Errill 3-12 Emo 1-7
Junior B Football Championship Quarter final
Errill are through to the Junior B semi finals following a comprehensive victory over Emo this evening.
Ray Kelly and Mick Cleere's charges scored three first half goals and although Emo kept...
The HSE is inviting people aged 55 years and older to make an appointment for their next COVID-19 booster dose.
People who are more than 16 weeks pregnant are also invited to book their next booster at a HSE vaccination...
Yesterday Laois Sports Partnership celebrated its 21st birthday at Laois Leisure Portlaoise.
Over the past 21 years, Laois Sports Partnership proudly positioned themselves as the leaders in Promoting, Supporting and Facilitating sport and physical activity in County Laois.
To mark this...
An anonymous drug and substance testing facility will be active at this year's Electric Picnic.
The HSE will run the facility and one of the professors behind it believes that it will save lives.
It is part of its ongoing 'Safer...
With the group stages of the Senior, Premier IHC and IHC completed last weekend, we have compiled the second version of the top scoring charts in the hurling championships.
We will continue to update the standings as the year progresses...
The Leinster Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2022 took place in the Knightsbrook Hotel, County Meath on Tuesday August 16.
Over 900 restaurant and hospitality business owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards Event, which saw many well-known restaurateurs...
Shanahoe National School has been given approval for the reconfiguration of a classroom to provide an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Room.
Laois TD and Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, confirmed the news.
Shanahoe is situated 6.5km...
As we come into the Autumn season, SOLAS has launched a sale offering 20% off all Greenhouse stock and also our amazing range of roses.
Though SOLAS is no stranger to publicity, this week we have a number of ladies...
A Laois senior football club have changed their management ahead of this weekend's relegation playoff.
Killeshin have parted company with Christy Bolger and his backroom team.
They have turned internal for their replacement - with current players Cathal Brennan and Arnie...
Another busy weekend of football is ahead and this Podcast will focus solely on Senior.
It will be the end of the road for 2022 for six teams while four will progress to quarter finals and two will face the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Lansdowne Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael’s Park, Portarlington. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving son of Martin and the late Esther. Sadly missed by his loving aunts,...
St Joseph's 2-13 Annanough 3-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 3
Annanough produced a remarkable comeback in the second-half to grab a draw against St Joseph's in Annanough to maintain their Junior A status for next year, overturning a nine...
The Heath 0-14 Spink 0-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 3
The Heath are into the quarter-finals of the Laois JFC ‘A’ following a deserved but hard-earned win over Spink on The Heath this evening.
The sides were level 0-6 apiece...
It has been an incredible season for the Laois Ladies - and one of them has finished it with a fine personal accolade.
Mo Nerney has been confirmed as the highest scoring footballer in the country for the 2022 season.
Nerney’s...
Figures obtained by Sinn Féin this week show a deepening crisis in the ambulance service and target response times being completely missed.
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has criticised the Government’s failure to train and retain enough paramedics to...
Jerry Fish created one of the most entertaining and eclectic stages at Electric Picnic ‘The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow’ which he has curated for the last seven years.
And now Jerry’s late-night fun-filled arena has got even bigger with the...
Teddy Bears in all their finery will be descending on the Heath House (R32 VH28), at the Heath, Portlaoise on Sunday August 21 for a charity day.
They will gather to enjoy a picnic and a day out - in...
A Ukrainian family living in Portlaoise has got involved with the local Tidy Towns effort in a bid to give something back to the community.
Olena and Emmanuel Justus and their three children, Liza (12), Mariia (10) and Suzz (6)...
A local family are pleading for support after their dad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Seamus Holland was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in June following a series on tests.
Further consultation saw doctors unwilling to operate...
Nine clubs are represented on our latest Premier Intermediate/Intermediate hurling team of the week following the third round of group games in the two competitions.
Camross lead the way with three selections while Colt-Shanahoe, The Harps, Portlaoise and Slieve Bloom...
The Leinster 60x30 Handball Singles Finals were played recently with Laois represented in two finals.
Úna Brophy of Cullohill HBC represented Laois in the Ladies Junior B Final while Tómas Lennon of St. Brigid’s, Monavea HBC won a thrilling semi-final...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Lansdowne Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving son of Martin and the late Esther. Sadly missed by his loving aunts,...
Demand for science graduates is at an all-time high as the European Commission predicts employment in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) related sectors is expected to rise by around 6.5% between now and 2025.
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training...
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Part-time HR Manager
Experienced Head Receptionist
To start immediately.
To Apply
Please email CVs to april@amh.ie or for more information.
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in touch with LaoisToday by...
Stradbally 2-12 St Joseph's 1-7
Junior C Football Championship Quarter Final
A strong second half display saw Stradbally defeat St Joseph's in Kellyville in the Junior C quarter finals this evening.
The sides were deadlocked at half time but, having played against...
Portlaoise 3-15 Barrowhouse 1-6
Laois JFC 'A' Group C Round 3
A superb individual performance from Craig Rogers set Portlaoise on their way to a big win over Barrowhouse in this evening's second round clash in Group C of the Junior...
Graiguecullen 1-14 Killeshin 3-6
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 3
Graiguecullen are through to the quarter-finals of the Laois JFC 'A' after surviving a late comeback against neighbours Killeshin in Fr Maher Park this evening.
This final group game was essentially...
Revenue officers seized MDMA following the search of a residential premises in the Athy area of Kildare.
They recovered approximately 1.37kgs of MDMA with an estimated value of €82,000.
The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted...
A local TD has called on the Minister for Health and the National Ambulance Service to place a renewed focus on supporting schemes that ensure greater numbers of people can act as community first responders.
Independent TD Carol Nolan was...
The summer holidays are almost at an end and attention is quickly turning to the start of the new school year.
It can be a stressful time for parents as they try to organise uniforms, books and transport - with...
