# vigil (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vigil. Page: Feed: --- ## [PICTURES: Pride and excitement as Laois school's Leaving Certs gather for results](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/video-and-photogallery/pictures-pride-and-excitement-as-laois-schools-leaving-certs-gather-for-results-8935420) _2026-08-22 · Lynda Kiernan · Laois Live_ High points and high hopes as Mountmellick Community School graduates gather ## [Woman arrested and explosives seized in Dundalk](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/woman-arrested-and-explosives-seized-in-dundalk-8936425) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ Gardaí carried out several searches as part of an ‘investigation targeting an organised crime group’. ## [Ballyroan-Abbey pull away from Park-Ratheniska to secure SFC quarter-final spot](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/ballyroan-abbey-pull-away-from-park-ratheniska-to-secure-sfc-quarter-final-spot-8936407) _2026-08-22 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Ballyroan-Abbey hit five unanswered points, all from James McWey, late on to secure a six-point victory ## [Four men appear in court after garda chase connected to burglary probe](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/four-men-appear-in-court-after-garda-chase-connected-to-burglary-probe-8936395) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ All four were granted bail subject to conditions. ## [Two-pointers the difference as Stradbally get past The Heath](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/two-pointers-the-difference-as-stradbally-get-past-the-heath-8936339) _2026-08-22 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Stradbally book their first SFC quarter-final place since 2021 ## [Murder probe launched following death of woman in Limerick](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/murder-probe-launched-following-death-of-woman-in-limerick-8936281) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ Gardaí are treating the death of a woman in Limerick city as a murder. ## [LIVE UPDATES: Stradbally v The Heath; Ballyroan-Abbey v Park-Ratheniska](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/live-updates-stradbally-v-the-heath-ballyroan-abbey-v-park-ratheniska-8936157) _2026-08-22 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Stradbally and The Heath clash at 5.15pm, while Ballyroan-Abbey v Park-Ratheniska is at 7pm ## [PICTURES: Laois heritage event explores future of bogs around Portarlington](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/pictures-laois-heritage-event-explores-future-of-bogs-around-portarlington-8935543) _2026-08-22 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ The event was organised by Portarlington Arts & Heritage Group and Portarlington Community Development Association. ## [In PICTURES: Laois Leaving Certs celebrate at Portlaoise girls' school](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/school-education/in-pictures-laois-leaving-certs-celebrate-at-portlaoise-girls-school-8935569) _2026-08-22 · Conor Ganly · Laois Live_ Leaving Cert results distributed to Scoil Chríost Rí students ## [Laois GAA hurler set to line out alongside hurling legends in Carlow](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/laois-gaa-hurler-set-to-line-out-alongside-hurling-legends-in-carlow-8932964) _2026-08-22 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Abbeyleix’s Eoin Reilly will feature alongside some of the biggest names in hurling and Irish sport ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zg1rbQl37sLv) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Smiles all round as Laois students celebrating the Leaving Cert](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/mountrath/smiles-all-round-as-laois-students-celebrating-the-leaving-cert-8935246) _2026-08-22 · Express Reporter · Laois Live_ ‘To the class of 2026 ‘your journey is just beginning’ ## [Wrong-way crash survivor ‘cannot believe it has happened again’](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/wrong-way-crash-survivor-cannot-believe-it-has-happened-again-8935882) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ Five teenagers were killed when the car they were travelling in was driven the wrong way down the M9 in Co Kildare and hit another vehicle. ## [Man charged with murder of Irish woman in Australia](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/man-charged-with-murder-of-irish-woman-in-australia-8935866) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ It is alleged the victim and accused knew each other. ## [Laois train commuters using Portarlington Station are getting more tea trolleys](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/portarlington/laois-train-commuters-using-portarlington-station-get-more-tea-trolleys-8933746) _2026-08-22 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ Galway Dublin train