The second annual Ned Buggy Memorial Run takes place this Sunday May 6 with a bumper crowd expected to attend.
With the weather said to be picking up this weekend, it is anticipated hundreds will take on the 4km course...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Gannon
Mount Merrion, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in the devoted care of Dr Eoin Tiernan, the nurses and the Staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved and...
There was a handful of GAA games down for decision around the county this evening.
Here are the results we have to hand.
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 5 Group A
Portlaoise V Ballyfin 7.30pm
Borris-Kilcotton 1-11 Camross 0-9
Clough-Ballacolla 2-8 Mountmellick 4-10
Laois Shopping...
A great crowd turned out at the Seven Oaks Hotel at the weekend for the relaunch of the Knockbeg College Past Pupils Union.
Former students turned out for a Retirement Night in honour of Johnny Behan.
A presentation was made to...
The curtain came down on the secondary school's basketball season at the weekend and two Laois schools claimed All-Ireland titles.
Scoil Chriost Ri and Portlaoise CBS 1st years tavelled down to Limerick at the weekend where they both won the...
We need to break down the stigma associated with mental health to tackle the issue - so says a campaigner.
Josephine Rigney, a Midlands Suicide Prevention Officer, made the comments to Midlands 103.
The Green Ribbon Campaign which aims to spark national...
Planning Permission has been sought by Heywood Community School for an extension.
The application, submitted by the Board of Management, is for a three classroom extension.
This will include one general purpose classroom and a two classroom ASD unit.
Heywood Community School...
You will soon see extra Gardai on Laois roads following an announcement today.
The Garda Commissioner has appointed an additional 87 (7 Sergeants, 80 Gardaí) members to the Roads Policing Units across the country.
The Laois/Offaly division has benefited with three...
The busy Stradbally Fayre Restaurant, which is celebrating 10 years in business this year, are looking to fill a number of key roles.
Kitchen Porter
Kitchen Porter required for busy daytime cafe/restaurant.
Includes kitchen/restaurant wash up along with keeping kitchen...
Young voters in Laois may not be able to vote as it emerged this week that those who have turned 18 and are eligible to vote may not realise that they have to register.
It was also confirmed that voting...
Last year, the GAA revealed the most radical changes to the game that we have seen for some time.
In football, they scraped the minor and U-21 grades and replaced them with U-17 and U-20.
And then they also changed the...
Funding for CCTV to combat anti-social behaviour on the Mountmellick Road should be requested from the Minister for Justice & Equality, according to Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley.
She had a notice of motion before the recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal...
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.
PORTARLINGTON
Golden Girls Results on May 26
1st - Noreen Savage, Joan Murphy & Marie Bogan...
A sculpture from McKeon Stone will be unveiled shortly at the National Stud.
The statue of Invincible Spirit has been commissioned by the National Stud, with the Laois based quarry supplying the winning tender.
The work is being done by sculptor...
There was considerable outrage at the time when news broke last year that the Laois hurlers would be excluded from the Leinster championship in 2018 in favour of a new Tier 2 competition.
While Laois have struggled to make an...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Aylward
Patrick St, Durrow, Laois / Ballingarry (NR), Tipperary
Peacefully at Abbeyleix Community Hospital, husband of the late Nancy; deeply regretted by his loving children Michael, Bridget,...
A large crowd gathered in Vicarstown on Sunday evening for the official launch of the SVT Community Sports Hub Canoeing and Kayaking club.
The club, which was set up last month to help boost tourism, has activities which take place...
One of the quieter weekends on the sporting front but nonetheless, a number of Laois teams were in action across different sports.
We had football, hurling, camogie, Ladies football and soccer to cover and here is a more in-depth look...
Portlaoise U-17 secured the plate final on Saturday in Naas.
Having lost the Area Final to Naas last Wednesday the lads needed to pick themselves up and get into their stride to secure this provincial title.
In truth, the first half...
Tributes were paid to the late Cllr Jerry Lodge by his colleagues earlier today as the monthly meeting of Laois County Council was adjourned to next week, as a mark of respect.
Leading the tributes, Cathaoirleach of the council Cllr...
We're in high spirits in the LaoisToday office today after being nominated for a prestigious national Social Media award.
LaoisToday.ie have been shortlisted in the 'Best Use of Snapchat' category in the 2018 Social Media awards, popularly known in the...
A busy enough week ahead with two of the Laois county teams beginning their championship campaigns.
MONDAY APRIL 30
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 5 Group B
Shanahoe V Slieve Margy 7.30pm
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 5 Group B
St Fintan's Mountrath V...
Tomorrow is the first day of May and while it is likely to bring heavy rain - weather chiefs are predicting things will pick up dramatically.
Met Eireann say that from Thursday we will notice a marked improvement that will...
To celebrate reaching 18,000 likes on Facebook, we teamed up with one of Laois's most popular businesses to offer a brilliant prize.
A €100 voucher for one of our lucky readers was up for grabs.
And Kelly Lou Cakes was the...
Public lights are being sought for Junction 18 off the M7 motorway at Mountrath to improve safety for motorists using that junction.
Sean Fleming TD, has called for public lights to be installed on the M7 motorway as a safety...
Beechfield Healthcare, based in Portlaoise, are looking for a creative and experienced Marketing Professional to grow the Beechfield brand with both clinical professionals and the general public.
This is a senior position within the organisation and is considered critical to...
In just over three weeks, the country will go to the polls for another referendum as we’re asked to vote on the hugely emotive issue of the 8th Amendment.
This is an issue which has been voted on in various...
The recent refurbishment of the Midlands Park Hotel has brought more to the place than just its very impressive new interior.
Kevin Hennessy has taken on the role as bar manager and LaoisToday met with Kevin recently to hear all...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Nash (née O'Sullivan)
Artane, Dublin/Ballinakill, Laois
Nash (née O’Sullivan), (Artane formerly of Ballinakill, County Laois), 29th April 2018, peacefully, in the care of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Rita, dearly...
The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival, one of Ireland’s oldest walking festivals, is twenty four years running this year.
Over the years the dedicated walk leaders have taken walkers into the magical unspoilt landscape that is the Slieve Blooms.
This festival is...
