The big food news this week is that for a few hours this Saturday SOLAS is going be a haven for all fresh fish lovers as ‘Alize Fish Bates from Kilmore quay’ is joining the farmers’ market for the...
The Laois ladies football team that memorably claimed All Ireland honours in Croke Park this year are set to be honoured by Laois County Council.
Laois won the All Ireland intermediate ladies football final in thrilling circumstances last July and...
Clough, in the parish of Aghaboe, is a small beautiful village situated in the south of Laois. It has a population of less than 100 people.
In the village there is a church a thriving primary school, a pub a...
Laois Council Council and 2GoCup are launching a major new environmental campaign to dramatically reduce single-use coffee cups in Laois.
During a three-month pilot project six participating cafes will offer option of reusable 2GoCups.
As part of this environmentally friendly campaign,...
The latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast looking ahead to this weekend's GAA action, where Portarlington's trip to Croke Park for their Leinster club championship semi-final with Kilmacud Crokes is the big talking point.
We also chat about U-20 hurling and...
The All-Ireland one-wall handball championship finals were held last Saturday, November 12 in the Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Roscommon.
Laois were represented in four categories with Andrew Dowling (Monavea) competing in the Men’s Junior, Kevin Brennan (Clough-Ballacolla) in the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Claire Geoghegan (née Maher)
Apartment 1, Bridle Walk, Kilmichy, Portlaoise, Laois
Claire Geoghegan (nee Maher), Apartment 1, Bridle Walk, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (formerly The Heath, Portlaoise) Died 16th November 2022. Predeceased...
Ladies in the Durrow area and surrounds are invited to a fabulous free event of fashion, haircare, healthcare and beauty this Friday, November 18, as four local female owed businesses join forces to host what promises to be a...
Portlaoise Institute in will host a Coffee Morning for local Businesses and Community Organisations on Friday, December 2nd, from 10am to 10.30am with refreshments afterward in The Hangry Goat Cafe.
The Coffee Morning will be held at our new...
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in Laois made a seizure and an arrest in Portarlington this morning.
The seizure was combined drugs valued at €20,100, a firearm and ammunition following a number of searches.
The search operation, targeting the sale...
Volunteers at Abbeyleix Bog Project have produced a new calendar for 2023.
The aim of which is to celebrate the rich natural history and amenity value of the local biodiversity hotspot and raise money for the ongoing conservation and restoration...
Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be available under the Croí Conaithe Towns scheme.
Deputy Charlie Flanagan has confirmed the scheme, first launched...
There will be free parking available in Portlaoise town centre on the four Saturdays in December in the leadup to Christmas.
It was announced at the Portlaoise Municipal District in Laois County Council that the Christmas parking scheme would be...
There is sadness in Killeshin this week following the passing of former Killeshin and Laois footballer Sean Price.
In the late 1950s, Killeshin won junior and intermediate titles in successive years, 1957 and 1958.
Sean Price was one of the main...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Denis 'Dinny Spokes' Kavanagh passed away on Friday November 11.
He was extremely well known in Portlaoise where he ran a bicycle repair...
Four measures to help with the cost of living will be paid this week and provide huge relief for the people of Laois.
This is according to Deputies Sean Fleming and Charlie Flanagan who said the welfare payments will benefit...
Two Laois GAA officials were recognised at the National Referee's Awards in Croke Park recently.
The Heath's Seamus Mulhare and Stradbally's Maurice Deegan were up for awards on Friday night.
Maurice Deegan received a presentation from Leinster GAA chairman Pat Teehan...
Colaiste Iosagain 5-11 Scoil Dara Kilcock 0-13
U-16 North Leinster 'C' Hurling Championship Section 3 Final
History was made by a Laois secondary school this week as they won their first ever hurling championship.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington took part in the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Conway
Coonbeg, Laois / Carlow
John Conway ofCoonbeg, Via Athy, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 15th, 2022, at his home.
Beloved husband of Betty, much loved...
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-8 Portlaoise 0-9
Laois U-20 ‘A’ FC Semi-Final
Ballyroan-Abbey are through to face Courtwood-Emo in the U-20 'A' FC final after overcoming a tough Portlaoise side in the Centre of Excellence this evening.
Portlaoise dominated the first half and swallowed up...
The death has occurred of John Conway from Arles, widely regarded as one of the best Laois footballers of all time and a man who made a massive contribution to GAA in the county for more than 60 years.
Though...
Over the next 12 months, Music Generation Laois will work with primary school children from to compose a series of original songs under an exciting new project.
Cloneyhurke NS, Rath NS and Paddock NS are all taking part in the...
The Government has announced the approval of 15 new social houses for the Moanbaun Close estate in Mountrath.
According to Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming, these houses will be a mixture of two and three bedroom houses.
The Minister for State...
Abigail Lalor, one of the Laois Comhairle members, participated in Seanad na nOg this year.
This event gave young people the opportunity to debate a number of topics selected by young people themselves.
Seanad na nÓg was co-chaired by Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator...
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the need to improve home care and open all beds in Abbeyleix Hospital in the Dáil recently.
The Sinn Fein TD made the comments while addressing the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnolly, directly.
Deputy Stanley said:...
It was another difficult weekend for Portlaoise Rugby Club, as the Senior men’s team had victory snatched away, the Second XVs lost at home, and the women’s team failed to fulfil their fixture.
Menwhile, Portarlington men’s seniors and the PortDara...
We're into the middle of November now and the GAA calendar is ticking towards a conclusion for this year.
But there are plenty of significant matches down for decision this week.
The Portarlington footballers are off to Croke Park on Saturday...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Donlan
Shankill, Dublin / Mountrath, Laois
Tom Donlan of Shankill, Co. Dublin, formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois and the ESB, died on Sunday, 13th November, 2022 at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin. Loving husband...
The Leaves Festival 2022 brought the best of Irish writing and music to Laois last week.
The festival to welcomed Booker Prize shortlisted Claire Keegan as its first festival length writer in residence.
Her Booker Prize shortlisted novel Small Things Like...
Alan's busy week at the Cumann na mBunscol finals last week and Steven's holidays meant that we'd no Talking Sport Podcast last week - but we're back to discuss all the latest GAA action.
Steven was in Parnell Park where...
