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,...
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
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...
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...
In May 2018 the Laois Rose selection night took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, where Grainne Hogan from Camross was crowned the Laois...
Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the...
In June we looked back on some of our fond memories of taking part in Cumann na mbunscol.
“Is it as far away as Killadooley?”
When...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan)
Brockry, Errill, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan) Brockry, Errill, Portlaoise,...
Back in July we looked back at the nine times were Laois hurlers came agonisingly close to pulling off some massive victories.
This Saturday the...
Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points.
For a school to...
Back in September, a documentary that starred four young Laois travellers became very successful across the water in London.
Four young Laois travellers are behind...
Back in October, we met with Cullohill native Eoin O'Sullivan who told us all about his business Bunlacken Brú.
The pandemic has taken so much...
Back in February, Mountrath native Alan Dooley, became Head of Digital Strategy in Limerick County Council.
A Laois man has secured a top job in...
Back in March, we revealed the top earning legal aid solicitors in Laois.
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free...
Back in September, we spoke to Eddie Downey on the Talking Sport Podcast about his positive impact on hurling in Portarlington.
History was made in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Day
16 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Demelza, children Andreas,...
Back in February, St Joseph's man Peter Farrell, won the Macra na Feirme short story competition.
Laois man Peter Farrell was last week announced as...
Back in June, the family of a Laois man who suffered horrific injuries in an accident raised money for the the organisations that helped...
Back in September, we spoke to Jean Bergin who created the Ballinakill Cookery School earlier in the year.
The pandemic has taken so much away...
Back in January, Gardai were forced to break up a large house party in Portlaoise.
Gardai in Laois were called to break up a house...
Back in May, Rathdowney native Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick spoke to Maura and Daithi on the Today Show about how she rose to fame.
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of...
Back in February, we created a laois rugby team that we feel would be very successful.
In the very enjoyable autobiography of former Irish rugby...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. Patrick...
