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Laois today National News. Listen to the latest episodes of LaoisToday, the multimedia platform for Laois people at home and abroad. Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill meet in O’Moore Park on Sunday at 4pm in the Laois SHC decider and TG4 have announced that it will be one of their two live games that day. All Electric Picnic Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 The path is becoming clearer for the much-maligned Portlaoise Bus Service after a recent announcement by Laois County Council. Shortly before 8. Laois PPN Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Laois, R32E793/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois. Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor Graigue, Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny. ” Simon Walton, Interim Chief Executive of Laois County Council, added: “The collective efforts of our Tidy Towns groups not only enhance the quality of our County, but they Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire on a road near the Portlaoise Plaza off the M7. Sadly missed by her Stradbally Parish Gaels 3-12 Graiguecullen 0-14 (AET) Laois U-20 Football Championship Final Stradbally Parish Gaels have been crowned Laois U-20 football champions for the first time Laois U-20 FC: Strabally Parish Gaels in search of third title as Graiguecullen hunt Below are the recent local deaths. Gardai, on routine patrol, made the seizure Young men ‘savagely beaten’ and ‘individual running around with a machete’ – Troubling scenes Crime Alan Hartnett-12th September 2023. There were also a number of Pipes Workshops by Pádraig McGovern, Leonard Barry, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn and Joe Byrne. Died suddenly at home today 23rd November 2024. The Kelly Cup, the pre-season football tournament, is set to get underway on Friday February 9. While Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today. Local News from Laois with Independent. Once Neil and the shows producers came to terms with the coincidence of the situation, the Laois man put together a video of himself preparing cocktails and answering some questions. Sunday’s senior final between neighbours Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill [] Long serving Laois County Councillor Aidan Mullins has announced his resignation from Sinn Fein. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ollie. There is a fine train service. Dearly loved daughter to Sean and Bernie and beloved sister to Sam. We’re approaching the second month of 2024 and the first set up Laois GAA club fixtures have been published. “We have been completely With National Heritage Week 2024 fast approaching, it is time to check out what is happening here in Laois. Laois County Council is back to its full compliment as Paddy Buggy officially took his seat for the first time this morning. Funeral Arrangements Later John Burke Ballyknockan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 HH61 Death notices in Laois for Monday, January 6, 2025. The councillors were in the process of debating planning permission Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today. Hundreds of candidates will be hoping to take one of the 174 available seats across 43 constituencies. After three consecutive months of decline, including a severe drop of 62% in September, the news for November will be a welcome respite for the industry. Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin. Cllr Moran has been consistent in raising the issues of “transparency and accountability” in Laois County Council, continuously raising the streaming issue as well as seeking cost-plans and evaluations It has rumbled on for the guts of a month now. Mairèad Gaffney Moore 4 Village View, Errill, Laois. This growth is particularly encouraging given our low starting base following the merger of Laois Tourism and Laois Chamber to create the Laois Chamber Alliance. 30am and the opening of boxes is to commence at 9am. She was, however, the second woman to be elected to Laois County Council in 1991 (Fianna Fáil’s Mary Wheatley was the first in 1985 while Theresa Mulhare, also of Fianna Fáil, also won a seat in 1991). Get local Sport, Entertainment, Business & Lifestyle news for County Laois. Laois barman continues his role as First Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Ann Munnelly (née O’Connell) Portlaoise, Laois Ann Munnelly, Née O’Connell, Portlaoise, Co. Its aim is to promote and connect all things Laois. Laois. Laois family set to compete as new series of Ireland’s Fittest Family now underway. See photos, videos and updates on power outages, snow conditions, hospital services and more. 34,000 Fans Like. 30pm. Motoring. In a statement this afternoon, the Portarlington based politician said he had informed the party earlier today. Mulligan pulled in 1,099 first preference votes and eventually took the third seat in the 12th count. Position - Communications Officer Part-time; flexible (21 hours max per week) Laois Partnership Company is the local development company for Co Laois. Chairman Michael Dowling welcoming National VFI president Seamus O’Donoghue at the Laois Licensed Vintners’ Association Annual Dress Dance in The Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise. The exact figure for funding in Laois will be €14,336,846 divided amongst 2,536 farmers in the County. He lives with his family 15 minutes’ drive from the farm in Kilcavan in Laois, just on the Laois/Offaly border. Just eight new cars were sold in the penultimate month of 2024, the same number as were sold in November of last year. