Laois have appointed Cork man Martin Walsh as the new camogie manager for the 2022 season.
Walsh, who is from the Ballinacurra club near Midleton, takes over from fellow Cork man John Desmond who was in charge for the 2020...
Derrylamogue NS is now enrolling for pupils starting the 2022-2023 school year, and this school situated just 3km from Mountmellick offers the best of both worlds - a long, rich tradition while also embracing all modern extracurricular opportunities.
As a mixed rural...
The death has occurred of Johnny O'Brien, one of the great characters of Portlaoise, and a man well-known in business and community circles.
Mr O'Brien was aged 87 and passed away in the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
The O'Brien family...
The farmers’ market at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is back this weekend after the Christmas break.
Co-owner David Maher explains: “We are excited to be back with our first Farmers Market of the year this Saturday (January 8)...
A popular regular feature on the LaoisToday site since its beginning is the Laois Abroad series.
Here at LaoisToday, we love to talk to Laois natives who have made homes elsewhere in the world.
We talk to them about their experiences...
Laois County Council has approved a planning application to construct 58 new homes near Portarlington Train Station.
Werdna Limited are behind the development which is earmarked for Station Road in the town on a 1.45 hectare site.
The site is bounded...
The weather may be dreadful at the moment but for keen golfers that's only a mere inconvenience.
Various forms of competitions are ongoing in the clubs of the region and you can check out the recent results from Mountrath and...
Former Limerick captain Gavin O'Mahony will be part of the Laois hurling backroom team under Cheddar Plunkett for the 2022 season.
O'Mahony, who captained Limerick to win the Division 2 National Hurling League title in 2011 and was on the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Sullivan (née Long)
Eastbourne, UK, Cahirciveen, Kerry / Errill, Laois / Clonmel, Tipperary
Frances Sullivan (nee Long) December 19th peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents Sean and Mary....
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.
Tom...
The new season of First Dates Ireland gets underway tonight - and a Laois man is set to feature prominently.
Neil Kenna, who hails from Durrow in Laois, will be behind the bar throughout this year's series.
He'll be the one...
TG4 have announced that, for the very first time, a Laois person will feature on their popular show Laochra Gael.
The definitive GAA sports series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 for another series starting on January 13.
And former Laois and...
After its cancellation last year, the St Abban's St Stephen’s Day Road Race returned this year with one lap of the Tura Triangle for female/juvenile members and three laps for the men.
In previous years, the Jack Mealy and Paddy...
Sympathies have been paid to a Laois TD and County Councillor following the passing of their beloved sister.
Ann Fleming, sister of TD Sean and Councillor Padraig, passed away on Tuesday January 4.
She died peacefully in the loving care of...
The derelict Borris-in-Ossory courthouse has been granted over €210,000 in government funding to help restore the derelict building and develop it into a remote working hub, community centre and local area office for Laois County Council.
€212,332 has been secured...
On January 6, 1839 - 183 years ago today - a violent storm swept across Ireland and left a trail of destruction in its wake.
It was the mother of all storms. The night became known as ‘The Night of...
The Laois senior hurlers will get their 2022 season underway against Wexford in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon.
After a Covid and injury hit first year in charge in his second coming, manager Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett will be hoping for smoother...
Not even a global pandemic could bring an end to the GAA's pre-season O'Byrne and Walsh Cup competitions.
And so the Laois hurlers begin their competitive campaigns this weekend - with the footballers away to Wexford on Saturday and the...
And just as the temperatures drop, the LaoisToday Winter 2022 bobble hats are now available to buy!
This year’s offering – again produced by DS Sports – is predominantly light blue with thin white hoops.
It is available to buy for...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Fleming
'The Swan House', The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Peamount Health Care, Newcastle, Co. Dublin and formerly in the care of...
Two Laois students have voiced their disappointment at the Department of Education's decision to fully reopen schools tomorrow.
Yesterday, the Department said 'there is no Public Health rationale to delay the reopening of schools later this week'.
But two Laois students,...
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the Castle Arms in Durrow next month for a charity event in aid of Hero's Aid...
Mark Barry's DCU warmed up for the upcoming Sigerson Cup by claiming the Division 1 League glory yesterday.
The O'Dempsey's man was a second half substitute in a 0-16 to 1-7 win over NUIG.
Tubberclair in Westmeath was the venue for...
There was an almost 5% increase in new car sales in Laois in 2021 compared to 2020 - though they are still below pre-Covid levels.
A total of 1,236 new cars were sold in the county in 2021, compared to...
The staff and Board of Management of Emo National school finally got an opportunity to mark the retirement of Florence Fennelly who has been Deputy Principal of the school for the last 15 years and a staff member since...
A Laois TD says he is 'gravely concerned about the pace of progress with the National Broadband Plan'.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley was speaking after he received an update on progress from Minister for Communication Eamon Ryan.
According to Deputy Stanley,...
The Billy Sheehan era will begin in Wexford this weekend - and Laois football fans can expect to see plenty of new names don the jersey in 2022.
The new manager has added 21 players to the panel for the...
The local soccer season resumes at full pace this weekend with the return of the Combined Counties leagues after the Christmas break.
You can check out the full schedule of fixtures below.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
All games at 2pm with first-named team...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dunne
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard (Dickie) Dunne, Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, died January 3rd 2022, in Coventry England. Beloved husband of Pauline, nee Geoghegan, Bay Road, Mountmellick. Recently predeceased by...
All schools across Laois and the country are set to reopen as planned on Thursday, the Department of Education has confirmed.
The Department confirmed the news via a press release this afternoon.
They said: "Minister for Education Norma Foley TD together...
