One of the annual highlights in any secondary school is the end of year awards - but the current circumstances have meant that that hasn't been possible this year.
Instead schools have to think their way around the situation to...
Jeremiah Grants on Main Street in Portlaoise are very excited to show off their new state of the art beer garden as they prepare to re-open next Monday, June 7.
They've increased capacity and added extra heating as they have...
The grass and astroturf pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre are set to reopen following a breakthrough.
At a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Laois County Councillors were informed that it would be some time in July before the...
Laois manager Mike Quirke endured another frustrating afternoon on Sunday as his side went down badly to Kildare in O'Moore Park to confirm their place in the Division 2 relegation playoff against Down in two weeks time.
Kildare were 2-18...
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk.
Earlier this month, Mark Condon and Bernadette Donovan established a walk in the Cathhole Falls in Ballyfin - and now they...
The return of GAA action hasn't been a positive one for Laois football and hurling supporters.
Both adult county teams have played three National League games each and have lost every one of them. Relegation remains a distinct possibility for...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oliver P. Hogan
Kellymount, Paulstown, Kilkenny / Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Oliver P. Hogan, (retired publican), Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny (formerly Camross, Co. Laois). Oliver passed away peacefully at...
The Laois footballers suffered their third Division 2 South loss of the season against Kildare in O’Moore Park this afternoon.
Mike Quirke’s men were defeated by 13 points – but the scoreline certainly does not tell the full story here.
We...
Laois 3-14 Longford 1-9
Ladies National Football League Division 3 South Round 2
Laois continued their good early season form with a fine win against Longford today which sees them take pole position for a semi final place.
While Longford must beat...
Laois 1-8 Kildare 2-18
National Football League Division 2 South Round 3
A relegation playoff against Down lies ahead of Laois in two weeks time as they suffered their third successive defeat of the season.
Kildare were far superior to Laois in...
The Laois footballers take on Kildare in O'Moore Park this afternoon in the final group game in this year's restructured National League.
Laois are without a win from their opening two games with losses to both Clare and Cork.
Despite their...
This week we take a look at five homes for sale in Abbeyleix - ranging in price from €165,000 right up to €950,000. priced in the region of €280,000.
In each instance you can click through to see the full...
For this week's Love Laois, we made a trip out to Brittas Wood in Clonaslee to do the Brittas Lake Loop.
The loop starts just 2km from Clonaslee village, and is signposted by blue arrows.
There isn't much parking at the...
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...
When, where, what time?
O'Moore Park this afternoon at 1.45pm. Supporters still aren't permitted to attend though the game is live on GAA Go.
The other game in the group - Cork v Clare - is live on TG4 at the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Lalor
Oaklands, Arklow, Wicklow / Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Oaklands, Arklow, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 28th May 2021, peacefully, in the tender care of Andrea and the staff...
A major new project linking conservation of medieval heritage and biodiversity has been launched by Laois and Offaly County Councils.
The three year project has been awarded €748,000 under the Governments Just Transition Fund which aims to support innovative projects...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his starting 15 for Sunday's Round 3 Division 2 South encounter with Kildare.
It shows one change to the team that lost to Cork - with Mark Barry coming back in for...
A Laois primary school are all set for their big fundraiser this weekend.
Members of The Heath National School are going to be looking to wash your cars.
They are setting up base at the Portlaoise Plaza just off the M7...
Laois 1-9 Wexford 7-19
National Camogie League Division 2 Round 2
Wexford proved far too strong for Laois in O'Moore Park this afternoon - sending the hosts to a relegation playoff.
The visitors were winning senior All-Ireland titles as recently as 2012...
We all have to deal with difficult people. However, keep in mind one thing; you have to cope with them for a short time, they have to be with themselves all day long.
All of us have people in our...
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has pledged to support a campaign Justice for Reggie demanding urgent change for puppy's being sold without proper care from a breeder.
Reggie was a 12-week-old Labrador sold without proper care from the breeder in the...
1 - Lonely Planet select Laois tourist attraction in top 8 ‘incredible Irish locations’ for 2021
A world-leading travel guide book publisher has selected a Laois tourist attraction in its top 8 ‘incredible Irish locations’ to visit in 2021.
Lonely Planet...
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of TikTok and RTÉ fame, spoke to Paul Downey on the LaoisToday Midweek podcast this week.
“I did an undergraduate degree in law, I didn’t do anything with my degree afterwards," said the Rathdowney woman who describes her...
Laois 3-9 Kildare 0-13
1996 Leinster SFC Quarter-final
When Laois GAA people look back on old Laois-Kildare games, the 2003 Leinster football final stands out like a beacon.
Given that it was the county's best day and a lifetime highlight for so...
April Kent and her teammate Siobhan Herbst, of Wicklow, are aiming to become the first Irish people to compete at the World Cup of Ladies Polo later this year in Argentina.
Abbeyleix native Kent joined Paul Downey on the Midweek...
Peace of mind is a feeling of being safe or protected - it is the absence of worry.
It’s achieving a calm state of mind regardless of your situation and circumstances. The most important step to achieving peace is to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Morrin
Ardreigh, Athy, Kildare / Mountrath, Laois
Patrick ( Paddy) Morrin, formally Ardreigh, Athy, and Naas Co.Kildare also Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 27th May 2021, at Naas General Hospital....
Laois companies who are supported by Enterprise Ireland are being encouraged to start planning for a green future now.
There are three grants available to help them to 'reduce emissions' and 'build a more sustainable future'.
A Climate Action Voucher of...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was placed under full Level 5 lockdown from Christmas until April in a bid to flatten...
