More than €3,000 raised as Laois brothers gear up for fundraising walk after little...
A pair of Laois brothers are gearing up to take on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s...
Glowing tributes paid to retiring principal as she calls time on teaching career
Rath National School gave an almighty send off to Principal Ann Garry this week as she hands over the reigns after teaching in the...
Busy Laois road closed after serious accident
A busy Laois road has been closed following a serious car crash this afternoon.
A section of the R428 between Stradbally and Athy has been...
In Pictures: Electric Picnic giving back to the community with donation of Youth Work...
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As Stradbally and the county prepare for the 15th year of the renowned music festival Electric Picnic,...
Almost €16,000 raised for Midlands Down Syndrome Centre as three Portlaoise employees complete cycle
Three Portlaoise employees have raised almost €16,000 in aid of Midlands Down Syndrome Centre following a marathon cycle.
Conor McGarry, David Phelan and Johan Erasmus...
“It’s such a huge honour,” Laois designer delighted to put her stamp on Papal...
Laois designer Anne Brady has been commissioned by An Post to design the stamps for the forthcoming Papal visit, and the Coolrain native is...
Tragedy as man dies while swimming at popular lake in Laois
There is deep sadness in Laois tonight following the news that a man drowned in the county today.
The tragic incident occurred at Derryounce Lake...
In Pictures: Very successful launch of Timahoe Conservation Plan
The Timahoe Conservation Plan launched Sunday August 19 as a part of Laois Heritage Week.
Historian Tom Nelligan of The Standing Stone launched the plan on the...
Laois families and friends sought for Fáilte Ireland promotional video
Fancy getting your head on the telly?
Like to do something to promote Laois?
As part of a promotional campaign for Fáilte Ireland, a video is...
This Laois dog who travelled to Dublin and back is looking for his owners
One very good boy made a Lassie-like trip up to Dublin and back again yesterday, and people are now on the quest to find...
Laois TD welcomes promised reforms of An Bord Pleanála after ‘reputation tarnished’
Sinn Féin TD and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley, has welcomed the promised reforms of An Bord Pleanála.
The Laois TD's comments...
Laois chef to the stars opens up about her experiences with the rich and...
A Laois chef to the stars has been speaking about her experiences with the rich and famous on Midlands 103.
There must be something in...
Meet the Laois woman playing a big role the 20th anniversary celebrations of the...
A Stradbally native is at the centre of planning for the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris – The Centre...
Top tips to look after your mental health
A regular rounders correspondent for LaoisToday, Jamie Dowling has penned a piece on how he has learnt to deal with mental health issues, and...
In Pictures: Beautiful street mural launched in Laois town ahead of Culture Night
Creative Ireland Laois, Laois County Council Heritage Office and BirdWatch Ireland have launched a street mural by artist James Kirwan to celebrate Ireland's threatened...
Trick or Treaters warned to wrap up warm this Halloween
All the ghouls, ghosts and goblins are being warned to put on plenty of layers this Halloween as the temperatures are set to drop.
Weather...
In Pictures: All smiles and great colour as children in Shanganmore NS prepare for...
County final fever has gripped several parts of Laois this week and those in Shanganmore National School are no different.
On Thursday, a number of...
Runners destination is Laois for Euopean prison service championships
Almost 100 runners are setting off to county Laois for the European Prison Service Cross Country Championships on Saturday November 17.
This will be the first...
Laois groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for Women’s Sheds
New funding of €100,000 to support Women’s Sheds across Ireland and Laois groups have been encouraged to apply.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Mountrath student receives best Leaving Cert biology results in the country
What an amazing achievement this is.
A former Mountrath CS student was awarded for receiving the best Leaving Cert biology results in the country.
Katy White...
Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away
There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher.
Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...
Body discovered in the Midlands
Gardaí in Laois-Offaly are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body this morning on Thursday, December 13.
The body was found on a...
Toll set to increase on M7/M8 from January 1
Motorists are set to be hit with an increase on the M7/M8 toll outside Portlaoise - as well as at most other tolls around...
Garda speed cameras clamping down in Laois
A total of 476 people were caught speeding around the country, including one driver doing 135km/h on the M7 motorway in Laois, on Thursday...
In Pictures: Legendary athlete Martin McDonald honoured at Civic Reception
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald was honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running championships.
The Ballyroan man...
Laois ambulance staff outline why they are picketing outside of Portlaoise base
Today 500 ambulance staff are picking outside of bases all across the country.
The protest involves crew members who belong to the Psychiatric Nurses Association...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
Killenard Bridge Club hold 28th Annual Dinner in Portarlington
The Killenard Bridge Club recently held their 28th annual dinner.
The dinner was held in Portarlington Golf Club and was extremely well attended.
Bridge is a...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel...
Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...
Laois woman comes away with and a car and money on Winning Streak
Laois woman Kathleen Purcell has walked away with a car worth €25,000 and €5,000 in cash after appearing on Winning Streak tonight.
Crettyard woman Kathleen...