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...
We bring you job opportunities this week in a diverse range of businesses - including a Chef's role in The Gandon Inn, a Retail Sales Assistant in Telfords Electrical, a receptionist/secretary in a Portlaoise-based solicitor's office and Healthcare positions...
Vanhalla - Camper Heaven, is the novel new Blog from Laois Today columnist, John Whelan.
A clever word play on Valhalla, the blog, as the title suggests, espouses the fun and adventure of the campervan lifestyle; the excitement and adventure...
We launched our newest feature on the site last week and here we are back with the second installment.
Last week, we caught up with The Heath's Liam Delaney and this week we have moved a few kilometres away to...
Dunamase College is holding an Open Night this Wednesday, April 25.
This is for parents and students starting in the school in August 2018 and also for people interested in enrolling for future years.
The refurbishment of the building has been...
St Joseph's moved top of Division 1A of the league while The Heath are up to fourth following a dramatic night of action.
Here is a run down of both of these games.
St Joseph's 2-11 Graiguecullen 2-4
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL...
Portlaoise 4-15 Portarlington 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
It's only April and it's only the league but the gap between Portlaoise and the rest of the county is as wide as ever if the evidence of their 19-point win...
O'Dempsey's 1-14 Stradbally 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally inflicted a first league defeat of the season over reigning Division 1A champions O'Dempsey's thanks in no small part to a simply stunning display by their goalkeeper.
Wayne Comerford, older brother...
Crettyard defeated Emo on Friday night, and the remainder of the Division 1B games were played this evening.
While in Division 2, Courtwood are gone clear at the top and Barrowhouse are right behind them.
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-13 Mountmellick 2-15
Laois Shopping Centre...
There was number of games down for decision on the Laois GAA scene this evening and we'll be bringing you all the results as we get them.
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1
(Senior Inter County Footballers Available)
Portlaoise 4-15 Portarlington 0-8
O’Dempseys...
We've had a phenomonal response to our Student Series over the past few months and we've loved hearing their stories, their interests and their hopes for the future.
This week we meet Conor Stapleton from Vicarstown, and past pupil of...
Laois 0-6 Westmeath 1-14
All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Semi Final
Laois's dreams of reaching the All-Ireland minor camogie final are over after they went down to Westmeath this afternoon.
The damage to Brendan Lowry's charges was done in the first half...
This week we eventually did what we'd been planning on doing for a while: updating our list of Laois's Top Tweeters.
Just like our initial selection last year it was met with mostly good-humoured banter and this week's Top Tweets...
A group of Spanish students recently visited Abbeyleix where they received a very Laois welcome, getting to take part in set dancing and and hurling.
“We had a great time in Abbeyleix,” said organiser Noreen Dunne, a Laois woman who...
Castletown 1-13 Camross 1-11
2008 ACHL Division 1
It's one of the biggest rivalries in Laois hurling - a clash that always raises a certain intrigue and sometimes boils over.
This week's Remember the Game dips into the archives of this time...
The forthcoming referendum on May 25th is fast approaching. A referendum, that calls us to reflect upon issues, that are often deeply sensitive, personal and yet so very important for the heartbeat, of a Republic, whose witness of resilience...
There's an incredibly long list of fixtures this weekend across all codes - but we've picked out five of the most interesting, with two soccer, one hurling, one football and one camogie all making the cut.
SATURDAY
All Ireland Minor 'B'...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
acefully at her residence. Loving wife of the late Peter and dear mother of the late baby Darren. Deeply regretted by her loving family Brendan, Kathleen, Jennifer,...
A young rugby player from Portlaoise is bidding for All Ireland glory this weekend when he lines out in the prestigious Fraser McMullen Cup final.
Conor Kelly is outhalf on the Clontarf U-20 team that take on Dublin University in...
At the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, it was confirmed by Laois County Council that almost half a million euro will be required to complete the rejuvenation works in Durrow.
The question was raised by Cllr James Kelly, where he...
There was a number of games down for decision this evening across the county at adult and underage level.
Crettyard Utd’s hopes of winning five Carlow Premier Division titles in a row ended in recent weeks but they sealed second...
There was two strong Laois links as the editorial team behind the University of Limerick's newspaper The Limerick Voice claimed the top prize at the National Student Media Awards in Dublin on Thursday.
Rosenallis girl and LaoisToday reporter Siun Lennon...
The Portarlington colours were victorious in Waterford at the weekend as Augusta Gold claimed the bumper in Tramore.
The horse, owned by Kieran Leavy and Lorcan Cribbon, was sent off as odds-on favourite and didn't disappoint in the Irish Stallion...
Food retailer Iceland will open its newest store in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on Tuesday, April 24. This marks the third Iceland store opening this year for the retailer.
The new store opening brings 37 new jobs to Portlaoise and...
The waiting list for children who are in need of orthodontic treatment in the Laois/Offaly area is now totally out of control, according to Deputy Sean Fleming.
He said he has made various enquiries on behalf of young children who...
Funding of close to €600,000 has been provided to support life-long learning and to get people in Laois job ready, it has been concerned.
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said the Minister for Rural and...
