Gardaí have detained one person after two overnight robberies in Portlaoise.
The incidents took place overnight and the person, who is a male, was arrested at 4am.
The burglaries occurred at premises in Portlaoise but their locations have not been released...
In less than a month, 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.
Yes campaigners are seeking to give women the right to choose –...
Two Laois hurlers have been named in the Irish Independent Division 1B hurling team of the year.
More than 900 players lined out in the league across six divisions and each were rated by their reporters and correspondents, with only...
Two residential Laois farms in Laois will go up for public auction in the next month.
55 acres of land attached to a house in Ballacolla will be auctioned off by William Mansfield and Property Partners in the Abbeyleix Manor...
The wedding dress is one of the most important dresses you will ever buy. There are many different types of bridal dresses to choose from, with many different details that make each gown unique.
One of the centrepieces of a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John France
Cannonswood, Rathdowney, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of Morristown Billar, Newbridge. Ex- SSU. Cook Irish Army, The Curragh Camp. Peacefully, at his nieces residence. Sadly missed by his loving...
All of the golf results from around the clubs.
If your club would like to have your results included then please email info@laoistoday.ie.
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Subscription Vouchers April 20-22 Results
1st - Brian Purcell Snr (9) 37pts
2nd- John Rogers (5) 36pts (back 9)
3rd- Jack...
Midweek games and much more, here are all the latest CCFL fixtures and tables.
TUESDAY APRIL 25
All games at 6.45 unless stated
Combined Counties Youth Cup Semi Final (Born 2000 or younger):
Edenderry Town v Mullingar Ath 18’s
Under 19 Premier Division:
Portlaoise v...
What a weekend that was for Camross Macra!
On Saturday afternoon, their hurlers were crowned All-Ireland Macra champions and then later that evening, another title was won as one of their members was named Mr Personality of the year.
Camross were...
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore N.S will take place on Wednesday April 25.
Now in its fourth successive year the race has grown from strength to strength with over 250 finishers last year.
The school hopes to see...
Knockbeg College are planning to re-launch the Past Pupils Union and have a number of exciting events planned.
Back before Christmas, legendary teacher Mr John Behan retired after decades of service.
Then in February, he had his retirement party where colleagues...
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, rugby and soccer to cover and here in a more in-depth look at...
Five Laois footballers have been named on the Irish Independent Division 4 team of the year - and one of them has been ranked as the best player in the country.
The placings are compiled from ratings in the match...
The All-Ireland Restaurant Awards 2018 will be taking place on May 14 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road where 12 Laois businesses will by going for glory.
This will be the 10th anniversary since the beginning of the prestigious annual...
The government are expected to invest almost €900,000 in jobs and improving the roads in Laois.
The Midlands are set to benefit from a new five year job scheme with a €190m budget.
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme is...
A total of 47 residential properties changed hands in Laois in March, making it the quietest month in almost a year.
It was down from 51 from the number of sales completed in February, and you have to go back...
The return of a Crimean cannon to Portlaoise will be a fitting tribute to Cllr Jerry Lodge, a Laois Council official said.
Speaking prior to the adjournment of the Portlaoise Municipal District Meeting, director of services Kieran Kehoe joined in...
A kind-hearted Portlaoise student grew her hair for over a year, and then had it cut off to donate to charity!
Sarah Colbert, who is studying applied social studies at Portlaoise College, donated her hair to the Rapunzel Foundation -...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John France
Cannonswood, Rathdowney, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of Morristown Billar, Newbridge. Ex- SSU. Cook Irish Army, The Curragh Camp. Peacefully, at his nieces residence. Sadly missed by his loving...
Portlaoise AFC U-19s clinched the Division 1 league title following a hard fought victory in Kilbeggan on Thursday night in their last game of the season.
The season went down to the wire as fellow Laois side Clonaslee United pushed them...
It's another busy week of action on the Laois GAA pitches with a full round of Division 1A and B football on Thursday night, refixed Division 1 hurling at the weekend, key games in the Palmer and Kelly Cups...
As we head towards May, the soccer season is slowly coming to a conclusion.
In the CCFL, a number of the Laois teams are coming to the end of their league campaigns.
Rosenallis may be bottom of the senior Division, but...
There isn't a massive amount of high-profile sports action around the county - but we'll ensure to keep you updated on what is happening.
We'll bring you the results as we get them as well as reports from selected games.
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Camross Macra na Feirme are celebrating on the double today after two incredible successes.
Yesterday afternoon, their hurlers were crowned All-Ireland Macra champions and then later that evening, another title was won as one of their members was named Mr...
NEWS
Full scale of damage to former Portlaoise school revealed
At the start of the week LaoisToday revealed the full scale of the damage done to the former St Paul's school in Portlaoise. Since then, a timeline for its demolition has...
Abbeyleix 1-18 Camross 0-15
Palmer Cup Round 3
The hurlers of Abbeyleix and Camross met for the second Sunday in a row - with Abbeyleix claiming the points today in the Palmer Cup a week after Camross had won the league...
With the summer fast approaching, and the weather beginning to show more signs of improving, people are starting to think about their holidays.
Most will be dreaming of the sunny beaches of the Costa del Sol or island hopping around...
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Crean senior, owner of the well-known family pub in Vicarstown.
Jim, who was originally from Wexford, and his wife Eucharia (Carrie) bought the pub in Vicarstown in the early 1970s when they moved...
Easter is over, we indulged in more than enough chocolate and we're now counting down to one of favourite events - the Punchestown Races.
When we mention Granny Chic, what is it that comes to mind? Floral patterns, pussy-bow blouses,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John France
Cannonswood, Rathdowney, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of Morristown Billar, Newbridge. Ex- SSU. Cook Irish Army, The Curragh Camp. Peacefully, at his nieces residence. Sadly missed by his loving...
