Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dempsey
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael Dempsey Davitt Road Mountmellick died April 7th unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by his loving son Ronan, brother Christy, sisters Helen and Bernadette, family, relatives neighbours and...
Killeshin 1-19 Crettyard 1-15
ACFL Division 3
Killeshin picked up their second win in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 this evening when they got the better of their neighbours Crettyard.
In what was a rare enough meeting between the clubs,...
As many as ten Laois players could be involved in this year's Leinster Towns Cup decider after Athy and Carlow each came through difficult semi-finals.
The two sides will collide on Sunday, April 27, at 3pm in Forenaughts, home of...
A local sports club are urging Laois County Council to "do the right thing" and "overturn their decision" on the Community Recognition Fund, which was set up to support communities that hosted people from Ukraine and other countries.
Stradbally Town...
The latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look back on the weekend.
Steven Miller was in Wexford Park on Saturday and that is the first topic as he is joined by Alan Hartnett.
The Laois...
The Midland Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force held a prize-giving ceremony recently in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone, Westmeath.
They invited the winning transition year student from Portlaoise College - Clodagh Fitzpatrick - to attend along with family members and Portlaoise...
There have been a number of successful applications for funding under Laois County Council's Arts Act Grant Scheme 2025.
A total of 25 applicants received close to €9,000 in grant funding designed to develop, support and enhance the arts throughout...
Laois manager Glen McEvoy was impressed with the performance of his players after their Leinster MHC opening round victory over Kildare in Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday afternoon.
His initial thought was that, “It’s great to get over the...
€3 million investment for social housing in Laois
A €3 million investment into Social Housing in Laois has been announced as part of a €436 million fund aimed at addressing urgent housing needs across the country.
“The challenges are real, and...
Clonad GAA organised a novel event recently when they held their inaugural Blitzchomórtas Iomána (Inter-Schools Hurling Blitz).
4th class children from five local primary schools played off a series of hurling games through the Irish language.
The event was a collaboration...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cathy Moynan (née Fitzgerald)
1 Cashel Lawn, Waterford Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, R95 NDE5/Laois/Dublin
Cathy Moynan, (née Fitzgerald), 1 Cashel Lawn, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. (Eircode R95 NDE5)
Unexpectedly, but peacefully at Wexford General...
Kilcavan 1-13 Clonaslee-St Manman’s 3-16
ACFL Division 2 Round 2 (Doubling as 2024 ACFL Division 3 Final)
Kilcavan hosted Clonaslee-St Manman's this evening in the second round of ACFL Division 2; however, the game carried far greater significance as it doubled...
Laois 8-10 Louth 2-7
Leinster Ladies MFC Round 3
The Laois minor ladies are through to the Leinster 'B' semi finals following a massive win away to Louth this afternoon.
Adrian Slevin's charges were on fire as they recorded a 21 point...
The Heath 0-14 Emo 1-15
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
Emo got their first win of the league today as they saw off a second half comeback from The Heath to win by four points.
After defeat by Ballyroan-Abbey in Round 1,...
Portlaoise 3-18 Ballyroan-Abbey 3-7
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
DJ White helped himself to 1-6 while Josh Hogan and Jack Brown also hit the net as Portlaoise got the better of Ballyroan-Abbey this morning.
After drawing with St Joseph's in Round 1,...
Over €25 million has been announced for investment into the road network in Laois during 2025.
"Ongoing investment in the improvement and maintenance of our transportation network is a critical enabler to provide opportunities for economic growth, tourism enhanced quality...
There were plenty of positives to be taken from the first progress report of the Laois County Council Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP) 2024-2029.
The report covers climate action taken by the Council between January 2024 and January 2025.
Like...
The Laois footballers got their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start on Saturday evening in the glorious Wexford Park sunshine.
Justin McNulty's men were 2-21 to 2-11 winners over Wexford to set up a quarter-final showdown with Louth...
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), which represents organisations working with young people nationwide, has launched its Local Champions initiative for 2025.
The campaign aims to ensure increased investment in young people and youth work locally and nationally.
Anna McWey...
The month of April has begun with splendid sunshine and blue skies.
This is a beautiful time of year, nature awakens within us all a time of hope and new beginning.
Next week, we begin Holy Week, beginning on Sunday 13,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Karen Flynn
Forest Park, Portlaoise, Laois
Karen Flynn Forest Park, Portlaoise, 4th April 2025
Cherished daughter of Alan and Sandie. Beloved sister to Vicky and Sue. Loving aunt to Lexi, Zac, Mike, Lenny...
Laois 2-21 Wexford 2-11
Leinster SFC Round 1
The Laois footballers are through to a Leinster championship quarter-final against Louth after a relatively comfortable and deserved win over Wexford this evening in a gloriously sunny Wexford Park.
While there was barely a...
The new Gaelic football rules will be in use in the championship for the first time this evening and the honour of the first game falls to Laois and Wexford.
The sides meet in the opening round of the Leinster...
Laois 3-18 Kildare 0-11
Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 1
Laois began their Leinster MHC with a comprehensive victory over Kildare in Laois Hire O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Eoin Delaney put in a fantastic performance at corner forward with The Harps clubman...
The big day has arrived for the Laois minor hurlers as they become the final county team to get their championship underway.
Glen McEvoy's charges are in Tier 2 and begin at home to Kildare this afternoon with throw in...
1 - Major shock as Electric Picnic is set to move to a different Laois venue
The biggest story of the week by fa broke on Tuesday, April 1.
After 20 years in Stradbally, Electric Picnic is set to move to...
Iarnród Éireann have come under fire for "a total lack of respect" shown to Laois customers.
That is according to one local citizen, who alerted LaoisToday about an ongoing problem at Portlaoise Train Station.
The citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous,...
Leinster SFC Round 1 - Laois v Wexford
In Wexford Park at 6pm
The Laois footballers make the trip to Wexford Park today to take on Wexford in the opening round of the Leinster championship.
Having won Division 4 and reached the...
Laois v Kildare
Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 1 in O'Moore Park at 1pm
The big day has arrived for the Laois minor hurlers as they become the final county team to get their championship underway.
Glen McEvoy's charges are in Tier...
The Laois clubs may be gone, but there is certainly still some significant local interest in the 2025 Provincial Towns Cup.
Leinster Rugby have organised a mouthwatering double-header for this Sunday, April 6, with both semi-finals set to take place...
