Sinn Fein have selected a second candidate to run for them in the Local Election which will take place in May 2024.
Maria McCormack, of Fieldbrook, in Portlaoise, will contest for a seat alongside existing Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley.
Maria has been...
Gardai have launched an investigation after a soccer match was abandoned in Laois on Sunday.
Arlington AFC and Coil Dubh AFC clashed in Castle Park, Portarlington in the Senior Division of the Kildare District League.
This competition runs parallel to the...
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Stefan Muntean who was last seen in Portlaoise, on Sunday last, April 23.
Stefan is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height with a medium...
In the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days.
They chat about council meetings, how they work, the types of motions you can see and what really drive the...
The St Abbans Senior Men’s team travelled to Raheny on Sunday last to compete in the National Road Relay Championships.
Hosted by Raheny Athletic Club, Cian Kelly, William Fox, Jack Fenlon and Brian Kelly competed for St Abban's.
The course is...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 St Rynagh's CC Banagher 3-5
2001 Leinster Vocational Schools' 'A' Hurling Final Replay
Twenty two years ago this month, St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned Leinster Vocational Schools' 'A' Hurling champions following a one-point win over St Rynagh's...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony (Anthony) Whelan
Baldoyle, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
WHELAN,Tony (Anthony) (late of Baldoyle, Dublin 13 and Clonaslee, Co. Laois) – 25th April 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Highfield Nursing...
Laois TD, Brian Stanley has called on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to prioritise investment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The Sinn Féin Deputy says the investment is needed to reduce extreme wait times for urgently needed...
After 41 years of distinguished service, John Scanlan, the Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly-Kildare Garda division is set to retire this week.
Mr Scanlan joined the force in 1982 - and has been the local Chief Superintendent, based in Portlaoise,...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that exorbitant and unsustainable electricity and energy prices continue to financially cripple households and businesses.
This, she says, is despite a quantifiable drop in the costs of natural gas prices which largely...
Laois TD, Brian Stanley is calling on Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to carry out a review into the National Car Test system, saying, “the long delays that people are experiencing are causing havoc across the country.”
Deputed Stanley quoted...
The issue of public lights not working has long been a hot topic at local council meetings - and it was up for discussion again at the most recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District.
Fine Gael colleagues Barry Walsh and...
A local sheep farmer has urged people walking in the Togher Woods area to please keep their pets on leashes while enjoying the walkways.
The farmer, who wishes to remain anonymous, said they came across a loose dog killing two...
If ever there's a need for good quality footpaths, it's at primary schools in urban areas.
And at last week's Portlaoise Municipal District meeting in Laois County Council, the issue was raised for the reinstatement of the footpath near Scoil...
It was a difficult weekend for our county hurling teams as by the end of it, just one remained standing.
The highest profile game of the weekend took place in Carlow where the senior hurlers slipped up.
Leading by three points...
The GAA action continues this week as we head for the second Bank Holiday weekend of the year - the May one.
There is less county action this week than we have seen in the past with just the Minor...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Doyle
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois
Liam Doyle, Shannon Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois, (Retired Garda). Died 23rd April 2023, (unexpectedly) at Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford.
Predeceased by his father Tom and brother Paul,...
Laois 0-17 Dublin 1-20
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Laois came out on the wrong side of a highly entertaining Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter Final against a well fancied Dublin side this evening.
Damien Carter's Laois side were on top...
The action in O'Moore Park resumes tonight as the Laois minor hurlers return to the stadium for a Leinster quarter final.
Damien Carter's charges will take on Dublin at 7.30pm with a spot in the semi finals the prize on...
Undergraduates and prospective students could be entitled to a reduction in the third level contribution fees of up to €1,500.
Speaking Monday morning, Fine Gael Charlie Flanagan said applications for the student grant scheme for the 2023/24 academic year are...
Given the number of roundabouts dotted around Portlaoise town, you'd think that there would be little appetite for any more.
But the Mountmellick Road area of town has long since felt forgotten about - a busy, but narrow and dangerous,...
Naas 7 Portlaoise 40
U-15 North Midlands Area League Final
On a perfect night for rugby under the floodlights in Naas, Portlaoise U-15s beat Naas in the final of the North Midlands Area League.
Portlaoise started brightly with great energy, enthusiasm and...
For the first time in over 100 years, the Laois footballers played Dublin in a championship match in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
With the sun beaming (until the final few minutes anyway) and a big travelling support in attendance, it...
A number of Laois county councillors have called on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to increase funding for the National Ambulance Service following a presentation at last week's Portlaoise Municipal District.
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley raised the matter as Laois County Councillors...
Stradbally Farm Services are now recruiting for a full time Office Administrator at our office in Stradbally.
The ideal candidate:
Have excellent communication skills.
Must be highly organised with the ability to multi task and prioritise and strong attention to details...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Dónal Kearney, Community Manager with Grow Remote…
Tell us a bit about Grow Remote and your role within the organisation?
Grow Remote is a social enterprise on a mission to make remote...
It was a bitterly disappointing Sunday for the Laois senior footballers as they were knocked out of the Leinster Championship.
Dublin came to O'Moore Park for the first time in 100 years and left by scoring 4-30.
The game was over...
A dejected Billy Sheehan faced the media follow Laois's 27 point defeat at the hands of Dublin yesterday afternoon.
The manager believed that despite the odds and form book being massively against his side, that Laois could still get a...
It was a bitterly disappointing Sunday for the Laois senior footballers as they were beaten by Dublin.
We take a look back at that game and look forward to the upcoming Tailteann Cup.
1 - Game over inside ten minutes
Paul Kingston...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Brennan (née McGrath)
The Bungalow , Fallaghmore, Ballyadams, Laois, R14 KN84
Peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Seán. Deeply regretted by her loving children John,...
