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County Laois
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Sinead McEvoy Miss Bikini Ireland (2)

Meet the Laois teenager who is representing her county at the Miss Bikini Ireland...

She is studying the male dominated area of electronic engineering at Maynooth University and she has taken part in a range of sports over...
Portarlington Christmas Tree

Fundraiser launched in bid to bring Christmas tree to Laois town once again

A fundraiser has been launched to raise money in order to bring a Christmas tree to a Laois town once again this year. Portarlington has...

Hatch goes clear at the top of the senior scoring charts as Conway finishes...

O'Dempsey's forward Matthew 'Hatch' Finlay is now out in front in the Laois SFC scoring charts following a 0-8 haul against Courtwood in Sunday's...
Heritage award

The Heritage in Killenard Win Best Emerging Irish Cuisine in Leinster at The Irish...

The Heritage, the relaxing hideaway in the heart of Laois, has been awarded Best Emerging Irish Cuisine in Leinster at The All Ireland Final...
GAA General

All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as host of county finals down for...

We are into the final week of September and the action continues across the county this weekend. We have no fewer than SEVEN county finals...

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Liam Lane Emmet St, Mountmellick, Laois The death has occurred of Liam Lane, Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Co....
Pride of Place Ballinakill Main

In Pictures: Laois community shines at All-Island Pride of Place Competition judging day

Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Friday September 16, when Ballinakill greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition...

Laois Councillors reject proposal to increase Property Tax by five percent

Laois County Councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal to increase the Local Property Tax by five percent. This idea was mooted by Laois County Council...

Sadness at death of Anne Julian, one of Laois’s oldest people

The death has occurred of Anne Julian, one of Laois's oldest people, at the age of 99. From Ballylinan, the Julians are a widely-regarded family...

New scheme for rural dwellers in Laois ‘will enable them to build their own...

A Laois TD says that the new Ready to Build Scheme will provide further housing options for people in Laois who wish to build...
Portarlington Rugby

Portarlington off to winning start but Portlaoise fall just short on opening day of...

Portarlington 22 Roscrea 21 Leinster League Division 2B Portarlington got their Leinster League Division 2B campaign off to a winning start after a dramatic ending to...
House Prices are on the rise

Average asking price of Laois house now €239,000, 11% up on a year ago

The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €239,000, 11% higher than what it...

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Heartbroken Laois mam pleads for answers after son shot dead by police in Germany

A Laois-born mother has spoken of her heartbreak at the shooting dead of her son at his home in Hamburg by German police three...

Talking Sport Podcast: Our Senior semi final review as Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s prevail

In this episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look back on the two Senior semi finals. O'Dempsey's got the better of neighbours Courtwood...
The Heath Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Glory Days for The Heath while Barrowhouse and Portlaoise reach Junior...

In this episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look back on The Heath's win over Arles-Kilcruise in the intermediate football final on...
Rosenallis A CCFL

Friel brothers shine as Rosenallis start their season in style with 11-goal thriller

Rosenallis A 7 Inny FC 4 CCFL Division 1 Rosenallis A got their CCFL Division 1 campaign underway in style on Sunday morning against Inny FC...

Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 26, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Elizabeth (Beth) Buggie (née Fennelly) Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois Elizabeth (Beth) Buggie (née Fennelly),...
Portlaoise Institute

Portlaoise Institute still accepting applications

Places are still available on a large number of QQI Level 5 courses at Portlaoise Institute. The following are the array of courses with...
Portlaoise College (1)

Portlaoise College Open Nights on Wednesday and Thursday, September 28-29

The transition from primary school to post-primary school is a monumental occasion for both students and indeed for their parents/guardians. Portlaoise College is aware...
Portarlington Further Education (21)

Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre holding Information Evening on part-time and lifelong learning...

Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Information Evening on Tuesday, September 27, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. There are a range of courses...
Portarlington

Osborne the hero as Portlarlington keep quest for three in a row on track...

Portarlington 0-9 Portlaoise 0-8  Laois Senior Football Championship Semi-Final An absolutely outstanding save from Scott Osborne was the match winning moment as Portarlington withstood a ferocious...
Mark Barry

Finlay and Barry on form as O’Dempsey’s defeat neighbours Courtwood to reach Senior final

O'Dempsey's 1-16 Courtwood 0-11 Laois Senior Football Championship Semi-Final Matthew Finlay and Mark Barry kicked 13 points between them as O'Dempsey's reached the Senior final by...