Coronavirus: No further deaths and 384 new cases as AstraZenaca vaccine suspended
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 384 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases five...
Clonenagh National School’s Summer Fete set to return after four year absence
After a four year absence, the Clonenagh National School Summer Fete will return on Sunday, June 11 from 1-5pm.
It promises to be a fun...
Flower power charity picnic to be held in Laois this weekend for two great...
Teddy Bears in all their finery will be descending on the Heath House (R32 VH28), at the Heath, Portlaoise on Sunday August 21 for...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Credit Union celebrates Community Fund Awards 2024
Mountmellick Credit Union recently hosted a heartwarming evening for the Community Fund Awards 2024, celebrating the incredible efforts of local groups.
Speaking at the event,...
Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities
Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County.
Cllr Thomasina Connell...
Help sought to find man missing from near Athy
Gardaí in Athy are appealing for the public's help in tracing 25 year old Keith Wright McCarthy who is reported missing from Castlemitchell, Athy,...
Principal of local school outlines frustration at delay for new school
Frustration at the delay in starting construction on a new St Paul’s School in Monasterevin was outlined by principal of the school before the...
Wheel in the Years at the Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally
Now's the chance to get on your bike for the The Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally on August 26 and 27.
High Nelly and vintage bicycle...
LaoisToday and other sites prevented from posting on Facebook
LaoisToday woke up this morning to find that we were not able to post articles from our website onto our Facebook page, and that...
Former Laois Minister requests An Taisce to withdraw objection to new Glanbia cheese plant
Former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has joined calls for An Taisce to withdraw an objection to a new Glanbia cheese factory.
The Laois TD,...
Renowned Laois doctor joins Operation Transformation crew
It's that time of year again.
Operation Transformation is back on our screens for an astounding 12th series and there is a special Laois interest...
People should have more cop on when it comes to recreational drugs, says Deputy...
Drugs being mixed by the Kinihan gang in Dublin are being used in Portlaoise, according to Deputy Brian Stanley.
The Sinn Fein TD was speaking...
Tickets to the All Ireland Final up for grabs as fundraiser in aid of...
Graiguecullen GAA have organised a fundraiser and they need as much support as is humanly possible.
The fundraiser is in aid of Jordan Touhy, a...
Laois woman is third generation of her family to run in London Marathon
A Laois woman who recently completed the London Marathon is the third generation of her family to do so.
Grainne Terrett, who is a member...
Coláiste Iosagáin students receive ‘excellent’ Leaving Cert results with 10% achieving more than 500...
Coláiste Iosagáin students received their Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results today.
The school had 197 Leaving Certificate students and 20 Leaving Certificate Applied...
In Pictures: ‘Fado Faces’ a huge success as the lives of older people celebrated
'Fado Faces' took place on Sunday July 18 and it was a huge success.
The exhibition celebrated the lives and stories of older people in...
Friends and family rally around Laois man in Maynooth as family go through unimaginable...
A fundraising night is being held in Maynooth this evening for a Laois man and his family who have become deeply embedded in the...
Trilogy Triathlon all set to go the extra mile for great cause and calling...
Trilogy Triathlon Club in Portlaoise, working in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster, are all set to host a virtual 100km in June.
The...
National Council for the Blind to open new charity shop in Portarlington next week
A charity who specialize in supporting those with sight-loss is set to open a new shop next week.
The National Council for the Blind Ireland...
Portlaoise Hospital host information day for World Asthma Day
To mark the 21st annual World Asthma Day, the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) hosted a free information day for public and staff to...
Laois students who endured tremendous personal loss honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
Thousands of Laois people set to benefit from Fuel Allowance changes
The national fuel allowance scheme for the 2022/23 season will help many households in County Laois with their winter heating costs, a Fine Gael...
Heywood Community School come out on top at ‘Battle of Wits’ county final
Heywood TY students recently fought a tough battle against other secondary schools to secure the title of 'Battle of Wits' 2025 in Laois.
They will...
17-year high sees almost 150,000 people immigrate to Ireland in just 12 months
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has confirmed that approximately 150,000 people immigrated to Ireland in the 12 months between April 2023 and April 2024.
The...
Seven-year-old Laois girl Ellie Culleton growing her hair and raising much-needed funds for three...
A young Laois girl has been growing her hair for three charities as she prepare to have it cut next weekend.
Seven-year-old Ellie Culleton from...
Woodenbridge Paddlers Erkina river festival enjoys a wave of success
Woodenbridge Paddlers celebrated 20 years of existence in style with their Erkina River Fest recently.
Events kicked off at the Woodenbridge on Sunday June 30.
The...
BREAKING: Huge crash on outskirts of Laois town
A massive car crash has occured on the New Road from Portlaoise to Timahoe.
The crash happened at the T-junction on the busy road out...
Laois man and girlfriend set to scale the heights of Kilimanjaro in aid of...
A Timahoe man and his girlfriend are raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Micheál Conlan and Kirsha Rice - students at Maynooth University who...
Laois man wins Hotelier of the Year at the Hospitality Management Awards
A Laois man has won a major award at the IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) which took place ln the Clayton Hotel on Burlington...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns with signed Shane Lowry t-shirt up for...
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, has announced that their annual Tractor Run and 6K family run/walk is taking place again this year.
On December 28, crowds...
