Tag: Borris-in-Ossory
Tributes paid as Borris mourns loss of another hurling great
Sadness again, spread throughout the village of Borris In Ossory on Friday last, April 5, with the news of the sad passing of Brendan...
Huge blow to local communities as bus service to pull out...
A huge blow has come to Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and Castletown commuters using the JJ Kavanagh Bus service from Dublin to Limerick, as it was...
Kelly’s Bar in Borris-In-Ossory raise €3,225 for Autism
On Saturday, Kelly's Bar in Borris-In-Ossory donated €3,225 to Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA).
At the end of November the pub held a shave...
Big occasion for Borris-in-Ossory GAA club this Sunday
It's a big occasion for Borris-in-Ossory GAA Club this Sunday, December 30, as they officially turn on their new floodlights for the first time.
O'Keefe...
Man (31) killed in early morning Laois car crash
A 31-year-old man has been killed in an early morning car crash in Laois today.
A collision was reported to Portlaoise Gardai at 9.10am this morning...
2018 Remembered – 18-house Laois estate bought for €1.25 million in...
This estate in Borris-In-Ossory went for a fair chunk of money.
Back in July, the 18 houses went for over €1 million.
An estate of 18...
Property Watch: Five commercial properties currently for sale in Laois
On this week's Property Watch, we are focusing on the commercial sector within Laois.
The county continues to grow commercially and industrially, with new businesses...
In Pictures: Charming Borris-in-Ossory home on the market for €120,000
Clement Herron Real Estate is pleased to welcome this excellent three-bedroom property to the sales market.
This home benefits from a surprisingly large secure garden...
Sadness in Mountrath Golf Club as popular lady captain passes away
There is sadness in Mountrath Golf Club and the local community in Ballybrophy near Borris-in-Ossory following the death of Carol Sinnott following a short...
18-house Laois estate bought for €1.25 million in online auction
An estate of 18 houses in Laois was brought in an on-line auction last Wednesday, July 18.
A mix of seven four-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom houses...
Laois housing estate to be auctioned online this week
An estate of 18 houses in Laois could be yours for just over €1 million.
The portfolio of 18 houses in Borris-in-Ossory will be offered...
Property Watch: How much would a 10 acre field in Laois...
On this week's feature, we are going to have a look at agricultural land and in particular 10 acre fields. Large blocks of land...
High profile speakers at Laois GAA club for Health and Wellness...
GAA clubs are renowned for going far beyond the call of duty of providing hurling or football games for their members.
A good GAA club...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
It's been a week of cancellations, re-schedules and calling offs. But if you're suffering from cabin fever there still are events going on over...
Unsightly tourist areas in Ballyfin and roads past repair in Borris-in-Ossory
The Catholes in Ballyfin and the Cahir road in Borris-in-Ossory were among some of the topics discussed at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Tourist...
Laois group wins Leinster Scór title at the weekend
The Borris-in-Ossory-Kilcotton Scor Instrumental Group collected the Leinster Scór title in Wexford last weekend.
The group won the Ceol Uirlise category at the National Opera...
Best of 2017 – Mark Doheny: 15 things you’ll remember if...
Our funnyman Mark Doheny came out with some absolute belters throughout 2017.
Some were more popular than others and this one certainly seemed to strike...
In Pictures: Great night as Christy O’Brien DVD is officially launched
A very successful night was held at The Racket Hall Hotel, Roscrea on Friday night last, December 1. A DVD celebrating the achievements of...
Laois hurling legend to be subject of commemorative DVD
He's regarded as one of the greatest Laois hurlers of all time and now Christy O'Brien is to be honoured with a commemorative DVD...
Extensive damage caused by fire in vacant apartments over weekend
Six vacant apartments were “significantly damaged” in a fire in Laois over the weekend.
Crews from Rathdowney, Mountrath and Portlaoise attended the fire at an...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
It's set to be a busy few days around the county. Between Heritage Week, quizzes, socials, photo exhibitions, family fun days and barbecues, there...
In Pictures: Family Fun Day in Borris-in-Ossory
There was a great turn out for the family fun day in Borris-in-Ossory on Saturday afternoon.
There was a wide variety of activities for families,...
Summer Fun Run in Borris-in-Ossory
It's time to get your vehicles at the ready, the Borris-in-Ossory Community Development Association's annual Fun Run is back on Saturday 22 July.
The third...
Dangerous roads to be addressed in Durrow, Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney
Long-standing road issues in Durrow and Borris-in-Ossory were addressed at Thursday morning's Municipal District meeting in Laois County Hall.
Motions from Cllr James Kelly called...
Appeal for information after Borris-In-Ossory clubhouse burgled
Gardaí are appealing for information after the Borris-In-Ossory GAA club grounds were broken into yesterday.
The incident, which occurred some time between 10am and 6pm...
Mark Doheny: 15 things you’ll remember if you went clubbing in...
They just don't make nightclubs any more like they used to.
We're not saying that's a good or bad thing - it depends on your...
€200k of Cannabis seized by Gardai in Laois
An estimated €200,000 worth of cannabis was seized this morning by Gardai at a checkpoint on the M7 at Borris-in-Ossory.
The seizure took place this morning at...
Two Laois groups through to national trad music final
Two groups from Laois have made it through to the national final of Siansa Gael Linn 2017, one of the country’s most prestigious competitions...
Borris-Kilcotton honour their championship-winning heroes
There was very much a celebratory mood in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Borris-Kilcotton held their dinner dance to present the...
In Pictures: Main Street home in Borris-in-Ossory to be sold by...
Clement Herron Real Estate will bring a very attractive property in Borris-In-Ossory to public auction this week.
The property which is on Main Street Borris-In-Ossory comprises...