The Technological University of the Shannon, previously Athlone IT was the destination for the Lenister Juvenile Day 1 and 2 Indoor Championships.
After a very successful Cross Country season, the juvenile athletes of St Abban's set their sights on a...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Reenie (Catherine) England
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
John Dunne, Davitt Road, Mountmellick and formerly of Deerpark, Ballyfin, Co. Laois. Died 5th of February. Predeceased...
The annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run was a huge success with €10,000 raised for Laois Hospice.
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed and Ballyroan Vintage Club joined forces in order to make the event happen on St Stephen’s Day...
St Fergal's College U-16s are through to the South Leinster 'C' hurling championship final.
The Rathdowney based school travelled to Wexford today to take on Bridgetown VC in the semi final.
It turned out to be a very fruitful trip as...
Gardai have made two arrests following a number of thefts from two Laois towns recently.
The incidents occurred in Mountrath and Portarlington while Gardai say the men have also been charged with tapping of bank cards at retail outlets.
They said:...
Killeshin FC captured their first trophy since prior to the Pandemic when their U-17s landed the Carlow and District Football League U-17 title.
The league was claimed in dramatic fashion on the final round of fixtures at home in The...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hoffman caught up with Laois Chamber member Gary Devane, owner of Portland Barbers located in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
Tell us a bit about Portland Barbers and the services you offer?
Portland Barbers is based at 26A...
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his cancer diagnosis.
Eoin Coss, who hails from Mountmellick, received the shock news on Friday.
The 13-year-old is a very talented sports person and plays both football and...
There is sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at the death of Larry O'Rourke, who for many years worked as the manager in the town's Glanbia outlet.
A community man and a family man, Larry was also a very popular...
It was another very busy weekend on the sporting front with plenty of action involving Laois teams.
The weekend saw Tipperary and Westmeath both come to O'Moore Park where they defeated the hurlers and footballers respectively.
Steven Miller is joined by...
Ruby Millet displayed her class across a number of events at last week’s Indoor University Championships when she took gold in the Combined Events.
At the weekend, it was back to the Long Jump for the St Abban's athlete where...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernard (Bernie) O'Keeffe
Moanbawn, Mountrath, Laois
Sadly, the death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) O’ Keeffe, Moanbawn Close, Mountrath, Co. Laois, (peacefully) on Saturday 5th February 2022, at his sister Pauline’s residence, surrounded by his...
Laois 1-8 Derry 2-3
All-Ireland 'B' Minor Camogie Championship Round 1
The Laois minor camogie team made the trek to Bellaghy in Derry today and emerged victorious.
In horrific conditions, the team scored a two point win to get their campaign off...
The Laois senior footballers tasted defeat for the first time in Division 3 of the National League in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Billy Sheehan's charges went down by six points against Westmeath in a blustery affair.
Below, we look into the...
Laois 0-11 Westmeath 2-11
National Football League Division 3 Round 2
Westmeath's recent good record against Laois in the National League continued in O'Moore Park this afternoon as they did enough to come out on top in a hard-fought encounter in...
The Laois footballers take on Westmeath in O'Moore Park this afternoon as they bid to add their second win of the campaign following last week's win over Louth.
Laois are unchanged from that 3-9 to 1-10 win in Ardee as...
Who doesn't love a good photographic Moment in Time?
Most people are probably experiencing the fear of seeing old photographs of themselves in their most youthful days.
This week we go back to 2009 to Killeshin NS.
Alf Harvey went out and...
There is sadness in the Clonad community and beyond this weekend with the news of the sudden passing of Mick Doran.
Mick worked with Eircom for many years before setting up his own insulation company in recent times.
Very well known...
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...
The Laois senior hurlers began their National League campaign in Portlaoise last night when Tipperary were 0-21 to 1-14 winners.
Laois played most of the second half with 14 men following the sending off of Paddy Purcell but Laois manager...
The Laois footballers continue their National Football League Division 3 campaign this afternoon when they entertain Westmeath in O'Moore Park.
It'll be the first time since March 1 2020 that the county footballers will play in front of supporters in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry O'Rourke
O'Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 5th of February, at Nass General Hospital.
Predeceased by his son Joseph. Beloved husband to his devoted...
The Laois senior hurlers began their National Hurling League Division 1 Group B campaign with defeat against Tipperary.
In atrocious conditions in O'Moore Park, Laois battled to a four point defeat against the 2019 All-Ireland champions.
Below, we examine the game...
Laois 1-14 Tipperary 0-21
National Hurling League Division 1B
Tipperary proved too strong for 14-man Laois in the National League Division 1B opener in O'Moore Park this evening.
Laois played the final 25 minutes with 14 men following the dismissal of Paddy...
For the first time in almost two years O'Moore Park welcomes supporters for a Laois National League game.
And Colm Bonnar's Tipperary side are the visitors to Portlaoise this evening for the opening round of Division 1 of the National...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on January 30 ahead of the 2020 General Election.
It's a bitterly cold Tuesday evening in Portlaoise but the reception on the doorsteps for Sinn Féin General Election candidate Brian Stanley is overwhelmingly...
In every negative, there is a positive. For many people the plus point of covid lockdown and restrictions was being able to work from home.
More time with families or for leisure activities, no need to endure the challenges of...
1 - Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There was widespread shock in Portarlington this week at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only aged in her mid 30s, Ms...
There were a total of 323 new car sales in Laois in January, 14% lower than what they were a year ago and over 30% lower than 2020 before the pandemic hit.
Nationally, new car sales are similar to what...
February is such a beautiful month. The brighter evenings and earlier mornings, awakens within us, a new energy.
Winter has passed and thankfully the darkness of a dreadful pandemic also is behind us.
This is a powerful time, to embrace hope,...
