There has been widespread shock at the discovery of razor blades in a park in Portlaoise over the weekend.
The Portlaoise Community Noticeboard posted pictures of the blades impaled in a tree in the People's Park in the town.
They said:...
Prison officers in the Midlands Prison are set to be armed with batons and body cameras.
According to the Irish Examiner, bosses are considering the move for a new facility which is set to house the most dangerous prisoners.
The Violent Disruptive...
Free GP care is to be extended to carers in Laois, it has been confirmed by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan
Minister Charlie Flanagan confirmed that the Oireachtas passed the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 this week,...
Austin Stack, the Portlaoise man who has campaigned for justice for his father Brian who was murdered by the IRA, has offered to mediate in areas of Portlaoise which have endured anti-social behaviour.
Mr Stack, who is a high profile...
Last year's Laois Shopping Centre intermediate hurling final produced a thrilling game, one which saw Trumera edge Rathdowney-Errill to claim their second title in that grade in three years.
This year's competition can be split into two distinct groups -...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John William (Jack) Humphreys
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Humphreys, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. John William (Jack) called home on July 13th 2018 in the loving care of the...
Receivers have agreed to pay a €198,000 bond to Ballylinan housing estate, Gracefield Manor, for long awaited works to be completed.
A complicated financial situation resulted in residents complaining of pot-holed road surfaces and broken street lamps. This was the...
Due to concerns about children's safety, a speed survey and traffic count will be carried out near Timahoe playground.
The decision follows a proposal from Councillor Paschal McEvoy, who asked the council to investigate the possibility of installing rumble strips...
The second game in O'Moore Park last night resulted in glory for Ballyroan-Abbey.
Liam Irwin's side got the better of Lar Wall's Kilcruise in a low scoring affair.
Both sides were guilty of kicking poor wides in either half with the...
Rathdowney might be on the cusp of proving itself to be not just a hurling stronghold, but a stronghold in archery, cricket, rounders and even tug of war - given the brilliant displays on show today.
Rathdowney's family sports demonstration...
As the summer moves on, we just get busier and busier here in Laois Today.
Here's our top stories from this week.
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Maria Dempsey, a 7 year old from Ballyadam's, presented Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex with flowers during Royal visit.
Fine...
The Lalor name has a long and proud association with Laois and when the clan held its rally 10 years, ago photographer Alf Harvey was on hand to capture the event.
It certainly was a momentous occasion as a former...
Motorists in Laois are urged to drive carefully today after rain overnight and this morning will lead to more difficult driving conditions following the recent dry spell.
AA Roadwatch warned this week that dry roads will be ‘treacherous’ following the...
Irey, Ballyfin, Co. Laois
The circa 50 acre farm has been placed on the market in Irey, Ballyfin, Co Laois. The property is Located just under a mile off the Portlaoise to Ballyfin road, about three miles Portlaoise and one and...
An estate of 18 houses in Laois could be yours for just over €1 million.
The portfolio of 18 houses in Borris-in-Ossory will be offered for sale in an on-line auction through BidX1 this Wednesday, July 18, at 8 am,...
Rugby has taken Alan Kingsley all around the world and back again.
Now, the 35 year old has managed to add another notch to his coaching career after being appointed as the specialist attack and kicking coach with Welsh professional...
For the second successive year, O'Dempsey's were crowned Division 1A champions last night.
Under the stewardship of Rhode man Pat Daly this year, O'Dempsey's were full value for their win over St Joseph's.
This was the third year in a row...
From deli staff to an accounts technician, carpenters to retail staff, there's a variety of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment.
Mulhall's SuperValu - Deli Staff
It’s one of the busiest delis around and Mulhall’s SuperValu in Portlaoise...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John William (Jack) Humphreys
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Humphreys, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. John William (Jack) called home on July 13th 2018 in the loving care of the...
Another busy Saturday on the GAA scene has come to an end.
We had one team in championship action as the Laois Camogie team drew with Derry to leave their championship aspirations hanging by a thread.
Meanwhile, there were league titles...
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-10 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 1B Final
Laois U-20 star Diarmuid Whelan's haul of 1-3 was the difference as Ballyroan-Abbey claimed the Division 1B title in O'Moore Park this evening.
The forward...
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O'Dempsey's 1-17 St Joseph's 0-14
ACFL Division 1A Final
O'Dempsey's were crowned Division 1A champions for the second successive year after seeing off St Joseph's for the second year running in O'Moore...
Laois 2-8 Derry 0-14
All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
Both Laois players and supporters left Rathdowney extremely disappointed after drawing with Derry today, as it felt as if this was Laois’s match for the taking.
Laois camogie have had an extremely tumultuous week...
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
The ACFL Division 1A and 1B finals are down for decision in O'Moore Park this evening.
Up first is the main event as St Joseph's face O'Dempsey's in a repeat of...
Laois camogie have had an extremely tumultuous week with the resignation of the entire management team earlier in the week.
However, the players will be hoping to secure a much-needed win against Derry in Rathdowney GAA at 5pm today.
And they have...
After a sad but proud day in Navan, the struggles of shopping in Lidl and football no longer coming home, Laois people had a lot to say this week.
It’s our Top Tweets of the Week.
Not To Be ! C’est...
As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we look at different news stories happening in Laois and involving Laois people. Most importantly, it’s...
One Emo-Rath athlete has continued to excel in the long, triple and high jumps and is earmarked for even more success in the future.
Eoin Keenan won the national U-19 long jump in Tullamore on Saturday July 14. As well...
Ballinakill 2-6 Rathdowney Errill 0-10
2009 Laois Junior 'C' Hurling Championship Final
Junior 'C' hurling doesn't always get the attention it deserves in the GAA world but back in 2009 there was an absolute classic played out in front of a...
While the Midlands might not be synonymous with European championship soccer, this looks set to change as one Laois man is representing the region in the international wheelchair soccer championships.
Camross man Sean Gerard Cuddy is set to do both his...
