Tag: Mountmellick

There is great sadness in Mountmellick and the surrounding area following the passing of a beloved local nurse. Trish Kelley (née Lawlor), aged in her...

Mountmellick Macras Capers team took to the stage to compete against five other teams to secure a place in the All Ireland final over...

2024 was a marquee year for Mountmellick GAA club, with their hurlers and footballers delivering a memorable County Final double. The two masterminds behind Mountmellick's...

Registration is now open for parade participants in Mountmellick's Boglands Festival 2025 with just two-and-a-half months to go. A huge amount of planning and preparation...

Mountmellick woman, Mona Conroy, could write a book about her globetrotting adventures. Now 85 years of age, Mona who grew up in the Dangans and...

An Irish comedy legend is set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas. Pat Shortt will be joined by his daughter Faye Shortt as the...

The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...

It is that time of the year again with Mountmellick’s Christmas tree and crib in O’Connell Square - a must-see during the festive season. This year’s...

SurpriseMe.ie is  a new locally-owned business, founded in Mountmellick, owner, Edel Watchorne is proud to announce the launch of its customisable hamper and gift...

Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a new wind farm, substation and underground line along part of the Laois/Offaly border. The...

Family Carers Ireland has announced Laois woman Sarah Dooley as the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year 2024. From Mountmellick, Sarah is a mother of...

Scoil Phadraig Naofa Mountmellick 4-5 Killeshin NS 2-10 Division 1 Shield Boys Football Championship The curtain-raiser for day two of the Cumann na mBunscol could not...

There's nothing like a cold, dark, car park in November to bring home the reality of a winter election. But in the Mountmellick Development Association...

Mountmellick 1-14 Avondale (Wicklow) 1-18 Leinster Club JHC Quarter Final Mountmellick's provincial adventure has come to an end in Arklow after a four-point defeat to Avondale. The...

Fr Dalton's (Westmeath) v Borris-Kilcotton  Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final, 1.30pm in Rochfordbridge If the bookies are to be believed, this should be a walk in...

It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting. The six Councillors in...

A new restaurant and takeaway could be on its way to Laois at the location of a once popular town pub. Weijing Pan and Jianyan...

A "spectacular residence" in Laois has sold for almost half a million euro, making it one of the most expensive houses in its area. Mullaghanard...

It took them a little longer than they originally thought - but Mountmellick were crowned Laois IHC champions last night. Damien Carter's men defeated Abbeyleix...

Mountmellick 4-17 Abbeyleix 1-16 Laois IHC Final Replay  Mountmellick have been crowned Laois Intermediate Hurling champions after an impressive victory over Abbeyleix in O'Moore Park this...

Abbeyleix v Mountmellick  Laois IHC Replay in O'Moore Park at 7.15pm The last adult hurling final of 2024 is down for decision tonight as Abbeyleix take...

Laois County Council have approved a loan of €1.25 million to purchase land in Portlaoise and Mountmellick. The proposal came from Senior Council Engineer, Mr...

Major new developments have been planned for one of Laois's biggest towns, with funding allocated for two community development projects. Mountmellick United AFC have applied...

Abbeyleix 0-12 Mountmellick 1-9 Laois IHC Final The 2024 Laois Shopping Centre IHC Final will go to a replay after Abbeyleix and Mountmellick finished all square...

The most unpredictable and exciting competition in Laois hurling this year comes to a close this evening as Mountmellick and Abbeyleix will go to...

Crettyard 2-12 Mountmellick 0-10 Laois IFC Final Crettyard are the new Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Champions after a hard-earned victory over Mountmellick this evening in...

Laois IFC Final - Crettyard v Mountmellick In O'Moore Park at 7.30pm The first significant local football championship trophy of the year will be decided this...

Mountmellick 4-16 Slieve Bloom 0-18 Laois IHC Semi-Final Mountmellick have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final after a massively entertaining encounter with...

Mountmellick 4-6 Camross 0-8 Laois U-13 'C' Football Championship Dan Blanc proved to be the hero as Mountmellick overcame Camross in the U-13 ‘C’ Football Final. The...

The lack of proper car parking facilities at Clonaslee Heath Centre has been described as "totally unfair." That is the opinion of local County Councillor,...