Another hectic day on the sporting front has come to an end.
Down in Limerick, there were a number of Laois lads involved with the Midlands and Carlow squads at the Kennedy Cup.
They concluded their respective group stages and the...
The picturesque and immaculately prepared surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Course was the venue for the Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Club Golf Classic which took place on Friday/Saturday last.
A total of forty-five teams did battle, some travelling from as far away...
Portlaoise will host the midlands' largest comic convention - Comic Con, featuring a host of renowned artists and illustrators during the Old Fort Quarter Festival in June.
The event will bring a host of fun, top Irish comic creators,...
There's another date for Laois GAA fans to mark in their calendars as Laois GAA's annual Golf Classic takes place on Friday July 6.
Portarlington Golf Club will be hosting the event for members of the public and panelists on...
A Laois husband might be trying to keep himself out of the doghouse as Gardai in Portlaoise are trying to identify the owner of this silver Celtic wedding ring handed into the Garda Station.
The man's ring was found outside...
Gardai have launched an investigation after two men were viciously assaulted with hurls in Portlaoise at the weekend.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to LaoisToday that two men from the Knockmay area suffered facial injuries after they were set upon by...
A replacement school building has been approved for the Gaelscoil in Trumera in Laois.
Principal Liam O'Neill heralded the news this morning.
Speaking to LaoisToday, he said: "This is the biggest thing to happen here since 1838.
"The original school was opened...
Expect this story to run and run. Eamonn Kelly has stepped down as Laois hurling manager and the search to replace him will get underway in the coming weeks.
Expect many names to be linked to the role.
Here we profile...
Concerned residents will hold a public meeting on Thursday June 21 in Ratheniska Community hall at 8.30 pm to outline their concerns over what they say is an imminent threat of pollution to their local water supply.
"The public need to...
A number of Laois women were among over 2,505 women who set a new Guinness World Record for a charity skinny dip over the weekend in Wicklow.
The charity swim at Maghermore Beach called 'Strip and Dip' attracted an incredible...
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue paid tribute to forward Evan O'Carroll following Sunday's win over Carlow.
The Crettyard man lost his dad Micheal in the week leading up to the game but came off the bench and played a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maureen Fitzpatrick
Coolnamona, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurrred on June 10th 2018, peacefully in her 98 year of Maureen Fitzpatrick. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and daughter Maisie....
A sponsored walk in aid of Laois Alzheimer’s is set to take place in Portarlington later this month.
Last September Laois Alzheimer’s had the mobile unit in the area and visited many places over the few days, meeting people...
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.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Singles Stableford
Sunday June 10
1st Cormac Keating (24) 42pts
2nd Keith Corbett (20)...
A very busy Monday on the sporting front.
The Kennedy Cup also began in Limerick with Laois players on the Midlands and Carlow teams.
The Midlands began their Group 4 campaign with a 2-0 win over WWEC.
Mullingar's Danny Ojo and Kinnegad's...
It was announced tonight that Eamonn Kelly has stepped down as Laois senior hurling manager.
In a written statement, Kelly said: "I have decided not to seek another term as Laois hurling manager. I have enjoyed the last 2 years and...
Mountrath was blessed with glorious sunshine for its family cycle and Street Feast event on Sunday.
About the only downside was that it occurred on the same day that Laois played Carlow in Croke Park and undoubtedly left some...
The Laois Arthouse is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘Illustrating Joyce’s Finnegans Wake’, by Thomas Mc Nally, and the event promises to be a fun and illuminating in Stradbally, Laois.
It kicked off at 2pm on Saturday, June 9 and will run...
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In the dying moments of Laois's semi final win over Carlow yesterday, captain Stephen Attride sustained a shocking injury.
The Killeshin man put, in the words of Midlands 103's Jack Nolan, his head...
Another extremely busy week ahead, with three of our county teams in action.
MONDAY JUNE 11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round 1
Rosenallis V Arles/Killeen 7.30pm
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Round 9
Timahoe V The Heath 7.30pm
O'Dempseys V Stradbally 7.30pm
Laois...
Clubs, projects and individuals in Laois who have benefitted from National Lottery Good Cause funding have been invited to enter an exciting new national competition with the chance of winning a total of €35,000.
The new National Lottery Good Causes...
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In less than two weeks, the Laois senior footballers will play in Croke Park for the third time this year.
John Sugrue's men defeated Carlow yesterday and will now take on the All-Ireland...
12 players from Laois clubs will represent the Midlands Schoolboys League and the Carlow District League at the Kennedy Cup which begins today.
Portlaoise AFC lead the way with eight players on the Midlands team while St Fiacc's of Graiguecullen have...
Are you employed, unemployed or looking to upskill?
Are you thinking about returning to education? Portlaoise Education and Training Centre have a number of part-time course that may be of interest to you.
And they are holding an Open Day this...
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Laois football captain Stephen Attride is facing a long spell on the sidelines and will miss the Leinster final - after he suffered a double fracture to his skull in the dying...
The success story of a Laois furniture company in Emo has been acknowledged in a new book on leading entrepreneurs in Ireland.
In Secrets to Success, by former Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Sean Gallagher, a chapter focuses on the story of...
A healthy choices program created by 11-year-old Laois local Rory Ryan was just one of the projects showcased at the seventh annual Coolest Projects International 2018, which took place last month in Dublin.
Organised by the CoderDojo Foundation, the event brought together over 1,000...
The third annual Buds & Blossoms Laois Garden Festival took place again this year in the Spink Community Sports Grounds on Sunday.
With garden nurseries from all over Ireland present, a very impressive line-up of guest speakers and entertainment for all...
What a weekend for Laois camogie.
Not one - but two - Laois camogie sides won Feile titles in Connacht this weekend.
The Harps won out Division 2 without losing a single game, while O’Moore's recorded their first ever Feile success...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peggy) Brennan (née Foley)
Colliers Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan, Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, June 10th 2018. Peacefully, after an illness borne with great dignity, in the tender care of...
