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ACHL Division 3: Ballinakill see off Camross to book final place

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Steven Miller

Ballinakill 3-25 Camross 0-14 ACHL Division 3 semi-final The club leagues can throw up some quirky fixtures and this evening Ballinakill’s first team hosted Camross’s third team in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 3 semi-final. Camross’s remarkable consistency in producing competitive teams right down through the ranks is evident again this year with their… This article is for Premium Content members only. Already a member? Login here
Laois author set to host free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

A Laois author is set to host a series of free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London. Helen Cullen, from Portlaoise, has curated the programme of events that are open to all. The aim of the series is to support as many aspiring writers as possible by offering publishing insights, craft advice and preparing work for submission to publishers, publications, agents and competitions.
Laois Abroad: Meet the Portlaoise man who travelled to the far east and made his home in China

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur ServicesThe always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the fourth time in 2025. Up next is a Portlaoise man who has made China his home. Barry Doyle set off travelling through South East Asia in 2011 – initially planning to spend six months. He settled in China and almost 15 years later, he never looked back.
Portlaoise College announces Entrance Scholarship award winners for 2025

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Two exceptional incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Entrance Scholarships at Portlaoise College for 2025. This year’s recipients are Rafaels Zemvalds, a pupil at Portlaoise Educate Together, and Mila Broomfield, who attends St Paul’s NS in Mountmellick. Rafaels was photographed with his proud parents, Laura and Ivars, as he received his scholarship from Deputy Principals Patrick Travers and Mary Marum.
U-13 Football: Killeen to the fore as impressive Mountrath see off Ballyroan-Abbey to claim Division 2 glory

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Steven Miller

Mountrath 4-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-9 U-13 Football Division 2 League Final County football titles in Mountrath are something of a rarity – but a fine U-13 team from the club claimed an impressive and fully-deserved Division 2 league title in the Centre of Excellence this evening. Led by the influential Killian Killeen – who played a… This article is for Premium Content members only. Already a member? Login hereApp users login here. To subscribe via the app, you can do so here.
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as Mountmellick launches Draft Town Centre First Plan

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town Centre First Plan for Mountmellick. This comes on foot of a full house that showed up at the launch of the plan at a public information evening in Mountmellick Library, Tuesday June 17. The large turnout included community groups, local businesses, and stakeholders, all of whom engaged enthusiastically with the proposals.
Park-Ratheniska hosting family fun day to raise funds ahead of first ever Ladies national Feile appearance

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Park-Ratheniska Ladies football club are set to host a family fun day at their grounds in Ratheniska this Sunday. All funds raised on the day will go towards their Ladies Feile team who are set to head to the National final on June 29. The team competed in and won the Laois A Féíle at the end of April and were rewarded with a place in the national competition to represent Laois.
Well wishes paid as 'incredibly hard working' Laois teacher retires after 28 years of service

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

It was an emotional occasion in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Church in Portlaoise on Thursday as a long serving teacher retired. Jayne Breslin was honoured for her services to Maryborough NS at the school’s annual end of year service. Jayn, nee Reid who is originally from Donegal, arrived in Portlaoise in November 1997 and began teaching in the school then.
Abbeyleix set to host Wild Bee Festival as event comes to Laois for the first time

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Abbeyleix is set to host the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 2025 Wild Bee Festival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The Wild Bee Festival is an annual event for local community groups, raising awareness of Ireland’s pollinators and how to help them. The 2025 Festival is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, in collaboration with Laois County Council and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns.
HSE change plans 'for a third time' on Mountrath Health Centre

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has said that the HSE have changed plans again for the third time on Mountrath Health Centre. Outlining the updated situation, Deputy Stanley says that he has been in contact with the HSE on the need for a larger and more modern centre in Mountrath for the last three years.