Latest News in Laois

• Crettyard brothers to lead charity walk for Alice Leahy Trust in memory of late sister April 30, 2024
  The family and friends of the late Ann Delaney from Crettyard will undertake a sponsored walk on the morning of Saturday, May 25 to raise funds for the Alice Leahy Trust. Brothers John and Ciaran Delaney will lead the walk along the Carlow leg of the Columbanus Way which is a 40km walk from the […]
• Rev for Trev 2024: Tractor run in Mountrath set for May in memory of Trevor Wallace April 30, 2024
  In the quiet town of Mountrath, a heartwarming event is on the horizon, bringing together a community in remembrance and support. Rev for Trev, now in its third year, is set to take place on Sunday, May 12, marking not only a day of tribute but also a beacon of hope for those grappling with […]
• Laois GAA Fixtures: County action and Palmer Cup – another busy week April 30, 2024
  The Laois senior and minor hurlers are in championship action again this weekend on what is another busy week of local GAA fixtures. The Laois senior hurlers make the trip to Tralee on Saturday for Round 3 of the Joe McDonagh Cup as they seek to keep up their unbeaten start. While the minor hurlers […]
• In Pictures: Golf charity event raises €14,000 for two great causes April 30, 2024
  A golf charity event in Portlaoise Golf Club has raised over €14,000 for Cuisle Cancer Support Centre and Kolbe Special School – both located in Portlaoise. The event was organised by members of the club – James Furlong, Jack Fennell and Michael Dowling. Northside Red will hold the bragging rights until next year’s event with […]
• Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
  Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Marie Collins (née Dooley) Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Galway / Ballacolla, Laois The death has occurred of Marie Collins (née Dooley), Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore and formerly of Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Marie passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on April 28th. Predeceased by her […]
• International Artist Alan Meredith set to launch exhibition in Stradbally April 29, 2024
  Artist Alan Merdith is launching his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally. The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday to Friday and is open from 1pm to 4pm. Alan is a sculptor and contemporary artist who has held exhibitions of his work in New York and London. He has […]
• Tailteann Cup: Seedings and fixtures as Laois set to learn fate tomorrow April 29, 2024
  The Laois footballers will learn their Tailteann Cup fate tomorrow when the draw for the second-tier All Ireland championship will be made. Laois were beaten in the semi-finals by Down last year and the makeup of the 16 teams is now known following the provincial semi-finals at the weekend. By dint of winning the NFL […]
• Colleges Hurling: Magical Mountmellick CS 2nd Years win again and claim South Leinster glory April 29, 2024
  Mountmellick CS 7-17 Duiske College (Kilkenny) 0-4 South-Leinster 2nd Year ‘D’ Hurling Championship Final  Mountmellick Community School were crowned 2nd Year South-Leinster ‘D’ hurling champions following an emphatic win over Duiske College this afternoon. Just last week, this group of Mountmellick lads were crowned Leinster football champions.  And they showed that they are just as […]
• Almost €1 million in funding for improvements for projects in Ballyroan, Rathdowney and Mountrath April 29, 2024
  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 of the old boys primary school into a playground and multi-use games area. The €500,000 assigned to Ballyroan is the maximum that can be given to a project – and […]
• In Pictures: Laois PPN rollout crime prevention initiative at Portlaoise Men’s Sheds April 29, 2024
  Portlaoise Men’s Sheds were the first Community Group in the Portlaoise Municipal District to be supported by Laois PPN (Public Participation Networks) with their Crime Prevention Initiative. The Crime Prevention Initiative features Laois PPN’s Property Marker machine, which provides a unique identifier on property. The identifier acts as a theft deterrent and assists Gardaí in […]