Back in January, Gardai were forced to break up a game of soccer involving a group of youths during the height of Covid-19.
Gardai in Portlaoise were called to an area of Portlaoise yesterday afternoon where a number of young...
In June, one half of the billionaire Collison brothers, John Collison, purchased a large estate in Abbeyleix.
The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use.
Yesterday, we revealed how...
The Laois camogie championship came to a conclusion back in November as Camross defeated St Brigid’s to claim glory.
It was the third successive year that St Brigid's had reached the final but they would once again be disappointed.
Despite a...
This interview with Rory O'Connor, AKA Rory's Stories, was originally broadcast on March 5.
In this week’s LaoisToday Podcast, presenter Brian Moss chats to Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories fame.
He discusses his family connection to this area – which is...
Back in July, we looked back at Laois' narrow defeat to Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final.
Kilkenny 3-11 Laois 1-14
1998 Leinster SHC Semi-final
Of all the Laois hurling near misses over the years, this one cuts as deep...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Deevy
Cashel, Ballyroan, Laois
DEEVY, Michael, Cashel, Portlaoise, 23rd December 2021, in the loving care of Bernie Brennan and staff in Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Michael, son of the late...
Back in March we interviewed Heath native Colin Nestor about his adventures in the Caribbean.
The first instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and a man from The Heath gets us underway.
At the end of 2018,...
This Down Memory Lane Podcast was published in March of 2021 to mark the 30th anniversary of Portlaoise reaching the 1991 FAI Cup quarter-final.
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Portlaoise AFC's incredible run to the 2nd Round of...
Back in January this very serious and disturbing incident occurred.
Laois Gardai have launched an investigation after a man tried to gain entry to a house while impersonating a Garda.
LaoisToday understands that the incident occurred around 5.30pm last night.
It happened...
Day Care Centres for the elderly in Portlaoise and Mountmellick are due to be reopened in early 2022.
Laois TD Brian Stanley shared the news and welcomed the development.
He said: “The HSE senior management have informed me that work is...
Santa Claus arrived early to Timahoe this year as the children of Naíscoil Kantara, at Timahoe NS were treated to a massive surprise in the lead up to the holidays.
Santa Claus arrived early, laden down with a sack full...
Back in May we began our Up and Coming series with Portlaoise native Leanne Donovan who created 'The Irish Graduate.'
The pandemic has brought out the very best in some young Laois people. Our new series ‘Up and Coming’ is...
Back in January, the first virtual BT Young Scientist Exhibition took place due to Covid-19 which saw Heywood CS student, Evan Hogg, win second place in his category.
Over 1,000 students from across the island of Ireland took part in...
Nostra, one of Ireland’s leading Managed I.T Service Providers which has offices in Laois, Galway, and its head office at Parkwest Business Park in Dublin, has acquired Enclave, a specialist Managed Service Provider.
The acquisition is Nostra’s fourth in...
Back January we celebrated three neighbours from The Swan who had all turned 90 years old.
Three life-long neighbours in a Laois village have been celebrating recently as they have each reached the great milestone of turning 90.
Johnny Kealy, Peggy...
The 2021 installment of the Laois hurling championship was another absolute cracker that produced a brilliant finish.
Clough-Ballacolla became just the second team in the last 20 years to defend the Bob O'Keeffe Cup.
They did it by the skin of...
This interview with Colm Parkinson was initially broadcast on March 26 on the LaoisToday Podcast.
On this week’s episode of the LaoisToday Podcast presenter Brian Moss is joined by Colm Parkinson, host of the hugely popular Joe.ie GAA Hour Podcast...
Carlow College, St Patrick’s has launched its programme of Evening Courses starting in January 2022 – catering to a diverse range of interests.
Whether you are looking to study for professional development or for personal interest, evening courses are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Zdzaslaw Gronowski
Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Zdzaslaw Marian Gronowski. Bianconi Way, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise. December 20th 2021 suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his Loving son Tomasz, daughters Katarzyna, Sylwia, Edtya...
Laois TD Sean Fleming has provided an update on the multi-million euro investment in Emo Court by the Office of Public Works.
On the main building, substantial improvement works are currently being undertaken by the OPW.
This includes refurbishment of the...
35 new homes will be provided in Laois for people who are homeless, Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
Minister Darragh O’Brien, TD and President of the Irish Council for Social Housing and CEO of Peter McVerry Trust, Pat...
Martist College 2-10 Knockbeg College 2-10 (AET)
*Martist win 4-3 on penalties
Leinster Post-Primary Schools “A” championship Round 1
Knockbeg College were eliminated from the Leinster Colleges “A” championship this afternoon in the most heartbreaking circumstances imaginable, losing out at the sudden...
There was huge excitement in one Laois school today as the children received the best surprise ever to finish their term.
Santa Claus himself was present in Rath NS and he arrived via helicopter.
With Rudolph and the rest of their...
Coolrain Sawmills Ltd. is a progressive Irish owned company that since it’s foundation in 1983, has become one of Ireland’s top producers and suppliers of timber products to the Irish and UK markets.
Headquartered in Coolrain, we are part of...
Telfords Christmas Opening Hours are as follows:
Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) - Open 9am-3pm (Electric, 9.30am to 3pm)
Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day) - Closed All Day
Sunday, December 26 (St Stephen's Day) - Closed All Day
Monday, December...
Laois County Council is planning to considerably improve footpaths and cycle lanes in Portlaoise town next year, as well as develop a cycle network plan for the whole county.
At the December meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Cllr Catherine...
Portarlington lead the way on the LaoisToday 2021 senior club football team of the year 11 representatives.
Their back-to-back success, where they romped to glory in the Laois championship, sees them dominate the selection with their goalkeeper, four backs, both...
Laois County Council plans to carry out a lighting survey of all pedestrian crossings in Portlaoise.
This comes following concerns that some are dangerous due to the lack of proper lights.
At the December meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Cllr...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is coming to Laois in 2022.
It sees local communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we have lost and to fight back against...
A Laois village is gearing up to host its annual New Year's Day walk and tractor run.
Ballacolla will be the place to be as the annual festivities will continue.
All funds raised on the day will go towards Ballacolla National...