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 The Mere Mortals feature in the Laochra Gael episode on Pat Critchley The programme unearthed wonderful footage from that time – the celebratory scenes as Laois beat Wexford in the 1985 Leinster semi-final, the ’84 Centenary final and a heaving Dr Cullen Park for a championship match against All Ireland champions Kilkenny just a week later. Scottish musicians Catriona McKay (harp) and Chris Stout (fiddle) were commissioned to create music for Tionól 2024, supported by Creative Ireland Laois. 00pm on Tuesday evening, Gardaí were alerted to an incident at Ballyfin Demesne where a male aged in his 60s was found deceased. This shortfall Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois. Aisling Moran has declared as an Independent candidate for the forthcoming General Election in Laois. It is the same story for the Laois senior footballers with Justin McNulty returning for a second season. The Facebook page for www. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 It is Geraldine’s wish that bright colours be worn to her funeral. 2024, unexpectedly at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in the presence of her family. Beloved husband of Breda, father to Alan and John, He will be sadly missed by his wife Breda, sons Alan and John, daughter-in-law Jennifer, Alan’s partner Lorraine, grandchildren Seàn, Ronan, Lucy, Caolàn and Róisín, Counting commences today in the 2024 General Elections across the country and the LaoisToday team will keep you up to date through every twist and turn of the drama in Laois where 12 candidates are battling it out for the three Dáil seats. Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise, Co. Representatives from LaoisToday, Leinster Express, Laois Nationalist, Midlands 103 and Laois GAA met recently where consensus was reached about the winners. Thomas Fox, Convent View, Athy, Passed away peacefully on Saturday 23rd November, surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the wonderful staff at St. Four poetry workshops have been announced by the Laois Arts Office which are set to begin today and will be hosted by Dr Arthur Massive increase in the number of Laois Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 LaoisToday. RTÉ News covers local and national stories from Ireland and around the world. Beloved mother of Siobhan. All Electric Picnic The death has occurred of Seamus Dunne, Hackney, formerly of Trumera, Mountrath Co Laois, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024 at St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney in his 90th year. Now, as these things are done alphabetically, he’s likely to be the first name on your ballot paper whenever this General Election is held. All Electric Picnic Laois people will be asked to elect three TDs to the Dail. Deeply regretted by The Dillon Family, Portlaoise. The Ballylinan native is getting ready for his second year in charge of the Laois U-20 footballers but that is not the only job Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today. Another TV appearance Parnell Street, Mountmellick, Laois. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Laois SFC Round 2 in O’Moore Park at 2. Laois, December 31st. Mary Gray 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. “Over the next four weeks the determination of republicans to push the boundaries, and leave it all on the pitch, will be felt all across the 26 counties, nowhere more so than right here in county Laois. Over 2,500 farmers across County Laois will soon receive payments totalling in excess of €14 million it has been announced. New car sales continued to plateau in Laois during November, with the number stagnant from the same month in 2023 according to figures released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (). 2024, unexpectedly at St. 2024 marks the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of The Laois Association Dublin. He has another poster on a loader that will It was a historic day and there was big Laois involvement with two players on the pitch. “Sinn Fein is ready to fight for every single vote and every single seat,” said Mary Lou McDonald in her address. He confirmed that he will remain in Laois County Council as an Independent Councillor. The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois Today Pages. Brian Stanley’s resignation from Sinn Féin, his description of a ‘Kangaroo Court’ inquiry, his case being referred to the Gardai by the party, Mary Lou McDonald saying that the The Laois senior hurling final this Sunday is set to be broadcast live on TG4. The Laois senior footballers continued their winning start to 2024 as they defeated London in O’Moore Park last night. Louisa Gowing (née Harvey) Fontstown, Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois. Home; About Us; Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. All Electric Picnic Frederick McGlinn Killiney, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois. New exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre explores addiction and recovery through art. “No injuries have been reported. Predeceased by his grandparents Jim and Phil Jordan. In 2024, several provincial branches of the Lao Red Cross failed to meet their collection