Laois News

Death notice in Laois: James Costelloe – Clonaslee

Jim Costelloe, Graigueafulla, Clonaslee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff...

Funeral arrangements for the late Lillian Corcoran (née O’Neill)-Portlaoise/Mountmellick

  Lillian Corcoran (née O’Neill), Clontyglass, Portlaoise/Mountmellick passed away on Thursday 30 March. Lillian was predeceased by her parents-in-law Martin...

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Death notice in Laois: Mary (Pippy) McEvoy (née Booth) – The Heath

Mary (Pippy) McEvoy (née Booth), Garryduff, The Heath passed away peacefully after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on...

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Death notice in Laois: Joan Morris (née Crossan) – Mountmellick

Joan Morris (née Crossan) Debbicott, Mountmellick passed away on Friday 31 March. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Cyril and...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 3:19pm Read More

Laois playwright takes her final bow

  By Joe Barrett The curtain has come down for the final time on Laois playwright Frances Harney. Announcing her...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 3:10pm Read More

Laois gardaí arrest driver doing 177kph

A DRIVER was arrested and charged with dangerous driving after doing 177kph on wet roads in Laois today. The Laois...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 1:40pm Read More

Death of Maurice (Mossie) Scully, Stradbally

Maurice (Mossie) Scully, 1 Droimnín Village and formerly Court Square, Stradbally, Laois Maurice (Mossie) Scully, 1 Droimnín Village and formerly Court...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 12:50pm Read More

National News

Unionists should ‘bank the wins’ in new Brexit trading deal

By David Young, PA Unionists should “bank the wins” in the new Brexit trading deal for Northern Ireland, former Northern...

Police search property as part of probe into feuding loyalist drugs gangs

By Claudia Savage, PA Police have searched a property in Co Down as part of an investigation into feuding loyalist...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 6:28pm Read More

Police arrest man who fled to Bulgaria while on bail for child sex offences

By Claudia Savage, PA The PSNI has extradited a 35-year-old man back to Northern Ireland from Bulgaria. The man had...

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Counter-terrorism operation under way in Derry

By Claudia Savage, PA The PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) conducted a search on a property in Derry on Saturday...

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Concern over underwater cables with Russian ships off Irish coast

It’s warned two Russian ships – currently in Irish waters – could try to destroy critical underwater cables connecting Europe...

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Protesters take to the streets in Dublin as eviction ban ends

By Claudia Savage, PA Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Dublin to protest the end of the...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 2:50pm Read More

Billionaire Zara founder buys luxury apartment building in Dublin for €100m

Reuters Spanish billionaire and Zara founder Amancio Ortega has bought a luxury residential building with 120 apartments for rent in...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 2:35pm Read More

Laois Sport

Rain doesn’t dampen The Heath Golf Club Captains’ drive-in

THE weather may not have been the best on the day, but it did little to dampen the spirits of...

Photo Focus – Clough/Ballacolla GAA Dinner Dance & Awards

Wednesday, 29/03/23 - 11:49am Read More

Portlaoise U/14 girls have a league final to look forward to

Rugby – U/14 Girls League s-f Portlaoise     36 Tullamore     10 TULLAMORE arrived in Portlaoise on Saturday looking to secure a...

Wednesday, 29/03/23 - 11:35am Read More

Friel’s penalty sends Rosenallis into the Cup semi-final

CCFL Division 1 Cup q/f Rosenallis A  2 Moydow        1 ROSENALLIS are through to the Division 1 Cup semi-finals, having...

Monday, 27/03/23 - 5:32pm Read More

Better late than never as Portlaoise end their season with a win

Leinster League Division 2A Portlaoise     23 North Kildare           15 By Denis J. Croke IT may have been too late to...

Monday, 27/03/23 - 5:30pm Read More

Heart and work rate not enough to stave of relegation for hurlers

Allianz National Hurling League Division 1 Relegation Playoff Laois   1-26 Westmeath  3-24 By Barry McEvoy LAOIS’S spell at the top...

Sunday, 26/03/23 - 11:23am Read More

Killeshin Hotel and Laois LGFA team up

THERE was great news today for Laois ladies football with the announcement the Killeshin Hotel will sponsor all the Laois...

Saturday, 25/03/23 - 9:03am Read More

National Sport

Chelsea drop into bottom half of table following defeat to Aston Villa

By Robert O'Connor, PA Graham Potter said he feels the pain of Chelsea supporters after some fans called for him...

Leinster hold off Ulster to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Press Association Leinster are the last Irish province standing in the Heineken Champions Cup after handing Ulster a 30-15 last-16...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 8:31pm Read More

Women’s Six Nations: France run in nine tries to thrash Ireland despite early red card

Press Association Ireland suffered a second straight Six Nations defeat after being thrashed 53-3 by France. The Irish needed a...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 7:17pm Read More

Dramatic winning return for Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace beat Leicester

By Rachel Steinberg, PA Roy Hodgson’s second spell in charge of Crystal Palace began with victory as the hosts secured...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 5:21pm Read More

Dominic Solanke leaves it late to fire Bournemouth to vital victory over Fulham

By PA Sport Staff Dominic Solanke was the late match-winner as Bournemouth came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 5:19pm Read More

Alexis Mac Allister earns Brighton a point in six-goal thriller with Brentford

By Ed Elliot, PA Alexis Mac Allister converted a late VAR-awarded penalty as Brighton came from behind three times to...

Saturday, 01/04/23 - 5:15pm Read More

Daniel Podence earns Wolves late draw at Nottingham Forest

By Mark Walker, PA Daniel Podence’s late equaliser rescued Wolves a crucial point in an ill-tempered 1-1 draw at relegation...

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