Tag: Ballyroan
Fine Gael lay out the process for filling council seat left...
Fine Gael members in the Portlaoise Municipal District will decide at an online convention early next month who will fill the Laois County Council...
Cocoman and McDonald take top spots in Ballyroan-Abbey Christmas 5k
The Annual Ballyroan-Abbey GAA 5km race took place on St Stephen’s Day in ideal weather conditions with over 50 people taking part.
Naas AC's Joe...
End of an era as Ballyroan’s Mary Sweeney retires from elected office
Heartfelt tributes were paid at Laois County Hall today, as Mary Sweeney retired from her role as a county councillor with the Portlaoise Municipal...
Extra time success for Ballyfin Ladies in Wicklow as they march...
Ballyfin 2-12 Tinahely 1-5 (AET)
Leinster Ladies Club JFC Quarter-final
Ballyfin Ladies kept their remarkable 2021 season going as they came through extra time to see...
In Pictures: Incredible day for Ballyroan-Abbey as they triumph on the...
What a day for Ballyroan!
Sunday will be remembered fondly in Ballyroan for years to come, a day when they won two championships in the...
Whelan and McEvoy lead the way as Ballyroan reach Senior ranks...
Ballyroan 1-11 Graiguecullen 0-3
Laois Ladies IFC Final
History was made in McCann Park in Portarlington this morning as Ballyroan defeated Graiguecullen to reach the Senior...
County Final Memory: When Ballyroan got the better of Barrowhouse in...
Ballyroan 1-4 Barrowhouse 1-3
1979 Laois IFC Final
This Sunday in O'Moore Park, Ballyroan-Abbey and Barrowhouse will battle it out for the Laois Junior 'A' football...
Long-serving Laois county councillor announces retirement after 22-year local political career
Long-serving Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has announced her retirement from politics.
Her decision to call time brings to an end a distinguished local political...
Property Watch: Four homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix and Ballyroan
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...
County Final Memory: Ballyroan end 42-year wait in 1992 before reaching...
Ballyroan-Abbey and St Joseph's meet in Round 2 of the Laois senior football championship next Sunday. Ahead of that game we look back on...
Ballyroan land and property sells for almost €900,000 in three lots...
A 60-acre residential farm at Ballyroan sold for almost €900,000 - in three separate lots - at auction on Friday.
Hennessy Auctioneers had been instructed by...
Property: 60-acre residential farm at Ballyroan to be sold by public...
Hennessy Auctioneers have been instructed by the reps of the late Francis Dunne, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co Laois to offer for sale by Public and...
Calls for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages
Two Laois County Councillors have called for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages.
Raheen and Ballyroan were the subject of motions put...
Warm welcome for Irish Water decision to upgrade wastewater treatment plant...
Ballyroan wastewater treatment plant has now been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme, Irish Water and Laois...
Ballyroan musician launches EP in aid of Cuisle Cancer Support Centre
Ballyroan musician, Brian Lalor, has launched a new EP in aid of the Cuisle Cancer Support Centr.
Brian was joined host Paul Downey on The...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: The incredible Ballyroan Gaels success story of...
Our latest Down Memory Lane podcast takes on a slightly different format as we take a look back on a specific sporting achievement.
In this...
Child in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following incident involving quad in...
A child is in hospital with 'serious injuries' following an incident involving a quad bike yesterday.
Gardai say they were called to the Dooary area...
Magnificent 36-acre residential farm in Ballyroan for sale with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers are currently offering a magnificent residential farm for sale at Cashel, Ballyroan.
Cashel Farm is a picture postcard residential holding on 36 acres...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix and Ballyroan
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...
County Final Memory: Ballyfin see off Ballyroan to claim their first...
Ballyfin 1-9 Ballyroan 0-6
1995 Laois JFC 'A' Final
At some stage in 2021 the Ballyfin footballers will play in the 2020 Laois senior football championship...
High praise as Laois woman honoured at national Volunteer Ireland awards
Ballyroan woman Julie Boulton has been named a winner in the Environmental and Animal Care category in the national Volunteer Ireland Awards for her...
Fundraiser launched to bring Christmas lights to Laois village
For the last 40 years, Ballyroan has been beautifully lit up with Christmas lights.
However, due to Covid restrictions this year, fundraising efforts have been...
Additional car charging facilities sought for Abbeyleix
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...
Case of Coronavirus confirmed at Laois primary school
A case of Coronavirus has been detected in a Laois primary school.
The HSE informed parents in Scoil Eoin Phoil Naofa II, Ballyroan, of the...
Second half surge sees Shanahoe defeat Ballyroan and reach final
Ballyroan 1-7 Shanahoe 2-11
Laois Ladies IFC semi-final
Shanahoe are through to the Ladies Intermediate football final following a seven point win over Ballyroan this evening.
They...
Laois glampsite experiences massive response after being allowed to re-open for...
Every cloud has a silver lining.
The shock announcement last week that Laois was to be placed in a partial lockdown for two weeks along...
In Pictures: High spirits in Ballyroan but lockdown forces curtain to...
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There was a good atmosphere in Ballyroan on Friday at the last day of their Cul...
County Final Memory: Ballyroan end 42-year wait in 1992 before reaching...
Ballyroan 0-8 St Joseph’s 0-6
1992 Laois SFC Final
Throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s, few Laois football clubs suffered as much heartache as...
Square Bar looking to life after Covid – as new owner...
Michael Scully, the new owner of the Square Bar in Portlaoise, says he is hoping to be open by the end of August as...
Ballyroan call for council support for new walking track in village
Plans are in place for a new walking track linking the village of Ballyroan to the local GAA club with Cllr Mary Sweeney urging...