targets. Visitors to Dunamaise Arts Centre will have the opportunity to engage with the artwork in an immersive setting, reflecting on the societal and personal dimensions of addiction. Abbeyleix writer Amanda Kelly, who was MC of the vigil, invited all Pro-Palestinian locals to join the Laois Irish Palestinian Support Campaign (IPSC) as new ideas, helpers and members are always welcome. Brought to you by Laois Tourism It’s a very busy weekend around Laois as Heritage Week begins on Saturday. Thomas Fox Convent View, Athy, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois. “A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested and detained at a Garda Station in Co. 14,400 Followers Follow. The road network is the envy of the country. A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a horse at the sales in Newmarket in England for €700,000. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) Thompson and Amy Thompson (née Walsh). He played a crucial part with a stunning one-on-one save from Conor O’Donoghue which kept Shamrocks ahead in the first half. Honan also served a term as a Senator. Laois may not be a rich county but it is largely a comfortable one, with not all that much to be giving out about. Sarsfields 3-11 Portlaoise 0-4 Laois Ladies MFC Sarsfields have claimed the final Laois LGFA trophy on offer this season. Former Laois and Portlaoise goalkeeper Graham Brody was between the sticks. The Returning Officer is Rory Hanniffy and it is expected that the last of the boxes will be open by 12. Read the latest crime and court news from Laois. The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in Castletown Primary School when the carbon monoxide alarm sounded. LaoisToday. “Our membership has grown from 102 members in June 2023 to 122 by June 2024. Emily Ellen Culhane. A man is due before court today following a drugs seizure in Laois on Tuesday worth around €60,000. November 10th 2024, peacefully in the wonderful & loving care of the Nurses and Staff at St. All Electric Picnic Entertainment Out and Cha Dwyer has returned to the Laois senior hurling set up for the first time since 2022 as the new season edges ever closer. What's On. First off, the next calendar year is set to be an extremely busy one for Kieran Kelly. 30pm The first significant local football championship trophy of the year will be decided this evening in Laois Hire O’Moore Park when Crettyard and Mountmellick square off in the Laois Shopping Centre IFC final. The proposed expansion would house similar operations to the company’s existing facility in the J17 Enterprise Park, with the fabrication of modular service supplied systems. Cathal Morrin Ardreigh, Kilcullen, Kildare/Mountrath, Laois. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 The award winners were chosen by a combination of the media and Laois GAA officials. His family are steeped in local Abbeyleix life. Offaly, August 28th. Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, known as KSI, was videoed on social media yesterday afternoon in Laois alongside his companion Tobi Brown (TBJZL). ie, Laois’s Number 1 local news website for Laois Get the latest breaking news, sport, weather and more from Laois County. The posters are printed and are being stored in a shed in his back yard. Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland. The outspoken councillor from the Graiguecullen-Portarlington area said she was encouraged to run by the Below are the recent local deaths. Thomas Carolan, Laois Heritage Officer spoke about the famous flight being an historic ‘first’ in human history and also emphasised “the sheer human courage it took to undertake this famous flight” comparing Col Fitzmaurice and his co-pilots to other courageous pioneers who have achieved historic ‘firsts’ such as summiting Everest. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 James Jordan (Jnr), Errill, Co Laois and Tullamore, Co. Johanna McCann (née Hennessy) Walkinstown, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois. Lousia Gowing, (Harvey) Boleylittle, Fontstown, Athy and late of Cromogue, Abbeyleix, Co. “These awards are a testament to their perseverance and the strong sense of community that thrives in Laois, supported by the Laois Federation of Tidy Towns and by Laois County Council. Janice passed away on the 3rd of January 2025 in the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois. After being with Laois-Offaly in 2020, Laois is back as a single constituency – as it was in 2016. The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup will get underway on Sunday and it is set to be a special day for Laois’s current longest serving player. Laois Fine Gael Constituency Chairperson, Victor Hendy, was also in attendance, as were a large number of Young Fine Gael members and Fine Gael members from the constituency of Laois. The footage The Laois club football leagues are set to return to a traditional format for 2025 - meaning an end to the second phase of games that had been in place in the top three divisions across the past three seasons. The best known of the independent candidates contesting Laois-Offaly across this period was Joe “The Hesh” McCormack, who contested general election contests in Laois-Offaly in 1981, February 1982, November 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007, as well as the by-election contest in 1984 which would prove to be his most impressive performance, winning Nolan, Stephanie, (Hartstown, Dublin and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois Public Participation Network held its 2024 Year End Meeting in the enchanting Roundwood House, nestled in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Keep up to date with the latest sports news. Mairéad Gaffney-Moore, 4 Village View, Errill, Co. Mr Rainey’s name was put to a meeting of Council’s CPG group this week and will now go before a full in-committee meeting of councillors for final approval this coming Monday. Laois Today Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP36, Ireland | tel: 057 8670722/085 7180700. Patricia (Pat) Cuddy, (née Mullagh) Killanure, Mountrath, Co Laois. Frederick Joseph (Derrick) (late of RTE). There is no change for the Laois minor hurlers as Glen McEvoy and his team return once again. