Michael Tracey

Winter is coming, but spring is close behind

by 30/10/14 12:07pm

AS millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on Friday, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots. In Celtic Ireland about two millennia ago, Samhain was the point between the lighter (summer) and darker...

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Abbeyleix bog project is a ‘vision’ for future of Irish wetlands

by 10/09/14 10:30am

ABBEYLEIX bog was lauded as the “vision” for the future of wetlands across Ireland last week. Last Thursday, the first stage of the boardwalk on the bog was officially unveiled. Dr John Feehan was on hand to open the boardwalk...

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Speaking of culture … Kanye and Kim? Not so much!

KANYE West and Kim Kardashian may have honeymooned in Laois, but there is still some way to go for the...

Wednesday, 03/09/14 - 4:17pm Read More

More success for Laois athletes on the international stage

BOTH Laois athletes competing at this year’s European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships in Krakow claimed medals. Robbie Lyons, 20,...

Thursday, 28/08/14 - 3:46pm Read More

Portlaoise Credit Union says it has stopped using private eyes

PORTLAOISE Credit Union said it had no knowledge that illegal tactics were being used by private investigators hired to track...

Thursday, 28/08/14 - 3:36pm Read More

Mountmellick WWI memorial day on Sunday

A MEMORIAL to the 100 men from Mountmellick and the surrounding areas who died during World War I will take...

Wednesday, 27/08/14 - 2:36pm Read More

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Ratheniska Cuisle centre to benefit from 10km fun run fundraiser

Wednesday, 27/08/14 - 2:35pm

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Portarlington man assaulted in own home

Wednesday, 27/08/14 - 2:33pm

100 individuals and families in Co Laois have nowhere they can call home

Thursday, 14/08/14 - 1:14pm

In the hunt for Nose of Tralee title  

Thursday, 14/08/14 - 10:12am

Adult caution for men who threw rocks at fire fighters in Portlaoise

Wednesday, 13/08/14 - 9:10pm

Ongoing developments in relation to economic development and job creation in Laois, according to Minister Flanagan

Wednesday, 13/08/14 - 9:07pm

Exciting times ahead as Internal Results Ireland opens new premises in Portlaoise

Wednesday, 13/08/14 - 9:04pm

Large crowds pay their respects to Carmel Tynan

Tuesday, 12/08/14 - 4:31pm

Electric Picnic has no trouble in gaining licence; everything catered for in minute detail

Friday, 08/08/14 - 10:54am

Stolen bench returned in Port  

Wednesday, 06/08/14 - 4:38pm

‘Great news’ for POW in fight against ABP Coillte decision

Tuesday, 05/08/14 - 5:39pm

Body of missing Portarlington woman found

Tuesday, 05/08/14 - 5:35pm

Gardaí search for missing Port woman

Monday, 04/08/14 - 5:28pm

Bench stolen from children’s graves in Portarlington cemetery

Friday, 01/08/14 - 1:21pm