Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Sheeran
Grennan, Attanagh, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, children Ivan and Katrina, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Tadhg, grandchildren Kallum, Joel, Fionn and Ailbhe,...
Clough-Ballacolla 4-16 The Harps 1-16
ACHL Division 1A
Clough-Ballacolla left Durrow with a nine point victory over The Harps this evening in their ACHL1A clash, the final game of round 4.
Stephen ‘Picky’ Maher led the way for the visitors, putting in...
Planning permission has been granted to Castletown Primary School for a new extension for two classrooms for children with autism.
These new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classrooms enable students to integrate into a mainstream school community, participate as far as...
The Laois GAA county grounds was buzzing on Monday night as U-9 footballers from all around the county descended on Portlaoise for the O'Moore Park experience night.
In all 22 different clubs were represented as over 500 young boys and...
A local TD has announced that she has hired a Ukrainian refugee as her new parliamentary assistant.
Green Party Minister for Laois-Offaly, Pippa Hackett, has added Vlas Novokhatnii to her parliamentary team in the constituency.
The Geashill-based Minister recently employed Mr...
Laois Fire Services were very busy last night as they attended the send of a blaze at a commercial unit.
The incident occurred in Mountrath where crews were summoned around 10.40pm.
Fire service personnel from Portlaoise and Mountrath attended the blaze.
It...
Gardai have arrested and charged four people following a money laundering operation from more than two years ago.
On April 6 2020, Gardai arrested two women and seized a large sum of cash during an operation in Laois.
The incident happened...
Laois's newest secondary school have announced that they have appointed a brand new principal.
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has confirmed that Ms Dympna Kelly as the new principal for Dunamase College - Coláiste Dhún Másc in...
Following a two year break, the annual Heywood Community School Awards night took place last Thursday evening, May 19, in the school gym.
In front of a large congregation, students from the school were recognised for their achievements in the...
A speed ramp near a Ballinakill school is certainly slowing down traffic, but the ramp is so severe that the bottom of cars are rubbing off it.
So it was claimed at the recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District....
Laois will be strongly represented at the All-Ireland School's Athletics Championships in Tullamore next month.
This is after a number of them put in some fine performances in the Leinster edition of the competition last week.
Medals are always a premium...
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and underage level.
The county action continues too with the Laois senior footballers, Ladies, camogie and minor...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Nolan
Rathleash, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his sister Deirdre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughter Trish, sister Carmel, brothers Chris and Pat, mother-in-law Bridie, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,...
A Formula 1 Simulator will take centre stage at the Portlaoise Plaza’s 2nd birthday celebrations this Sunday, May 29.
The world-renowned stunt rider, Mattie Griffin, will perform as well as loads of Family Funday activities including face painting, spin the...
There was widespread delight at a recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District with the news that the famous Woodenbridge between Ballacolla and Durrow will be maintained in its current guise.
Laois County Council's initial plan to replace the historic...
The season is over for the Laois senior hurlers as they were well beaten by Westmeath at the weekend.
Their relegation to the Joe McDonagh Cup is not yet confirmed but regardless there are many problems to solve for all...
Laois trad-punk band The Outcast Crew have unleashed a new video for their new single 'Bound for Hell'.
The Outcast Crew is comprised of Brian O'Mahoney (Vocals/Guitar); Paul Flynn (Drums); Damien O'Meara (Accordion); John Davidson (Fiddle); Niall Harney (Bass) and...
The "snail's process" of Irish Water is holding up for years the taking in charge by Laois County Council of local housing estates.
So it was said at the May meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District. Cllr Willie Aird proposed...
While it is always welcome to see more properties being returned to the council's social housing stock to tackle the waiting list, a vacant property in St Brigid's Place should be kept as a community centre for local residents'...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with David Hanahoe, Growth Sales Manager at Gas Networks Ireland
David explained more about the benefits of Compressed Natural Gas and the grant supports available to businesses that wish to transition.
Can you introduce...
Knockbeg College TY students John Phiri, Jamie Fitzharris, Cian Campion and Jamie Walker received first place in an All-Ireland Frame of Mind competition recently.
The group worked in conjunction with St. Patricks mental health services for their TikTok 'A helping...
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Clara (Kilkenny) 0-24 (Clara win 3-2 on penalties)
Leinster Hurling League Division 1 Final
Penalties were required to separate Borris-Kilcotton and Clara of Kilkenny in the Leinster Hurling League Division 1 final on Saturday.
This game was played before the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Locky) Loughman
4 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Died peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of the Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his wife Josephine, daughters Sarah, Mary,...
Rathdowney-Errill 2-20 Rosenallis 0-18
ACHL Division 1A
Rathdowney-Errill produced a fine second half display to overcome a resilient Rosenallis side in Rosenallis this evening in the ACHL 1A.
Brian Fitzpatick and John Lennon both put in spectacular performances for the home side...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Kilbarrack 0
Lummy O'Reilly Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC have ended their season on a high thanks to a 2-0 win over Kilbarrack this afternoon in the Leinster Senior League Lummy O'Reilly Cup final.
Portlaoise missed out on promotion from...
This interview as orginally published on LaoisToday in March 2018.
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music scene. The band members have performed and toured with many highly acclaimed acts such as...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Greystones United 0
SFAI National Cup U-14 Final
What an absolutely unbelievable achievement from this fabulous group of young soccer players!
Portlaoise AFC have been crowned All-Ireland U-14 Girls champions after defeating Greystones United.
It was a historic victory for...
Towerhill Rovers 1 Mullingar Town 0
CCFL Division 1
A goal from Shane Collins early in the second half was enough to see Towerhill Rovers pip Mullingar Athletic to the CCFL Division 1 title in the final game of the season...
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...
And so a wretched season for the Laois hurlers comes to an end.
They suffered their fifth defeat on the trot in the round robin Leinster championship in O'Moore Park on Saturday evening with an 18-point defeat to Westmeath.
It means...
