Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin says that the party will more than likely run two Laois candidates in the next General Election.
Speaking to LaoisToday in Portlaoise last week, Mr Martin said that they are looking closely at what to...
The Laois hurlers and footballers are due to be part of a double header of National League game in O'Moore Park this Sunday - but both those fixtures are now under threat because of the current weather situation.
The Laois...
It's been a week of cancellations, re-schedules and calling offs. But if you're suffering from cabin fever there still are events going on over the weekend to spark a bit of interest, even if you do have to wrap...
Councillors expressed their disappointment over the awarding of Laois County Council contracts to companies based outside of Laois at Wednesday's Portlaoise Municipal District meetings.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley raised the issue at the meeting, wanting the Council to clarify the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Annie Flynn (née Hogan)
Ross, Clonaslee, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly
Annie Flynn, (nee Hogan), Ross, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and Cappincur, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Died peacefully on the 26th February...
If you must go out today, make sure you are home with your door closed by 4pm.
That is the message from the government ahead of the second stage of this weather event which is set to wreak havoc upon...
Confirmations in a number of parishes in Laois are in danger of not going ahead this weekend due to the incredible amount of snow that has fallen in the county.
All schools in Leinster and Munster have been ordered to...
Portlaoise Hospital has been forced to cancel all routine surgeries and out patients appointments for the next two days.
Following the upgrade of the weather warning by Met Eireann to status Red for Leinster today, Dublin Midlands Hospital Group have taken...
It endured an incredible on-off saga for the best part of two weeks but now that the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade is definitely taking place, it's full steam ahead to get everything organised.
Today the committee have announced their...
Snow, snow and more snow! Snow everywhere.
Laois has turned white after being doused in the fluffy stuff.
Somewhere around 10 to 15 centimetres seems to have fallen around the county.
Almost all of the schools seem to be closed and there...
It seems as though the country is shutting down and that will certainly be the case from around 4pm tomorrow afternoon.
A Red snow-ice warning for Munster and Leinster has been issued by Met Eireann, with the forecaster warning that...
The Laois schools who were forced to close today may be forced to open over the Easter Holidays to make up for lost days.
The Irish Independent is reporting that it could affect the Easter holidays, or any mini-breaks that...
A woman has been arrested following an overnight stabbing.
LaoisToday understands that a man was stabbed in the back by a female.
Gardai say that there was an assault incident in a premises in Ballacolla village last night. It was initially...
Laois GAA have announced that due to the snow, a number of events scheduled to take place this week and at the weekend are cancelled.
County Board secretary Niall Handy has circulated a release detailing all of the things that...
Snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures have caused school closures and transport cancellations across Laois this morning.
Met Éireann has put in place a status red snow-ice warning for large parts of the east coast after heavy overnight snowfall.
The forecaster issued...
If this is the beginning, what is the place going to look like by the time we reach the weekend?
It seems to have snowed for most of the night as we are all waking up to a Laois covered...
Laois has one of the lowest disposable incomes per person in the country, with the Midlands region recording the second lowest in 2015.
According the CSO, the figure for Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford in 2015 was €17,846, €695 more...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Jeremiah Fitzpatrick
Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Laois
Jeremiah Fitzpatrick, Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois. February 25th 2018. Peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his brothers Bernard and Thomas, sisters...
It’s another busy weekend of action in the CCFL soccer leagues with a number of games down for decision across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Do keep an eye out during the week as fixture could be cancelled due to...
The funeral of Joanna Doyle, a mother of four who lost her life in a car crash on Friday, will take place today.
Joanna's removal will take place at 10.30am to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass...
Tomorrow will be March, traditionally the second month of Spring, but there is no sign of that season this morning.
The people of Laois are waking up to a covering of the fluffy stuff once more and it is causing...
At the monthly Laois County Council meeting, several Councillors called for Laois dog owners to be more responsible and vigilant with their pets.
The issue was brought up by Cllr Tom Mulhall, who asked for dog owners to make sure...
The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show Extravaganza will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday March 13 at 7.30 pm featuring Spring/Summer collections for 2018.
The participating boutiques/fashion outlets taking part in the Fashion Show this year include: Blossom Time Portlaoise, Fifty...
There are weather warnings galore at this stage and a number of events have been cancelled as a result.
We expect these to increase as the forecasted snow begins to fall this evening.
We will continue to update this page throughout...
The display of the Laois hurling team on Sunday was a huge disappointment.
While they lost by just five points at the finish, in reality they were well beaten by a hungrier, physical Offaly side and their failure to raise...
A road in Laois has been closed.
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has just broken the news.
He said: "The R440 Mountrath to Kinnity Road has been closed until further notice due to forcecasted severe weather event."
More to follow...
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Laois schools are set to remain open tomorrow – but could close on Thursday as Storm Emma hits the country.
The National Emergency Coordination Group gave an update on the latest weather advice as a status orange caution is in...
A €264,000 boost has been confirmed for improvement works on non-public rural roads across Laois.
The funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in County Laois, according to Justice & Equality Minister, Charlie Flanagan. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS)...
Three houses at Hepburn Court which has endured vandalism in the past are to be compulsory purchased by Laois County Council.
The order will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála, with a notice of intention published by the council this...
Gardai are investigating following a number of break-ins to vans in Portarlington in recent days.
Two vans were broken into in Whitefields and another two suffered the same fate in Ballymorris Court.
One of the vans had a window smashed while...
