November was a turbulent month for Laois, with highs of stunning awards and events, while towns were hit with the worst flooding recorded in five years. The Leinster Express / Laois Live brought you updates across the county as they came. November was a turbulent month in Laois, with the banks of the Barrow and Owenass bursting and flooding local roads and homes. Storm Amy brought bouts of heavy rainfall, with Mountmellick and  Portarlington  experiencing the worst flooding recorded in the towns within the last five years. No warning for heavy rainfall was issued for Laois, with Portarlington being one of the worst towns affected by the storm. There was a great crowd in The Heritage Killenard on Saturday November 1, as local club O'Dempsey's got together to mark a significant milestone since the club were last crowned Laois Senior Football champions back in 1980. Months of fundraising and movie making reach a crescendo on November 1 with staging of the Durrow Goes to Hollywood finale. The well-received event was a vital part of of Durrow Development Forum's efforts to raise €226,000 needed for the new Community and Enterprise Hub. The night saw Durrow locals dressed to the nines for the premiere. Also on November 1, Trilogy Triathlon Club celebrated their 21st anniversary in Abbeyleix, gathering for their end of year awards and a big celebration of the club's founding. Laois LGFA gathered to unveil the new 2026 jersey on November 3, with two sponsors on the 2026 kit. Meaney Plant Hire is the main shirt sponsor, with Forest Fest as the sleeve sponsor. Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement as students brought the world to life during Geography Week from November 3 to 7. There was sadness yet understanding in Laois when Bishop of Ossory Niall Coll announced his departure, marking himself as the third bishop within the diocese in the last ten years. While some Laois parishes lost a Bishop, one Laois parish gained a new priest. Father David Vard was installed during a special mass led byplaceholder image
November was a turbulent month for Laois, with highs of stunning awards and events, while towns were hit with the worst flooding recorded in five years. The Leinster Express / Laois Live brought you updates across the county as they came. November was a turbulent month in Laois, with the banks of the Barrow and Owenass bursting and flooding local roads and homes. Storm Amy brought bouts of heavy rainfall, with Mountmellick and  Portarlington  experiencing the worst flooding recorded in the towns within the last five years. No warning for heavy rainfall was issued for Laois, with Portarlington being one of the worst towns affected by the storm. There was a great crowd in The Heritage Killenard on Saturday November 1, as local club O'Dempsey's got together to mark a significant milestone since the club were last crowned Laois Senior Football champions back in 1980. Months of fundraising and movie making reach a crescendo on November 1 with staging of the Durrow Goes to Hollywood finale. The well-received event was a vital part of of Durrow Development Forum's efforts to raise €226,000 needed for the new Community and Enterprise Hub. The night saw Durrow locals dressed to the nines for the premiere. Also on November 1, Trilogy Triathlon Club celebrated their 21st anniversary in Abbeyleix, gathering for their end of year awards and a big celebration of the club's founding. Laois LGFA gathered to unveil the new 2026 jersey on November 3, with two sponsors on the 2026 kit. Meaney Plant Hire is the main shirt sponsor, with Forest Fest as the sleeve sponsor. Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement as students brought the world to life during Geography Week from November 3 to 7. There was sadness yet understanding in Laois when Bishop of Ossory Niall Coll announced his departure, marking himself as the third bishop within the diocese in the last ten years. While some Laois parishes lost a Bishop, one Laois parish gained a new priest. Father David Vard was installed during a special mass led by

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