Tag: Portlaoise
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix the winners at Camogie Feile finals
Feile Division 1 Camogie Final
Portlaoise 0-1 The Harps 0-0
Portlaoise and The Harps met in the Division 1 Feile final on Saturday after coming out of...
Two goal Portlaoise get the better of Graiguecullen
Portlaoise 2-9 Graiguecullen 0-6
ACFL Division 1A
Two first half goals helped Portlaoise inflict a second straight defeat upon Graiguecullen in Tony Maher Park tonight.
Malachy McNulty's...
Back to back wins for Portlaoise as they put under strength...
Portlaoise 2-5 Arles-Kilcruise 0-8
ACFL Division 1B
Portlaoise made it back to back wins in Division 1B of the ACFL as two Scott Lawless goals helped...
‘Portlaoise will become a city, whether we like it or not’...
Portlaoise is growing at such a rate it will become a city and overtake Kilkenny, according to a town planner.
The public consultation period for...
Old Portlaoise school may become a health centre
A 119-year-old Maryborough National School in Portlaoise could get a new lease of life as a health centre.
The school is opposite the Catholic church...
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery of Carry Out
Gardaí are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at Carry Out off licence on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise last night.
A loan male...
Lack of clear plan is compromising Portlaoise hospital – HSE manager
The failure to publish a clear plan on the future of the Portlaoise hospital is compromising it and making it difficult to recruit staff,...
In Pictures: Crowds turn out for Portlaoise Spring Fling festival
A music event hosted by a Portlaoise pub is fast establishing itself as a respected annual event and the crowds turned out once again...
Five wins in a row for 14-man St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 1-12 Portlaoise 0-10
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's made it five straight wins in the ACFL Division 1A as they overcame a numerical disadvantage...
Shock in Division 1B as Portlaoise beat Emo
Portlaoise 3-8 Emo 2-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B
Portlaoise rounded off a busy week for their intermediate team by claiming a surprise win away...
Diversification is the key for Jack Nolan after 35 years in...
Well-known local businessman Jack Nolan celebrates 35 years in business today, having opened a shoe repair shop on Railway Street in Portlaoise on Holy...
Portlaoise Macra have a Tractor Run this Easter Monday
A Tractor Run, organised by Portlaoise Macra na Feirme and in aid of Pieta House, will take place this coming Easter Monday, April 17.
The...
Laois provides ‘richest hospitality’ for artist on 32 county journey
A Northern Irish artist from a proud Unionist tradition says he enjoyed probably the “richest hospitality” of all the 32 counties in Laois.
Brian John...
Roadshow for female entrepreneurs comes to Portlaoise
A roadshow to encourage female entrepreneurs and provide them with funding and advice is to be held in Portlaoise.
The ‘Fuelling Ambition - Steps to...
Teenage disco for Portlaoise ladies football
A teenage disco in aid of Portlaoise Ladies Gaelic Football Club takes place tonight, Monday, April 10, in the Killeshin Hotel.
'The Golden Ball' for...
In Pictures: Football Feile final celebrations
The Laois U-14 Feile football finals took place in O'Moore Park on Sunday with Portlaoise claiming the 'A' title and Graiguecullen winning the 'B'...
Goals key as Portlaoise see off Arles-Killeen
Portlaoise 3-12 Arles-Killeen 1-14
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
Arles-Killeen are still searching for a first win in ACFL Division 1A as two second-half goals...
DJ the hero as Portlaoise claim Feile glory
Portlaoise 1-4 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-4
U-14 'A' Football Feile Final
DJ White kicked 1-2 for Portlaoise as they claimed the U-14 'A' Feile football title in O'Moore...
Wired with Whelan: Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye in the Town...
In my memory I will always see
The town that I have loved so well
(Phil Coulter)
I went to a play in the Dunamaise Arts Centre...
Taylor on form as Portlaoise give Cheddar a first win
Portlaoise 2-19 Ballinakill 0-15
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Cian Taylor helped himself to 13 points as Portlaoise got the better of Ballinakill in Rathleague this...
Watch: Virtual tour of Portlaoise Public Realm vision
The Portlaoise Public Realm report and a virtual tour of Portlaoise have now been published, setting out an ambitious plan for future development.
A Vision...
Man arrested after stabbing incident at Portlaoise Social Welfare Office
Gardai are investigating a stabbing incident in Portlaoise at the town's social welfare office this morning.
A crime scene has been declared at the Department...
Portlaoise No Limits Centre ‘desperately’ needs funds to stay open
The No Limits centre in Portlaoise is desperately trying to raise €20,000 to keep its services running after a promise of private funding fell...
Timahoe Ladies crowned Laois Feile champions for the first time
Timahoe 3-6 Portlaoise 2-2
Laois Ladies Feile Final
Timahoe Ladies were crowned Feile football champions for the first time in their history after they defeated Portlaoise...
In pictures: Cyclists spin on a Lap of Laois for SOS...
Almost 200 cyclists took to the roads of Laois recently to raise funds for the SOS service in Kilkenny.
The charity cycle began from the...
Healy talks hurling joy, football, Portlaoise and his commute to London
After the Laois hurlers got the better of Kerry in Saturday night's breathless thriller in O'Moore Park, the winning dressing room gave off a...
Dunnes Stores looking to expand Portlaoise shop
Dunnes Stores is seeking to boost its operations at their outlet on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise.
According to Midlands 103, the supermarket giant is looking...
Laois house prices show dramatic rise
Laois house prices have risen by 11 per cent in the past year, according to the latest Daft.ie report.
In Laois, prices in the first...
Killeshin maintain 100% record in feisty affair while Annanough, Ballylinan and...
Killeshin 2-13 Emo 1-9
ACFL Division 1B
Killeshin overcame being reduced to 14 men with a quarter of the game remaining to beat hosts Emo by...
OPW looking at two sites for new Portlaoise courthouse
The OPW is looking at two options for a new Portlaoise courthouse, it has been confirmed.
Laois County Council chief executive John Mulholland outlined details...