Conor Ganly

Conor Ganly is the News Editor and Deputy Editor at the Leinster Express. He has an MA in Journalism from Dublin City University and a BA in History & Politics from UCD. Conor began his journalism career in community radio in the 1990s and has since worked in national and local media. Living in Portlaoise, he has worked for the Leinster Express since 2007.

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Laois New Year's Day charity walk switch to virtual due to bereavement and Covid-19

The organisers of what would have been the first every John Dalton Memorial New Year's Day Walk in Timahoe have decided to switch it to a virtual event. The decision was announced on social media on Thursday, December 30. The Dalton family explained ...

30 Dec 2021 at 22:23

Weather

Gales, heavy rain, frost and even spring snow but Met Eireann saying nothing yet about Storm Antonio

Speculation is growing that the first named storm of the 2022/23 season could hit just days after Easter. No extreme weather events were declared during the winter but Storm Antonio looks could be a spring bolter. Met Eireann have yet to forecast ...

08 Apr 2023 at 20:42

Home

Borris-Kilcotton win their first ever hurling title in Laois

Borris/Kilcotton have won their first Laois Senior Hurling title - defeating Rathdowney Errill by 1-18 to 2-10. The two sides met today in another close contest at O'Moore Park in a replay after one of the best matches ever played in in Laois ...

23 Oct 2016 at 18:33

Events & Listings

It's showtime again in Laois as the Ossory Show returns

The Ossory Show prides itself on being an extremely enjoyable, fun filled day for all the family, with an array of attractions, entertainment and activities to appeal to all age groups, with, as they say, ‘something for everyone!’ For the ...

24 Jul 2022 at 10:20

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Laois woman had to spend savings for husband's headstone to pay electricity bill

A grieving Laois pensioner had to spend her savings for her husband’s headstone on an electricity bill, the Dail was told today. Longford Westmeath Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke raised the issue during Leaders’ Questions. She said the woman ...

17 May 2023 at 17:52

Local News

IN PICTURES: Laois fans at Croke Park in force for Gaelic football victory

The blue and white army marched on Croke Park to support the Laois Ladies Gaelic football team in the All-Ireland Intermediate win over Wexford. The Leinster Express / Laois Live cameras were on Jones Road in Dublin and Sportsfile ...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:23

Business

Job alert - Leading food distributor Wilbay seeks driver

Wilbay the leading food distributor is seeking a driver. Strategically based in Portlaoise, Co Laois, the food distributor's central depot offers next day delivery throughout the island of Ireland to all customers. The company ...

16 Jul 2019 at 17:22

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Women in business can win prize worth €4,000 at Portlaoise roadshow - ‘Fuelling Ambition - Steps to Success’

Women in business have the chance to win a prize worth €4,000 at an event in Laois which aims to drive women to be successful in business. Booking is stongly advised for ‘Fuelling Ambition - Steps to Success’ Midlands. The ...

13 Apr 2017 at 18:04

Christmas In Laois

Santa booked for virtual Christmas lights switch on in Portlaoise

Santa Claus will be pressing the button virtually to officially switch on the Christmas lights on Late Late Toy Show night. Downtown Portlaoise traders have organised Santa to makes a special appearance this Friday night, ...

26 Nov 2021 at 15:53

Local News

Flooding at Laois house will not be 'easy fix'

Drainage work is needed to tackle flooding at a house near Mountrath but it won’t be an easy fix. That’s what county councillors said a recent meeting with Laois County Council officials regarding flooding issues at ...

01 Oct 2022 at 16:53

Arts & Entertainment

Titanic week for Portlaoise Musical Society - Pictures

It's been a Titanic week for the Portlaoise Musical Society staging its 20th production. Audiences packed the Dunamaise Arts Centre for a week of entertainment performed by local Laois talent. Photographer Denis ...

30 Nov 2018 at 18:07

Local News

WATCH: Ploughing at the Ratheniska crossroads in Laois

The avenues through the exhibition area of National Ploughing Championships were packed with people enjoying the return of the event to Ratheniska in Laois. Here's a bird's eye view on day one of the three day ...

20 Sept 2022 at 16:37

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