The Laois footballers sit alone at the top of the NFL Division 4 table after three wins from three - but manager Billy Sheehan was far from impressed with his side's performance in their 1-17 to 2-8 win over...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that energy companies have been left with 'nowhere to hide' when it comes to justifying the prices they are demanding from their customers.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after it was reported by...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke)
Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Laois
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke), Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 18th 2023. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven...
We experienced a humdinger of a battle in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon as the Laois footballers maintained their 100% start to their NFL Division 4 campaign thanks to a 1-17 to 2-8 win over Carlow.
Laois came back from...
Portlaoise 22 Wexford Wonderers 39
Leinster League Division 2A
After last week's heroics, beating Navan in the Towns Cup, Portlaoise fell at home to Wexford Wonderers in the League.
Wexford doubled the home side's tries - six to three - as they...
Michael Dolan Division 1 Cup 1st Round
Rosenallis A 4 Abbeyleix Athletic 2
These two sides drew 2-2 last week in a scinilating game in Division 1, and they put on another fine display in the cup.
Incredibly, all six of the...
Laois 1-12 Tipperary 3-5
Ladies National Football League Division 2
The Laois Ladies have made it three wins from their opening four games in Division 2 of the National Football League with a last-gasp win away to Tipperary.
Erone Fitzpatrick grabbed the...
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident in New Zealand.
Sean Clear from Ballacolla died late this week after a tragic accident while working.
Sean, who was aged in his mid 20s, and his family...
Laois 1-17 Carlow 2-8
NFL Division 4
The Laois footballers maintained their 100% record in Division 4 of the National League - but only after surviving a serious battle from Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.
Laois were five points down early in...
Laois v Carlow is one of the more underappreciated rivalries in the GAA - but in this part of the world it's a pretty big deal.
The fact that the counties are so rarely in the national spotlight means it's...
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in the recent weeks. In each instance you can click through to the full...
Cutting deals in both good and bad economic times, Portlaoise born financier Seán (John) Conroy has been at the heart of the action in boardrooms around the globe.
In this second part of our interview, we asked him about some...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2019, ahead of a decisive National Football League game between Laois and Carlow.
The Laois and Carlow footballers are set to do battle this afternoon in a crucial game for both counties.
The...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe Tone Court / Emmet Street, Mountmellick, peacefully in the care of Portlaoise Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Cherished Father to Anne, Linda, Sharon & Michelle. Sadly missed...
Portlaoise Panthers 75 Griffith College Templeogue 54
Women's Division 1 22-23
Portlaoise Panthers made it three wins in a row today, soundly beating Griffith College Templeogue by 21 points in St Mary's Hall.
A rampant display in the final period decided what...
Ballylinan 2-6 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-5
Kelly Cup Group B Round 2
Gary Walsh made his first appearance of the year and helped himself to 1-4 as Ballylinan got the better of Ballyroan-Abbey this afternoon.
Ballylinan had been soundly beaten by Stradbally in the...
Laois 2-6 Meath 2-7
National Camogie League Division 2A
Meath did just enough to hold off a valiant Laois side in their league opener today in Mountrath.
It was Noel Brennan's first game in charge of Laois and his young side were...
Laois 0-8 Roscommon 0-8
John Kerins Cup (U-20 Football)
The Laois U-20 footballers remain unbeaten in the John Kerins Cup following a dramatic draw with a strong Roscommon outfit in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this afternoon.
Roscommon reached the All-Ireland Minor...
1 - Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán Quality Grain Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony.
From feed beans to food grade oats, the...
Laois business Joe Mallon Motors were the Leinster winner at the prestigious Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year awards held in Dublin this week.
Zero Vehicles Emissions Ireland (ZEVI) an office within the Department of Transport, and the Sustainable Energy...
February 22, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. This is a season of reflection that leads us towards the three days of the Triduum, with Easter Sunday falling on Sunday, April 9.
It is a time to ask questions,...
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their captain and vice-captain for the 2023 season - and have also unveiled a fundraiser for the Irish Heart Foundation.
Park-Ratheniska's Simon Fingleton will skipper the team this term and will be assisted by...
Laois camogie manager Noel Brennan has confirmed his 32 player panel for the 2023 season.
Last year's Laois Intermediate champions St Brigid's have eight players on the panel, and Clodagh Tynan also captains Laois this year.
Alice Walsh is the sole...
Portlaoise AFC 1 Bangor Celtic 4
FAI Metropolitan Cup Last 32
Portlaoise’s excursion in the FAI Metropolitan Cup has ended with a 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Bangor Celtic.
The final scoreline does the hosts no justice whatsoever as this...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe Tone Court / Emmet Street, Mountmellick, peacefully in the care of Portlaoise Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Cherished Father to Anne, Linda, Sharon & Michelle. Sadly missed...
A Laois County Councillor has branded a response he received in relation to the taking in charge of a housing estate 'a joke'.
Cill Beg Manor in Stradbally was originally constructed around a 15 years ago but was never been...
A request for additional signage to warn motorists about deer crossing a Laois road has been approved.
The road in question is from the village of Ballybrittas back to the Montague Hotel.
Cllr PJ Kelly raised the matter at a recent...
Calls have been made for two ramps to be installed near a Laois primary school where 'speeding is a real issue'.
The ramps, according to Cllr Padraig Fleming, are required on the R430 Newtown Cross side of Newtown National School...
A Laois County Councillor says that public money should not be used to pay for the erection of a monument which commemorates the World Ploughing Championships.
Back in September, President Michael D Higgins unveiled a monument at the Ploughing Championships...
Two Laois students were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the Royal College of Surgeons recently.
Eimear Corri and Caoimhe Dignam are in Year 2 of Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) at the...
