Laois author Brendan McDonald from Killeen has published his second children's book Giraffe in the Trees just in time for the Christmas rush.
His first book Elephant on the Farm was self-published last winter.
This beautiful story of friendship and facing your fears, set in...
An All-Ireland title is back in Kilcavan following the Scor championships which took place over the weekend.
At the Air Dome in Bekan, Claremorris, members of the Laois club took home the All-Ireland title in instrumental music - Ceol Uirlise...
Noelle Kelly (née Barry)
Emmet, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Died, suddenly, at her residence. Missed by her partner William Bracken, sons Steven, Dj, David and daughters Anne Marie and Niamh.
Funeral arrangements later.
Daragh Lee
8 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Died...
The Harps 1-19 Castletown 2-12
Laois U-20 'A' HC Semi-final
The Harps will contest this year's Laois U-20 'A' hurling championship final thanks to a hard-earned win over Castletown in a good battle this afternoon in Abbeyleix.
There was little between the...
When the St Joseph's GAA club run a fundraiser, there is generally no stone left unturned.
Over the years they have had some memorable events and in 2016, in the days well before we'd ever heard of Covid, social distancing...
Tinahely (Wicklow) 4-14 St Conleth's 1-5
Leinster Club Ladies SFC Round 1
St Conleth's Leinster club campaign failed to get off the ground in Portarlington this afternoon as they were well beaten by Wicklow champions Tinahely.
Despite a fast start from the...
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Portlaoise for in the region of €220,000.
We look at homes in New Park, Grenville, Clonrooske and Esker Hills.
In each instance you...
The Laois IFA delegation to today's national protest in Dublin was joined this morning by farming colleagues from Tipperary, Cork, Kerry and Offaly as they set off from the Gandon Inn in Emo.
The IFA had planned a huge 'Save...
Leinster Ladies Club SFC - St Conleth's v Tinahely (Wicklow)
In McCann Park in Portarlington at 2pm
The St Conleth's ladies footballers will be hoping their brilliant 2021 season can continue in McCann Park in Portarlington this afternoon when they welcome...
There is a deep sadness in Mountmellick this weekend following the tragic death of Daragh Lee on Saturday morning.
The 19-year-old was the pedestrian killed in Saturday's traffic accident on the N80 between Portlaoise and Mountmellick.
The Lee family are widely...
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 last two weeks. In each instance you can click through to the...
There's scarcely a programme on Irish TV that engages as wide an audience as Ireland's Fittest Family and the coaches that anchor the show have become as familiar in that role as they were previously in their brilliant sporting careers.
Anna Geary...
Leinster Ladies Club SFC - St Conleth's v Tinahely (Wicklow)
In McCann Park in Portarlington at 2pm
The St Conleth's ladies footballers will be hoping their brilliant 2021 season can continue in McCann Park in Portarlington this afternoon when they welcome...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daragh Lee
8 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away tragically. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Patrick (Paddy, Pat) Scully
18A Courtown Park, Kilcock, Kildare/Timahoe, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Nuala and his son...
Portlaoise 2-13 Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-7
Laois U-20 'A' FC Quarter-final
Fielding eight players who played senior championship this year, Portlaoise proved too strong for Stradbally Parish Gaels in the opening round of the U-20 championship this evening in Stradbally.
Portlaoise now...
Ballyfin Ladies 3-7 St Anne's (Carlow) 1-6
Leinster Ladies Junior Football Championship Round 1
Six days after they were crowned Laois Junior champions, Ballyfin Ladies have their first ever win in Leinster.
They hosted St Anne's of Carlow in Round 1 of...
Camross 3-9 St Brigid's 2-10
Laois Camogie Intermediate Championship Final
Camross hung on deep into injury as they were crowned Camogie Intermediate Champions 2021 in dramatic fashion.
On the other hand St Bridigd's will be devastated to have suffered three final defeats...
Ballinakill 3-12 Cullion 3-11 (Westmeath)
Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
Ballinakill produced a dramatic revival to see off Cullion of Westmeath and advance to the Leinster quarter finals.
They trailed by six points at various stages in the game but, despite...
Portlaoise 1-15 Camross 2-5
Laois Camogie Junior Championship Final
Portloaise's flying start would be the deciding factor as they claimed a seven point victory and two Junior Championships in a row.
They got off to a great start as they flew into...
Park-Ratheniska 1-16 Naomh Eoin (Carlow) 1-3
Leinster Intermediate Football Championship Round 1
Park-Ratheniska are through to the quarter finals of the Leinster Intermediate Football Championship following a routine win over Naomh Eoin in Dr Cullen Park.
The Myshall outfit rarely troubled Kieran...
Hypnotherapy is powerful. Don’t take my word for it, research it online for yourself. There is a huge amount of good scientific evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of hypnosis as a treatment.
Actually, perhaps a better way of putting it...
1 - Stabbing incident in Portlaoise
News of a stabbing incident in Portlaoise broke on Saturday morning last.
A man was the victim of a serious assault off main street in the early hours of the morning.
He is since recovering in...
A young man was killed in a traffic accident this morning on the N80 between Mountmellick and Portlaoise.
A section of the road - from near Kyletalisha to Mountmelllick - remains closed pending a forensic investigation.
It's believed the accident happened...
People are taking their life in their hands walking the footpaths when there are so many electric scooters about - so maybe parents should consider buying their children bicycles instead.
The matter was discussed at the recent meeting of the...
This week, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, we are called to work with this King.
And this King is the one who dies on the cross, rises from the dead, and is with his people. And what...
The Laois Camogie season will come to a crescendo this afternoon with the Junior and Intermediate finals down for decision in O'Moore Park.
The showpiece event throws in at 2.30pm as Camross and St Brigid's meet in the Intermediate final.
This...
Progress for a major extension for Castletown Primary School has been confirmed.
The detailed plans and drawings have been finalised and the application for planning permission will be submitted to Laois County Council in the next few days.
This development will...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fint. Gorman
Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Laois
Gorman, Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Nov. 16th 2021. Suddenly at his residence, Fint. Predeceased by his grandsons Craig and Aaron and Tyler Beloved husband to Ann. Dearly loved father...
Borris-Kilcotton 1-15 Abbeyleix 6-16
U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyleix's electric forwards blew Borris-Kilcotton out of the water in the opening 20 minutes to set them up to cruise to the semi finals of the U-20 hurling championship.
Unfortunately, this game was...
In just over a four month period, Park-Ratheniska went from being a Junior A football team to a Senior one.
After years of Junior A disappointment, Kieran Kelly's men finally got over the line at the end of June as...
