Stradbally this evening.
The incident occurred at around 8pm on the Carlow Road just on...
19 point Stradbally have too much for Graiguecullen
Stradbally 0-19 Graiguecullen 2-8
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally inflicted a third straight defeat upon Graiguecullen and picked up a second successive win for themselves this evening...
Calls not to leave items visible in vehicles after series of...
Gardaí are calling on vehicle owners not to leave items visible in unattended cars after a number of vehicles were broken into in recent...