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Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Native River and the Laois connection

Laois has a little known connection to Native River, this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. Native River's mother, Native Mo, was actually bred in Bordwell, Clough, Ballacolla by Tom Bowe. Bowe bred the mare in Laois in the 1990s, and sold her at ...

20 Mar 2018 at 12:24

Local News

River Nore clearance money flows to Laois

Some clearance work of debris and trees that block the River Nore raising the risk of flooding in Laois in the process is to carried out after the confirmation of funding. Laois County Council is getting €63,000 to remove of deadwood/debris and ...

10 Mar 2022 at 22:23

Local News

Barrow river blocked says Laois councillor

A Laois councillor is hoping for no heavy rain this winter because one of the biggest rivers in Laois is blocked. “I hope there is not heavy rain in the next six months as part of the river is blocked,” were the optimistic words of Cllr Seamus ...

08 Nov 2019 at 14:20

Portarlington

Anger in Portarlington after picnic bench reportedly vandalised by group of teenagers

A picnic bench beside the Barrow river in Portarlington has been vandalised by young teenagers. Local people have reacted with disappointment following the vandals' work. The facebook page Derryounce Experience reported the vandalism last ...

10 Oct 2017 at 13:14

Your Community

Laois council believes it is better that it does not lead the way on river Blueway

It was better that Laois County Council did not take the lead in delivering the Erkina Blueway project to link Durrow and Rathdowney, according to Laois County Council. The view was express to Cllr John King the Borris-in-Ossory ...

06 Nov 2021 at 14:53

National News

Uisce Éireann fined over sludge discharge that 'wiped out' all fish life on river

An iron sludge discharge from a ’no longer fit for purpose’ water treatment plant operated by Uisce Éireann was the cause of an ‘ecological tragedy’ that wiped out all fish life over a 2.6km river, a court has heard. At Ennis ...

19 Feb 2024 at 15:35

Campaign underway to reveal a 'hidden gem' in the heart of Laois

Local News

Campaign underway in to reveal a 'hidden gem' in the heart of Laois

A new campaign is underway in Laois to reveal a 'hidden gem' the heart of the county. The Upper River Nore Blueway has begun work on the creation of a Blueway on the River Nore to reveal this gem that more people can enjoy ...

07 Nov 2020 at 14:00

National News

Body of woman recovered from River Moy following search for missing person

A woman's body has been recovered from the River Moy in Ballina following a search for a missing person which began on Thursday, gardaí have confirmed. The body was recovered from the river at approximately 10am this ...

11 Jan 2025 at 15:32

National News

Attack on group of homeless migrants in Dublin ‘worrying’ – integration minister

The junior minister for integration has said he is “shocked” and “disgusted” at reports of an attack on a group of homeless migrants who had set up camp by a Dublin river. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the incident ...

30 Jan 2023 at 17:37

National News

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

The scenic Conor Pass route along the Dingle Peninsula is to become the “gateway” to Ireland’s first marine national park. The Irish Government confirmed it bought the land months after it was put up for sale by ...

22 Apr 2024 at 13:46

Your Community

Laois launch for epic Kilkenny and Mayo currach adventure

Currachs are a symbol of Ireland's west coast but a currach built in Kilkenny will be the vessel from an epic fundraiser this summer which will be launched in Laois. Mayo man Pat Sweeney and Pat Comerford from ...

15 May 2024 at 08:52

National News

Protest against Irish politicians’ participation in US St Patrick’s Day ceremony

Pro-Palestinian campaigners held aloft black shamrocks in Dublin as they protested against Irish politicians due to take part in a traditional St Patrick’s Day ceremony in the White House. The demonstration ...

16 Mar 2024 at 15:08

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