An Taisce held the Climate Ambassador Awards recently in the Morrison Hotel which recognised the tremendous effort and dedication demonstrated by volunteers throughout the year.
Each Climate Ambassador received a certificate and some sustainable gifts, with an additional ten awards...
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in rural areas across the County.
Fine Gael Cllr, Conor Bergin raised the motion at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council this week.
The Local...
Ballyroan-Abbey were crowned Laois U-20 'A' football champions for the third year running on Sunday following victory over St Joseph's.
They were pushed all the way by St Joseph's but came good in the second half to win by three...
The first quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Jack Scully of Portlaoise Panthers fame go up against Laois ladies football goalkeeper Eimear Barry.
Jack was the highest scorer of all Round 1 winners, installing him as outright favourite to win...
The social highlight of the Laois GAA calendar took place on Friday night last in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise with the annual awards.
In all there were 26 winners from across the county - in Gaelic football, hurling,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Regina (Gina) Smith
6 Esker Gate, Mountmellick, Laois
Regina (Gina) Smith 6 Esker Gate Mountmellick died unexpectedly at home in the company of her loving partner Noel and her daughter Ciara.
Gina is...
Calling all 1st Years and 2nd Years!
The very popular Teen Spirit disco is coming to Coppers Nightclub in Portlaoise this Friday, December 1.
Doors opening at 7.30pm and you can dance the night away until 10.30pm.
Book your place now at...
A man in his 70s has been killed in a road traffic accident in Mountmellick this evening.
The incident occurred when a pedestrian was hit by a lorry shortly before 5pm on Chapel Lane in Mountmellick, close to Hinches garage...
Considerable business opportunities have been made in Portarlington following the purchase of a site in the town.
Laois County Council have purchased six acres of the site of the former Avon factory in the heart of the town.
The Avon Arlington...
Mountrath CS 2-8 St Mary's CBS Enniscorthy 0-9
Leinster College's Junior 'A1' Hurling Championship Final
Mountrath Community School have been crowned Leinster Junior A1 hurling champions following victory in Carlow Town hurling club this afternoon.
Coached by Christy Coughlan and Aaron Dunphy,...
At its recent Annual General Meeting, Laois Partnership Company paid tribute to several long-standing trustees who stepped down from the Board.
These trustees have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Company, since its formation in 2008.
Retiring...
There is sadness in Portlaoise and in GAA plus rugby circles following the passing of Tom Scully.
Mr Scully, aged 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife Brenda and children Brian, Kathryn,...
“The overall aim of what we do is make Laois a better place to live for all.” That’s the perspective of Caroline Lydon who was appointed CEO of Laois Partnership, in June.
When a former colleague brought her attention to...
A Lotto player in Portlaoise had a weekend to remember after they matched five numbers and the bonus ball in Saturday night’s main Lotto draw to win a staggering €263,058.
The winning numbers in last night’s (November 25) Lotto draw...
The penultimate Laois GAA final of the 2023 season took place in O'Moore Park on Sunday.
Ballyroan-Abbey completed a three in a row of U-20 championships by defeating St Joseph's.
We hear from Noel Delaney, part of the winning management team,...
First-year students at Portlaoise College commemorated Geography Week recently, showcasing their work in the subject.
From first year onwards, students are encouraged to study geography as an exploratory subject, where they ask questions and form their own opinions, in conjunction...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Kevin Kelly
Jarrow House, Hollypark, Crettyard, Laois
Kevin passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Martha. Beloved father of Lesley, Sean, Robert and Clare, step...
Leinster League Division 2B
Garda Westmanstown 21 Portlaoise 14
Portlaoise got Phase 2 of Division 2B underway with a high-scoring win at home to Balbriggan last week.
But away from the home comforts of Togher, they came unstuck in Westmeath this afternoon.
Garda,...
Portlaoise Panthers 92 Limerick Sport Eagles 88 (AOT)
Men's Division 1, 23-24
After a high-scoring defeat last time out, Portlaoise Panthers got back to winning ways with a narrow victory on Saturday evening.
Limerick Sport Eagles were in St Mary's Hall on...
Paddy Cotter Cup - Round 1
Mountmellick Utd 4 Mullingar Celtic 3
Mountmellick United are through to the second round of the Paddy Cotter Cup, after a dramatic win at home to fellow Division 1 side, Mullingar Celtic.
The Cotter Cup is...
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-13 St Joseph's 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Football Championship Final
Ballyroan-Abbey have completed an extremely impressive three in a row of Laois U-20 football championships.
They were pushed all the way by St Joseph's but came good in the...
The big day has arrived for Ballyroan-Abbey and St Joseph's as they will contest the U-20 football championship final.
A chance to win three Laois U-20 ‘A’ football championships in a row is up for grabs for Ballyroan-Abbey this afternoon.
Standing...
Emo Celtic 7 Tullamore Town 0
Paddy Cotter Cup Round 1
Nigel Murphy bagged himself a striker's hat-trick this afternoon, as Emo Celtic advanced to the second round of the Paddy Cotter Cup.
Emo welcomed a young Tullamore side, who were on...
There was serious style on display as the 2023 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel was the venue with more than 200 people in attendance.
27 awards were handed out in...
Ballyroan-Abbey v St Joseph's
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Football Championship final in O'Moore Park at 2pm
A chance to win three Laois U-20 'A' football championships in a row is up for grabs for Ballyroan-Abbey this afternoon.
Standing in their way is...
Christmas seems to come earlier every year. Already we are well accustomed to Christmas songs, selection boxes have been on sale in our supermarkets since August!
Yet, the four weeks before Christmas, in the liturgical season, called “Advent” is an...
CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance, Caroline Hofman, recently travelled to Brussels to represent Laois at the European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels, as part of a Chambers Ireland delegation.
The European Parliament of Enterprises is the largest event at European...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Regina (Gina) Smith
6 Esker Gate, Mountmellick, Laois
Regina (Gina) Smith 6 Esker Gate Mountmellick died unexpectedly at home in the company of her loving partner Noel and her daughter Ciara.
Gina is...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 4-10 Killeshin 0-5
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship Semi-final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels have made it through to the final of the 2023 Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship, with a comprehensive win over Killeshin.
After a 50/50 first half, Mountmellick...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 4-8 Na Fianna Og 1-8
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'B' Football Championship Semi Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's will contest the Laois U-20 'B' football championship final following a comfortable victory over Na Fianna Óg in the semi-final today.
Cathal Lee was...
