That time of the week again.
We dug up some golden oldies take by alf Harvey in the year 2004.
This week we look through some photos taken at the Camross Juvenile awards 14 years ago.
No doubt many of you will...
Two men have been arrested and more charges are expected to follow after a street brawl in Portlaoise involving up to 20 people in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The large-scale incident took place at approximately 1.20am on Main...
This week on LaoisToday.ie's Property Watch, we are focusing on agriculture, and particularly the price of a 70-80 acre farm. The counties in comparison with Laois today are: Offaly, Longford, Wicklow, and Dublin.
Each piece has C.70-80 acres, some have...
Through early morning fog I see
Visions of the things to be
The pains that are withheld for me
I realize and I can see
That suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
I can take or leave it if I please
That game of...
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Laois were impressive in their opening round victory over Limerick, despite having fielded a young and inexperienced side. John Sugrue's new look Laois team will have to prove themselves on the...
A local Councillor has said that any development regarding Abbeyleix Hospital requires consultation with local people.
In a statement, John Joe Fennelly says he welcomes recent reports that the HSE intend to upgrade the facility.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly said: "The...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Bambrick
Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois
Margaret Bambrick (9-11-1920) in her 98th year. Reposing at her residence in Aughanure, Ballylinan today Saturday 3rd February. Rosary on Sunday evening at 7pm...
Men's National League Division One
Portlaoise 60 Neptune 101
Portlaoise Panther's are still sitting bottom of Division 1A following a disappointing display against high-flying Neptune. It was their first league game in three weeks since their two point loss to UU...
Today marks the second day of the first Dublin Horse Racing Festival and there will be keen Laois interest.
Three horses with strong Laois connections will be in action in three separate races.
The first is racing in the Irish Stallion...
Womens National Super League
Portlaoise Panthers 52 UCC Glanmire 87
The Portlaoise Panthers' women side have been performing well of late with their recent win against WIT Wildcats giving them breathing space from relegation.
On Saturday night the Panthers could not match that...
There is deep sadness in the Emo community and beyond this evening following the death of Pat Brophy, the hugely popular and respected former chairman, manager and player of the local GAA club.
Aged only 60, Pat was the tough-as-nails...
Galway 2-18 Laois 0-17
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
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When the Laois hurlers travelled to Galway last year in the Allianz Hurling League, an injury-ravaged side were beaten by 26 points.
Since then the...
LaoisToday are delighted to announce a new addition to our team.
Bob Flavin has joined the business in a Sales and Marketing role and brings with him a wealth of media experience.
"Bob is extremely digitally savvy and we're very excited...
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It's not that often that the All Ireland hurling champions come to town - but that's the case in O'Moore Park this evening with Galway here to take on Laois...
This week we introduce our new columnists - Two Glamourous Knights.
Sugar, spice and all things nice are just a few ingredients that have created Two Glamorous Knights. We are identical twins who combine our love of fashion, style and...
Laois 1-5 Tipperary 5-14
Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2
Laois came away the wrong side of a high scoring display today the against newly-promoted Tipperary side in Ardfinnan today.
Laois suffered a huge injury blow before the match with captain...
The Top Tweets and Facebook comments that caught our eye this week were about Laois people doing well, Nutella art and the Eighth Amendment.
If you think you have a possible contender for Tweet of the Week send it on...
Bea Morrin and Gary Ryan moved from Laois to Canada in 2016 and have set up their own successful careers across the Atlantic.
Stradbally native Bea is a make-up artist who has worked on set for short films and tv...
American Football has become increasingly popular in Ireland since Sky Sports began showing it live.
And one Portlaoise establishment is planning an American theme on Sunday to help punters enjoy the sport’s showpiece.
Manhattan Mixer will hold their third annual Super...
Heywood Community School 38 Dundalk 26
All Ireland Cadet Semi Final
Heywood Community School have reached the All-Ireland Cadet basketball final following a stunning victory over Dundalk on Friday.
The game, which took place in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, was an...
During his address to the Roman Curia on the occasion of the presentation of Christmas greetings, Pope Francis affirmed, “A bit of good humor is very good for us! It will do us much good to pray St. Thomas...
Laois got their 2018 National Hurling League Division 1B campaign off to a losing start against Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday on the scoreline of 1-25 to 0-18.
Despite the loss, there were plenty of positive aspects about...
Everyone deserves a treat every now and then, and what better than on a quiet weekend to bake something sweet.
This week we have a fool proof chocolate brownie recipe to die for.
Chocolate brownies can be quiet difficult to perfect...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Chrissie Breen (née O'Brien)
Sliabh Bloom Park,Clonaslee,Laois
Chrissie Breen (nee O'Brien), Sliabh Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died the 1st of February 2018, Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital,...
Work on an €850,000 upgrade of the Mountmellick Wastewater Treatment plan will begin this week - and is expected to be completed by the end of this spring.
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the commencement of...
It was a good start to Cistercian College Roscrea's 2018 Leinster Schools Senior Cup campaign as they overcame Wesley College today in Clontarf.
Wesley College had qualified through the Vinnie Murray Cup, beating Kilkenny who had two Laois men on...
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There are two changes to the Laois team to play Leitrim in Sunday's Allianz Football League Division 4 clash in Carrick-on-Shannon.
The experienced Colm Begley comes in for captain Stephen...
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Laois manager Eamonn Kelly has made four changes to the starting team to face Galway in O'Moore Park tomorrow night.
One of the changes are enforced through injury while the other three...
There was disappointment for the Portlaoise AFC soccer team this evening as they went down 2-1 to Maynooth in their Leinster Senior League Division 1A game.
Played on the astro turf pitch in Maynooth University, a Jason Murphy strike in...
A young singer from Laois is hopeful of making an appearance on our TV screens tomorrow night.
Ireland's Got Talent, a spin-off of the popular reality show Britain's Got Talent, will air for the first time on TV3 at 7.30pm.
Stevie...
