Tag: Abbeyleix

On this week's Property Watch we take a look at homes currently for sale in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan. So whether from the area, currently living...

St Stephen's Day has traditionally been a great day to get out of the house and take part in some local community event but...

Abbeyleix is on a path to becoming an energy efficient community, guided by the Sustainable Energy Communities programme and the Abbeyleix Climate Action Project. The...

Christmas can be a difficult time for many families especially those with young children, anyone suffering illness, the elderly, anybody unemployed this Christmas time...

Laois County Councillor John Joe Fennelly has called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to erect a fence on the Abbeyleix/Durrow road following a number of...

Laois has been busy tackling climate change at a local level for a number of years through a range of community activities and a...

A renowned Laois author has been announced as a judge for a newly announced Short Story Writing Competition. The Power of Words Festival, Abbeyleix, in...

Science Week runs from November 8-15 this year and there are lots of events happening across the midlands, including three evening events focusing on...

This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in June of this year.  Makeup artistry is just that - an art - and Abbeyleix native Ruth Bergin...

Emergency Services are attending the scene of an accident in Laois this morning. The accident happened around 10am this morning on the N77 on the...

An ambitious new project which aims to engage the community of Abbeyleix with action for climate change was launched on Saturday October 10. Science Communicator...

This year, 2020, marks not only the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven but also the 350th anniversary of the birth...

Abbeyleix 1-15 The Harps 1-9 AET Laois MHC Final Abbeyleix are minor 'A' hurling champions following a dramatic extra time win over The Harps tonight in...

Midlands Park Hotel Minor Hurling Championship Final Abbeyleix v The Harps In LOETB Centre of Exellence at 7.30pm Tonight sees the conclusion of the minor hurling...

A Laois man, his sister in law and his friend, are to cycle, run and kayak to raise funds for the services who helped...

Rathdowney-Errill 3-8 Abbeyleix 4-14 Laois MHC Semi-final Abbeyleix advanced to the final of the minor hurling championship after a nine point victory over Rathdowney-Errill in front...

Only one electric car charging point in Abbeyleix isn't nearly enough and a request should be made to the ESB to instal additional points...

This month Posh Hair Abbeyleix is celebrating its first birthday and to mark the celebration, is offering 20% off ALL hair services to new and existing...

Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath Rathdowney-Errill 2-25 Abbeyleix 0-17 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 3 Champions Rathdowney-Errill are safely through to the...

A Laois golf club has ceased all activity with immediate effect after one of its members tested positive for Coronavirus. Members of Abbeyleix Golf Club...

Take a good measure of community resolve, add a helping of nature’s resilience and sprinkle sufficient portions of common sense and co-operation, a reasonable...

Four Laois towns will benefit from new Covid-19 supports under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Abbeyleix, Mountrath, Mountmellick and Portarlington will share €107,500 under...

Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath Abbeyleix 1-21 Castletown 1-12 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 1 Abbeyleix ended up in a relegation final...

The Laois camogie championships got underway at the weekend with games in both grades. The top grade in Laois is called intermediate because it reflects...

The body of an elderly man was found in Abbeyleix on Thursday, after what is believed to have been a tragic accident. Gardaí confirmed that...

Daisy Thomas from Abbeyleix has been crowned Microsoft Specialist Word 2016 Champion of UK and Ireland. Daisy is a Transition Year student in Heywood Community...

Rachael Taylor-Fawsitt is the Laois lady behind the Lovely To Meet Me travel and lifestyle blog. She also works for Independent News and Media as...

Summer and festivals go hand in hand. The music, the friends, the atmosphere, the holiday vibe, the feeling of escapism from the norm for...

Makeup artistry is just that - an art - and Abbeyleix native Ruth Bergin has put her background in fine art to great use...

The owner of Laois-based IT company Ortus has spoken about the challenges of working remotely and how they are dealing with staff ahead of...