Vicarstown parkrun and junior parkrun, in conjunction with the local SVT Activity and Wellness Hub, is promoting its activities for the new year.
Twelve months ago, in January 2023, the SVT Hub welcomed RTÉ's Operation Transformation to the parish.
A very...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Delaney
Wolfhill, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Delaney, Crossard, Wolfhill, Athy, Co. Kildare in Portlaoise Hospital, surrounded by his loving daughters Geraldine, Christina and Sinead. Predeceased by his...
Greenfeet Lawncare are a Specialist Lawn Care Company established in 2008 we have a number of openings in the Laois/Kildare area for a Lawn Care Operative/Groundsman who will be able to carry out our range of lawn care services.
Operatives...
Laois 2-18 Offaly 0-18
Walsh Cup Round 1
Laois hurlers kicked off their 2024 campaign with an impressive victory over old foes Offaly this evening in tough conditions in the Centre of Excellence.
There was little to no wind but a constant...
Laois will begin their Walsh Cup campaign tonight at home to Offaly, with the sides set to meet in the Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise at 7.30pm.
After much speculation during the week, the Laois team has been named for the...
On August 14, 2021, Tommy and Natalie Conway (nee McCabe) from Tullamore welcomed their gorgeous baby boy, Joey.
Baby Joey became the little brother to Molly, and in 2023 he became a big brother himself to baby Jordi.
Unfortunately, Joey, who...
Life under Justin McNulty began for a second time for the Laois footballers in the O'Byrne Cup against Offaly.
Laois led for the best part of an hour before Offaly scored the final three points to win by two.
The first...
Laois will begin their Walsh Cup campaign tonight at home to Offaly, with the sides set to meet in the Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise at 7.30pm.
After much speculation during the week, the Laois team has been named for the...
There is sadness in Laois, Meath and Tipperary this week following the passing of a well-known Laois business owner.
Richard Doyle, of Blackhall Little, Kilcloon, Meath, passed away on Saturday, December 30.
Formerly of Bansha in Tipperary, Mr Doyle is well...
Despite the atrocious weather conditions, a huge crowd turned out to ring in 2024 at the annual Ballacolla New Years Day Walk and Tractor Run.
Michael G Phelan, one of the organisers, thanked everyone who helped.
He said: "Great credit to...
After a two week break, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast returns and this one is all about football.
The O'Byrne Cup began in Stradbally last night where Laois just lost out to Offaly.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett were present on...
With Christmas now in the rear-view mirror, the soccer clubs of Laois will return to action this coming weekend.
After a heavily rain-affected December, the CCFL will be hoping for a better run of luck in 2024.
Portlaoise AFC and Abbeyleix...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Earley
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carina, sons Stephen and Noah, father P.J., mother Ann, sister Karen, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Nicola,...
Offaly 1-11 Laois 0-12
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
Three late Offaly points were the vital scores as the visitors got the better of Laois in the opening round of the O’Byrne Cup this evening in Stradbally.
With Christmas and the New...
The Little Town of Stradbally has become a regular January home for the county footballers in recent years - and it hosts the meeting of Laois and Offaly this evening in the opening round of the O'Byrne Cup.
Initially fixed...
There was great joy on New Year's Day in Portlaoise Hospital as two babies were born in the very first hours of the new year.
The first baby of the new year - a boy delivered at 12.04am - was...
Former Laois U-20 football manager Eddie Kinsella has been appointed as the new boss of a Westmeath senior football club.
The Courtwood man will be in charge of Tyrrellspass for the upcoming 2024 season.
They reached the semi finals of the...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €243,000, 2% higher than what it was 12 months ago.
This is compared to a rise of 8% seen a year ago....
The Laois senior hurlers will welcome Offaly to the Centre of Excellence on Thursday, January 4, at 7.30pm as the two sides get their Walsh Cup campaigns underway.
Laois will be looking for revenge, having lost the corresponding fixture last...
Portarlington have appointed former Laois senior footballer Pat Roe as their manager for the 2024 season.
Roe succeeds Galway native Anthony Cunningham who departs after one season in charge.
A talented GAA player, Roe represented Laois and won senior championship medals...
The St Abban’s AC annual St Stephen’s Day Road race took place again this year, with over 50 athletes competing across two races on the Tura Triangle.
First up at 11am was the Ladies and juvenile U-14 event. This race...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Earley
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carina, sons Stephen and Noah, father P.J., mother Ann, sister Karen, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Nicola,...
CJ Sheeran Ltd, Ireland's largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, is currently seeking to hire a Group HR Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturer, headquartered in Laois, with a number of production...
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his panel for tomorrow's O'Byrne Cup opener against Offaly in Stradbally.
From the side that lost to Down in the Tailteann Cup semi final last summer, there are 11 changes.
Trevor Collins, Robbie...
Tomorrow, January 3, marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Laois woman Imelda Keenan.
Imelda was last seen on Monday, January 3, 1994 in Waterford. Since then, Gardaí have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
On the...
We've barely had time to digest the turkey and adjust to a new year - but the GAA action will make a return over the next 48 hours.
Justin McNulty's second coming as Laois football manager will begin tomorrow evening...
After a long campaign, the historic Aghaboe Abbey has rang in the new year by welcoming new signage into the community.
The initiative really sparked into life last year, when Laois County Council informed Councillors that Aghaboe was not officially...
As we eagerly step into the new year, many of us are looking forward to what 2024 has in store for us.
For those who have been enchanted by the beauty and sustainable ethos of SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, there's...
Back in April, we met up with Liam Hyland to talk about his political career, life and everything in between.
It’s a Friday afternoon in Fearagh outside Ballacolla. Liam Hyland opens the door of his home and welcomes us with...
There was great excitement in Timahoe due to the second running of the newly established Noel Ramsbottom memorial 5KM run held over Christmas.
Noel, who was known far and wide throughout the country, was a local legend in the Timahoe...
