Tag: Abbeyleix

A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...

A doctor has aired his concerns for people's health as it has been revealed that more than 43,000 vehicles are passing through Abbeyleix each...

Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix. They have since put the Victorian mansion up...

Abbeyleix 2-19 Portlaoise 0-13 ACHL Division 3 Final Abbeyleix avenged their 2020 Junior hurling semi final defeat against Portlaoise to claim the 2021 Division 3 title...

When the final whistle sounded in Newbridge on last week, it signalled the end of the road for Laois minor hurlers for another year. It...

Clough-Ballacolla 0-8 Abbeyleix 1-17 ACFL Division 1A Group B Round 3 Abbeyleix enjoyed a comfortable win over Clough-Ballacolla to book themselves a semi final spot in...

Old habits die hard and while you can take the man from Laois, it's hard to take Laois from the man. For anyone whose interested...

All through this blasted pandemic we've walked through various woods, hills and mountains - though locally one of the most satisfying is the bog...

Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...

The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use. Yesterday, we revealed how...

TFI (Transport for Ireland) Local Link Laois-Offaly have announced details of the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to...

Planning permission has been granted by Laois County Council for a housing development in Abbeyleix while another has been sought in Portarlington. Two blocks of...

Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly. This is after the Council executed a Compulsory...

Breslin’s Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix are currently recruiting for Trainee Managers in both of our stores. Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all...

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September 2021.   The Centre has a wide range of courses, including: General Studies QQI Level...

This week we take a look at five homes for sale in Abbeyleix - ranging in price from €165,000 right up to €950,000.  priced...

A Laois man has been recognised for his unique digital contribution to local town. Robbie Quinn from Abbeyleix has been shortlisted for the national ‘Local...

A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix has been launched by Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, working in partnership with Laois County Council, Creative Ireland...

A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix will be launched online on Saturday May 15. The walk is an end of residency project by...

This week in our hugely popular Moment in Time series, we go back to 2005 and a fashion show in Abbeyleix. Organised by the town's...

History is in the making as two of Ireland’s top lady polo players bid to take centre stage for the first time at the...

Irish Water and Laois County Council are to carry out essential water mains replacement works in Abbeyleix and Portlaoise next week. The company say the...

A Laois man has been appointed as the Managing Director of a prestigious international property development group. Ballymore recently announced that Abbeyleix native Patrick Phelan...

200 holes, 45 miles, 1 eagle, 24 birdies, 113 pars, 821 shots, one man, his golf clubs - and a partridge in a pear...

The Harps 1-5 Abbeyleix 0-4 2000 Laois JFC 'A' Final The Harps and Abbeyleix have had an on-off relationship with football over the years but in...

The ongoing issue of wild deer on the main road between Abbeyleix and Durrow was raised once again at this week's Portlaoise Municipal District...

Two members of two Laois bands are set to appear on a popular RTE One TV show on Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm. Abbeyleix natives James...

Community spirit will be alive and well in Laois this weekend as local Tidy Towns groups and GAA clubs come together. On Saturday March 6,...

A brand new online Facebook-driven TV show is set to launch this weekend. Dr Niamh Shaw, science communicator in residence, and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns will...

Camross will have a new manager in charge for the 2021 hurling season after the club appointed former player David Cuddy at a meeting...