service stops in Portarlington which is used by many Laois, Offaly and Kildare residents ## [WATCH: Laois volunteers urged to get the recognition they deserve at the Community & Voluntary Awards](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/community/watch-laois-volunteers-urged-to-get-the-recognition-they-deserve-at-the-community-voluntary-awards-8929930) _2026-08-22 · John Gleeson · Laois Live_ Leinster Express editor Laura McLoughlin highlights the importance of recognising the people who give so much to their communities ## [PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS: Saturday's Laois GAA SFC Round 3 double-header](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/preview-and-predictions-saturdays-laois-gaa-sfc-round-3-double-header-8934004) _2026-08-22 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Saturday evening’s victorious sides will join Portarlington, Portlaoise, Courtwood and St Joseph’s in the quarter-finals ## [Laois Carlow community of Graiguecullen numb but united behind crash families](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/graiguecullen/laois-carlow-community-of-graiguecullen-numb-but-united-behind-crash-families-8935585) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock & Conor Ganly · Laois Live_ A prayer vigil in solidarity with the injured women and boy was held on Friday evening in Saint Clare’s Church in Graiguecullen. ## [Laois Offaly Gardaí seize e-scooters](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime-courts/laois-offaly-gardai-seize-e-scooters-8935622) _2026-08-21 · Eoghan MacConnell · Laois Live_ Two e-scooters and an e-bike were seized earlier this week ## [Portlaoise relegate Arles-Kilcruise to the Junior grade for 2027](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/portlaoise-relegate-arles-kilcruise-to-the-junior-grade-for-2027-8935653) _2026-08-21 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Portlaoise’s second team ran out 13-point winners in Friday evening’s relegation play-off in Stradbally ## [Laois pride in Leaving Cert 'excellence' on results day in Dunamase College](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/school-education/laois-pride-in-portlaoise-on-leaving-cert-results-day-in-dunamase-college-8934901) _2026-08-21 · Conor Ganly · Laois Live_ Portlaoise school principal proud of the results but says the day is more than about CAO points ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R6B1b57xXNlC) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Portarlington school celebrates leaving cert success](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/school-education/portarlington-school-celebrates-leaving-cert-success-8935063) _2026-08-21 · Express Reporter · Laois Live_ Princicpal Justin Brown acknowledged the hard work of students and staff at the school ## [Pictures: Leaving Cert of 'highest calibre' at Laois Carlow school](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/school-education/pictures-leaving-cert-of-highest-calibre-at-laois-carlow-school-8935475) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ Knockbeg College Principal has high praise for the Leaving Cert Class of 2026 ## [Pictures: ‘Outstanding’ and historic results in Laois at Portlaoise's Scoil Chríost Rí](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/school-education/outstanding-and-historic-results-in-laois-at-scoil-chriost-ri-8935368) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ Student at Portlaoise girls' secondary school achieves historic result in Leaving Cert Applied ## [WATCH: Nominate Laois groups making a difference in social inclusion](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/community/watch-nominate-laois-groups-making-a-difference-in-social-inclusion-8930221) _2026-08-21 · John Gleeson · Laois Live_ Connect Laois CEO Caroline Lydon urges communities to get their nominations in ## [“Very proud day” as Portlaoise College celebrates Leaving Cert results](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/portlaoise/very-proud-day-as-portlaoise-college-celebrates-leaving-cert-results-8935094) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ Ten students achieved 550 points or more at Portlaoise College ## [Funerals held for teenagers killed in wrong-way motorway crash](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/funerals-held-for-teenagers-killed-in-wrong-way-motorway-crash-8935243) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ Joe Carthy and Alex McCarthy were among five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in was driven the wrong way down a motorway. ## [Bail hearing told two garda cars off the road after pursuit in Laois and Offaly](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime-courts/bail-hearing-told-two-garda-cars-off-the-road-after-pursuit-in-laois-and-offaly-8934654) _2026-08-21 · Court Reporter · Laois Live_ Gardaí were ‘shocked’ to learn shotgun and ammunition were in