Back in September, there was significant anger in Portarlington when a community man was fined wrongly for littering.
Thankfully, there was a happy ending to this as the man was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
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The community of Portarlington is rallying...
This September, Ballyfin received a visit from Hollywood actor Jonathan Tucker- who made it just in time to celebrate Ballyfin Gaels being crowned Senior A champions.
Tucker later declared that the night in the Deadmans was the best night of...
There was a time in Ireland when mass was a weekly and even daily ritual for the vast majority of the country.
But that is certainly not the case anymore.
And although most of the population of Laois say in the...
We spent most of 2017 going to club matches around the county.
And when getting team sheets off secretaries or other club officials, we came across some really unique names.
And back in May, we decided to compile a list of...
Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem… He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. Luke 2:4, 5
As the crow flies,...
Hairdressers are probably one of the busiest businesses in the final days in the lead up to Christmas.
This week I found myself in Frankie's Hair Salon in Mountmellick to talk to the comical Frankie Horan - and not to...
In our 'That was My Year' series, we sit down with promiment Laois people in their respective fields and ask them about their highs and lows of 2017, and what hopes they have for 2018.
Killeshin man and Laois Football...
Electric Picnic threw up a selection of great stories once again - with the group of friends that did up a cattle trailer as their accommodation for the weekend getting massive attention.
Steven Miller spoke to Johnny Bracken, one of...
At the end of May, Donal Miller decided he'd put his natural wit to full use by penning a regular column for LaoisToday.
His piece on Pedigree Corner - once one of the most popular night clubs in the county...
Debs season was, like most things, completely new to the LaoisToday team when we tackled it.
Julie Anne Miller was on duty for most of them and she captured the Scoil Chriost Ri Debs brilliantly.
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The lads are suited and booted,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena Birney
Rushall, Mountrath, Laois
Philomena Birney, Rushall, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 21st 2017. Peacefully at her...
We had best Tweeters, Snapchatters and we also had best Instagrammers.
This was decided by a mix of public and office opinion.
And like all other lists, it is sure to be updated in 2018.
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After many hours of deliberating, cursing, and...
Laois Macra na Feirme are holding a photo competition every month for a year to find the best photos of Laois.
This month's competition theme is 'Christmas on the farm' and entries are already coming in thick and fast.
You don't...
In this segment of 'That was My Year', we sat down with Brid McGill, who is most well-known for her Fit with Brid fitness courses, Snapchats and blogs.
Brid is a wonder woman in more than just fitness. She manages...
We love our competitions on LaoisToday and we love teaming up with great local businesses to give our readers the chance of winning some really cool prizes.
This week it was the turn of the Butcher's Block in the Laois...
A commonly asked question this time of year is, "What time is the Christmas Mass/Service on?"
To avoid confusion we've decided to publish a list of mass and service times around the county.
If you have any times you would like...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena Birney
Rushall, Mountrath, Laois
Philomena Birney, Rushall, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 21st 2017. Peacefully at her residence. Deeply regretted by her partner Jim, children David, Stephany, Casha and...
There was high drama in Ballybrittas during the summer when the Garda helicopter made an appearance.
It was the first time it was deployed in 2017 and it would be out again in Laois before the end of the year.
But...
A primary school in Shanahoe has applied for planning permission to expand.
The board of management of Scoil Fionntain Naofa primary school have made the application.
This consists of a two classroom extension and all associated works.
In other news, planning permission...
Our funnyman Mark Doheny came out with some absolute belters throughout 2017.
Some were more popular than others and this one certainly seemed to strike a cord.
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They just don’t make nightclubs any more like they used to.
We’re not saying that’s...
Our site was a little over a week old when this story broke.
A bomb in Stradbally. Who could believe it? Well it happened.
And here is how the story unfolded:
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Stradbally is in lockdown this evening after a suspect device was...
Today is the last day of work and school for so many people around the county - and we're feeling particularly festive in the office here too.
So with as much work done as we're going to do now this...
I had heard a lot about Sheeran's pub in Coolrain and how it's an experience not to miss out on.
This week I found myself in Coolrain to chat with the man of Sheeran's pub and his plans in the...
It was the list that almost crashed the LaoisToday site.
Back in the summer, someone in the office came up with the bright idea of picking Laois's hottest men. It was a mammoth task, one so big that we asked...
If you are looking for a way to blow off cobwebs after the the Christmas excess then why not join in the charity walk at Fossey Mountain on New Year’s Day.
The walk this year will be led by Laois...
Electric Picnic may have been celebrating its 13th year in Stradbally. But it was LaoisToday's first year to ever cover the popular festival.
We had received two media passes to cover the festival throughout the weekend. It was decided early...
Minister Charlie Flanagan has hit back at claims by Cllr John Leahy that Laois was overlooked for funding through the Inland Fisheries Fund.
It has subsequently emerged that no applications were submitted from Laois, and just one for Offaly, for...
Over the next week or so, we are going to be taking a look back at some of our top stories from 2017.
And on day 1, what better place to start then one of our biggest pieces from our...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Phyllis Lalor (née Healy)
59 Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Dave and much loved mother of Gerard, Peter, Daithí, Marie (Rowe) and Olive (Marum). Deeply...
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association have released their master fixture list for 2018.
Like 2017, Laois will operate in Division 2 of the National League where they will hope for better than last year.
The O'Moore girls reached the semi-final of...
