We are just days away from the big Pool B decider between Ireland and Scotland.
The sides will meet at 8pm (Irish time) on Saturday evening in Paris.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to preview that...
Discover Excitement at SOLAS this Weekend
As the weekend approaches, SOLAS is gearing up for one of its most beloved events - the car boot sale.
This event always draws a lively crowd, and the icing on the cake is the...
Laois Chamber Alliance recently held their fourth AGM on the evening of Tuesday, October 3, in SOLAS Eco Garden Shop, Portarlington.
At this AGM, James McElwee, Partner with Portlaoise-based Rolleston McElwee Solicitors, stepped up from his previous role as Vice-President...
St Conleth's have been selected as one of 19 clubs chosen for the LGFA’s 2023/2024 Club2Gether Programme.
The club are just days removed from a dramatic extra-time victory over Sarsfields, which saw them qualify for their third final in a...
A Laois business has been recognised by the Irish Pub Awards, as the search continues to find the Irish Pub of the Year 2023.
O’Dea’s Bar and Bistro in Portarlington has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Customer Service...
A delegation from the county of Williamson, Tennessee, in the US, which is twinned with Laois, has made contact with Laois IFA with a view to arranging a student farmer exchange programme.
The delegation also met with representatives of Laois...
The Transport For Ireland bus routes in Laois have been described as "chaos" by a local Councillor.
Independent Cllr, Ollie Clooney was speaking at the most recent meeting of Laois County Council, where he called on the Council to:
"Contact Transport...
The countdown is on for the Laois Senior hurling championship final which is set to take place on Sunday in O'Moore Park.
It will be a 3.30pm throw in as Abbeyleix contest their first final in 74 years against Camross.
Ahead...
A decision on who will be the next person to lead the Laois senior football team is expected to be made later this week.
LaoisToday understands that six candidates were interviewed in the initial stage of the process.
Former Dublin player...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly of Lower Rossmore, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on September 26th, 2023.
Beloved son...
Park-Ratheniska 4-9 The Heath 3-7
Laois MFC 'B' Shield Final
In the first of this season’s minor football finals, Park-Ratheniska and The Heath took to the field in the 'B' Shield decider.
The sides served up a hugely entertaining game in greasy...
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Laois Chamber Alliance Office, Portlaoise, but some travel required
Reporting to: The Board of Laois Chamber Alliance
About Laois Chamber Alliance
Laois Chamber Alliance acts as an umbrella body for Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism, strengthening networking opportunities, collaborating with events and sharing of resources to create a thriving and bustling...
Telfords Ltd are looking for customer-focused Trade Sales Advisors to join our fast-moving Portlaoise and Mountrath branches.
Main Duties
Provide a high-quality and friendly service whilst optimising sales.
Working with customers to offer advice and solutions to any queries they...
Rosenallis 1-6 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Relegation Semi Final
Rosenallis left it late but they produced a brilliant late comeback to secure their spot in the Senior Football Championship next year.
As a result of the loss Clonaslee St...
While this is a hurling week, there are two big football matches midweek and one of them is on tonight.
Survival is the name of the game as Rosenallis and Clonaslee-St Manman's meet in the SFC relegation semi final.
Rosenallis were...
Business News
Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member Blacknight Solutions who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Over the last two decades, Blacknight has supported the growth of the tech sector in Ireland through their services, bringing Irish businesses online and making...
Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to academic excellence, and its vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Both nights opened with an address from Principal Noel...
14-year-old, Rebecca Allen, from Ballyroan, Laois completed a fantastic performance at the World Darts Federation World Cup last weekend.
The event was held in Denmark, where Rebecca was part of the Ireland Youth team.
Along with Sean McKeon, Christina Byrne, and...
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk out of St Fergal's College in Rathdowney for the final time after more than three...
Food and drink producers, representing Laois Taste, have won a total of 12 medals at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
These awards are the biggest blind-tasting of produce in the country - to win here is quite...
With two review Podcasts out already this week, we now bring you a third on the remainder of the action.
Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett to look back on the two SFC 'B' semi finals and relegation semi finals.
They also...
It is set to be another extremely busy week on the GAA front with a host of county finals down for decision.
There are couple of games midweek and then we have no fewer than six finals on Saturday.
Two are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan
Coolowley, Errill, Laois, R32 V2T2 / Tipperary
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan, Coolowley, Errill, Co. Laois, October 2nd. 2023, peacefully in the company of his family at The Midlands Regional Hospital...
In a stunning display of generosity, a total of €3000 was raised at a service to celebrate Harvest and to welcome Ukrainian refugees at Sacred Heart Church in Stradbally on Sunday.
Nataliia Uhnenko from the Ukrainian Laois Support Association and...
Following their brilliant win over Portarlington on Sunday, St Joseph's are gearing up for the first county final since 2002.
It is exactly 23 years since their last triumph, which came against Poortlaoise, and now the current crop will be...
The Intermediate grade has turned into a bit of a graveyard for former Laois senior clubs over recent years.
The Heath bucked the trend last season by instantly bouncing back up and Ballylinan followed them on Saturday.
But before that, the...
The death has occurred of Matt Moore, the Emo native who made a massive impact across the business, political and farming world.
Aged in his late 60s, Matt lived in Treascon, Portarlington, for many years, with his wife Valerie.
He is...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a bit about Kirwan Haulage and the services you offer?
Based in Kilbricken Mountrath Co. Laois, Kirwan...
Following a dramatic Sunday of action, we now know the two teams who will contest the 2023 Laois SFC final.
Portlaoise were the first team to book their spot after they defeated Graiguecullen by 1-15 to 3-6.
And they were followed...
Saturday night was a special one for all connected with Ballylinan GAA as they celebrated championship glory for the first time in 50 years.
They were convincing 1-20 to 2-9 winners over Crettyard in the Centre of Excellence.
Alan Hartnett was...
