Tag: Rathdowney

Two Laois pubs have expressed their frustration at the Government's decision to delay their re-opening until August 10. Pubs and nightclubs were due to open...

Our Moment in Time pictures get huge attention from Laois viewers - and no Moment in Time goes down better than old Debs pictures. The...

Local Gardai are aware of a number of parties taking place in houses, sheds, fields and yards as the Coronavirus restrictions mean that pubs...

To celebrate their new look store and online shopping service, Breslin’s SuperValu in Rathdowney recently teamed up with LaoisToday to give away a €150...

St Fergal's College in Rathdowney will have a new principal for the 2020-2021 school year following the appointment of Gerry Quinn to the role. The...

St Fergal's College Rathdowney Transition Year Student Ella Hayes was among the winners in the recent GAA Future Leaders National Competition for second level...

Popular Laois band The Finns have launched a poem and song contest. Rathdowney Song and Poem Contest is a competition dedicated to bring the stories...

This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in May 2019 It’s a Friday evening in Glebe House, the Phelan family home at Donaghmore just outside Rathdowney...

Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney has recently launched its new look store. The major upgrade includes a complete relaunch of the Breslin’s kitchen range - home...

Tributes and well-wishes have been paid to a Laois secondary school principal following his decision to retire. St Fergal's Rathdowney principal Dominic McEvoy will hang...

What a stunning milestone to reach. The town of Rathdowney came together today to wish one of their oldest residents a happy 100th birthday this...

Brought to you in association with Laois Library Service Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciarán Finn have a wealth of international muscial experience behind them. They play...

In these uncertain times, Breslin's SuperValu in Abbeyleix and Rathdowney are there for their customers. Home deliveries are available six days a week, there are...

Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney are seeking to hire: Deli and Bakery Staff (temporary) We need temporary deli and bakery staff in Rathdowney (4-12 week contracts) –...

Rathdowney panto group celebrated 25 years with one of their most successful shows in early April 2011. With 140 cast members, 'Pack Up Your Troubles'...

Not surprisingly there have been a flood of concerns over flooding across Laois this week. Virtually non-stop rainfall and water-logged land have combined to put...

A grant of almost €400,000 has also been granted to the towns of Portarlington, Mountmellick, Mountrath and Rathdowney. This fund will be used to assist...

Rivers in a "third world state" and "the most urgent issue since I came into the council" were the basis of two motions raised...

Clarke’s Care Plus Pharmacy in Rathdowney will celebrate their second Christmas in business - and they are holding a customer appreciation day this coming...

The Rathdowney-Errill hurlers were hugely disappointed to lose the 2018 county final to Camross and by their standards they're now enduring a bit of...

We've had some great guests in with us over the past couple of weeks discussing the busy GAA season - but ahead of this...

Rathdowney Community Development Group, in conjunction with the Parish, are hosting a 'Cooking with the Stars' night in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix on Thursday,...

Director Michael Creagh and his cast of 35 children will present their brand new show this Saturday September 28 in Donaghmore Museum Rooms at...

SuperValu Abbeyleix and Rathdowney employ over 100 staff specialising in fresh foods and excellent customer service. Exciting plans for the coming months include renovations,...

The owners of the Meadow Meats in Rathdowney have warned the facility may close as a result of the ongoing blockade by protesters. Talks between...

High Court injunctions against a number of local farmers protesting at Dawn Meats in Rathdowney have been dropped - but the protests will continue...

One of Ireland's most popular folk bands have a new member - and he is a Laois man. Rathdowney's Paul O'Brien has become the fourth...

Despite a High Court against the protest, local beef farmers are continuing their presence outside the Dawn Meats factory in Rathdowney this weekend. The protest,...

Beef farmers are continuing to protest outside Dawn Meats in Rathdowney despite an injunction from the High Court, taken by two of the meat...

The beef kill in Dawn Meats in Rathdowney was suspended today as farmers involved in the Beef Plan movement continue to protest at factories...