Laois handballers Eamon Brennan and Brian Brennan claim Leinster C title after defeating Offaly opposition in a thrilling contest.
A contest which was too close to call, needed an 11-02 tie breaker to separate the sides and send the Leinster...
Crettyard United claimed the U-16 Schoolboys/girls Football Association of Ireland National Trophy after defeating Howth Celtic 6-5 on penalties at the weekend.
The shootout succeeded a grueling 120 minutes which produced four goals but failed to separate the two sides.
The...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Phelan
Clondalkin, Dublin / Ballyfin, Laois
Martin Phelan, Clondalkin, Dublin and Cavansheath, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Tallaght General Hospital, on 14th May, 2024. Martin...
Michael Kerry Transport Ltd Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire a truck driver (rigid) on a temporary/part-time basis.
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To apply contact info@warehousing2000.com or phone 086 2553694.
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in touch with LaoisToday by...
The 2024 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, will take place in Athboy this coming June Bank Holiday Weekend - and Laois will be represented.
Sheila Keeshan, from Castletown, will be one of 23 women...
The HSE has released a statement following reports of measles cases at Portlaoise Hospital.
A patient in the hospital's maternity unit contacted LaoisToday and said that there had been 'measles in Portlaoise Hospital'.
They claimed that a woman 'had given birth...
Laois County Councillors in the Portlaoise area have been left angry at the latest update on their ongoing battle to improve traffic flow on the Mountmellick Road.
At this morning's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Sinn Fein's Caroline Dwane-Stanley...
A player in Laois has woken up half a millon euro richer this morning after they scooped the EuroMillions Plus Top Prize of €500,000 in last night's (Tuesday, May 14) draw.
The player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket the...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Patryk Paszkiewicz, a 16-year-old from Portlaoise, has received an Special Achievement Award, recognising his positive impact with...
A Laois County Councillor has said the Irish State is not 'getting value for money from private agencies'.
According to Independent Cllr Aisling Moran, Ireland is 'squandering millions of euro through outsourcing, which is leading to unnecessary costs for the...
The brand new All-Ireland minor football championship gets underway this weekend.
Laois, after finishing bottom of their Leinster group, find themselves in Tier 3 of the competition.
Tier 1 contains the eight provincial finalists but just four of those are confirmed.
Dublin...
Shane Allison, a young man from Ballybrittas, is travelling all across Europe competing in Taekwondo.
His last outing was the European Championships in April. On his way to his claiming second ITF title he defeated Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Romania.
He...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy
De La Salle, Castletown, Laois / Lombardstown, Cork
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy, De la Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise and late of Gortmore, Lombardstown, Co. Cork. May 12th, 2024.
Predeceased...
Carlinn Transport Ltd, who are based in Rooskey, Carlingford, in Co Louth, are currently seeking to hire a HGV Driver.
With a number of drives up and down the country, this role may suit someone based in the midlands.
Requirements
Clean...
Position - Communications Officer
Part-time; flexible (21 hours max per week)
Laois Partnership Company is the local development company for Co Laois. Based in Portlaoise, we run a number of state and EU funded programmes that aim to promote social inclusion,...
Abbeyleix 1-21 Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-9
ACHL Division 2 Round 4
Clonaslee St Manman's found the net three times away to Abbeyleix this evening but it wasn't enough as the hosts totted up 21 points to gain their first victory in Division...
Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise.
The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle climate challenges.
Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate, and Community Action (IKC3), Council, has conducted a...
There is county action across the board this week alongside plenty of club fixtures in another hectic week of football and hurling matches.
In county action this week, Laois senior hurlers play Round 4 of the Joe McDonagh Cup at...
Four Laois exhibitors have been added to Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park from May 30 to June 3.
The festival contains displays of Irish food and drink, inspiring talks and demos as well as live interactive entertainment.
Patrick Weiser...
A new candidate has thrown their name in the hat to contest the upcoming Local Elections, scheduled for June 7.
Kevin Drennan, from the Coolrain/Camross area, will be running as an Independent candidate in the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Mr Drennan spent...
Music at the Malthouse took place on the 10, 11 and 12 of May to huge success.
The festival was a combination of musical performances from musicians both young and experienced in the Malthouse in Stradbally.
Notable additions at this year’s...
Clough-Ballacolla 1-14 Portlaoise 1-20
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Aaron Bergin scored 1-12 as Portlaoise continued their good Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 form in a convincing victory at the expense of Clough-Ballacolla.
A late surge from Cillian Dunne and Mark...
A little later than normal, the latest installment of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and there is lots to talk about.
Fresh from his holidays, Steven Miller is back and the first item on the agenda is the Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Lalor
Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Laois
John Lalor of Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Co. Laois (R32RW13).
John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Pre-deceased by...
Rosenallis 0-17 Camross 1-14
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Rosenallis earned their first point in Division 1 with a draw at home to Camross this evening, but it was a victory that they may feel they left behind.
The hosts led by...
It was revealed that there are 90 gardaí currently suspended and receiving full pay by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee after a question was raised by Independent TD for Laois/Offaly Carol Nolan.
73 of these have been suspended for more...
The second-year basketballers from Portlaoise CBS have claimed a historic All-Ireland silver medal - described as their "greatest achievement to date".
St Mary's booked their place in the All-Ireland final after a comprehensive win over Dublin school, St Vincent's Castleknock...
€3.3 million has been secured for the renovation of the courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory to turn it into a digital hub.
Local Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin said: "This is a huge announcement for Borris in Ossory, the proposed renovation of...
A man has been arrested and will be brought before court this morning following an alleged attempted abduction in Laois.
On April 26, a woman reported that she had been the victim of an attempted kidnapping at a location between...
The number of new car sales in Laois rose by 4.5% in April of this year compared to the same month in 2023, according to figures released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
A total of 94...
