The latest edition of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast features an indepth interview with outgoing Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill.
O'Neill is stepping down as Laois GAA chairman despite having the option of staying on for another year if he...
A Laois man sold a Limousin heifer for a record €18,000 at the Carrick-on-Shannon sale in Leitrim yesterday - having won the category at the prestigious Winter Fair show on Sunday.
Sean Ramsbottom from Timahoe sold the February-born 433kg Limousin...
After a lifetime spent serving her country, this Laois woman has continued in that sphere - but now does it a little closer to home.
Joan McCabe-Breen, originally from Swords in Dublin but now living in Portarlington with her husband...
Laois County Library has commenced its third Historian-in-Residence programme with the appointment of Terry Dunne to the role.
The aim of the residency is to reflect national policy on commemorations at a local level, bringing to life the experience of...
And it's yet another busy week of Laois GAA club action.
The U-20 hurling and football championships at 'A' and 'B' level continue at pace and all going according to plan we should have the first finals at the age...
Portlaoise RFC 55 Naas RFC 14
Leinster U-14 Rugby League Round 3
On a fine morning in Kildare, Portlaoise U-14s continued their good run of form as they turned in an impressive performance to see off Naas and make it three...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Bartley (née Conroy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Bartley , St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise November 22nd 2021. Surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Ollie and sister Mai Kelly....
Abbeyleix 2-14 Rathdowney-Errill 0-12
U-20 Hurling Championship Semi Final
Liam Kavanagh's first half brace proved crucial as Abbeyleix saw off Rathdowney-Errill to take a place in Sunday's U-20 hurling final.
The victory sets up a repeat of the 2018 Minor final between...
If you're raising funds for a certain cause, it's best for all concerned if you can have a bit of fun while doing so.
And Ballyadams NS have certainly ticked that box as they have come up with a...
After a two year wait, children in one parish in Laois will finally receive their communion this weekend.
The children from 3rd and 4th classes in Emo National School will finally receive their long awaited First Holy Communion this Sunday...
Almost three weeks after claiming back-to-back Laois Senior hurling championships, Clough-Ballacolla are back in action this weekend.
Declan Laffan's charges will face Raparees of Wexford in the Leinster club championship quarter finals in O'Moore Park.
The game throws in at 5.30pm...
The Ladies minor football finals took place in Annanough on Sunday.
It was a triple header on the day as the 'A', 'B' and 'C' finals were down for decision.
The day ended with the A final as Timahoe were crowned...
A fundraiser aimed at covering funeral costs for the family of a young Laois man has seen donations of more than €11,000 flood in in less than 24 hours.
19-year-old Daragh Lee, from Mountmellick, was the pedestrian killed in Saturday’s...
It's a long way from Killeshin and Graiguecullen to Sydney.
And it's even longer to Wollongong!
But four Laois lads were part of a huge fundraising effort in Australia on Saturday as they undertook the 100km cycle from Sydney to Wollongong...
There were wild celebrations in Tallaght Stadium last night as three Laois players helped Wexford Youths claims Women's FAI Cup glory.
Stephen Quinn's side came into the game as underdogs after they opponents Shelbourne had been crowned league champions just...
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...
