Laois’s newest secondary school announce appointment of new principal
Laois's newest secondary school have announced that they have appointed a brand new principal.
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has confirmed that...
In Pictures: Excellence rewarded as Heywood Community School host annual awards night
Following a two year break, the annual Heywood Community School Awards night took place last Thursday evening, May 19, in the school gym.
In front...
Calls for ‘severe’ Balllinakill speed ramp to be reviewed
A speed ramp near a Ballinakill school is certainly slowing down traffic, but the ramp is so severe that the bottom of cars are...
Portlaoise Plaza 2nd Birthday in aid of Laois Camogie
A Formula 1 Simulator will take centre stage at the Portlaoise Plaza’s 2nd birthday celebrations this Sunday, May 29.
The world-renowned stunt rider, Mattie Griffin,...
Host families wanted in Portlaoise and surrounding towns for Spanish students this summer –...
Based in Portlaoise, Laois Language Centre in collaboration with A-Level language school in Bilbao, in the North of Spain, was set up with the...
Laois students set for All-Ireland School’s Athletics Championships following Leinster success
Laois will be strongly represented at the All-Ireland School's Athletics Championships in Tullamore next month.
This is after a number of them put in some...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as county footballers, Ladies, camogie and minor...
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Nolan
Rathleash, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his sister Deirdre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Celebrations on the double as Killeshin Hotel pick up two prestigious awards
The champagne is flowing at the Killeshin Hotel this week where two prestigious awards have been picked up.
The Travellers Choice Awards from TripAdvisor selected...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Bees, butchers and tractors
Another successful week here at SOLAS, as even with what at best can be described as ‘mixed weather’ we are becoming a ‘busy 7-days...
Portlaoise Plaza 2nd Birthday in aid of Laois Camogie
A Formula 1 Simulator will take centre stage at the Portlaoise Plaza’s 2nd birthday celebrations this Sunday, May 29.
The world-renowned stunt rider, Mattie Griffin,...
Warm welcome for Woodenbridge restoration work though councillors not pleased over snub
There was widespread delight at a recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District with the news that the famous Woodenbridge between Ballacolla and Durrow...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior hurling woes, minor football finishes and magical weekend for Laois...
The season is over for the Laois senior hurlers as they were well beaten by Westmeath at the weekend.
Their relegation to the Joe McDonagh...
Local band The Outcast Crew release new video
Laois trad-punk band The Outcast Crew have unleashed a new video for their new single 'Bound for Hell'.
The Outcast Crew is comprised of Brian...
‘Snail’s process’ of Irish Water delaying housing estates for years
The "snail's process" of Irish Water is holding up for years the taking in charge by Laois County Council of local housing estates.
So it...
Host families wanted in Portlaoise and surrounding towns for Spanish students this summer –...
Based in Portlaoise, Laois Language Centre in collaboration with A-Level language school in Bilbao, in the North of Spain, was set up with the...
Calls for community centre to be retained in Portlaoise housing estate
While it is always welcome to see more properties being returned to the council's social housing stock to tackle the waiting list, a vacant...
Business Briefing: Gas Networks Ireland in Laois, latest supports and news from across the...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with David Hanahoe, Growth Sales Manager at Gas Networks Ireland
David explained more about the benefits of Compressed...
All-Ireland success for Knockbeg students following TikTok on mental health
Knockbeg College TY students John Phiri, Jamie Fitzharris, Cian Campion and Jamie Walker received first place in an All-Ireland Frame of Mind competition recently.
The...
Penalty shoot-out heartache for Borris-Kilcotton as Clara claim Leinster hurling league Division 1
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Clara (Kilkenny) 0-24 (Clara win 3-2 on penalties)
Leinster Hurling League Division 1 Final
Penalties were required to separate Borris-Kilcotton and Clara of Kilkenny...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Locky) Loughman
4 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Died peacefully, in the loving care of the...
Rathdowney-Errill win again to stay in touch at top of ACHL Division 1A
Rathdowney-Errill 2-20 Rosenallis 0-18
ACHL Division 1A
Rathdowney-Errill produced a fine second half display to overcome a resilient Rosenallis side in Rosenallis this evening in the...
More glory for Portlaoise AFC as Lummy O’Reilly success completes a great day
Portlaoise AFC 2 Kilbarrack 0
Lummy O'Reilly Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC have ended their season on a high thanks to a 2-0 win over Kilbarrack this...
From the Archives – Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview as orginally published on LaoisToday in March 2018.
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music...
All-Ireland Champions! Breslin and Kerry on target as Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls make Laois...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Greystones United 0
SFAI National Cup U-14 Final
What an absolutely unbelievable achievement from this fabulous group of young soccer players!
Portlaoise AFC have...
Final day glory for Towerhill Rovers as Collins strike earns them CCFL Division 1...
Towerhill Rovers 1 Mullingar Town 0
CCFL Division 1
A goal from Shane Collins early in the second half was enough to see Towerhill Rovers pip...