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...
The Tonners are nothing short of remarkable. Gary Tonner has climbed 15 peaks in 5 days in Scotland to raise funds for the very rare Di George syndrome, while his wife Rosanne is running the Dublin mini marathon for...
Laois is set to host the largest European Kettlebell Marathon championships to date from Friday May 25 to Sunday May 27.
Portlaoise will be hosting 120 athletes from all over Europe as well as hundreds of spectators and supporters over...
A master plan will be published soon for the Enterprise Park development at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council agreed to allow the proposed development move to the Part 8 public consultation process...
Portarlington native Ken Wardrop is taking his film, 'Making the Grade', to the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17.
In this new documentary, Ken travels the country to interview teachers and students of piano.
We get...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Drominin Nursing...
Here is this week's full CCFL soccer fixture list:
Wednesday, May 16
First-named teams at home and all games at 7.15pm unless stated
Division 1 Saturday:
Grange United v UCL Harps, 7.30pm
Senior Division:
Clara Town A v Tullamore Town
Division 1:
Derry Rovers A v Mountmellick...
There was great excitement in Camross NS recently as they hosted a very special event.
Grandparents took over the school and brought smiles to the faces of their grandchildren.
Grandparents Day is aimed towards celebrating the important roles that grandparents play...
Knockbeg College held its Annual 1916 Commemoration Football blitz in O'Hanrahan's GFC on Thursday May 10.
Fifth year and transition year students took on teams from Colaiste Eoin Hacketstown, St Peter's College Wexford, Ardscoil Athy, Carlow CBS as they battled...
Laois 3-17 Kilkenny 4-2
Ladies Leinster U-14 'C' Football Championship Final
A sizzling second half crowned Laois, Leinster U-14 C champions last week under the setting sun in Graiguecullen.
A goal early in the second half set out their intent and they...
A Laois man is set to rub shoulders with the rich and famous this weekend.
LaoisToday understands that Ballyfin native Noel Fitzpatrick has been invited to the Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Back around Christmas, Noel came to the...
The GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the Leinster senior football championship quarter finals.
The game between Laois and Westmeath is the only one that will take place on Saturday May 26.
There were fears among Liverpool fans that the...
After a very busy week of action last week, this week is a bit quieter.
On the inter-county front, just the minor and senior hurlers are in action with both of those games on Saturday.
See all the fixtures below:
MONDAY MAY...
A new RTÉ nature documentary will feature a Laois farm in its second episode.
A Wild Irish Year is a four part series that features the changes in nature that sweep across the country throughout the course of a year.
It...
An investigation is underway after a man and a young boy were killed in a plane crash yesterday afternoon.
It happened in Clonbullogue in Offaly yesterday afternoon.
At 2.25pm on Sunday May 13 an aircraft took off from Clonbullogue Airfield with...
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue was both relieved and overjoyed when he spoke to the media after his sides win over Wexford on Saturday evening.
There were heroes all over the...
With the Referendum on the 8th Amendment just under two weeks away, we continue our series on previous referendums in the constituency.
This week we take a look back at the recent Equal Marriage Referendum in May 2015.
The ballot which...
Roads near Ballybrittas are "like a jungle" and may become a safety risk due to overhanging trees, according to one local councillor.
Cllr Tom Mulhall has asked Coillte to cut the trees at the Derries, Ballybrittas and on the R419...
Laois camogie are doing something different to their fixtures this year.
There will now be a Division 2 and an intermediate championship for the five adult teams to play in.
Division 2 is open to players not involved in the intermediate...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Drominin Nursing...
Killanure Primary School had it's official opening on Sunday afternoon.
The school, which built an extension in the summer of 2017, was officially opened by Minister Charlie Flanagan.
The rural school has 41 pupils and four teachers and they celebrated the...
There were a number of GAA games down for decision today.
In the Joe McDonagh Cup, Laois lost again but this time to Kerry.
While the Laois Ladies minor footballers were crowned Leinster 'C' champions following a dramatic win over Wexford.
In...
The lads in Crettyard United are celebrating tonight after winning the Carlow Premier Cup.
Up against Carlow side New Oak, Crettyard triumphed by 3-1 to claim the title.
It was some consolation for Crettyard who just missed out on winning the...
There are fears that a man and a young child may have died following a plane crash this afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of an aircraft crash close to Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly.
At 2.25pm on Sunday May...
This week for our student series is Philip Roche from Portlaoise.
Philip is a final year student in GMIT studying Hotel Management.
He took the time to talk to LaoisToday on his college experiences and his plans after college.
What are you...
Laois 5-14 Wexford 7-6
Ladies Minor ‘C’ Leinster Football Championship Final
What a cracker. This Leinster Minor ‘C’ final had twelve goals, four sinbins, 56 points combined and a fairytale ending for Joe Nolan’s charges.
However it wasn’t always looking good for...
