The Paralympic Games in Tokyo are now less than three months away and a Laois swimmer who will take part in them has her sights firmly set on winning a medal.
Teenager Nicole Turner is back on Irish soil after...
The draws for the Laois GAA juvenile hurling and football championships were made in the LOETB Centre of Excellence last night.
The draws were officiated by Juvenile Chairman Alan Langton alongside Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill, Games Development Manager Mike...
A star-studded quartet of judges are ready to officiate a massive fundraising event for a brand new Laois charity this Bank Holiday Sunday.
SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) Ireland is a service that provides a free counselling and support...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peadar Keeley
Brittas, Clonaslee, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly
Late of Spollanstown, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Died 4th June 2021 in his 92nd year. Pre-deceased by his daughter Ethna. Peacefully at home surrounded by...
There was dancing, singing, laughing and smiling galore at two Laois primary schools this week.
St Joseph's Girls National School in Mountmellick and The Rock NS were treated to a wonderful performance.
The Music Generation Laois Bandwagon Tour rolled into both...
Laois GAA have confirmed that Enva Ireland will sponsor their development squads for the next three seasons.
The Portlaoise based company is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions - with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With...
Non-profit organisations in Laois are being invited to apply for the Good Governance Awards 2021.
Now in its sixth year, the Good Governance Awards recognise and encourage adherence to responsible governance by non-profit organisations in Ireland.
In 2020, Carmichael received its...
A Laois community cinema has announced that it is set to reopen this month.
The Balcony Cinema in Mountmellick has been closed throughout 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but will welcome film buffs back through its doors on June...
Chief Executive Officer position
The role of the Chamber is to help create the best environment for business to succeed in Laois.
The successful candidate will be required to build and develop the Chamber developing links with multiple stakeholders and establishing...
Laois County Councillors paid tribute to the late Rita Keenan at Monday's monthly Council meeting.
Mrs Keenan passed away peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her husband Tom, who was a Councillor, and daughters Geraldine and...
Being closed for a long spell of time has led to pubs and restaurants around the country using the opportunity to upgrade their facilities.
And one such establishment to make the most of lockdown is De Bruns @Humes in Portlaoise,...
A community group are set to open a new volunteer-driven barista style coffee shop on the site of a popular tourist attraction in Laois this June Bank Holiday weekend.
Tigh Mochua Le Chéile are set to open their new establishment...
It is a case of a real changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as the group elected a new constituency executive recently.
Long serving duo of Gerry Shinners and John Martin stepped down from their roles as vice-chairman...
Laois IFA have joined the national launch of a new Agri Aware and IFA campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of Irish agriculture; the variety of sectors producing food in this country; and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Phelan (née Bradley)
Cashel, Ballyroan, Laois
The peaceful death has occurred of Betty (Elizabeth) Phelan (nee Bradley) on Wednesday, 2nd June 2021, of Cashel, Ballyroan, Co Laois. Leaving behind a loving...
Portlaoise College endeavours to create a holistic learning environment for its students, where individual talents and strengths can come to the fore.
Amongst the plethora of skills and competencies honed in Portlaoise College, arguably one of the most important skills...
A midweek morning in early summer and Pat McDonagh, the owner of Supermac's and the Só Hotel group, is in Portlaoise as the Killeshin Hotel opens for guests again following the latest easing of restrictions.
The hotel, which is part...
Laois ladies minor football manager Martina Phelan has named a 30-player panel for the upcoming season.
Last year, the minor championship was not played due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
And last month, the LGFA cancelled national underage inter-county competitions for 2021.
Instead,...
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that National Broadband Ireland is facing a 'catastrophic failure in the first year of its contract' as they are way behind in the number of connections completed.
The Sinn Fein deputy has uncovered through a...
Cruinniú na nÓg is the flagship youth initiative of Creative Ireland. On Saturday, June 12, this national day of FREE creativity for children and young people under the age of 18, the only day of its kind in the world, will take...
Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly.
This is after the Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix recently.
Originally a workers house in the late...
13 Laois road locations have been selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works.
A mix of local and regional roads across the county have been chosen with individual funding ranging from €10,000 to €82,500.
The L-81104-0 at Woodgrove, Portlaoise will see...
A decision on a planning application to construct a new car park at a popular tourist attraction is due next month.
Nicholas Dunne has applied to provide a new car park to act as an overflow for existing car park...
The action continues this weekend with two of Laois’s adults GAA teams set to take to the field.
The Laois camogie and football teams will be glad of a break this weekend following some heavy defeats throughout May.
But after their...
The Midlands League have confirmed a 26-player squad for the U-15 Gaynor Cup competition – and four Laois-based girls have made it.
Traditionally, the showpiece national event for underage girls soccer would be due to get underway this month in...
Laois businesses have received a boost with the news that the current commercial rates waiver has been extended for an additional three months to include July, August and September.
According to Minister for State Sean Fleming, the objective of the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Alexander (Alec) Dann
Ballykelly, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
James Alexander (Alec) Dann, Corby, England and formerly Ballykelly, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois. May 14th 2021. Predeceased by his wife Pamela and sister Emily. Peacefully following...
The final day of a 60-day fundraising challenge at a Laois tourist attraction was a huge success.
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association was recently been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to develop the Erkina Blueway.
This will connect the towns...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and throughout the county of Laois following the passing of Laura Kilkenny.
Mrs Kilkenny on Tuesday June 1 and was known far and wide for her musical talent, witty humour and her incredible ability...
On this week’s LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, host Paul Downey is joined by two brilliant guests.
Liz Kennedy is a member of the Ballinakill Community Development Association and joined us on the podcast this week to discuss the recent development that...
