Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that a Bill put forward by his party would half 'runaway rents' in Laois.
Since 2013, rents in Laois have gone up 85.4% and Offaly has seen a 67.2% - Mr Stanley says.
The Bill...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa (Terri) Quinn
Bishopswood Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a determined battle fought with great courage and dignity. Loving daughter of the late George...
It was quiet night on the GAA front this evening.
In Divsion 3 Group A of the hurling league, Portlaoise gave themselves a chance of reaching the semi-finals by defeating Ballypickas.
The group will be decided next Tuesday when Clonad who...
The draws for the 2021 Laois club football championships have been made.
Typically, these would be held publicly in Laois Shopping Centre but due to Covid-19, they have been streamed instead.
Although two competitions from 2020 remain outstanding, only one of...
The draws for the 2021 Laois club hurling championships have been made.
Typically, these would be held publicly in Laois Shopping Centre but due to Covid-19, they have been streamed instead.
Although two competitions from 2020 remain outstanding, only one of...
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Laois this afternoon.
According to AA Roadwatch, traffic is heavy on the N80 on the Portlaoise side of Mountmellick following an incident.
The accident occurred at the Derrycloney junction just outside...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that a lack of decisive action by various Government Departments has led to a crisis of systemic and overwhelming proportions for the horticulture sector.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after the Joint Oireachtas...
Tributes have been paid as a long-serving Laois teacher has retired after 35 years of service to a rural school.
Acting Principal and Deputy Principal Kathryn Bergin retired this week after three and a half decades of service in St...
It could not be any busier for Laois GAA teams at the moment.
In the last 12 days there have been seven championship games for Laois teams - and an amount of talking points and controversies.
We've had extra times and...
Laois County Council have invested in drones in a bid to catch illegal dumpers.
Under GDPR regulations, the use of CCTV and drone technology to catch people who commit this disgusting act is not permitted.
However, the Council have purchased this...
Around 340 boys and girls from the Portlaoise parish are set to receive their Confirmation in O'Moore Park next month.
According to Fr David Vard, who is a priest in Portlaoise, plans are in place for Saturday August 28.
Fr David...
The second Annual Poc Fada final took place on Saturday June 26.
Aedin Lowry from Camross Macra and Enda Kehoe Durrow/Abbeyleix both represented Laois in the Poc Fada final in Thomastown GAA Grounds Kilkenny.
There was 12 other girls took part...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for the grant scheme for the upgrading of septic tanks to be reformed.
He said that almost half of waste water systems in failed recent inspections.
The Sinn Fein TD said the biggest flaw with...
Tesco Ireland has announced that the latest round of donations from its Community Fund will be shared among community groups supporting diversity and inclusion across Ireland - with €1,000 to be split among three causes in Laois.
Laois Youth Services,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Brennan
Knock, Abbeyleix, Laois
Pat died peacefully at his residence. Deeply regretted by his sister Bridie, sister-in-law Nora, companion Mary, nephews, nieces, many friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Bernie,...
It was a busy evening on the GAA front with games in Divisions 3 and 4 of the football league.
While there were also games in all four groups of U-15 hurling championship.
It was a disappointing evening for the Laois...
Laois 0-15 Kildare 2-16
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Round 2
The wave behind hurling in Kildare continues to gather pace as the Laois minors became their latest victims in Newbridge.
Unlike the dramatic antics of last night's U-20 win over Wexford, Kildare...
The Laois minor hurlers begin their 2021 Leinster championship campaign away to Kildare in Newbridge this evening at 7.30pm.
In previous years, this fixture would be considered likely to be a routine win for Laois – but the landscape in...
On the LaoisToday podcast tis week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by LaoisToday Talking Sport podcast presenter Alan Hartnett and Fr David Vard of Portlaoise Parish.
We sat down and discussed many things with Fr David, including why he joined...
A Portlaoise woman who first came to Ireland from Spain to work as an au pair has gone into a whole different career thanks to an accounting qualification programme at Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre.
Elia Fernandez is now...
Timahoe 1-6 Sarsfields 1-5
2007 Ladies Senior Football Championship Final
This week’s Remember the Game takes us back 14 years to when Timahoe faced Sarsfields in the ladies senior football championship final in O’Moore Park.
Sarsfields were also in the 2006 final...
The Laois minor hurlers will begin their 2021 Leinster championship campaign away to Kildare in Newbridge this evening.
In previous years, this fixture would be considered likely to be a routine win for Laois - but the landscape in hurling...
Last week Conor Bergin, the Fine Gael councillor from Borris-in-Ossory, became the youngest Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.
At 27, he is one of the youngest council chairs in the country and it continues his sharp rise in the political...
Old habits die hard and while you can take the man from Laois, it's hard to take Laois from the man.
For anyone whose interested in sport and enjoys social media, Shane Whelan from Abbeyleix sounds like he has one...
We have results from Mountrath, Portarlington and The Heath this week.
The Heath golf club will continue the Gent’s Wednesday Open Singles for the month of July.
The Club’s Open week will take place from August 7-15.
Junior Golf takes place every...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Raymond Dunne
4F The Swan, Laois
Suddenly. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Nora, Raymond will be sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Gerard, John, Denis, Ambrose, Cam and Dom, sisters Bernadette...
This past week has seen the equestrian community in Ireland and abroad embrace the #letthemride campaign on social media.
The story behind the hashtag centres on the Olympic dream of two Irish dressage riders and their current appeal against Horse...
The game of the night took place in Navan as the Laois U-20 hurlers overcame Antrim.
Laois were the superior team from the outset and the Laois forwards were ruthless in front of goal throughout the game.
James Duggan and Tadhg...
Laois 4-27 Antrim 0-7
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Round 2
Ollie Hally's Laois U-20 hurlers are through to the Leinster quarter finals following a massive win over Antrim in Navan this evening.
As with last week, Laois built up a huge lead...
Ollie Hally's Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this evening as they aim to take a place in the Leinster quarter final.
Navan is the destination for a clash with Antrim and Laois are the bookies favourites for the...
