A country market should be developed in Portlaoise as part of an overall vision statement for the town, according to a local councillor.
Cllr Mary Sweeney had a motion on the issue at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
A written...
Well-known blogger Lisa McGowan is coming to Laois - with Lisa's Lust List Live event to be held in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on Saturday, May 12.
The fashion blogger from Tullamore - who has almost 180,000 likes...
Gardai have arrested two men in connection with the investigation into the assault of Laois footballer Danny O'Reilly in Carlow at the weekend.
A Garda spokesperson has confirmed to LaoisToday yesterday afternoon that a man was taken into custody however...
The bad weather didn't bother the kids in Camross today as they took part in the annual Easter hurling camp.
Over 80 boys and girls brought their hurls and helmets to the GAA grounds for the three day camp.
Hail, rain,...
Killeshin FC is one of the most ambitious and progressive soccer clubs in Laois - and they're hosting a massive fundraiser this weekend in aid of their current project, one that will see them develop a very impressive new...
Graiguecullen GAA club have issued a heartfelt statement in support of club member Danny O'Reilly, who was assaulted in Carlow in the early hours of Monday morning and is currently in hospital recovering with serious head injuries.
O'Reilly (21) came...
After a number of games were called off at the weekend, we are hoping the rain will stop soon so we can get some matches played.
So here is the fixture schedule for the week ahead:
TUESDAY APRIL 3
Laois Shopping Centre...
Croke Park is the Theatre of Dreams for GAA players of all ages and it's a hive of activity this week for the Leinster Council U-8 Go Games.
The non-competitive fixtures take place around the country and the GAA also...
Gardai say they are 'following a definite line of inquiry' as a young Laois man who was the victim of an assault at the weekend remains in hospital.
The victim, who is in his early 20s and from Graiguecullen, is...
Gardai are appealing for information following an arson attack in Portarlington.
Speaking on Midlands 103, Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh revealed that the incident took place on Saturday March 31.
Dr White's surgery had the back door of its premises set...
Dunamaise Arts Centre welcomed a great crowd to the launch of one of the most significant exhibitions to emerge from the Midlands, ahead of its tour to the Irish Architectural Archive, Dublin and Maynooth University, Co Kildare.
The exhibition, which...
Down Syndrome Ireland ‘Laois Branch’ believes its training centre of excellence is close to becoming a reality at a site in Abbeyleix in the near future.
“With regard to our Laois ‘Field of Dreams’ we are very excited about this...
Voting lines are open all this week as three Laois creations bid to be crowned the Junk Kouture champion.
All of them are from Scoil Chriost Ri and they are part of the 17 entries in the East Region.
The event...
Two fire stations in Laois will get an upgrade after funding of €280,000 for the works was confirmed this week.
Mountmellick Fire Station, which was flooded in recent months, is to get €150,00. The fire station in Mountrath will received...
The Clara Musical Society’s production inspired by Elvis will have a decidedly Laois flavour this year.
The local society is about to embark on one of its most fun undertakings to date as they present their production of ‘All Shook...
Now that you've found your gown, the next step is choosing the finishing touches. The right accessories can elevate your look but remember simplicity is key.
You don't need a veil, tiara, earrings, necklace, a sash etc. For example, if...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sadie Canavan (née Carroll)
Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo /Errill, Laois
Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, daughter Cait, sons Adrian,...
It is very rare that a Laois team wins a Leinster title but that is exactly what these young men from Camross did at the weekend.
For the last number of years, Leinster GAA have been running U-13 and U-15...
This week on our student series we meet with Lauren Heffernan from Rosenallis.
She speaks about her student days in Limerick and her passion for working with children.
What are you studying?
My course of study was Bachelor Arts in Early Childhood...
What a day that was!
It rained and rained and rained and rained and is still raining out there now.
As a result, what should have been a relatively busy day of GAA action on the domestic front was seriously curtailed.
Just...
Laois 5-6 Westmeath 1-12
Ladies Minor 'C' Leinster Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois Ladies have qualified for the Leinster Minor 'C' football final following an incredible game against Westmeath in Bill Delaney Park this afternoon.
Joe Nolan's charges ran out six...
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young Laois man was viciously assaulted in Carlow last night.
The victim, who is believed to be in his early 20s and from Graiguecullen, is extremely well known in GAA circles.
He was attacked...
Gardai have sezied a substantial sum of cocaine following a raid at a house in Laois.
€56,000 worth of the drug was discovered following a search of a house at Landsdown Court in Portarlington.
The search took place on Friday night...
NEWS
Tributes paid to young Portarlington woman following sad passing
There was widespread sadness following the death of teenager Rachel Flanagan in Portarlington earlier this week.
Daylight assault of teenager
Shocking news emerged during the week following a daylight assault of a teenager....
Just when we thought we'd had enough of Twitter for this week, another controversy involving the Laois footballers has arisen.
Laois lost Gary Walsh in the run up to Saturday's game after his ill-judged Tweet in the aftermath of the...
Ah Community Games, something that triggered that competitive streak in us all at the early ages of 7 and 8.
It's an organisation that allows you compete in a Table Quiz or a football match, athletics or art.
And we've all...
On this week's feature we will explore the commercial/retail side of Laois' property market. With such a wide ranging selection of properties, we decided to focus on shops, restaurants, and pubs.
There is no budget this week because of the...
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The last Laois senior football captain to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand and lift a trophy was Ian Fitzgerald.
The Portlaoise forward clinched the Leinster championship winning trophy that day and...
James Luttrell grew up in Portlaoise but always had a desire to work in the agricultural industry.
With his family originating from a farming enviroment in Vicarstown, he got a taste for the farming life from a young age, helping...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terry Leahy
Killeaney, Shanahoe, Laois
Terry Leahy, Killeaney, Shanahoe, Mountrath, Co. Laois – Died 29th March 2018 at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. (Unexpectedly) after a short illness, husband of...
