An innovative and inclusive sports initiative has taken flight this year, thanks to Portlaoise College.
The LOETB All Stars, the first event of its kind, brought together students from all nine Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) schools...
Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services
The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the first time in 2025.
Colm Quigley's journey began in early 2011 when he departed these shores and headed for Toronto...
Over €1.25 million awarded to Laois schools for 'continued learning of digital technologies'
Over €1.25 million has been awarded to Laois schools to "support young people" in their "continued learning of digital technologies."
Under the Information Communications Technology (ICT) and the...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Tailteann Cup – Laois v Offaly
In Newbridge at 6pm (Saturday)
Team news
Laois manager Justin McNulty has made one change from the...
Laois hurling star Cha Dwyer won't be part of the setup for this year's Joe McDonagh Cup final against Kildare in Croke Park having departed the panel in the wake of last weekend's dramatic draw with Carlow.
The Ballinakill clubman...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carey
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin 24, Dublin
CAREY, John, 28th May 2025, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon North, Dublin 24. Peacefully in the dignified and respectful care of the staff of St....
Rathdowney-Errill 0-15 Abbeyleix 1-12
ACHL Division 1 Round 6
Rathdowney-Errill secured their spot in the semi-finals of Division 1 as their contest with Abbeyleix this evening ended in a draw.
Abbeyleix may still have some work to do if they're to finish...
The Harps 0-21 Castletown 1-19
ACHL Division 1 Round 6
A colossal second half surge from Castletown saw them claim their second win in Division 1 at the expense of The Harps this evening.
The hosts led by five points as the...
Graiguecullen 0-8 The Heath 1-6
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
The bottom two teams in ACFL Division 1 faced off this evening in Graiguecullen, with the hosts coming into the game on three points after one win, one draw and three...
Communities across County Laois embraced nature during National Biodiversity Week 2025, with a vibrant programme of events celebrating the region’s wild beauty and ecological diversity.
Organised by Laois County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council, local groups, businesses, and...
Deputy Brian Stanley has taken to the Dail to raise an issue regarding the ban on over-70's being allowed to drive under the school bus scheme.
Under the current scheme, the maximum age school bus drivers can be while being...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Tailteann Cup - Laois v Offaly
In Newbridge at 6pm (Saturday)
Laois's top scorer Mark Barry looks set to miss out on...
A frustrated and passionate address from Laois TD Willie Aird led to an Oireachtas committee meeting being briefly suspended this week in Leinster House.
Deputy Aird was speaking at the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, where he was addressing his party...
The third annual National Dairy Awards will take place next month and Laois is set to be well represented.
The awards are scheduled for the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise on the evening of June 19 and Laois has four nominations.
Maria...
For the first time in almost two months, the LoveLaois Podcast returns to its original format.
The Friday Panel is here to look back at the news stories that made the headlines on LaoisToday this week.
Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller...
We have another Bank Holiday ahead of us and the LaoisToday Podcast is here to look ahead to all of the action.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and the pair begin by discussing the Laois senior footballers who...
Tag rugby is set to return to Portlaoise RFC grounds in Togher from Thursday evening, June 5, weekly from 8-9pm.
You can join as an individual and play just for craic, getting outdoors and meeting people while enjoying some exercise.
Tag...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Charles Miller
Birr, Offaly/Vicarstown, Laois
The death has occurred of Charles Miller, Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42YD45 / Vicarstown, Co.Laois.
Charley died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on...
Camross 2-13 Rathdowney-Errill 1-16
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 Round 5
An injury time point salvaged a draw in Camross for Rathdowney-Errill as they keep their spot at the top.
The draw sees Rathdowney-Errill remain top of the table by a...
Clonad-Trumera 5-6 The Harps 4-4
Laois U-15 Division 3 Hurling League Final
Clonad-Trumera were crowned U-15 Division 3 league champions following an incredible game against The Harps this evening.
Clonad led by ten points at half time but found themselves five points...
A student from St Fiacc’s National School, Graiguecullen, was among the big winners at an annual awards ceremony held in Dublin recently.
Tia Keating, a 6th class student was named as an overall winner in the Green-Schools Poster Competition and...
Transition Year language students from Heywood CS have been teaching French and German in the local primary school, Ballinakill in recent weeks.
Principal Ms Sinéad Campion liaised with language teachers in Heywood to establish the language programme.
Approximately 30 TY students...
There was Laois success over Tipperary at Wexford Racecourse in the final race of an action packed Wednesday.
Strong Link got up to edge out favourite Thedeviluno in a battle that pitched one former Laois hurler against a Tipperary great.
Clonaslee...
A Laois County Councillor is calling on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to issue deportation order to anyone who comes into the country and makes threats.
Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley made the call after Gardai in Abbeyleix arrested a man...
Laois County Council is to support the advancement of planned vegetable garden allotments in Portlaoise following calls from a local Councillor.
Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley asked that the Council...
Over 70s to benefit from new Companion Pass
People over the age of 7 will soon be entitled to bring a friend or relative (aged 16 or older) with them and travel for free on public transport.
The Free Travel Companion...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser once again this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at the Portlaoise Plaza at Junction 17 from 5pm on Friday, May 30, until 5pm on...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bertie Kavanagh
Assumpta Tce, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously in the wonderful care of the...
Camross 3-10 Ballinakill-Ballypickas 1-8
Laois U-15 Division 1 Hurling League Final
Camross have added Division 1 league honours to their Feile crown from one month ago after they defeated Ballinakill-Ballypickas this evening.
In miserable conditions in the Centre of Excellence, a hat...
Castletown 9-13 Portlaoise 2-7
Laois U-15 Division 2 Hurling League Final
Brilliant displays from Luke Delaney and Alex Brophy led Castletown to U-15 Division 2 hurling success this evening.
Delaney, who scored a goal in Castletown’s minor A success last year a...
