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...
A total of twelve housing estates in Portlaoise are in the process of being taken in charge by Laois County Council.
Once an estate is taken in charge, the local authority is responsible for services for the public areas in...
This week's moment in time is a throwback to Easter Sunday four years ago for an Ossory Cycling Club road race in Rathdowney.
Alf Harvey was there on what seemed a glorious sunny spring morning, and the people of Rathdowney...
There was another busy schedule of soccer games down for decision this Easter Sunday with Laois teams in action across a number of divisions and leagues.
Portlaoise AFC were 3-1 winners away to Lucan Utd in the Leinster Senior League...
It was another busy weekend of Laois GAA action with three county teams playing big league games and a host of club games down for decision too.
Allianz Football League Division 4 Final
Laois 0-15 Carlow 0-11
Littlewoods Camogie National League Division...
The Harps and Clough-Ballacolla are the only teams with unbeaten records after the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 action this weekend - while Borris-Kilcotton recorded a hard-fought win away to Camross this afternoon.
Clough-Ballacolla were 1-15 to 0-13 winners...
Dublin 1-8 Laois 0-5
Littlewoods Camogie National League Division 2
The Laois camogie team's hopes of making the knockout stages of this year's league took a serious blow today when they were beaten away by Dublin.
The game was actually played in...
Laois 2-8 Tyrone 4-12
Ladies Football National League Division 2 Round 7
The Laois Ladies were unable to get a vital win in their battle to avoid relegation this afternoon, as they went down by 10 points to Tyrone in...
On this week's Property Watch we will be having a look at the most expensive residential properties currently on the market in Laois.
There aren't that many properties list for sale above €500k, and most that are have land attached...
This is massive!
LaoisToday can EXCLUSIVELY reveal that one of the world's most popular musicians is set to play a gig in Laois.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran will make a stop off in Wolfhill this summer as part of his World...
I got the Sky News blues
All over me
I got the Sky News blues
All over me.
Looking out my window,
Birds singing in the trees.
I believe that TV there’s
A comet coming down to kill me.
Always revolutions, always flame and tears.
Hypertension, indigestion, fear,...
A little over a year ago retired Portlaoise couple Jim and Esther McCormack bade farewell to the lives they knew in Ireland.
They sold their house and all their belongings here and moved lock, stock and barrel to outside Cape...
The Laois GAA season is only in its infancy but LaoisToday can exclusively reveal that talks are at an advanced stage for two of Laois's biggest rivals to unite for the 2019 season.
Camross and Castletown are set to formally...
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When the Laois senior footballers defeated Carlow by one point last week, much of the talk of the next six days was set to be about how the O'Moore men would break...
House prices nationally rose by 2.5% during the first three months of 2018, according to the latest House Price Report released today by Daft.ie.
In Laois, prices in the first three months of 2018 were 5% higher than a year...
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...
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Laois claimed the Division 4 title this afternoon in Croke Park and their longest serving player was instrumental in the victory.
35-year-old Ross Munnelly is now midway through his 16th season with Laois...
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The Laois footballers got their hands on silverware in Croke Park this afternoon and in the aftermath of the game, we've take a look at some of the main Talking Points.
1 -...
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It might have only been Division 4 but it was a local derby, it was in Croke Park and there was silverware at stake.
Laois and Carlow don't get enough big days out...
An ACDC Tribute Band are set to perform this Easter Sunday night in Pedigree Corner.
The band Whole Lotta Voltage are now Ireland’s longest running and most widely recognised AC/DC tribute.
Wowing crowds in venues all over Ireland and abroad with a...
Laois 0-15 Carlow 0-11
Allianz Football League Division 4 Final
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The Laois footballers have claimed the Allianz Football League Division 4 champions after a hard-earned win over Carlow in Croke Park this afternoon.
It was...
A well-known and busy pub on Main Street in Portlaoise has recently come on the market.
The Office Bar and Venue is currently being offered for sale by John F O'Brien in Elite Estate Agents - and has an asking price...
Top Tweets
James Dunne was loving being in the limelight - and is hoping for a bigger stage in Croke Park this weekend
Disappointing to see the top scorer in the country dropped because of his own opinion, however controversial it...
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After a week when the build-up was dominated by a tweet about a court case in a different jurisdiction, the Laois and Carlow footballers meet for the second time in seven days...
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The goal of promotion was secured last weekend with a dogged game of patient football in Netwatch Cullen Park, but this weekend Laois and Carlow go into battle for the proverbial cherry...
Easter 2018 brings with it a time of hope and new beginnings. Signs of continued economic recovery, growing employment bring with it a recovery that is warmly welcome. Our Easter ceremonies by the huge numbers gave witness to our...
St Patrick’s graveyard near Abbeyleix should be included for improvement works, the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting heard.
In a motion, Cllr Mary Sweeney said the graveyard should be included in works including “paths and disability access in the coming...
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...
An undertaking has been given by Laois County Council to repair the roadside fence at Mountain View estate in Portlaoise.
At the recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley had a motion seeking the replacement of the...
