The new season of First Dates Ireland gets underway tonight - and a Laois man is set to feature prominently.
Neil Kenna, who hails from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On January 6, 1839 - 183 years ago today - a violent storm swept across Ireland and left a trail of destruction in its...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the...
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...
There was an almost 5% increase in new car sales in Laois in 2021 compared to 2020 - though they are still below pre-Covid...
The staff and Board of Management of Emo National school finally got an opportunity to mark the retirement of Florence Fennelly who has been...
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...
The Billy Sheehan era will begin in Wexford this weekend - and Laois football fans can expect to see plenty of new names don...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Laois senior football championship could be played under a new format in 2022 with proposals set to go to the first county board...
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...
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,...
