Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has hit out at Minister for Health Simon Harris over his handling of Portlaoise Hospital.
Martin is on a tour of Laois today and met with members of the media in the Midlands Park Hotel...
On Saturday, John O'Loughlin will begin his eleventh consecutive championship campaign with Laois.
The St Brigid's GAA club man began playing for Laois in 2008 when he made his championship debut in a win against Wicklow.
Laois lost the semi final...
It's another hectic weekend in Laois for sports lovers, drama fantics, diesle train enthusiasts and Birdwatch Ireland fans.
Here's our guide to what's happening around the county for Friday May 11 to Sunday May 13.
FRIDAY MAY 11
'Annie Jr' at the Dunamaise
The...
Laois County Council took in a total of €2,254,773.53 in development contributions in the 2017, it has been revealed.
Details were outlined to the monthly meeting of Laois County Council today by CEO John Mulholland.
Out of this,€867,482.49 was spent on...
Residents in a Graiguecullen estate have been tormented by senseless vandals committing anti-social behaviour.
Local councillor Ben Brennan has called for a high boundary wall to be erected at the Vale estate to protect private houses at the latest meeting...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Charles (Charlie) Doherty
Levalley, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Rathdowney, Laois
Doherty, (Levalley, Galmoy), May 8th 2018. Unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Charles (Charlie), predeceased by his brother Joe...
There were a number of games down for decision tonight.
The Laois Ladies U-14s were the big winners on the night as they defeated Kilkenny to win the Leinster 'C' football championship final.
Here are all the results we have so...
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to play Wexford.
And there are a number of changes. Robbie Pigott has been replaced by Ruaidhri C-Fennell who goes in at corner back for his championship debut with Stephen...
Classic cars and vintage tractors converged upon the Rock Inn over the weekend for the 17th Rock Inn Vintage Run and Rally.
The two day event began on Saturday with the eagerly anticipated Vintage Tractor and Car Run.
Around 30 tractors...
The man responsible for bringing the All-Ireland Porridge Championships is hoping it will bring an economic boost to the village and beyond.
Paddy O’Connell of Paddy O’s fame is the man behind the venture. Having represented Ireland in the World...
Portlaoise RFC U-17s won the Leinster Premier League in Naas on Monday.
The result was a draw at full time but because both teams had two tries scored the first try rule came into play.
That accolade fell to Portlaoise who...
Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has named his team for the clash with Wexford this weekend.
The game will form part of a double header with the Laois footballers and will throw in at 4.15pm.
Laois have been placed in...
The leader of the Fianna Fáil party will visit Laois tomorrow.
Micheal Martin will join Laois TD Seán Fleming as part of his 'leader's tour' of the country.
The event was due to take place a number of months ago but...
Does anybody remember this?
Ten years after it last aired, TG4 have revealed that they are bringing back the popular show Underdogs.
For those of you who can't recall it, the show aims to pluck unknown GAA talent from around the...
This Sunday, May 13, the Midlands Park Hotel will host their annual Wedding Showcase from 1pm to 5pm.
An investment of €7 million over the past year and half has transformed this property into the a very sought-after wedding venue in...
Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a substantial housing development in Portlaoise.
Aston Homes plan to construct 87 two-storey homes
These comprise of 60 four-bedroom and 24-three bedroom houses.
There will also be three five-bedroom detached houses.
The development will be...
A young Laois man has opened up about his incredible weight loss.
Tomas Moore, who is well known as a referee and for his work with Laois GAA, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last 11 months.
Tipping the scales...
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
Junior Scratch Cup
Saturday/Sunday, May 5/6
1st - Martin Gleeson (7) 74
2nd -...
The cobble block paving is causing major concern for locals at Abbeyleix Library with a person falling on it last week.
The concerns were outlined by Cllr John Joe Fennelly at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council.
He said the...
When Kerry native John Sugrue was named Laois manager at the end of last year, there was some comments of disquiet among the public about the length of contract he received.
Sugrue was given a one year term but many...
Here's all of this week's CCFL fixtures.
Wednesday, May 9
First-named teams at home and all games at 7.15pm unless stated
Division 1 Saturday:
Camlin United v UCL Harps
Castlepollard Celtic v Ballymahon AFC
Senior Division:
Ballinahown A v Willlow Park
Clara Town A v Birr Town...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brendan O'Connor
Cloonsilla, Gurteen, Sligo / Durrow, Laois
Brendan O’Connor (Cloonsilla, Gurteen, Co. Sligo and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois) May 7th, 2018; Peacefully surrounded by his loving family,...
What a weekend of glorious weather that was!
There were events up and down the county and one of them took place on Sunday.
The Point to Point meetings in Stradbally always draw big crowds and this one didn't disappoint.
Punters came...
If selected on Saturday afternoon, Ross Munnelly will line out for Laois in a championship match for the 16th season in a row.
Since 2003, the Arles-Kilcruise forward has been an ever-present in Laois teams and he has never let...
Housing staff of Laois County Council had to endure “outrageous behaviour” during an antisocial incident involving a person seeking housing accommodation last week, today’s meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Willie Aird sought an update on the provision of...
Plans have been launched to turn an iconic Portlaoise pub into a restaurant.
The Portlaoise Arms, which closed for business in 2008, has remained vacant for a decade.
But now, John and Edward Fennelly have applied for planning permission to transform...
TV presenter Claire Byrne opened up about 'lecherous' men preying on women, gender pay gaps, her career and having three young children in a recent interivew with the Irish Independent.
"I think we need to stop using the term 'ambitious'...
The Midlands Park Hotel won the Hotel Team of the year Award at the recent Irish Hospitality Awards.
The award comes upon the first birthday of the hotel, in the heart of Portlaoise town.
In May 2017 the former Portlaoise Heritage Hotel...
Another busy week of fixtures ahead with a number of county teams in action.
Here are all the fixtures as we have them:
TUESDAY MAY 8
Midlands Park Hotel Under-15 Football League Division 1
Na Fianna Og V Ballyroan Abbey 6.45pm in Arles-Killeen
Midlands...
Details of the bus service for isolated parts of Laois has been announced.
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said this is an important link for rural communities.
He said: "The National Transport Authority has now agreed...
