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The sun shone brightly on Mountmellick GAA as the budding young stars of the future sharpened their footballing skills under the guidance of their Cul Camps mentors.
From the basics...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital recently held a table quiz on the 10th of August 2018 in Kavanagh's Pub Portlaoise.
The table quiz was organised to raise essential funds for The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. It proved to be a...
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the R445 near Monasterevin, Kildare on Friday, August 17.
The collision occurred at approximately 2.15pm and involved a black Isuzu crew cab 4x4 vehicle and a motorcyclist.
A man...
The main road between Portlaoise and Stradbally has reopened a week before the Electric Picnic.
Signs were erected last week stating that the main road, the N80, would be closed between August 21 and 29 from 7am to 6pm each...
Over the past week, the University of Limerick has played host to the U-18 Irish Interprovincial Championships and a young Portlaoise RFC man has been lighting it up for his Leinster side.
Will Reilly, who was a key man for...
Portlaoise is about to get an international flair to it as hundreds of international visitors make their way over for the Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families in Dublin this weekend.
Around 400 people are expected to leave from...
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The preparation for Electric Picnic is a monumental part of the music and arts festival.
We reached out to Laois-based make-up artist Ciara Dooley to how us what kind of festival glam is...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Dunne
Reary Valley, Rosenallis, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
Mary Dunne (née Murphy) Reary Valley, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and formerly of Emmet Street, Mountmellick died August 22nd peacefully at...
Tonight saw the first county final of the year take place in O'Moore Park.
Kyle got the better of neighbours Camross in it and there were two other games with huge significance attached.
In the Junior A football championship, O'Dempsey's booked...
Kyle 0-15 Camross 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'B' Hurling final
Tonight’s clash between Kyle and Camross was the first county final of the year, and if the other finals turn out to be as nail-biting as this one - we're...
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Tonight’s clash between Kyle and Camross will be the first county final of the year, as the two sides will go all out to claim the Junior ‘B’ Hurling crown.
This two...
Part of the Dublin-Limerick M7 motorway southbound has been closed at Junction 18 Portlaoise West as emergency services are dealing with a serious incident.
The incident involved a fire on Thursday afternoon around 4.00pm.
One lane is open on the M7...
A local councillor has said that speed vans are the only way to stop accidents on a well-known black spot on the R420 in Portarlington.
Cllr Tom Mulhall released a statement saying, "A number of accidents have taken place on...
It was another busy week on the local golf scene but a very significant one for one member of Mountrath Golf Club.
Playing in the Captain's Prize on Saturday, Hearns equalled the Mountrath course record of 64.
He ties the record...
Over €4 million has been allocated to a new Fodder Import Support measure, Laois/Offaly TD and Minister Justice & Trade has said.
This measure is being introduced to reduce the cost to farmers of imported forage (hay, silage, haylage, alfalfa...
LaoisToday woke up this morning to find that we were not able to post articles from our website onto our Facebook page, and that older articles were being deleted.
It appears this isn't an isolated incident, as many other online...
Portarlington doctor and singer Dr Larry Fullam will lead his choir in singing for Pope Francis.
The retired doctor is Conductor of St Michael's Choir in the Laois town.
And he is set to lead the choir 39 years after singing...
Any of us who know anything about football in Laois, know that the Conways of Arles-Kilcruise are tough men.
But the lengths that one of them went to last night goes above anything that has ever been seen before.
Arles-Kilcruise met...
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When they say there's something for everyone at the Electric Picnic, they really do mean everyone.
Deep in the heart of Stradbally estate you'll find the peaceful and beautiful walled garden - the...
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Heritage Week is in full swing this weekend with lots to do around the county. It really is a great time to get out and explore Laois and get a better understanding...
Mighty Mols Emo Service Station in Mountrath, a busy service station and deli, are currently recruiting to fill a number of vacancies.
Positions Available
Deli Assistant Full and Part–Time
Working with a team under the supervision and direction of the Deli Manager,...
Picture this. It's 1993 and you just hear word that hundreds of people with dreadlocks and florescent clothes and 'flower power' messages and ban-the-bomb insignia on the sides of VW vans are travelling through Mountmellick out to Rosenallis.
You think...
Tonight's clash between Kyle and Camross will be the first county final of the year, as the two sides will go all out to claim the Junior 'B' Hurling crown.
These two clubs are at the very opposite ends of...
Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS) have an excellent opportunity for Field Service Operatives based in Portlaoise.
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Laois Enterprise Office has been nominated for a European Enterprise Promotion Award for a programme which helps disadvantaged groups overcome barriers to employment.
They believe that asylum seekers can make a valuable contribution to society while waiting on the decision...
To win a national title once is incredible, but to go out and defend it the year after is remarkable.
And that is the feat which the St Abban's women accomplished at the weekend.
They created history once more by winning...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Byrne
Patrick St, Durrow, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Also Brighton, England (ex Ericsson Telecommunications), died unexpectedly in Brighton. Sadly missed by his sons Thomas and Clive, his...
As midweek nights go, this one was a particularly busy one on the GAA front.
There were a total of 18 games down for decision and we have all the results right here:
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 3
Ballyroan Abbey 1-11...
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Arles-Kilcruise 0-14 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 3
Arles-Kilcruise and Ballyroan-Abbey will have to meet again after they played out a thrilling and controversial draw in O'Moore Park this evening...
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Clough-Ballacolla 2-20 Clonad 2-4
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 3
Cough-Ballacolla are through to the IHC semi finals after a big win over Clonad in Shanahoe this evening.
They had far too much for a...