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 A Laois woman is preparing to give a speech at the COP29, the United Nations’ 2024 Climate Change Conference, being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22. In Laois, the counting of votes will begin tomorrow in Scoil Chriost Ri. Find out the latest news from Co Laois, including election updates, fatal assaults, Ploughing Championships, and more. “They love what I do but haven’t yet provided financial support. Michael Cuddy Derrynaseera, Camross, Laois. A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village. Another TV appearance Below are the recent local deaths. Weather. 2,409 Followers Follow. While he didn’t get the date out of it, Neil is more than happy with the way things turned out as has become one of the show’s vital regulars. Laura Kirwan, from Borris-in-Ossary, is Sustainability Lead with Dublin company, Nutritics, and will be speaking at the UN for the second year following two appearances in 2023. The Ballinakill forward last played for the O’Moore County under Seamus ‘Cheddar’ Plunkett but missed the two years under Willie Maher as he was abroad. Below are the recent local deaths. On the only previous occasion that Laois was a constituency in its own right without Offaly – back in 2016 – there were just six candidates, it took only three counts and it was all wrapped up by tea time on Saturday evening. Advertisement - Advertisement - The LaoisToday Podcast. John ‘Baba’ Keegan, who hails from Ballyroan, is also a small time horse breeder that owns Milestream Stud. Sport. Tipperary, November 20th. Laos has long been grappling with a blood donation shortage. Rosenallis 1-21 Portarlington 2-3 U-15 Hurling League Division 2 Final A mammoth 1-11 from Joe Conroy helped Rosenallis to victory this evening, as they claimed the U-15 Hurling League Division 2 title in They say: “Gardaí are investigating an incident involving the discharge of a firearm on land in Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Ballycoolan, Stradbally Laois. I can honestly say I had barely heard of Laois, let alone Laois footballers. The gathering of Laois PPN Secretariat and staff was a celebration of a remarkable year for Laois PPN. Peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. The number of patients in this area waiting for a first assessment as of March 2024 numbered 3,962. Mary Gray (née Bergin) 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary. 2024, peacefully in the loving care of staff at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford. Following the election of Willie Aird to the Dail last month, the Portlaoise man had to relinquish his Laois County Council seat. Passed away peacefully on the 25th of October at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Vivienne Phelan then addressed the meeting and spoke about her experience of growing up in a family business. This year Heritage Week will run from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25, with a huge range of free events taking place across the county, including lots of talks and events in Laois Libraries. All Electric Picnic A new Chief Executive of Laois County Council is set to be appointed, with former Director of Services Michael Rainey to be rubber-stamped for the position next week. Laois passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Portlaoise 2-12 O’Dempsey’s 1-11 Laois SFC Semi Final Goals in either half proved the difference as Portlaoise defeated O’Dempsey’s to return to the Laois Shopping Centre SFC final. Pat passed away peacefully on the 8th November 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne. Crime & Court. ie. Cathal passed away on the 14th December 2024 at General Hospital Naas. dearly beloved husband and best friend of Anne, much loved and adored father of Greg, Eric and Dianne. 45pm The chance to become the third team through to the SFC quarter finals is up for grabs in O’Moore Park this afternoon. His mother Betty has been a long-time community activist with the hugely successful Tidy Towns group while his late father Billy, known fondly as ‘Sabu’, was heavily involved as a selector with the great Laois hurling team of the early 1980s before his untimely death. There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure. . Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today. All Electric Picnic Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today. Two houses on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise are currently being demolished with big plans in place for their replacements. Laois under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. There are 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 1 - 120-acre residential farm in Laois sold by online auction for €1. Paul Cahillane was the match winner as his palmed efforts in either half was enough to secure the win. Laois barman continues his role as First Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Just a stone’s throw away is Laois County Council, where his other role as a councillor has consumed him. 34 million A 120-acre residential farm in Laois netted a cool €1. Portlaoise put up a huge score against Ballylinan as they breezed through Round 1. Read about the latest properties available in Laois. Laois, 29th December, 2024, peacefully, Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 2, 2025 Deaths LaoisToday Reporter - 2nd January 2025 Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 The Irish Mirror are reporting today that Gardai are set to launch a new investigation following the publication of the report. Camross 2-9 O'Moore's 0-9 Laois Intermediate Camogie Semi Final Camross and O'Moores clashed once again in the Intermediate Laois Camogie championship but today Camross got revenge Laois Camogie: St Brigid’s hit The Harps for six as they blaze into final Brought to you in association with the Midlands Park Hotel Laois's youngest county councillor Conor Bergin is the first guest on the new LaoisToday Talking Local Elections LaoisToday Local Election coverage honoured at NUI Maynooth Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 June Thompson, Shrahane, Camross, Portlaoise, Co Laois, passed away on the 14th November 2024, peacefully under the loving care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. “We still share a laugh about it today, as it was pretty amusing to me to see those guys being treated like mini celebrities back in their home county. The theme for Heritage Week Honan polled well in her four General Election outings but was never successful. Laois (R32 CK11) on Friday, 25th October 2024, at 6pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Laois, November 29th. Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Laois. Email: news@laoistoday. All Electric Picnic Entertainment Out and Reposing in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co. Laois) September 29th 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process. It reflects the dynamic and thriving nature of our Chamber. About us. May they rest in peace. 11 teams have entered this year and that has resulted in two groups of four and one group of three. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved Dad of Vincent, Catherine and James and Grandad to Joshua and Brenna. Died January 5th 2025. “The rumours of Sinn Féin being gone in Laois is absolutely not true,” added Maria, whose great-grandfather, Jim Lewis from Morette in Emo, was one of Sinn Féin’s first councillors in Laois. McGLINN (Killiney, Co. The constituency of Laois-Offaly has been broken up from one five-seater to two three-seaters. I also get great support from local people who purchase regularly from me,” Brendan said. Just over a month ago, the new Laois three-seater constituency would have been deemed one of the most predictable in the country. Subscribe Today! To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as €0. Today, January 3, 2025, marks the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Imelda Keenan. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 Laois Writers Group launch new book ‘Words UnLaoised’ as part of 2024 Laois Leaves Festival Laois band Cua announce highly anticipated Portlaoise show as part of major European Tour Ballyfin Players to perform MJ Ginnelly’s comedy ‘Wake in the West’ at Mountmellick Arts Centre Below are the recent local deaths. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co. 2024, suddenly in the loving care of staff at Midland’s Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Laois Met Eireann Weather Forecast. The two vacant and derelict houses at Beladd on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise were Laois footballer Mark Timmons made his 50th championship appearance for the county in 2024. Stanley has been a TD for Laois-Offaly since 2011 and was first elected to Laois County Council in 1999. Conroy to the fore as Rosenallis topple Portarlington in the U-15 Hurling League Division 2 Final. McCann (née Hennessy) Johanna, 13th November 2024, (Walkinstown and The development would also take in associated roads, carpark, and service yard, and a fully solar-panelled roof. Below, we will take a more detailed look at how the match unfolded in our talking points. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. All Electric Picnic The Laois GAA season is almost at a close and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back at the action from the LoveLaois Podcast: The Friday Panel returns – with a new guest and a quiz! Podcasts LaoisToday Reporter - 6th December 2024 In exactly seven days time, voting for the 2024 General Election will begin in Laois and across the country. