NEWS
Full scale of damage to former Portlaoise school revealed
At the start of the week LaoisToday revealed the full scale of the damage done to the former St Paul’s school in Portlaoise. Since then, a timeline for its demolition has been confirmed.
Assaults at prison in Portlaoise
The Prison Officers Association annual conference heard of horrific sexual and serious assaults of prison officers which occurred at the Midlands Prison.
No council houses built in Laois despite housing crisis
There was dismay at the news that no council houses were built in Laois recently, despite the ongoing housing crisis in the county.
Death of much-loved racehorse
The news of the death of former Irish Grand National winning horse Our Duke on Thursday caused widespread sadness in the county.
12 year jail sentence for Jihadi who drover over Laois man
Details of the horrific incident were heard in Birmingham Crown Court.
SPORT
Prestigious Rising Star award for Laois forward
There was positive recognition for a young Laois forward following his exploits in the Sigerson Cup.
Tuohy in line for landmark Australian Rules appearance
One of Portlaoise’s most famous sporting sons Zach Tuohy was poised to make his 150th appearance in the sport this weekend.
Well-known Laois man’s horse claims big prize in Tramore
The Portarlington colours were victorious in Waterford at the weekend as Augusta Gold claimed the bumper in Tramore.
Disappointment for Laois camogie girls as Westmeath end their All-Ireland dreams
Laois were made to pay the price for a poor first half against Westmeach in their All-Ireland ‘B’ Camogie Championship Semi-Final
WE ARE LAOIS
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Ballylinan NS back in the year 2000
These photos from 2000 by Alf Harvey are just fantastic
This is what I’m studyting: the young medical student in Trinity College
A Vicarstown student tells us about his medical studies in our latest edition of the series
Laois’s top 25 tweeters revealed
The ultimate guide to Laois’s top 25 tweeters was revealed by LaoisToday with some changes from last year’s one
COLUMNISTS
In his weekly column, Fr Paddy nails his colours to the mast on the forthcoming referendum
