The Laois ladies football team will take on Tyrone and Sligo in their All Ireland intermediate championship campaign.
Laois were defeated by Wexford in the Leinster semi-final two weeks ago but all teams remain in the All Ireland race and...
Rathangan FC 1-6 Portlaoise AFC
KDUL U-18 Premier Division
After a wobbly start to their first season in the KDUL, Portlaoise AFC u-18 travelled to Rathangan knowing that a win would guarantee them the title.
Rathangan may have been in the lower...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Broomfield
Camira, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Hospital. Dearly missed by his loving wife, Verona, much loved father of Lesley, Stuart, Rebecca, Deborah and David. Predeceased...
A strong panel of Portlaoise U-12 girls travelled to St Mary's RFC on Saturday last to participate in their final blitz of the year.
Weather conditions were fantastic with blistering sunshine which set the tone for idyllic playing conditions for...
A big occasion for female sport in Laois this weekend lends itself to a special episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
The Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls soccer team are in the national FAI Cup final this coming Sunday.
It's an...
Laois 1-10 Wexford 1-11
Seamus Heaney Cup Semi Final
The Laois minor footballers' saw their campaign ended for 2022 in second half injury time in O'Moore Park this evening.
Conor Gorman's charges were undone by a free three minutes into second half...
The Laois hurlers play Westmeath this Saturday evening in O'Moore Park in the final group game of this year's Leinster championship.
Qualification isn't on the cards for either side. Instead it's a case of survival. The loser of this game...
The champagne is flowing at the Killeshin Hotel this week where two prestigious awards have been picked up.
The Travellers Choice Awards from TripAdvisor selected The Killeshin as being in the Top 10% of Hotels in the World based on...
Golf's Ryder Cup took place in Ireland in 2006, in the K Club, at the height of the Celtic Tiger Boom.
It returns to these shores next year when it will be held in Adare in Limerick but a sign...
It's all systems go in Emo Court this week as Laois Chamber of Commerce and Emo GAA club prepare for Shine 2022, a new one-day trade-fair style extravaganza this Saturday that has over 100 local businesses exhibiting and an event that...
The renovation of two burnt-out houses in Portlaoise that were recently destroyed in a fire is a perfect opportunity for Laois County Council to provide suitable housing for people with disabilities.
So said Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley, referring to the...
Another successful week here at SOLAS, as even with what at best can be described as ‘mixed weather’ we are becoming a ‘busy 7-days a week’ destination for those seeking plants, garden products, quality food or just a good...
The Laois minor footballers will go for a place in the Seamus Heaney Cup final at home to Wexford this evening.
Conor Gorman's charges are in action in the semi final of the Leinster secondary competition, for those that didn't...
The Track and Field season burst into action in a sun drenched Mary Peter’s Track in Belfast on Saturday May 14.
With many St Abban's athletes having experienced great success at this location in 2021, five travelled up to Belfast...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie Garrett (née Wade)
Chantier Gate, Portlaoise, Laois / Cashel, Tipperary
Garrett (nee Wade), Chantier Gate, Portlaoise, Co. Loais and formerly of Camas, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, May 18th 2022, peacefully at home...
A project led by the community in Stradbally and Laois County Council is taking practical action to enhance the town’s wildlife and built heritage.
Stradbally Community Development Association was granted funding in 2021 through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, for the conservation...
The death has occurred of Theresa Tynan (nee Larkin) from The Heath.
Theresa was very well-known in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas where she worked in both Jim's Country Kitchen and later Tynan's at the Storeyard for a number of...
The Laois and Westmeath senior footballers have been handed a Sunday afternoon slot for their opening round Tailteann Cup game on Sunday week, May 29.
The game will throw in at 2pm in O'Moore Park for Laois's first game in...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he will not 'be happy' until he sees a greater level of plantation and afforestation taking place within the forestry sector.
The Taoiseach made the remarks in response to Independent TD Carol Nolan after...
For the first time in two years, the SciFest National Awards were held in person recently in Dublin City University.
Nine Transition Year students at Mountrath Community School displayed six projects at this Exhibition; with topics ranging from the 'Speed...
Up to 5,000 people are expected to descend on Emo Court this Saturday for the inaugural Shine event, a trade-fair style extravaganza that has over 100 local businesses exhibiting.
Coming off the back of two years where there were little...
The Heritage offices of Laois, Carlow and Kildare County Councils are looking for the memories from local families about the famous Gordon Bennett motor race of 1903.
This was the first ever international sporting race in Ireland, which brought the...
After a bright beginning, 2022 is looking like it will be another disappointing year for the Laois senior footballers.
An O'Byrne Cup final appearance was followed by an opening round win away to eventual Division 3 champions Louth in the...
With the weather picking up and the evenings getting longer, activity is picking up on the golf courses around the county.
See below the recent results from Mountrath, The Heath and Portarlington.
MOUNTRATH
Ladies May Medal
1st - Annette Duff 70pts
2nd...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Theresa Tynan (née Larkin)
The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Theresa Tynan, The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (R32HWN5) May 17th. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by her...
The Heritage in Killenard are currently looking to hire a Full Time Spa Therapist to join our existing team.
The Heritage offers a sophisticated elegance with impeccable hospitality set in wonderful un-spoilt Laois countryside.
It comprises of a luxury Hotel and European Award Winning...
The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is one of the best live music venues in the region and this Saturday, May 21, they have a very attractive lineup in place for a great free event, Laois Aloud.
Eight different acts will...
The HSE is warning of significant disruption and service delays in hospitals, tomorrow Wednesday May 18 from 8am-8pm, due to the planned industrial action by the MLSA.
Medical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for over 80% of clinical diagnoses that take...
It's a case of all roads lead to Emo Court this Saturday as the iconic Laois venue gets set to host the inaugural Shine event, a one-day trade-fair style event organised by Laois Chamber of Commerce and Emo GAA...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said delays in the issuing of passports is causing huge upset and difficulties to many intending to travel abroad.
According to Deputy Stanley, some of his constituents had to cancel their trips due...
