The Heath

Laois Death Notices: Tommy Courtney, The Heath, Portlaoise

Much loved father of Darla, Penny and Elena. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Patrick, Kenneth and Ricky, sisters Anita and Marion, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Laois Death Notice: Michael Conroy, The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois

Michael Dowling - A lifetime’s journey with Rounders

Funeral Arrangements: Imelda Furlong (née Barry) - Stradbally

Annual charity fundraising vintage road run in Laois this Saturday

Death notice in Laois: Pat O’Connor - Portlaoise

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

May Pat rest in peace.

Funding granted for sporting activities in Laois

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Over €25,000 was granted to a total of 54 groups around Laois.

Preparations underway for the Gordan Bennett Classic Car Run in Laois

Fri, 16 May, 2025

A JAM-PACKED itinerary awaits those taking part in the 122 year running of the Gordon Bennett Classic Car Run that takes place from Thursday 30 May to Monday 2 June.

Easter Commemoration in Laois

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Independent Republicans in Laois will gather for a 1916 Easter Rising Commemoration on Easter Sunday 20 April. Those attending are asked to assemble at The Heath National School at 11. 30am and parade to the nearby Republican Monument.

Death notice in Laois: Thomas Dempsey - Portlaoise

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly of Dublin passed away in his 82nd year on Saturday 11 January. Thomas will be sorely missed by his loving family, daughter Fiona and son, Mark and his wife, Katherine and relatives.

Death notice in Laois: Jim Lalor - The Heath

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Jim Lalor, The Heath, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 19 November. Jim was the dearly loved husband to Mary. Loving father to Pat, Jimmy, Denis, Louise and Mark.

Over €270,000 for three Group Water Schemes in Laois

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

FUNDING to the tune of €271,296 from the Government’s latest multi-annual Rural Water Programme was allocated to three group water schemes in Laois. The Heath Group Water Scheme is to receive €97,527.

Power cuts expected in Laois as ESB conduct upgrade works

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

The work involve the conversion of over 230km of the overhead network, in addition to timber cutting and the replacement of poles and transformers.

Booth’s goal three minutes from time secures The Heath's senior status

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

A phenomenal score from Jack Friel got Rosenallis back up and running

Stars of The Heath GAA clubs past, present and future

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

We take a look back at a legendary match

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