Tag: Rathdowney

Stradbally 1-13 Rathdowney 1-4 Laois JFC 'B' Semi-final A fantastic performance from Benny Lawlor saw Stradbally reach the Laois JFC 'B' final at the expense of...

Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance after a taxi driver was assaulted in Laois. The incident occurred on the Conoboro Road in Rathdowney...

The Woodenbridge Paddlers have made a wonderful donation of €3,000 to support the new Centre for Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney. Representatives from the...

Brand Central, the old Rathdowney Outlet Shopping Centre, has gone on the market with an asking price of €7.2 million. The property on the Johnstown...

Rathdowney 5-15 Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-10 Laois JFC 'B' Preliminary Quarter Final  Rathdowney crusied into the quarter finals of the Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'B' football championship...

Laois County Council in collaboration with the Rathdowney Town Team will host an information afternoon for businesses and community groups in the Rathdowney area....

€100,000 of Government funding has been announced by Minister Heather Humphreys for Town Centre First projects here in Laois. Two towns in the county have...

Laois band The Finns - comprised of Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciaran - have brought their original folk music to America this month where they are...

A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to "move with the times," while another has accused Laois County Council of "discrimination" against rural...

John King from Rathdowney has been a Fine Gael councillor since 2009 when he was elected at the third time of asking having missed...

Rathdowney 4-7 Killadooley 4-6 Division 1 Hurling Shield  Daniel Keeshan was Rathdowney's hero as his last gasp point led them to Division 1 hurling shield glory...

Brian Phelan is a first-time candidate from Rathdowney, running for Fianna Fáil in the Borris-in-Ossory Municipal District. An auctioneer, he discusses the challenges and opportunities...

Helen Campion from Rathdowney is seeking to win a seat on Laois County Council in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District. A first time candidate, she chats...

Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the...

Almost €1 million in Government funding has been allocated for community projects in three Laois areas. €500,000 has been awarded to Ballyroan for the redevelopment...

Gardai have made two arrests following the discovery of what they say is a 'sophisticated illicit pill making facility' in Laois. They seized €200,000 worth...

A local County Councillor has demanded a commitment from the Council to make safety improvements on a road that has seen five young people...

Barnashrone National School  The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...

An estate built 50 years ago is in urgent need of modern parking facilities Laois County Council has heard. The problem arose a the the...

€171,000 funding for Laois heritage and historic structures projects €171,000 has been earmarked for Laois heritage and historic structures projects, through the Built Heritage Investment...

Laois County Council have been urged to take action at Knockiel Drive housing estate in Rathdowney. Fine Gael Cllr John King made the call at...

WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference held in Castletown The WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference was held in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre,...

Rathdowney lost one of its most enthusiastic and well-loved Gaels on January 18 with the passing of Seamus Bracken, at his home on Cascade...

Ballyroan-Abbey were crowned Laois U-20 'A' football champions for the third year running on Sunday following victory over St Joseph's. They were pushed all the...

Brian Phelan is set to be a candidate for Fianna Fáil in next year's Local Elections in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District. From Rathdowney, Phelan will...

"In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care." In 1983 Kieran...

Laois County Council have been urged to carry out a survey for Main Street, Rathdowney to design proper parking and set down areas for...

Killeshin 3-8 Rathdowney 2-9 Laois JFC 'B' Final Every drop of rain in the sky fell on top of the Centre of Excellence this evening, as...

A local County Councillor has sought to improve conditions for pedestrians in both Rathdowney and Errill. Cllr John King was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal...

There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion. A friendship that flourished...