It was another busy summer for Laois Sports Partnership (LSP) as the summer camp schedule ramped up once again.
In 2023, LSP successfully delivered and supported 11 summer camps, seven of which were disability inclusion camps.
During the course of the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (née Quigley)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick
Formerly of St Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick County Laois. Suddenly but peacefully in Cork. A cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Loving wife of Patrick. Devoted...
The earlier Electric Picnic date for 2024 is a temporary one with it set to revert to its traditional slot in 2025, according to festival director Melvin Benn, who was speaking to media this afternoon.
And he said that Electric...
Electric Picnic never fails to deliver.
And as upwards of 70,000 people descended on the Little Town of Stradbally for the weekend, the sun shone brightly on the latest Electric Picnic festival.
Its popularity shows no sign of waning and the...
Imagine that you had to employ a gardener. You ask around among your friends and neighbours, and eventually you hear of two gardeners who are available.
From people who have employed them, you are able to draw up the following...
It was a magical night in The Pantry’s walled garden in Portlaoise last week, with the 2nd outing of If the walls had ears.
Curated by Broadcaster, Ann Marie Kelly, musicians, artists, and audience members were invited to speak and...
There was plenty of excitement at the Portlaoise Plaza last Friday with members of Portlaoise RFC gathering for the official launch of the 2023 Colour Run.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 9, at 1pm on the grounds...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (née Quigley)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick
Formerly of St Joseph's Terrace, Mountmellick County Laois. Suddenly but peacefully in Cork. A cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Loving wife of Patrick. Devoted...
A solution to the issue that arose around Christmas time in relation to the out of hours GP service in Laois appears to have finally been resolved.
There had been outrage and upset across Laois when it was revealed that...
1 - Two Laois students score top marks as more than 1,000 receive Leaving Cert 2023 results
Two Laois students scored top marks as the Leaving Cert 2023 results.
Scoil Chriost Ri’s Niamh Conroy notched 625 points – scoring all H1s.
While...
Laois County Council has announced the provision of significant, additional car parking at the Glenbarrow Falls Car Park in the Slieve Blooms.
An additional 60 car parking spaces have been provided, immediately adjacent to the existing 35 spaces.
Cathaoirleach of Laois...
Laois County Council are inviting all stakeholders, residents, businesses and interested parties to attend a Public Information Event, setting out the Preferred Option for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Council's funding partners...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Clonaslee Badminton Club are announcing a rescheduled open night for their 2023/2024 season.
The club committee wish to reiterate their desire to welcome new membership, not only from Clonaslee but surrounding areas across Laois and Offaly.
All...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Darby) Hyland
Garryvacum, Ballybrittas, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his father Joseph and sisters Noreen and Bernie. Dearly loved partner of Mary. Loving dad to Danny, Siobhán, Aidan and Patrick. Cherished grandad of...
An analysis by the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has predicted revenue losses for the dairy sector in counties Laois and Offaly.
The ICMSA analysis reveals that overall, when the revenue losses are combined for each county, there...
The 30th Annual Luggacurren 10K is back for 2023.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 10, at 1pm sharp.
There will be prizes in all categories, and all entrants will receive a souvenir T-shirt, and refreshments will be served after...
In order to make higher education more accessible, Portlaoise Institute and South Eastern Technical University (SETU) have teamed up to pioneer the launch of the first ever degree programmes in Laois.
The institutions are proud to introduce the Bachelor of...
Stradbally is set to become home to 750 Ukrainian refugees following the conclusion of this year's Electric Picnic.
LaoisToday understands that a deal has been struck to house these people in temporary accommodation on the lands of Stradbally Hall -...
Every year once Electric Picnic comes around it’s been a case of ‘On your bike’ for Richard Dunne from Stradbally.
Since 2009 he has been taking part in the Tour de Picnic charity fundraiser which sees participants cycle or run...
With the draw now made for the next stage of the football championships, we have compiled a list of all the top scorers so far.
We will continue to update the standings as the year progresses to see who will...
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has an exhibition of her work ‘My Eyes Were Formed There’ at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery...
With the Electric Picnic taking centre stage from today, the GAA action will take a back seat.
Plenty of games have taken place up to now and with group phases now complete, it is time to take stock of where...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rosealeen (Rosie) McDonagh
23 Blueberry Hill, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Rosaleen (Rosie) McDonagh 23 Blueberry Hill, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, died 30th of August following an accident. Dearly loved daughter of Bernard and...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 38.5 acre block of Arable Land at Coolbanagher, Emo, Co Laois.
These lands will be sold by Online Auction on Friday, October 6, at 3pm via the LSL...
The businesses of PARKSIDE Shopping Centre in Portlaoise are delighted to let their customers know that the roadworks on the Abbeyleix Road are finished. Full access is now restored to PARKSIDE.
To celebrate the businesses have come together with a very...
Camross 3-16 Slieve Bloom 0-15
Laois PIHC Relegation Final
Slieve Bloom are relegated to the Intermediate Hurling Championship, after Camross beat them this evening in the Centre of Excellence.
It brings to an end Slieve Bloom's five year stay at the second...
Ballyfin 0-18 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-13
Laois Premier IHC Group A Round 1
Ballyfin have booked their place in the semi-final stage of the Premier IHC with a two-point win over Clonaslee-St Manman's in the LOETB CoE this evening.
This game was a...
With Electric Picnic set to get underway on Friday, tonight is the final bit of GAA action for this week.
And there are two very big matches down for decision in the Premier Intermediate hurling championship.
Both games are due to...
Continuing its partnership with the Electric Picnic, HSE’s Safer Nightlife Programme is expanding its service to include Drugs.ie tents and outreach teams at three locations at the festival.
Here, festival goers can come for information, support and surrender drugs for ‘back...
Introducing MJ Tierney - but not as you have ever seen him before.
The 36-year-old, who won All-Ireland and Leinster medals with Laois, is now a singer-songwriter and has released a brand new track.
The Ballyroan man won an All-Ireland Minor...
