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...
Young Laois rugby player Fionn McWey has been involved with the Irish U-20 rugby team in recent weeks ahead of this season's Six Nations campaign.
McWey, who played underage football for Ballyroan-Abbey and hurling with Clonad, started his rugby days...
A Laois native has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II in the annual New Year's Honours List in the UK.
Dr John Fingleton, who lives in London but is originally from Cullenagh, Ballyroan, has been made a Commander of...
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after cash was stolen following a robbery from a house in the town.
The incident occurred at a house in Rossvale in Portlaoise on December 30 2021 (last Thursday).
The robbery took place between...
The Timahoe area was saddened last week by the shock death of Denis Lowry.
Aged in his mid 60s, Mr Lowry was a highly-respected member of the Timahoe community and a hugely popular long-serving staff member in Laois County Council...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €218,000, 13% higher than what it was 12 months ago.
The figures are for the final quarter of 2021 and follow on...
Just before Christmas, the management and staff of Finline Furniture were delighted to present commemorative gifts to some longstanding members of the company.
Three staff members were recognised for over 40 years of service - Ann Behan and brothers William...
The Laois hurlers and footballers begin their competitive seasons this weekend in the opening round of the pre-season Walsh and O'Byrne Cup competitions.
Billy Sheehan's reign as football manager will begin this Saturday, January 8, with an away trip to...
The Laois senior football championship could be played under a new format in 2022 with proposals set to go to the first county board meeting of the year in January.
On the back of a recent football review committee suggesting...
The Annual Ballyroan-Abbey GAA 5km race took place on St Stephen’s Day in ideal weather conditions with over 50 people taking part.
Naas AC's Joe Cocoman took the men’s race in a time of 16.20 with local athlete Jack McMahon...
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...
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October 2018 saw the launch of Portlaoise's newest, most stylish venue.
Lilly's is establishing itself as a key feature of main street Portlaoise, with business booming since it opened.
Lilly’s Bar and Restaurant is the newest venue in Portlaoise and it has...
We love a good list here in LaoisToday.
This one in 2018 was all about the women who make the GAA tick in Laois.
And it went down a storm.
They say that behind every good man is an even better woman...
In May 2018 the Laois Rose selection night took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, where Grainne Hogan from Camross was crowned the Laois Rose.
The LaoisToday team captured some fantastic pictures of the action throughout the night.
In May the...
Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the business.
Global music stars Bono, The Edge and Hozier are among those to have invested in...
