Residents of an estate in Portlaoise have raised “serious issues” in relation to parking there, some of which is associated with the Muslim Centre nearby on the Dublin Road.
A motion was before this morning’s meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District...
Laois County Council is aiming to provide 600 new houses in Laois within the next three years and also plans to exceed its social housing targets for 2018.
The local authority expects that a minimum of 76 units will come...
Holy Family 11-9 Killadooley 6-3
Roinn 3 Camogie
Holy Family Senior School brought the whole of Portlaoise out to see them take home the division 3 trophy.
The Portlaoise school started strong, with Susie Delaney setting up Ella Hanamy for her first...
The buzz word of the day was goals, with an incredible 74 goals scored in today's six matches.
Holy Family overcame Killadooley in the Division 3 camogie final, while Ratheniska defeated Ballyroan in the division 4 camogie final.
Ballyroan had more...
The sun is shining and it is set to be a glorious week - so it can only be time for the Cumann na mBunscol hurling finals.
Day 1 is now upon us and the first six of 19 finals...
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Leadiro is looking for an intermediate to senior Java developer to join our tech team in Portlaoise. You’d be one of the founding members involved in designing and...
Stay Local. Shop Local. Play Local.
That's the name of the game in Portarlington this week as the local traders have come together for a 'Green Balloon Event' as they look to promote shopping in the town.
Green balloons will fly...
There are reports of huge tailbacks on the M7 outside Portlaoise as a vehicle is on fire.
AA Roadwatch says that care is required as the vehicle is emitting large plumes of black smoke.
They say: "There is a vehicle on...
Enva in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following position.
Industrial Services Administrator
We have an administrative vacancy at our Portlaoise office for a candidate who is seeking to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The role will provide the opportunity...
Wheelchair-friendly swings should be provided in playgrounds in Laois, a councillor has claimed after he received a heart-wrenching letter outlining the exclusion one wheelchair user feels.
Cllr James Kelly had a motion requested the council provide wheelchair-friendly equipment in public...
Ah, the Cumann na mBunscol - a rite of passage for primary school children for generations.
They've given us many memories over the years, and even one or two controversies.
The hurling and camogie finals begin today in O’Moore Park and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia (Patty) Hogan (née Carthy)
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Priory Grange Nursing Home, Colwyn Bay, Wales. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Ned, daughter Carol, son-in-law Harry,...
Portlaoise Educate Together NS (PETNS), Gaelscoil Phortlaoise and Maryborough NS are coming together to raise money to provide an all-weather grass playing facility for the Summerhill campus.
The total cost of the project is estimated at around €60,000, and PETNS state...
Two of RTÉ's best-known broadcasters will go wild in Abbeyleix for the launch of National Biodiversity Week on Saturday 19 May.
RTÉ presenters Éanna Ní Lamhna from 'Mooney Goes Wild' and Anja Murray from 'Eco Eye' will visit Abbeyleix Bog...
The only action on the Laois GAA scene this evening was in ACFL Division 3.
Leaders Portarlington fell to their first defeat as they went down away to Ballyroan-Abbey.
Wins for O'Dempsey's and The Rock over Timahoe and The Heath respectively...
Townscape, the portraits of homes in Stradbally, has already received a warm local response, but is now receiving national attention as it opened at the Irish Architectural Archive (IAA) in 45 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2 on Tuesday May 8.
The...
It has been a brilliant year for Portlaoise Rugby Club at juvenile level.
And they celebrated that at an awards night recently.
Irish U-19 International Conor Kelly was on hand to present the awards.
William Reilly received the Pat Kelleher Award.
The outhalf...
The victims of a robbery over the weekend have launched an appeal for people in catching the culprits.
The incident took place in Ballyfoyle, Mageny on Sunday evening May 13.
Sometime between 7pm and 8.30pm, a construction yard/shed was broken into.
A large...
A man suspected of dumping rubbish at Portarlington Community Centre is believed to have dumped further rubbish there overnight.
Portarlington Community Centre posted their frustration at the latest incident on social media.
“So the person who felt it was their given...
The 32 year wait was ended as the Laois Rings Team won the All-Ireland competition in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin, on Friday April 13 to Sunday April 15.
The Laois Rings team was grouped with Louth, Meath and West Cork....
The recently refurbished Midlands Park Hotel hosted their annual Wedding Fair on Sunday May 13.
It was very well attended with all of the punters getting a unique opportunity to see just what their special day could be like if they...
What was seen as a glorious opportunity for Laois hurlers to escape from the shadows, play in Croke Park, win a national competition, qualify for the All-Ireland championship proper and return to the Leinster championship in 2019 has turned...
Telfords Portlaoise are now hiring for the following vacancy.
Yard General Operative
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all of our customers, picking orders and ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
As a...
Planning permission has been launched for a simply massive housing development in one Laois town.
Langville Properties Ltd have launched plans for the project on a site which is just under 10 acres in Stradbally.
The development will consist of 72...
Boortmalt is planning a significant delopment at the Maltings in Athy, following a planning permission application to be decided upon by Kildare County Council.
Minch Malt Ltd trading as Boortmalt, published a planning notice outlining its intention to apply for...
The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise are hosting their wedding event on this Sunday, May 20 from 1pm-5pm.
And they would be delighted to welcome you to view their fully refurbished hotel; this includes the Cedar Bar and Restaurant, Lobby and new Kafe,...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be in Des Hughes Motors this Thursday, May 17, inspecting child seats making sure they are correctly fitted.
Des Hughes Motors on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise ran the same event last year....
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan expects that a decision on the future of Portlaoise Hospital will be made later in the summer.
Speaking to Midlands 103, the Minister for Justice said that he is opposed to any downgrading on the...
Below are the recent golf results from a number of the local clubs.
If you would like to see results from your club featured here then email info@laoistoday.ie.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Singles Stableford
Saturday/Sunday, May 12/13
1st - John Whelan (13) 42pts
2nd - Andy...
Ah, the Cumann na mBunscol - a rite of passage for primary school children for generations.
They've given us many memories over the years, and even one or two controversies.
The hurling and camogie finals begin tomorrow in O’Moore Park and...
