Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that “the Taoiseach must directly intervene to ensure frontline workers in Laois/Offaly receive the pandemic bonus payment that was signed off on by cabinet nine months ago.”
Deputy Stanley said: “During the...
1 - In Pictures: A selection of great images from a magical day for Laois ladies football
What a day that was!
From the moment many of the Laois players were applauded from their homes, to the team bus leaving Portlaoise,...
A Portlaoise man has gone the distance to remember his beloved sister who died from stomach cancer during the pandemic, and to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Eamonn Culliton, originally from Eyne, Portlaoise, lost his sister, Alice McCann,...
The following is a profound and yet very real story, told in relation to our human need in times of crisis as we turn to prayer.
So often we can judge and be negative when we evaluate our communication...
Laois SFC - Ballylinan v Clonaslee-St Manman's
In O'Moore Park at 4.30pm
Saturday’s triple header of action begins with the meeting of Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Ballylinan for the second year in a row at this stage of the championship.
Clonaslee were 1-16...
Those of us who love a good bargain in the Summer sales should arrange their schedule to be on Leinster Street in Athy at some stage this weekend.
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium are running their Super Sale this...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine Brennan (née Cantwell)
Killeshin, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois/Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Josephine Brennan (née Cantwell) of Coolane, Killeshin, Carlow, Co. Laois and formerly of Leggettsrath, Co. Kilkenny.
Predeceased by her sisters Mary and Aileen, brothers Seamus,...
Portarlington 0-16 O'Dempsey's 1-12
Laois SFC Round 2 - Winners Section
Now that was a game of football.
Portarlington are through to the quarter-final of the Laois senior football championship after surviving a ferocious battle with O'Dempsey's this evening in O'Moore Park.
A...
Portlaoise 6-11 Castletown 0-5
Laois JFC 'A' Group C Round 2
Portlaoise laid down a marker in the Junior Football Championship with a huge victory away to Castletown this evening.
The Town had a strong team lined out for their opening championship...
There must be great craic around Portarlington and Killenard this week ahead of a local derby in the Laois senior football championship this evening in O'Moore Park.
Three-in-a-row seeking Portarlington take on their neighbours O'Dempsey's with the prize for the...
Just a week after their heroics in Croke Park, a number of the Laois ladies footballers are in championship action with their clubs this weekend.
Anna Healy and Erone Fitzpatrick will be key players for Park-Ratheniska as they begin their...
Anyone driving on the Abbeyleix Road or Fr Browne Avenue bear O’Moore Park in recent weeks will have notice a significant new concrete structure being erected.
‘Protectour’ is a large permanent artwork marking the gateway to Portlaoise town by Wicklow...
Solas Eco Garden Centre are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about Irish produce and food to join our team as a part-time chef.
Minimum 24 hrs per week
Day time hours between 8am-6pm
The ideal candidate will:
...
For the vast majority of people who lived in Portlaoise over recent decades, little was known about the goings on in the town’s maximum-security prison.
Now a new book by a retired prison officer who grew up in the...
Laois SFC Round 2 - Portarlington v O'Dempsey's
In O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
O'Moore Park hosts a big local derby this evening with the clash of reigning champions Portarlington and dear neighbours O'Dempsey's in the second round of the Laois senior...
Inch House near Stradbally has been nominated for a European tourism sustainability award - organised by Quartz Inn Hotels - in the categories of Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland.
The establishment is powered by sustainable solar energy and offers an...
The Laois camogie championship is kicking off this weekend and there is much at stake between healing last year’s wounds as well as the introduction of a new team.
Will Camross retain their title? Will Portlaoise fit into the intermediate...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Maher
56 Hillview Drive Knockmay, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Bernadette (Bernie) and Patrick.
Deeply regretted by his...
St Joseph's 1-20 Killeshin 1-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 2
St Joseph's grabbed their second win in Group A of the Laois JFC 'A' this evening by upping the tempo considerably in the second-half to comfortably see off Killeshin.
Killeshin,...
Graiguecullen 3-12 Annanough 1-5
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 2
Graiguecullen gave their chances of reaching the knockout stages of this year's Laois JFC 'A' a huge boost this evening thanks to a commanding win over Annanough in Fr Maher...
Portlaoise 2-9 Courtwood 1-5
Laois SFC Round 2 - Winners section
Portlaoise are the first team into this year's Laois SFC quarter-finals after they got the better of Courtwood in O'Moore Park this evening.
Courtwood had stunned Portlaoise in last year's championship...
It's a case of little v large in O'Moore Park this evening as Courtwood take on Portlaoise in the second round of the Laois senior football championship.
Courtwood won when the sides met last year but start again as outsiders...
New figures from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland show that there have been 13 pub closures in Laois since Covid.
The data also shows that the total number of pubs in the county is down almost 31% since 2005,...
Have you ever dreamed of performing on stage? Were you born with a funny bone and fancy trying some stand-up comedy?
Or is poetry your thing? Well now is your chance to shine! Youth Work Ireland Laois are delighted to...
It's important to have a strong panel and good subs to bring in when you need them.
And that's the case with us here in LaoisToday too.
With Alan on his holidays, we drafted Aedin Dunne in as guest presenter of...
Yet another busy week of improvements and media coverage here at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
On Monday we had a visit from ‘The Irish Garden’ magazine which is to feature SOLAS in a three-page article in next month’s...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Government to improve the situation for Family Carers in the upcoming Budget.
“This week I met with representatives from Laois Offaly Carers to discuss the current situation of their members and service...
Sean O'Shea from the Arles-Killeen club and Dublin native Tom Byrne are set to be appointed as joint managers for the Laois U-20 football team for the 2023 season.
O'Shea and Byrne were both involved alongside Eddie Kinsella in the...
Laois SFC - Portlaoise v Courtwood
In O'Moore Park at 7.45pm
Portlaoise will be looking to settle a score this evening in O'Moore Park when they take on Courtwood in a repeat of last year's opening round game, which Courtwood famously...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Maher
56 Hillview Drive Knockmay, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise surround by his loving family
Funeral arrangements later.
Darren Horan
Graigue Tullamore Rd, Mountmellick, Laois
Funeral arrangements later.
Thomas Leo (Tom)...
