The introduction of National Therapy Service for special schools will come as a welcome relief to families across Laois, says local Fine Gael TD, Willie Aird.
Deputy Aird said therapy services will begin in special schools in the next academic...
The Laois hurlers continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign this Saturday with the considerable road trip to Ballycran to take on Down.
Having beaten Westmeath for the ideal start last Saturday another Laois win would put them in the driving...
In a heartwarming display of unity, sport, and inclusion, Mountrath Community School proudly hosted its first ever Inclusive Soccer Blitz recently.
This event marked a memorable highlight of Autism Awareness Week 2025.
The event took place on the school's brand new...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne (Anastasia) Moore-Mathews (née Conroy)
Cardtown, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred on 21st April 2025 of Anne (Anastasia) Moore-Mathews, Cardtown, Mountrath in her 92nd year peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020.
Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands, including Pogues tribute band Pogueology, who have performed twice at Electric Picnic.
He was also involved...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday on December 14, 2018, the centenary of the historic 1918 election.
It was the final election to include the whole island of Ireland and it was one that changed the landscape of the country...
This piece was orginally published on LaoisToday in September 2017 after that year's Electric Picnic.
The things people do at Electric Picnic have to be seen to be believed.
It's a weekend that brings people from all over the country to...
You all asked for it - so we have obliged with the first rankings of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now in full swing and championship action just a few months away, we have compiled a list of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paula Coss (née Jennings)
Parnell Crescent, Portlaoise, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Paula Coss (nee Jennings). Newline Close Mountrath and formerly Parnell Crescent Portlaoise. Died 19th April, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased...
A male prisoner in his 30s has died of a suspected drugs overdose in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.
The Irish Independent has reported that the prisoner was was found in his cell on the D landing of the Portlaoise...
Ballyfin 0-16 Rosenallis 2-7
ACFL Division 2
Ballyfin are three from three in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 after an entertaining Easter Sunday local derby against neighbours Rosenallis in Ballyfin this morning.
Ballyfin, under the watchful eye of newly-appointed manager...
1 - Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to close
There is considerable shock among families and residents of a Laois nursing home following the news that it is to close.
Ballard Lodge Nursing...
A Laois property has sold for just shy of €700,000, making it the second-most expensive property sold in the county so far in 2025.
The property in Coolbanagher, Emo, fetched €695,000, which is the same price-tag as the second-most expensive...
The Laois hurlers were impressive 3-25 to 1-22 winners over Westmeath in O'Moore Park on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Here we look back on some of the game's main talking points and how...
On Sunday, April 27, Carlo Acutis, will be formally canonised and declared a saint. This will take place in an open air ceremony in St Peter's Square, The Vatican.
He will be the first saint, born in this new Millennium....
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bruce Walter MacDonald
Great Falls, Virginia, USA and Ormsby House, Durrow, Laois/Glengarriff, Cork
On December 8th, 2024, BRUCE, died unexpectedly but peacefully in Great Falls, Virginia. Predeceased by his brother, Lloyd, sister,...
Camross 0-8 The Harps 0-7
Laois Hurling Feile Final
Camross have been crowned Laois Feile 'A' champions after they edged out The Harps in the Centre of Excellence this evening.
The sides met in the league three weeks ago with Camross winning...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-10 Park-Ratheniska 0-10
ACFL Division 2 Round 3
Clonaslee-St Manman's made it back-to-back wins in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 this evening when they came from three points down at half time to get the better of...
Mountrath 7-3 Portlaoise 4-9 (AET)
Laois Hurling Feile 'B' Final
There was incredible drama in the Laois Hurling Feile 'B' final as Mountrath pipped Portlaoise with the final puck of the game.
The Town looked to have the game won on several...
St Joseph's 1-20 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-14
ACFL Division 1 Round 3
St Joseph's put in a big second-half performance against Ballyroan-Abbey in Kellyville this evening to claim their first Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 win of the season.
Having drawn with Portlaoise...
Portlaoise 0-18 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 1 Round 3
Portlaoise's unbeaten start to Division 1 of the Football League goes on after a back-and-forth victory over The Heath in Rathleague this evening.
The sides traded scores throughout the majority of the...
Laois 3-25 Westmeath 1-22
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
You can't win the Joe McDonagh Cup in the opening round on Easter Saturday but it is possible to do your prospects serious harm.
Thankfully, from a Laois perspective, they are on the...
The big day has arrived for the Laois senior hurlers as the Joe McDonagh Cup is set to get underway.
Tommy Fitzgerald's charges begin against Westmeath in O'Moore Park at 3pm.
And ahead of the game, Laois appear to have recovered...
Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions is set to present 'Open Mic Originals', a free monthly event dedicated to original music and spoken word.
The call has been put out to all singers, songwriters, poets and creatives wishing to take part in this...
Joe McDonagh Cup - Laois v Westmeath
In O'Moore Park at 3pm
An Easter Saturday 3pm throw-in on an O'Moore Park pitch that has been battered with rain for the past day and a half doesn't exactly scream championship hurling.
But this...
Close to quarter of a million euro is to be spent for restoration and renovation works on two Laois monuments.
The successful applicants are Clonreher Castle, Portlaoise, and Tankardstown Church, Barrowhouse.
€129,000 has been approved for works on Clonreher Castle, while €100,000...
The Leinster Golden Masters B Final was played in Carlow at the weekend with Laois man Kevin Brennan crowned champion.
Brennan was up against the hugely experienced David Redmond of Wexford in the final, which lived up to its billing...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Keating
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Virginia, Cavan
John Keating the Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise and formerly of Killinkere, Virgina Co Cavan. Died April 17th 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the...
Graiguecullen 1-10 Emo 1-15
ACFL Division 1 Round 3
Emo made it two wins in a row as they defeated Graiguecullen in dreadful conditions this evening.
In constant rain, Emo prevailed by five points after a fine second half display.
Graiguecullen made the...
Laois 7-3 Longford 2-13
Leinster Ladies MFC 'B' Semi-Final
Laois are into the Leinster Ladies MFC 'B' final at the expense of Longford after a crazy game in dreadful conditions.
Graiguecullen's Mia Branagan was extraordinary in front of goal, finishing with a...
