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Ballinakill and Abbeyleix hurling amalgamation bid fails as club members have...

The proposed hurling amalgamation between Ballinakill and Abbeyleix won't be going ahead as it failed to get sufficient support from the club's Extraordinary General...

Moment in Time: ‘Abbeyleix, Our Lives, Our Town’ launch in 2008

This week's Moment in Time looks back to the launch of "Abbeyleix, Our Lives, Our Town". The launch took place on December 3 ten short...

Abbeyleix getting set for a huge weekend of festivities

One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, will return to its home in the Market...

BREAKING: Two Laois senior hurling teams in advanced talks to join...

A new Laois hurling amalgamation is on the cards - with Abbeyleix and Ballinakill at an advanced stage of discussions to form a new...

In Pictures: Serious craic as Ballinakill and Abbeyleix hurlers take to...

Well this looked like serious craic! Abbeyleix and Ballinakill GAA players had the fight of their lives at the weekend as they faced off in...

Moment in Time: Black Tie event in Abbeyleix in 2004

There's nothing like photos from a Black Tie event. This week our Moment in Time feature looks back on a dinner in Abbeyleix on the...

Abbeyleix aiming to become a ‘No poster’ town

Abbeyleix is aiming to become a 'No poster' town, according to councillor and member of the Tidy Towns committee, John Joe Fennelly Cllr Fennelly said...

Laois town named in 10 ‘best places’ in Ireland list

Abbeyleix has been shortlisted in the top 10 'best places' in Ireland, it has been announced. The Royal Planning Planning Institute run 'Ireland’s Best Places'...

In Pictures: €2,850 cheque raised in honour of little Lucy presented...

The whole of Abbeyleix and beyond got involved to raise huge funds for a Spina Bifida charity in honour of little Laois girl, Lucy Hutchinson. A...

Abbeyleix do enough to book quarter-final place and send Ballyfin Gaels...

Brought to you in association with Coolrain Concrete Abbeyleix 2-15 Ballyfin Gaels 1-16 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Group A Round 3 Abbeyleix are through to the quarter-finals of...

Breaking: €50,000 of cocaine seized near Laois town

Gardai recovered a quantity of cocaine believed to be worth in the region of €50,000 near Abbeyleix last night, Thursday, August 16. Two men were...

In Pictures: The 56th annual Abbeyleix Fete draws the crowds

They certainly know how to throw a party in Abbeyleix. The annual Abbeyleix Fete was held in Abbeyleix Rectory and is a wonderful family day...

Moment in Time: Great images from Abbeyleix Fete in 2009

They know how to throw a party in Abbeyleix. And this was certainly evident from the brilliant Alf Harvey photos of the Abbeyleix Parish Fete...

Property Watch: The five most expensive houses for sale in Abbeyleix

On this week's Property Watch, we are focusing on the town of Abbeyleix. Considered by many as the model town of Laois, Abbeyleix boast...
Players from 14 clubs will represent Laois at U-13 Leinster hurling blitzes

Dunphy and Scully to the fore as Borris-Kilcotton see off Abbeyleix

Brought to you in association with HFS Accountants, Mountrath Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Abbeyleix 0-20 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2 Borris-Kilcotton made it two wins from two games...

In Pictures: Fantastic family home for sale in heritage town of...

The town of Abbeyleix has always been a charming place and this beautiful family home, brought to the market by Clement Herron Real Estate is...
Laois GAA refused an application from Ballinakill and Ballypickas to play together as a senior hurling team in 2021

Bragging rights to Ballinakill as they get the better of neighbours

Brought to you in association with Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd Ballinakill 0-21 Abbeyleix 0-14 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 1 For the third evening in a...

Property Watch: Five pieces of agricultural land currently for sale in...

Irey, Ballyfin, Co. Laois The circa 50 acre farm has been placed on the market in Irey, Ballyfin, Co Laois. The property is Located just under...

Mullen points the way as Abbeyleix claim Division 4 hurling league...

Abbeyleix 0-19 Rathdowney-Errill 0-9 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 4 Final Abbeyleix picked up their second hurling trophy of 2018 this evening in Shanahoe as they...

Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValu Fun Runs set to raise €5k

Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValus have organized two Family Fun Run/Walks this Sunday, July 15. The funds raised by the event will go towards the Cuisle...

Property Watch: Five of the best five bedroom houses for sale...

4 Aspen Way, Foxburrow, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois An ideal family home, located off the block road just a short distance to schools, hospital...

JOB VACANCY: Expanding gym F.I.T Laois is looking for staff

Due to continued expansion, the F.I.T Laois gym in Abbeyleix are currently seeking to add to their team. Group Fitness Instructor  F.I.T are looking for an enthusiastic...

Play-offs galore as the final round of the ACHL Division 1...

Tonight saw the conslusion of the round robin phase of the ACHL Division 1 - and almost nothing has been decided. Heading in tonight's round,...

Laois man opens new pizzeria in Dublin

Abbeyleix man Reg White is opening a new pizzeria, 'Pi Pizza', on George's Street, Dublin, this Monday June 18. Owning his own business has always...

Moment in Time: Dove House Fete in 2000

Our Moment in Time this week looks back to the Dove House Fete in Abbeyleix in 2000. Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand to...

Abbeyleix claim vital hurling league win – and also collect Palmer...

Abbeyleix 3-14 Castletown 1-18 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Three first-half goals helped Abbeyleix to a vital win in Division 1 of the Laois hurling...

New to the Area: ‘My soul is Namibia, but my heart...

Chris Uys has been involved in community life in Abbeyleix since he moved to Laois 20 years ago. Since then, he has married with his...
Niall Carey and Ciarán Byrne are set for an incredibly busy end to the month

Two Laois minors set for incredibly busy end to May

Last year, the GAA performed the most radical revamp of their schedule of games in their history. As well as changing age grades and moving...

RTÉ broadcasters go wild in Abbeyleix

Two of RTÉ's best-known broadcasters will go wild in Abbeyleix for the launch of National Biodiversity Week on Saturday 19 May. RTÉ presenters Éanna Ní...

Property Watch: Five sites for sale in Laois that would make...

On this week's Property Watch we are going to take a different approach. Instead of selecting five homes, we will be identifying five sites...