The only action on the Laois GAA scene this evening was in ACFL Division 3.
Leaders Portarlington fell to their first defeat as they went down away to Ballyroan-Abbey.
Wins for O'Dempsey's and The Rock over Timahoe and The Heath respectively...
Townscape, the portraits of homes in Stradbally, has already received a warm local response, but is now receiving national attention as it opened at the Irish Architectural Archive (IAA) in 45 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2 on Tuesday May 8.
The...
It has been a brilliant year for Portlaoise Rugby Club at juvenile level.
And they celebrated that at an awards night recently.
Irish U-19 International Conor Kelly was on hand to present the awards.
William Reilly received the Pat Kelleher Award.
The outhalf...
The victims of a robbery over the weekend have launched an appeal for people in catching the culprits.
The incident took place in Ballyfoyle, Mageny on Sunday evening May 13.
Sometime between 7pm and 8.30pm, a construction yard/shed was broken into.
A large...
A man suspected of dumping rubbish at Portarlington Community Centre is believed to have dumped further rubbish there overnight.
Portarlington Community Centre posted their frustration at the latest incident on social media.
“So the person who felt it was their given...
The 32 year wait was ended as the Laois Rings Team won the All-Ireland competition in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin, on Friday April 13 to Sunday April 15.
The Laois Rings team was grouped with Louth, Meath and West Cork....
The recently refurbished Midlands Park Hotel hosted their annual Wedding Fair on Sunday May 13.
It was very well attended with all of the punters getting a unique opportunity to see just what their special day could be like if they...
What was seen as a glorious opportunity for Laois hurlers to escape from the shadows, play in Croke Park, win a national competition, qualify for the All-Ireland championship proper and return to the Leinster championship in 2019 has turned...
Telfords Portlaoise are now hiring for the following vacancy.
Yard General Operative
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all of our customers, picking orders and ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
As a...
Planning permission has been launched for a simply massive housing development in one Laois town.
Langville Properties Ltd have launched plans for the project on a site which is just under 10 acres in Stradbally.
The development will consist of 72...
Boortmalt is planning a significant delopment at the Maltings in Athy, following a planning permission application to be decided upon by Kildare County Council.
Minch Malt Ltd trading as Boortmalt, published a planning notice outlining its intention to apply for...
The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise are hosting their wedding event on this Sunday, May 20 from 1pm-5pm.
And they would be delighted to welcome you to view their fully refurbished hotel; this includes the Cedar Bar and Restaurant, Lobby and new Kafe,...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be in Des Hughes Motors this Thursday, May 17, inspecting child seats making sure they are correctly fitted.
Des Hughes Motors on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise ran the same event last year....
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan expects that a decision on the future of Portlaoise Hospital will be made later in the summer.
Speaking to Midlands 103, the Minister for Justice said that he is opposed to any downgrading on the...
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
Saturday/Sunday, May 12/13
1st - John Whelan (13) 42pts
2nd - Andy...
Ah, the Cumann na mBunscol - a rite of passage for primary school children for generations.
They've given us many memories over the years, and even one or two controversies.
The hurling and camogie finals begin tomorrow in O’Moore Park and...
The Tonners are nothing short of remarkable. Gary Tonner has climbed 15 peaks in 5 days in Scotland to raise funds for the very rare Di George syndrome, while his wife Rosanne is running the Dublin mini marathon for...
Laois is set to host the largest European Kettlebell Marathon championships to date from Friday May 25 to Sunday May 27.
Portlaoise will be hosting 120 athletes from all over Europe as well as hundreds of spectators and supporters over...
A master plan will be published soon for the Enterprise Park development at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council agreed to allow the proposed development move to the Part 8 public consultation process...
Portarlington native Ken Wardrop is taking his film, 'Making the Grade', to the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17.
In this new documentary, Ken travels the country to interview teachers and students of piano.
We get...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Drominin Nursing...
Here is this week's full CCFL soccer fixture list:
Wednesday, May 16
First-named teams at home and all games at 7.15pm unless stated
Division 1 Saturday:
Grange United v UCL Harps, 7.30pm
Senior Division:
Clara Town A v Tullamore Town
Division 1:
Derry Rovers A v Mountmellick...
There was great excitement in Camross NS recently as they hosted a very special event.
Grandparents took over the school and brought smiles to the faces of their grandchildren.
Grandparents Day is aimed towards celebrating the important roles that grandparents play...
Knockbeg College held its Annual 1916 Commemoration Football blitz in O'Hanrahan's GFC on Thursday May 10.
Fifth year and transition year students took on teams from Colaiste Eoin Hacketstown, St Peter's College Wexford, Ardscoil Athy, Carlow CBS as they battled...
Laois 3-17 Kilkenny 4-2
Ladies Leinster U-14 'C' Football Championship Final
A sizzling second half crowned Laois, Leinster U-14 C champions last week under the setting sun in Graiguecullen.
A goal early in the second half set out their intent and they...
A Laois man is set to rub shoulders with the rich and famous this weekend.
LaoisToday understands that Ballyfin native Noel Fitzpatrick has been invited to the Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Back around Christmas, Noel came to the...
The GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the Leinster senior football championship quarter finals.
The game between Laois and Westmeath is the only one that will take place on Saturday May 26.
There were fears among Liverpool fans that the...
After a very busy week of action last week, this week is a bit quieter.
On the inter-county front, just the minor and senior hurlers are in action with both of those games on Saturday.
See all the fixtures below:
MONDAY MAY...
A new RTÉ nature documentary will feature a Laois farm in its second episode.
A Wild Irish Year is a four part series that features the changes in nature that sweep across the country throughout the course of a year.
It...
An investigation is underway after a man and a young boy were killed in a plane crash yesterday afternoon.
It happened in Clonbullogue in Offaly yesterday afternoon.
At 2.25pm on Sunday May 13 an aircraft took off from Clonbullogue Airfield with...