the boot of the car ## [Delight as five students achieve over 600 points at Portlaoise school](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/portlaoise/delight-as-five-students-achieve-over-600-points-at-portlaoise-school-8935112) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Laois Live_ St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise celebrate outstanding results ## [Death notices for Laois - Friday, August 21](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/deaths/death-notices-for-laois-friday-august-21-8935301) _2026-08-21 · Leinster Express Reporter · Laois Live_ Laois death notices and funeral arrangements. ## [Unwinding of fuel excise cuts postponed](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/unwinding-of-fuel-excise-cuts-postponed-8934269) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ The cuts were introduced in April amid major protests. ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oftNnIc72t75) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Gardai investigating discovery of woman’s body in Limerick](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/gardai-investigating-discovery-of-womans-body-in-limerick-8934972) _2026-08-21 · Cate McCurry and Press Association · Laois Live_ The body was found in an apartment on Cecil Street, gardaí said. ## [Four arrested in probe into organised burglary gang](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/four-arrested-in-probe-into-organised-burglary-gang-8933387) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Black and Press Association · Laois Live_ Gardai said they believed the men were part of a group who carried out burglaries across the country. ## [Motorcyclist dies following road crash in Co Cork](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/motorcyclist-dies-following-road-crash-in-co-cork-8933374) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Black and Press Association · Laois Live_ It happened on the N71 at Caha pass just before 3pm on Thursday. ## [Massive outpouring of support ahead of Graiguecullen vigil for M9 crash victims](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/graiguecullen/massive-outpouring-of-support-ahead-of-graiguecullen-vigil-for-m9-crash-victims-8933035) _2026-08-20 · Eoghan MacConnell · Laois Live_ ‘They are a very well known family in the area. They are connected to so many parts of the community and it’s across Laois and Carlow, not just the parish’ ## [PICTURES: People in Laois take part in exciting events for Heritage Week](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/video-and-photogallery/pictures-people-in-laois-take-part-in-exciting-events-for-heritage-week-8928128) _2026-08-20 · Leinster Express Reporter · Laois Live_ Over 70 events are organised in Laois to mark Heritage Week ## [Inland Fisheries investigated Laois fish kill at the weekend](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/mountmellick/inland-fisheries-investigated-laois-fish-kill-at-the-weekend-8933130) _2026-08-20 · Eoghan MacConnell · Laois Live_ The IFI encouraged the public to report instances of distressed fish, fish kills, or pollution, to the IFI’s confidential 24/7 number on 0818 34 74 24. ## [One of teens killed in motorway crash was ‘in the care of Tusla’](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/national/one-of-teens-killed-in-motorway-crash-was-in-the-care-of-tusla-8933314) _2026-08-20 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Laois Live_ The child and family agency also confirmed that two of the other teens who died were known to it. ## [Laois GAA U-16 hurlers secure Plate glory as U-14s and U-15s also impress](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/gaa/laois-gaa-u-16-hurlers-secure-plate-glory-as-u-14s-and-u-15s-also-impress-8932619) _2026-08-20 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ There were plenty of positives for Laois from the final weekend of the underage season ## [WATCH - Could there be stormy weather at Electric Picnic?](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/whats-on/electric-picnic/weather-electric-picnic-8932735) _2026-08-20 · Conor Ganly · Laois Live_ European weather charts reveal possible stormy scenario for Electric Picnic weekend ## ['Points do not define potential' - Laois lecturer and model on her education journey](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/lifestyle/points-do-not-define-potential-laois-lecturer-and-model-on-her-education-journey-8931422) _2026-08-20 · Sandra Malone · Laois Live_ Portarlington’s Cleo Knight has launched an education campaign ahead of Leaving Cert results on Friday ## [IN PICTURES: Joint Captain's Prize at Laois Golf Club](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/golf/in-pictures-joint-captains-prize-at-laois-golf-club-8931557) _2026-08-20 · Gavin Cooper · Laois Live_ Captains Barry Linden and Maggie Magee hosted a successful weekend of golf at Mountrath Golf Club