Tag: Abbeyleix
LIVE BLOG: Saturday’s Laois SHC double header from O’Moore Park
We're in O'Moore Park for the double header of Laois SHC action this evening and we'll be live blogging the action every step of...
Previews of Saturday’s Laois SHC action
Borris-Kilcotton got the defence of their Laois SHC crown off to a winning start in O'Moore Park on Friday night and there are two...
Ride-on lawnmower stolen from Abbeyleix hospital
Brazen thieves made off with items including a ride-on lawnmower from Abbeyleix District Hospital over the weekend.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses and hope someone...
In pictures: Abbeyleix hosts banquet for Entente Florale judges
Abbeyleix treated its European guests to the finest Laois hospitality on Friday night, after the Entente Florale judging had concluded.
The heritage town flew the...
WATCH: This rendition of ‘Abbeyleix’ is just brilliant
The Entente Florale judges had to be seriously impressed with Abbeyleix during their visit on Friday.
They were given a tour of all the town's...
In Pictures: Some great photos as Abbeyleix welcomes Entente Florale judges
Abbeyleix rolled out the red carpet for the Entente Florale judges from across Europe today.
As well as seeing the many sights of note in...
Final preparations in Abbeyleix for Entente Florale judging
Don’t dare as much as drop a sweet wrapper in Abbeyleix this week while the local organisers put the final touches in place for...
Large turnout at latest service to remember victims of farm accidents
The annual Ecumenical Embrace Remembrance Service was held in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix on Sunday last to remember loved...
Abbeyleix primary school raise over €1500 for charity
Abbeyleix South National School pupils raised a staggering €1586.76 at their the recent annual Sale of Work for charity.
The money raised will go towards...
Abbeyleix school honoured for health initiative
Abbeyleix South National School received a Flag for their Involvement in The HSE’s Health Promoting School Initiative.
Abbeyleix South National School decided to become involved...
Embrace Farm Ecumenical Service in Abbeyleix on Sunday
An Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service will be held in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary at 2 PM on June 25 in...
Book launch in Abbeyleix Heritage House tonight
Dr. K. Mark Hilliard will return to Abbeyleix tonight to release his new book The Crow’s Enchanted Dance: The Phenomenology of Sacred Place and...
Moment in Time: Dove House Fete in Abbeyleix 2008
Today we're reeling back the years to 2008 when Alf Harvey captured the events taking place at the Dove House Fete in Abbeyleix.
These brilliant...
Division 1 hurling wins for Portlaoise, Borris-Kilcotton and Ballinakill
Laois ACHL Division 1
Portlaoise 1-17 Abbeyleix 1-15
Nine points from Cian Taylor and an early second-half goal from Tommy Fitzgerald helped Portlaoise to a much-needed...
WATCH: This 1987 footage of Abbeyleix and Ballyroan on RTE is...
One of our favourite programmes on RTE is Reeling in the Years.
There's something great about watching old footage and remembering incidents from a different...
Wins for Camross, Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill in ACHL Division 1
Camross 2-19 Abbeyleix 0-19
Second-half goals from Andrew Collier and Darren Gilmartin helped Camross to a hard-earned six-point win over Abbeyleix on Thursday evening.
Abbeyleix led...
Abbeyleix woman wins €25,000 prize
Abbeyleix mother of two, Valerie Bergin, has been announced as the winner of a €25,000 prize, having entered a competition open to customers of...
Check out these brilliant Alf Harvey photos as President Michael D...
It's usually back-breaking work that people associate with the bog but Abbeyleix on a beautiful Thursday afternoon yesterday was a different story altogether as...
Hundreds turn out to welcome President Higgins to Abbeyleix
President Michael D Higgins arrived to a rapturous reception in Abbeyleix this evening where he launched the Irish Wetlands Strategic Plan 2017 to 2020.
He...
Byrne points the way as Abbeyleix claim top hurling honours
Abbeyleix 2-13 Cullohill 0-4
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn 1 Hurling
Colin Byrne helped himself to 11 points as Abbeyleix put in a very strong performance to...
Goals key as Abbeyleix claim camogie crown
Abbeyleix 7-6 Holy Family 0-8
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn 3 Camogie
Abbeyleix's ability to score goals made the difference in the Roinn 3 camogie final as...
Staggering attention to detail as Abbeyleix prepares for Entente Florale
No stone is being left unturned as Abbeyleix bids for Entente Florale success - and last week LaoisToday got to see first hand just...
Reilly shoots the lights out as Abbeyleix maintain unbeaten start
Abbeyleix 2-13 Borris-Kilcotton 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Abbeyleix continued their unbeaten run in the ACHL Division 1 at the expense of Borris-Kilcotton in O’Keeffe...
Abbeyleix seek volunteers as town bids for Entente Florale success
The final plans are being put in place for the Entente Florale international competition by Abbeyleix with the route for judging confirmed on Thursday.
Abbeyleix...
Ladybelle Boutique has moved to an impressive new premises in Abbeyleix
Ladybelle Boutique - Main Street, Abbeyleix. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm.
After almost five years in business, Ladybelle Boutique in Abbeyleix has moved to...
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix the winners at Camogie Feile finals
Feile Division 1 Camogie Final
Portlaoise 0-1 The Harps 0-0
Portlaoise and The Harps met in the Division 1 Feile final on Saturday after coming out of...
Large crowd expected at Laois IFA Information Seminar this week
Laois IFA will host an Information Seminar this Thursday, April 27, from 6-9pm in the Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix.
Aimed at all members of the community, this seminar will...
In pictures: Large attendance hears of historic links between Laois and...
A packed room in the Heritage House in Abbeyleix on Thursday night heard of the historic links between Laois and Kerry.
Dr Michael Christopher Keane...
Laois winner of €250,000 Lotto prize revealed as Abbeyleix granny
A grandmother from Abbeyleix has come forward to claim the €250,000 Lotto Plus prize that she won last Saturday.
The woman, who wishes to remain...
Abbeyleix shop sells €250,000 Lotto ticket
A shop in Abbeyleix has sold a winning lotto ticket worth €250,000.
Clelands in Abbeyleix confirmed on their Facebook page that Saturday's Lotto Plus 2...