Tag: Mountrath
Anger in Laois community over disturbing discovery of missing pet
A Laois community is in outrage and shock after a family pet was found nailed and wired to a tree on Sunday morning.
The dog...
Ballyfin hurlers opt for All-Star Kilkenny defender’s brother as new manager
The Ballyfin senior hurlers will play in the top grade of the game in Laois this year and they have turned to a Kilkenny...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
This upcoming weekend in Laois is filled with events and will definitely shake off the last of that January slump!
FRIDAY 26 JANUARY
Portarlington Dinner Dance
Portlarlington...
Ramps and lack of funding raised at Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting
Safety measures needed for 'rat run', says local councillor
Road safety measures are needed for what is now a 'rat run' in Mountrath, said cllr...
Best of 2017 – Man robs shop in Mountrath at gun...
This story in August was a terrifying one for the shop worker - with the culprit then proceeding to crash not one but two...
Two arrested following Mountrath assault and false imprisonment
Two men have been arrested after a serious incident in Mountrath last week.
Gardaí investigating an incident of assault and False Imprisonment in Kilbricken, Mounrath,...
Strong Laois opposition to ‘unworkable’ proposal on sale of alcohol in...
The Laois woman who is national president of the Convenient Stores and Newsagents Association of Ireland (CSNA) says that Government proposals restricting the visibility...
Mountrath Youth Theatre ready for their first big show
The first production of Mountrath Youth Theatre will take place today when they put on 'Midnight in the Theatre of Blood'.
The show takes place...
Mountrath bookies broken into; horse rugs stolen in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information following a break-in at a bookies shop in Mountrath in the early hours of this morning as well as...
Appeal for information following Mountrath robberies
Gardaí are appealing for information after two robberies were carried out overnight.
Both of the burglaries occurred in Cluanin Estate in the town.
Gardaí say that...
Mountrath Gaelic for Mothers and Others heading for All-Ireland final
Mountrath Gaelic for Mothers and Others team will take to the pitch in Croke Park this Sunday.
Each year a select group of Ladies Gaelic...
Rosenallis too strong for Mountrath as they book semi-final place
Rosenallis 3-20 Mountrath 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' quarter-finals
Rosenallis are through to the semi-final of this year's Laois SHC 'A' after they comfortably got...
Dunphy the star as Ballyfin Gaels claim opening win
Ballyfin Gaels 2-14 St Fintan's Mountrath 2-8
Senior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Gareth Dunphy was the star of the show as he hit 2-6 for...
Two men appear in court after Mountrath armed robbery
Two men appeared in Portlaoise District Court yesterday charged with the robbery at Mountrath Post Office on July 5.
The pair are also charged with...
Appeal for information after armed robbery at Mountrath post office
Gardaí are appealing for information after an armed robbery at the post office in Mountrath on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 2.25pm when a...
Vacant Mountrath pub sells for €80,000
The vacant Cedar Inn in Mountrath has sold for €80,000 at an Allsop auction.
The pub, which extended to 6,500 square foot, comprised of a...
In Pictures: White Horse Festival in Mountrath
The White Horse Festival took place in Mountrath over the weekend with a range of activities in Eddie Kirwan's pub.
Big crowds attended events on...
Millions to be spent on footpaths to avoid insurance claims
Footpath improvements are to be carried out to avoid insurance claims, the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District Meeting heard this week.
Cllr James Kelly had a motion...
In Pictures: First Mountrath Cottage Market proves a big success
The rain didn't dampen the spirits in Mountrath on Saturday morning as people turned out for the first Cottage Market which was held in the...
Mountrath women excel at European championships
Five women from Mountrath were given a hero's welcome in their home town on Thursday night after an incredible medal haul at the European Kettlebells Championships...
Men disturbed trying to steal diesel in Mountrath
Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry after an attempted theft of diesel from a bus in Mountrath this morning.
Two men were in the...
Relief as lighting issue at Mountrath CS to be resolved
Laois County Council have confirmed that the street lights at Mountrath Community School will be working within a couple of weeks.
The May meeting of...
Wired with Whelan: Forget about the IDA … they have gone...
I got a job working construction
For the Johnstown Company
But lately there ain’t been much work
On account of the economy
(The River, Bruce Springsteen)
On June 26,...
Appeal for information after Mountrath GAA club burgled
Gardái are appealing for information after the shed at Mountrath GAA club was broken into between 10pm Monday night and 8am Tuesday morning.
The lock...
Cigarettes and cash stolen from Centra in Mountrath
Gardaí are appealing for information following a burglary at the Centra shop in Mountrath.
The incident took place on Main Street after 3am on Tuesday...
North Leinster glory for Mountrath as they win all-Laois hurling final
Mountrath CS 4-11 Heywood CC 2-8
North Leinster 'B' U-14 Hurling Final
Mountrah CS were crowned North Leinster 'B' U-14 champions after beating Heywood by nine...
Former Mountjoy governor to speak in Mountrath
John Lonergan, the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, will give a talk in Mountrath next week.
He will address parents in Mountrath Community School on...
Appeal for witnesses after quad bike taken in Mountrath
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a quad bike was stolen from Mountrath last week.
The bike, worth an estimated €7,000, was taken on April...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...
Gardaí call for ‘calm’ in Mountrath following return of ‘unpredictable character’
Gardaí are calling for people in Mountrath and surrounding areas to remain calm after an 'unpredictable individual' has returned to Laois following his release...