News
Locals turns to CCTV to halt dumpers
EVERYTHING from “a needle to an anchor” has been found by locals in the Woodenbridge area of South Laois who have decided to employ CCTV to catch prevent dumpers.
Dirty Old Towns projects continue in Port
RTE’s Dirty Old Towns series, fronted by celebrity garden designer, Diarmuid Gavin, may have ended but Portarlington people are determined to continue the good work the programme inspired.
No manager’s meeting for substation protestors
LAOIS County Manager, Peter Carey has defended the decision of county councillors to omit a policy which requires all new power lines over 400kv to be placed underground from the county development plan.
Substation action group protest for answers
THERE was anger outside County Hall in last week where the Ratheniska, Timahoe, Spink substation action group gathered to protest at the development, and Laois County Coucil’s stance on the project.
Costs of water switch challenged
Brian Stanley TD wants the Government to publish the the financial and job costs of setting up a new water service.
Sport
Meaney ready for Longford challenge
Captaining a team is as much about what is done as what is said. Being given the honour of captaining any team can either bring the best out of some people, or see them weighed down under the pressure of the role.
Offaly American Flag Football club seeks members
AMERICAN Football has become more and more prevalent in Ireland over the last few years, seeing the development of a full league of 11 teams, a development league and multiple Flag Football tournaments being held throughout the country.
Follow Laois LIVE on line this weekend
THIS weekend Laois’s two championship games will be covered live on line by the Leinster Express.
Portlaoise U-13s win Area League
Portlaoise U-13 rugby team travelled to Cill Dara on Wednesday night last to play Naas in the U-13 Area League Final.
Busy times in Portlaoise
St Mary’s and St Paul’s Area Portlaoise Community Games athletic finals will take place on Monday, May 21 at 6.30pm sharp at Portlaoise College Track. Track events for boys and girls, from U-8 to U-16 years. Field events from U-12 to U-16 yrs. Two euro entry per athlete. Come along and participate to qualify for the County Community Games Track and Field in June.
Video
Ryan looks ahead to Laois clash video
Longford manager Glenn Ryan has declared that all is well in the Longford camp ahead of this Sunday’s Leinster championship opener this weekend.
Lifestyle
Roundwood set for blues
PEOPLE who love ladies who sing the blues will have an opportunity to experiece a very special and unique evening this weekend, as Roundwood House plays host to some blues.
Slieve Bloom walking maps as Walking Festival gets underway
slieve Bloom mountain walkers now have a new array of maps to study, making them easier than ever to explore.
Flashmob for Laois Youth Theatre
SHOPPERS at Laois Shopping Centre were wowed last Saturday, May 12 when Laois Youth Theatre presented a flashmob around the fountain.
Clonaslee set for County Fleadh
aLL roads lead to Clonaslee this weekend for the Laois Fleadh which will be held in the village from May 16 to May 20.
Photos on show
THE Arts Office in Laois County Council from tomorrow will be hosting an exhibition of photography by a group of enthusiastic hobby photographers from around Laois. The group has been tutored by professional photographer Alf Harvey at the METAC Centre in Mountrath. Their exhibition will be officially launched by newly appointed GAA President Liam O’ Neill, tomorrow Thursday May 17 in County Hall in Portlaoise at 7.30pm.
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Weather for Portlaoise
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: East
