Tag: Portlaoise
Permission granted for new petrol station in Portlaoise
A new petrol station has been given the green light in Portlaoise.
The new petrol station will be built in the Midway and will be...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week ranged from news about a new large business chain setting up in Portlaoise to one...
Bob Flavin: Between roundabouts, lights and pedestrian crossings, there are serious...
It seems to me that between Portlaoise Municipal District and Laois County Council that there’s a breakdown in communication.
A few months back work...
Portlaoise house ransacked by gang
A house was ransacked by a gang on the Ballyfin Road in Portlaoise recently which has left the owner terrified.
It is understood that a...
Top Irish makeup artist to set up studio in Laois
One of Ireland's top makeup artists will be setting a studio in Portlaoise.
Ruth Bergin, who is orginially from Abbeyleix, will be setting up the...
Report recommends setting up SECOND GAA club in Portlaoise
The Laois Strategy and Action Plan 2018 - 2020 has recommended setting up a second GAA club in Portlaoise.
This was one of many recommendations...
McNulty and Cheddar set to remain in Portlaoise roles
Portlaoise footballers and hurlers are set to retain their managers for the 2018 season.
Both Malachy McNulty and Cheddar Plunkett will be put forward for...
Brazen car thieves make off with alloys and laptop following Portlaoise...
A Portlaoise resident woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning when he discovered his car broken into, windows smashed, laptop stolen and wheels...
Best of 2017 – Watch: Massive blaze as fire erupts in...
In July we brought you news of a dramatic fire at a house in Portlaoise.
Readers contacted us with video footage of the blaze at...
‘Grim picture’ for people renting in Portlaoise
There is a “really grim picture” for people in the rental market in Portlaoise as none are affordable for those in receipt of state...
Portlaoise manager McNulty reflects on a bitter defeat
Portlaoise manager Malachy McNulty was left to reflect on an agonising one point defeat yesterday as Moorefield triumphed in O'Moore Park.
Speaking to Midlands 103...
Portlaoise ladies turn on the style to claim minor glory
Portlaoise 2-15 Ballyroan 4-7
Laois Ladies Football Minor Final
Portlaoise won their first Laois Ladies Football Minor A Championship title since 2008 when they just edged...
Rathdowney-Errill see off weary Portlaoise to book U-21 final place
Rathdowney-Errill 1-13 Portlaoise 0-10
Laois U-21 HC Semi-final
A late Shane Bowe goal ensured Rathdowney-Errill's safe passage to this year's Laois U-21 HC final as they...
Fire services called to Portlaoise school overnight
The Laois County Fire and Rescue Services attended a fire at the old St Paul's primary school on the Borris Road in Portlaoise late...
In Pictures: Downtown Portlaoise Table Quiz as countdown to Christmas begins
It's all steam ahead for Downtown Portlaoise over the coming weeks as they prepare for Christmas with the help of the local community.
A big...
Bergin leads the way as Portlaoise U-21s knock champions out
Portlaoise 4-16 Borris-Kilcotton 3-17
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 HC Quarter-final replay
Aaron Bergin helped himself to 2-10 as Portlaoise got the better of reigning champions Borris-Kilcotton...
Portlaoise hang on to march on in Leinster club championship
Portlaoise 1-10 Rhode 0-10
AIB Leinster Club SFC Round 1
Portlaoise have set up a Leinster Club SFC quarter-final meeting with Kildare champions Moorefield following their...
Portlaoise business closes its doors
Api's Chocolate shop in Lyster Square in Portlaoise has announced its closure.
The family-run business posted on Facebook that they were closing the shop but...
Portlaoise begin latest assault on Leinster glory
AIB Leinster Club SFC Round 1
After a break of one year Portlaoise are back in the Leinster club football championship today when they make...
The Harps claim U-16 camogie glory
The Harps 5-1 Portlaoise 3-2
U-16 Camogie Shield Final
The Harps played Portaoise in Laois Camogie’s U-16 Shield final under lights in the excellent facilities of...
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...
Man robbed at knife point and break-in at Portlaoise business overnight
A young man was threatened with a knife and robbed in Portlaoise while walking home on Monday night.
The 21-year-old had a sum of money...
Fears that Athlone will be favoured over Portlaoise in new framework
Athlone will be chosen at the expense of Portlaoise as the main regional centre in the midlands under the new National Planning Framework, elected...
Calls for pedestrian crossing and ramp in Portlaoise estate
A pedestrian crossing should be installed at the top of the Summerhill Estate in Portlaoise, a council meeting has heard.
Labour Cllr Noel Tuohy says...
Patrons in Portlaoise Town Centre to get 45 minutes free parking
There is good news for people who shop and work in Portlaoise this morning as they will get 45 minutes free parking in the...
6 Talking Points as Portlaoise win Jack back again
In the end there was 12 points between the sides, a somewhat harsh margin on Ballylinan given their gallant first-half performance.
But there was no...
In Pictures: No luck for Ballylinan as Portlaoise crowned champions again
The weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm at the Laois senior football final on Sunday as a good crowd showed up in O'Moore Park...
Live Blog of Sunday’s senior and U-17 football finals
It's here, the biggest day of the year in Laois club football.
A year on from being denied their 10th title in a row by...
Two Ballylinan players have over 60 years service between them –...
Good things come to those who wait. And two long-serving Ballylinan players will be hoping that things will be even better at about 5pm...
Bruno looking to add latest medal to an amazing collection
County finals are nothing new to Portlaoise, Sunday's clash with Ballylinan in O'Moore Park marking their 11th final appearance in 12 years when they'll...