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Steven Miller is owner and managing editor of LaoisToday.ie. Husband of Emily, father of William, Lillian and John, he's happiest when he's telling stories

Laois community stunned following the sudden passing of Alan Langton

A small rural Laois area has been stunned by the sudden death of one of the community's most active members. Alan Langton from Barrowhouse, a...

Two people hospitalised after incident at Stradbally St Patrick’s Day parade

Two people were hospitalised after an incident at a Laois St Patrick’s Day parade this morning. The incident occurred opposite the Cosby National School on...

Laois hurling and football teams named for O’Moore Park double header

The Laois hurling team to take on Kerry in O'Moore Park on Saturday shows eight changes from the side that started against Meath last...

Resounding Referendum defeat as Laois-Offaly records third highest No vote on both counts

The Laois-Offaly constituency voted overwhelmingly No in both of Friday's referenda votes, posting the third highest No percentage in the country in both. The Family...
Local Elections Portlaoise Dom Dunne and Tommy Mulligan

Two more candidates enter the Local Election race in Portlaoise

Two new independent candidates have emerged to contest the Local Elections in the Portlaoise Municipal District this June. Dom Dunne, who ran for Renua in...

Laochra Gael: Beautiful Pat Critchley programme is a must-watch

In every possible way, Thursday's TG4 Laochra Gael programme does justice to the legendary Pat Critchley. The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage from...

The full list of players who have transferred in and out of Laois GAA...

A total of 38 players have been granted transfers from Laois clubs to clubs in other counties - or indeed countries - in the...
Lilly's Portlaoise

Portlaoise bar and restaurant Lilly’s closes – and expected to be put up for...

Well-known Portlaoise venue Lilly's Bar and Kitchen has closed its doors for business - and it's understood the property is to now be put...
List of St Patrick's Day Parades on around Laois

History in the offing with first ever St Patrick’s Day parade set to be...

History will be made on The Heath on March 17 this year when the local community there will hold its first ever St Patrick's...

McNulty looking for big improvement as Laois footballers make trip to Tipp

NFL Division 4 - Laois v Tipperary In Semple Stadium on Sunday, February 25, at 2pm The Laois footballers make the trip to Tipp this Sunday...

LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Special guest in The Heath as countdown underway to Grand Final

By pure co-incidence the iconic Sam Maguire trophy was in The Heath NS on Thursday morning at the exact same time as LaoisToday visited...

LaoisToday Podcast: We chat to the producer behind the Runaway Joe series – and...

A rural area of Laois is at the very centre of a gripping RTE podcast that tells the story of Joe Maloney, the man...

Six Talking Points as Laois footballers continue winning run over Carlow

The Laois footballers were 2-14 to 0-9 winners over Carlow in O'Moore Park on Saturday evening, a result that strengthens their promotions hopes and...

NFL Division 4: Laois weather the Carlow storm to maintain promotion push

Laois 2-14 Carlow 0-9 NFL Division 4 Round 3 The Laois footballers maintained their 100% start to this year's league campaign and remain on track for...

Division by division: All the fixtures in this season’s Laois club hurling leagues

And with that a new local GAA season is upon us. The fixtures for the Laois Shopping Centre hurling and football leagues were released this...

Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers host Down in NHL Division 2

NHL Division 2 - Laois v Down In O'Moore Park at 2pm The Laois hurlers take on Down this afternoon in the opening game of this...

What’s going on with Laois football manager Justin McNulty and his Northern Ireland political...

It's not too often that the intricate workings of Northern Ireland politics and those of Laois GAA cross over with each other. But that's precisely...
Laois Novice Men and Women Main

Individual gold for Bracken and McEvoy as Oughaval and St Abban’s claim team honours...

Vicarstown was a sea of yellow on Sunday morning as local athletic club, Oughaval AC, hosted the Laois Athletics Championship Novice Road Race.  The races...

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Thomas (Tom, Tommy) Donohoe Portlaoise, Laois/Cabra, Dublin Donohoe, Thomas (Tom/Tommy) (Late of Portlaoise and formerly of Cabra)...
Mark Barry

Laois football team named for league opener against Longford

NFL Division 4 - Laois v Longford In O'Moore Park on Saturday, January 27, at 6pm The Laois team has been named to face Longford in...
Gerry Browne Jewellers

Established Portlaoise jewellery business is put up for sale

Established Portlaoise business Gerry Browne Jewellers has been put up for sale. The highly-regarded jewellers, which has a selection of leading brands across jewellery, watches...

O’Byrne Cup: Wicklow too strong for experimental Laois

Wicklow 1-20 Laois 0-12 O'Byrne Shield Semi-final Laois’s O’Byrne Cup campaign came to an end in Rathnew this afternoon when a very experimental side were second...
Martin Murphy

Laois’s most successful club football manager confirmed to take over Ballyroan-Abbey for 2024 season

Martin Murphy, the former championship-winning manager with Portarlington and Stradbally, will be in charge of the Ballyroan-Abbey footballers in 2024. His appointment is a significant...

Late scores see Offaly get the better of Laois in O’Byrne Cup

Offaly 1-11 Laois 0-12 O'Byrne Cup Round 1 Three late Offaly points were the vital scores as the visitors got the better of Laois in the...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois footballers begin 2024 campaign with...

The Little Town of Stradbally has become a regular January home for the county footballers in recent years - and it hosts the meeting...

From the Archives: Liam Hyland at 90: From Ballacolla to Brussells – former Laois...

Back in April, we met up with Liam Hyland to talk about his political career, life and everything in between. It’s a Friday afternoon in...
Billy Ramsbottom

Timahoe community in mourning following the death of Billy Ramsbottom

The Timahoe area and indeed further afield is in mourning today following the sudden death of Billy Ramsbottom on Thursday night. A long-standing pillar of...

Year in Review: SOLAS Garden Centre 2023

As the year 2023 comes to a close, SOLAS Garden Centre reflects upon a year filled with growth, community engagement, and an unwavering commitment...

Moment in Time: Looking back at the Cumann na mBunscol photos from 2001

If there's one thing you'll remember about Cumann na mBunscol finals day it's the noise. Of course you'll enjoy watching the stars of the...

Camross turn to former championship-winning manager to lead them in 2024

Camross have appointed two-time championship-winning manager Arien Delaney as their senior hurling boss for the 2024 season. Delaney replaces David Cuddy, who guided the club...