The big game down for decision on Friday night was the relegation game in Division 1 of the Laois hurling league but there was also a number of other games in the mix around the county.
As well as that...
A number of parking spaces will be lost on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise when double yellow lines are installed as a safety measure on a bend there.
Safety measures were sought on the N80 Stradbally Road opposite the last...
Portlaoise have been relegated from Division 1 of the Laois Hurling League following a heavy defeat to Castletown in Mountrath this evening.
Castletown were comfortable 4-16 to 1-7 winners with goals from Paul Croke, Conor Phelan, James Hooban and Joe...
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Laois are in another Leinster final - this time the Laois Ladies are taking on Wicklow in Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on Sunday, July 1.
Ahead of the game, we...
The Dublin to Limerick motorway was blocked southbound at Junction 21 Borris-in-Ossory as emergency services dealt with a grass fire at the side of the road today, Friday June 29.
Caution is advised northbound on that stretch as visibility is...
Irish Water has confirmed that water supply has been restored to residential areas in Portarlington this afternoon.
A spokesperson said: "Irish Water and Laois County Council were repairing a number of leaks on the public network today which were reported...
Twelve schools across Laois are to benefit from rural CLÁR funding to enhance safety measures.
The chosen schools are receiving a total of €422,260 in funding, in this round.
The selected schools are Tobar an Léinn NS, Paddock NS, Wolfhill NS,...
Panic buying and mad hysteria has overcome the people of Laois as paddling pools, ice-creams, fans, barbecue supplies and chilled beers are selling out by the truckload.
As Laois hits the hottest temperatures in the Midlands, residents in villages and...
One lucky Laois club has won €5,000 and a huge style makeover, courtesy of Littlewoods Ireland.
Park-Ratheniska were chosen as the winners of the 'Style My Wall' competition, which will see the club's hurling ball wall get a mural designed...
Rath National School gave an almighty send off to Principal Ann Garry this week as she hands over the reigns after teaching in the school for the past 36 years.
Ann Garry, who is from Portarlington, came to Rath in...
The Portarlington PEC Innovation Hub and Fab Lab was officially opened on Friday, June 22 - a facility which should create further jobs in Laois and also offer commuters an opportunity to work locally.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council,...
Last night fire crews were called to a large fire in a Portlaoise housing estate around 2:00am on Friday morning.
Lakeglen estate woke up to smoke and after rubbish built up over a long time went on fire in a...
Part of the M7 is closed on Friday morning following an accident.
The busy motorway is closed northbound between J23 Moneygall and J22 Roscrea as emergency services deal with the crash.
Gardaí are telling motorists to use alternative routes and diversions...
Victims of a savage attack in Portlaoise two weeks ago have received a flood of generousity since what they consider to be a homophobic attack left one of the men, 'smashed and bloodied beyond recognition'.
One of the victims, Collie Aquino...
The seat left vacant by the sad passing of Jerry Lodge earlier this year will be filled next month, LaoisToday understands.
Eight people put themselves forward to fill the Portlaoise Municipal seat in recent months and a Fianna Fail source...
It's the end of an era in Ballinakill as the long-running Post Office will close its doors one last time this Saturday, June 30, at 1pm.
Aidan Kennedy took over the Post Office in Ballinakill on April 10, 1967, and...
Another weekend of action is set, with the GAA again dominating the scene. The Laois Ladies will look to claim a Leinster crown against Wicklow, while their is some cracking hurling matches down for decision, including the much anticipated...
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Laois Ladies are out in their first Leinster final in seven years and we spoke to captain Mags McEvoy about the mood in the camp before the final, working on...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Carmel Dunne (née Walsh) ...
Another incredibly busy Thursday night and here are all the results:
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 13
Portarlington 1-18 The Heath 2-14
Graiguecullen 0-9 Portlaoise 1-19
St Joseph’s 1-12 O’Dempseys 4-11 - See Round Up
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round...
The penultimate round of the top tier of football in Laois took place tonight and the race to reach promotion and beat the drop will go down to the final week.
St Joseph's have already qualified for league final and...
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round 13
Mountmellick 1-19 Arles-Kilcruise 2-14
It didn't always look good for Mountmellick in Acragar this evening as David Conway blasted the net in the first minute of the game. Mountmellick re-grouped with points from...
The summer sun shone brightly in Timahoe last Tuesday as Scoil Mhuire Fatima became the first school in Laois to raise a Gaelbhratach.
A Gaelbhratach is a flag to signify special achievement in the Irish language. This scheme is run...
That’s all folks. All exams are now completed for all students and I’ve never experienced relief like this before.
The most surprising thing about being finished is the relentless sunshine, something that is due to continue. I can finally enjoy...
A young swimmer from Portarlington has been selected to take part on the Ireland team for the European Para Swimming Championships.
The competition takes place in Dublin from August 13-19 and Nicole Turner will be flying the flag for Laois.
Nicole...
This year four Laois teams – three in football and one in Ladies football – will be heading to Down, Louth and Meath for this year’s Feile Peile.
Portlaoise, Graiguecullen and The Heath footballers footballers, plus St Conleth's ladies football...
16,000 people walked from Darkness into Light on the event's seventh trip around Mountmellick, May 12 2018.
Last night the Mountmellick group donated earnings of a whopping €31,724.03 to Pieta house.
They took their Facebook page to say "As always from the bottom...
As Ireland basks in the Mediterranean-like heat, its presence is playing havoc with Irish farming.
With temperatures in the last week reaching as high as 30.8C, the continuing heatwave is causing some serious concerns regarding crop growth.
The water table is...
We know, we know - once the good weather is out people are complaining about it.
Laois has hit the hottest temperatures in the Midlands, but unfortunately all this good weather comes at a cost.
Water shortages hit Laois yesterday as...
LSM Engineering, a leading engineering company in the Laois area, is currently recruiting for the following position:
MIG Welder
This is a full-time permanent role. The position will be factory based in the Portlaoise area, working from 8.15am to 5pm, Monday...
