Things are going to get very HOT around here this week!
Weather forecasters are predicting that the mercury will soar up to or even above 30C.
Cathal Nolan of the Midlands Weather Chanel says that we can expecting to see these...
Another hectic week on the GAA front ahead.
And with a heatwave on the horizon, it will certainly test the footballers and hurlers in the county.
We also have another Leinster final to look forward to:
MONDAY JUNE 25
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL...
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois has began their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
Contractors with the state agency are due to begin work soon on the development at Coolnabacca, Ratheniska which is expected...
A meeting was held to highlight the current crisis with School Capitation funding in Scoil Bhríde, Mountrath, on Monday June 19.
The Capitation Grant is paid to primary and voluntary secondary schools and is based on the number of recognised pupils...
Allergies can be the bane of people's lives. Is there anything worse than waking up to a fit of sneezing - and not needing a newsreader to tell you that the pollen count is high - your nose already...
There is simply no let up in house prices at the moment.
The latest REA House Price Index shows that in June of last year, a 3 bed semi in Laois cost nearly 6 percent more compared to March of...
Due to continued expansion, the F.I.T Laois gym in Abbeyleix are currently seeking to add to their team.
Group Fitness Instructor
F.I.T are looking for an enthusiastic and awesome Group Fitness instructor to join the team.
To apply
Any interested applicants should email fitlaois@gmail.com...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
David Bradish
The Course, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of David Bradish, The Course, Durrow on Friday, June 22.
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and...
Stradbally Hall will be a hive of activity this Sunday, July 1, for the Stradbally Family Fayre - an event that always makes for a great day out in the beautiful surroundings.
Organised by Laois Hunt, people come from all...
The issue of more safety measures on the Castletown bridge was raised at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Cllr James Kelly said that a 'serious incident' is waiting to happen as people jump into the '25 foot drop' over...
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The result nor the scoreline wasn't what Laois wanted - but that didn't take from the sense of occasion.
Throughout the week there was that typical pre-final excitement and...
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Despite the hopes of Laois supporters, the result of today's Leinster final went along expected lines.
Laois battled hard in the first half but were always chasing after Dublin...
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The Laois senior footballers bid to win their first Leinster final since 2003 ended in defeat today.
Jim Gavin's Dublin were far too strong for Laois and ran out...
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The Laois senior footballers' ten match winning run is over but their season is not.
John Sugrue's men suffered their first competitive loss of the season in today's Leinster...
Dublin 1-25 Laois 0-10
Leinster SFC Final
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Laois's Leinster football championship odyssey came to an end in Croke Park this afternoon as they went down to a Dublin side collecting their...
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Portarlington Superwoman
A Portarlington woman battling Motor Neurone Disease has been called a ‘Superwoman
Fire spreads in Portlaoise
WATCH as fire services arrive on the scene at Portlaoise housing estate
New late bar and restaurant comes to Laois
A new bar and restaurant...
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It was always a big ask for the Laois footballers to beat Dublin in today's Leinster final.
But that didn't stop the county's supporters showing up in large numbers...
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For the first time since 2007 the Laois footballers will line out in Croke Park on Leinster final day and we're here to bring you all of the...
Just like the weather at the moment, the Stradbally Vintage Rally June of 2009 was blessed with glorious sunshine.
Photographer Alf Harvey captured these fantastic photographs from the event which attracted large crowds of exhibitors, families and local vintage enthusiasts.
After...
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This is it then. After two weeks of a very enjoyable buildup following that hard-earned semi-final win over Carlow, the Laois footballers now face their biggest test of...
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One former Dublin footballer will be naturally supporting the Dubs at the Leinster final on Sunday.
But Denis Bastick will be joined by his father - also Denis -...
A key role with a leading fashion designer, a vacancy with a vibrant young solicitor's practice and a number of roles in a busy Nursing Home are among this week's job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday.
Oakdale Nursing Home
Oakdale Nursing...
From leaving school at 16 and a varied working life, Cllr John King becomes the first citizen of Laois tomorrow, when he is set to be elected as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council - the highest public office in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
David Bradish
The Course, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of David Bradish, The Course, Durrow on Friday, June 22.
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and...
New figures show that Laois has one of only two county pounds in Ireland where no dog died in 2017.
New statistics for the Department of Rural and Community Development show that Laois and Cavan are the only two county...
Abbeyleix GAA Club brought the hugely anticipated “€20,000 Drop” to the Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix tonight, Saturday June 23.
Contestants were drawn from ticket sales and played for €2,500.
The chosen contestants were asked ten questions and had to place their...
Midlands Park Hotel U13 Hurling Division 1 Shield Semi Final (Extra time if necessary)
Rathdowney Errill 2-6 Castletown Slieve Bloom 0-5
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 1
Cork 3-23 Laois 0-6
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1A
Rosenallis 1-23 Clonad 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division...
In 2007, the Laois senior footballers reached their fourth Leinster final from the previous five years.
They triumphed in 2003 before losing in 2004 and 2005 - and were now back at the showpiece event having defeated Wexford and Longford...
We're back with our Top Tweets of the Week.
Admittedly, most of the Tweets are football-orientated, but after Laois’s won the Leinster semi-final last weekend – that was what all our Twitter feeds were consumed by.
Here’s our Tweets of the...
Cork 3-26 Laois 0-6
Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie championship
Laois were unable to claw back the points against division two league winners Cork this evening in Cork Camogie grounds, with corner forward Rachel O'Callaghan racking up a total of 3-1...
