Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This comprehensive study offers an in-depth analysis focusing on key aspects such as consumer behaviour, business...
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement awards.
The Council chamber at Laois County Hall was at capacity as the organisers of the...
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme of events around mental and physical health with activities for all ages.
This year’s theme was...
Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty, two outstanding students from Scoil Chríost Rí, have been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following their exceptional Leaving Certificate results.
This is a significant achievement, as they are two of only 36 students across Ireland...
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail.
Taking to Twitter/X this morning, the former Minister for Justice said Deputy Stanley should 'put facts on the...
With three number one songs and a chart-topping album in the official Irish charts, Mountmellick folk singer, Emer Dunne, has been making her mark on the Irish music scene.
She recently packed the visitor centre at Ballykilcavan Brewery, Stradbally on...
Laois GAA have confirmed their management teams for all of their squads except the senior hurlers.
In a post on social media last night, five of the six teams that they will field in 2025 were confirmed.
New Laois senior hurling...
Many senior athletes representing St Abban’s Athletics Club were in action on Sunday, at the Autumn Open International Cross-Country held on the National Course in Abbotstown.
Conditions were ideal at the Dublin venue, with firm underfoot conditions and a cool...
The Leaves Festival 2024 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois next month, from Wednesday, November 6, to Saturday, November 9.
An evening of music and poetry with Paul Muldoon, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Brendan Begley
St...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Brennan
Ballyadams, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Michael is deeply mourned by his loving wife Lucy, son Micheál, daughter-in-law Cecilia, adored...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today.
Speaking in the Dail today, the Sinn Fein leader McDonald said a woman who made a complaint...
Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine of a Gala Ball.
The Portlaoise Musical Society Silver Gala Ball will take place in the...
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme, “The Spirit of the Olympics in Laois,” embraced the Olympic values of inclusivity, solidarity, and...
It's a saga that continues to rumble on, an all-out war of words between Brian Stanley and the Sinn Féin party in statement after statement.
The nub of it remains unchanged. An elected representative for Sinn Féin since 1999 and...
Our latest Laois Football Podcast discussing a wide range of topics.
We begin with Ballyfin's win over Ballylinan in the senior relegation playoff. After three big defeats in a row, Ballyfin turned on the style to record a big win...
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in Castletown Primary School when the carbon monoxide alarm sounded.
The emergency services were contacted and Mountrath...
An important deadline is fast approaching, the closing date for enrolment to post-primary schools.
With that comes the obligation to choose subjects for the junior cert cycle (first year to third year).
This is an exciting time for sixth class students...
A long and entertaining summer of football is almost at end, meaning it is time for LaoisToday to reveal the top scoring clubs and players across the senior and intermediate championships.
The season's crescendo came on Sunday afternoon in O'Moore...
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 7-17 Borris-Kilcotton 2-11
Laois MHC 'A' Shield Final
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe ran out comfortable winners of the Laois MHC 'A' Shield final on a crisp and cool afternoon at the LOETB Centre of Excellence this weekend.
The sides had met in Borris-in-Ossary earlier...
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has been selected to represent the provincial swimming team, and Eimear Byrne will join up with...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kenna
Temperance Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Blandsford and Ralish. Former employee of Laois County Council. Peacefully in the care of the staff of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise Hospital and Droimnin...
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 6pm at St Peter and St...
Brian Stanley has welcomed Sinn Féin's decision to refer the inquiry into a complaint about him to the Gardaí.
In a statement issued by his solicitors, Vincent P Garty from Mountmellick, he says he stands by his original comments announcing...
Man of the Match - Colm Murphy (Portarlington)
Jake Foster was excellent for Portarlington, with 1-5 of his 1-6 tally coming from play, while Ronan Coffey, Alex Mohan and Cathal Bennett had massive games too, as did Portlaoise top scorer...
Knockbeg College 1-11 Ardscoil na Tríonóide Athy 1-11
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 1
It was honours even in Graiguecullen this afternoon as Knockbeg College and Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy played out an entertaining draw.
But it was the men in blue and...
Sinn Féin members in Laois are set to meet this week to discuss their next steps following the decision of TD Brian Stanley to resign at the weekend and end his 40-year association with the party.
There are five local...
There is an urgent need for enhanced addiction support services and education in the community in County Laois.
That is according to Independent County Councillor Aisling Moran, who has called on the HSE and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to...
Sinn Féin will have a candidate in the General Election in Laois, according to Mary Lou McDonald, who was speaking in the wake of the decision of long-serving TD Brian Stanley to resign from the party.
Speaking with Will Faulkner...
A drought was ended in O'Moore Park on Sunday as Portlaoise claimed their first Laois MFC title since 2012.
They were full value for their victory where they scored four goals to down Portarlington.
In this episode, Alan Hartnett and Steven...
'The sweetest one of them all' - That was how many of the Portarlington players described their victory on Sunday.
Portarlington were crowned Laois Senior football champions once again following victory over Portlaoise.
Pat Roe’s charges were led by incredible performances...