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 26th October 2024, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Laois. Their minor team were excellent in Annanough on Laois Ladies confirm senior, minor, U-16 and U-14 management teams for 2025 season Below are the recent local deaths. The big breakthrough success story of this year’s Local Elections in Laois was Independent candidate Tommy Mulligan, who won a seat in the Portlaoise Municipal District at his first attempt. Nonjabulo passed away peacefully in the presence of Three more Laois GAA clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season. It will be an instant The title 12 is a nod to the significance of structured support systems and the transformative power of creative expression in the healing process. Mary Parlon (nee Delaney), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossory, Co. 50 per week which will Laois IFC Final – Crettyard v Mountmellick In O’Moore Park at 7. Laois County Council recently received funding of more than €500,000 to allow it carry out improvement works on rural lanes across the county. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Sally, brother Ray. Laois, on January 24. Doors will open at 8. Based in Portlaoise, we JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture seeking to hire Sales Person for their showrooms in Laois Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has announced his resignation from Sinn Féin in a statement this evening. In 2020, he topped the poll in Laois-Offaly, was elected on the first count, more than doubled his first preference vote from 2016, and had over 5,000 of a surplus. laoistoday. Eamonn McMenamin was coordinating the canvass, making sure every door was knocked – and no door knocked twice. Laois and originally from Durban, South Africa. Died December 5th 2024. 29,849 likes · 1,468 talking about this. Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor, Graigue, Rathdowney, Co. Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at General Election: Awards, quotable quotes, best dressed and the TG4 interview that never was The award winners were chosen by a combination of the media and Laois GAA officials. Laois Funeral Arrangements Later James (Shay) Cox Portlaoise, Laois/Shankill, Dublin All students and staff are ‘safe and well’ after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate. Imelda, originally from Mountmellick, Laois, was last seen in Waterford Gardai in Laois appealing for information following robbery and assault on New Year’s Day Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700. And in an interview with the LaoisToday 2024 [] A young activist from Mountmellick, Cooper Melia Hyland, also read a poem about the children of Gaza, written by Khaled Juma. Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) – December 27th 2024 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his family. A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee has heard a frightening account of The death has occurred of Helen Buggy, 5 Court View, Stradbally, Co. He says he has been the subject of an internal party ‘Kangaroo Court’ and is ending his 40-year association with the party. Office 5, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 KP96 Ireland | tel: 057 8670722 / 085 7180700 All the latest breaking local news from Laois County. Fianna Fail’s Sean Fleming and Independent Brian Stanley will seek re-electing with Fine Gael’s Charlie Flanagan retiring. Lios an Óir, Charleville, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois Lios an Óir, Charleville, formerly of Buttercup, Portlaoise, Co. A blaze broke out this evening on a road near the popular fast food and filling station. Laois are in the Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) area eight which encompasses Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Louth. 34 million Load more The LaoisToday Podcast A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to “move with the times,” while another has accused Laois County Council of “discrimination” against rural towns and villages. Laois County Council has been very encouraging. “Although, after living with Noel for the past 15 years in Laois, his passion for the GAA has rubbed off on me. Laois barman continues his role as First Dates Ireland returns tonight. James’s Hospital, Dublin in the presence of her heartbroken family. Topics include sport, quizzes, interviews, rankings and more. All Electric Picnic In that time, Seamus says he seen the Irish pub change dramatically, from the 1960s through to the ’70s, the ’80s and all the way up to today. ie is a new quality, lively, fun, multimedia news service for the Laois community at home and abroad. Laois and formerly Couraguneen, Roscrea, Co. Laois Ladies and Laois Camogie both chose their own winners. County final day in this grade isn’t a new experience Two internationally renowned YouTubers who have more than 41 million subscribers across three channels were in Portlaoise yesterday. Speaking at the March meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Mr Simon Walton, Director of Services told councillors that the pricess had begun to appoint a bus operator for the town. 2024 was a somewhat turbulent year for the Laois property market, with the average price for home ebbing and flowing when compared with month-on-month Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs 1 – Arrest made as man in his 60s found dead in Laois hotel It was the news on everybody’s lips in Laois and the country as a whole this week. A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who wishes to report a crime relating to Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders. The Association was founded in 1949 to cater for and provide a welcome to the Laois senior hurling team, who reached that year’s All Ireland Final. jlr lsnpwk dizmvq ofnv owlyyg pldiyfml wpu zgyvc qcj vuln