"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have about the site of the Centrepoint Shopping Centre."
Those are the words of Sinn Fein Councillor...
Laois Camogie manager John Desmond has confirmed that his side will have joint-captains this year.
Alison McEvoy and Roisin Kilmartin will share the honour for the 2021 season. This is the second time that McEvoy will captain her county -...
Laois GAA's Coiste na nOg chairman Alan Langton has called for clubs, players and parents to behave responsibly when training returns next week.
From Monday, clubs around the county are permitted to run training sessions for children for the first...
I am greatly inspired by the life of young Cathal Clooney Abbeyleix.
His recent death has left an enormous void to his wonderful family. Cathal packed so much into just 15 years.
His love, friendship, courage and deep faith will be...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Keogh
Derryvilla, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of The Lake Road, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin. Deeply regretted by...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With just three new cases announced today, Laois now has a 14-day incidence rate of 114.5 – another drop and...
Laois people aged 60-64 are being asked to register for their Covid-19 vaccine from today.
The HSE has opened the portal for those aged 64 today and the younger ages will open each day until Tuesday.
However, it is important to...
The archive of a late local historian and businessman has been secured by Laois County Council.
Mathews, a well-known historian and author of several books on Portarlington, had collected documents, maps and artefacts relating to the town over his whole...
We’re back with another of our popular LaoisToday lists - Yes, we’re on the hunt for Laois’s best TikTok-ers!
We’re expecting competition to be immense this year, given the huge increase in popularity Tik Tok has seen in the past...
Have the sunglasses, shorts and barbeques at the ready - as this weekend is expected to be glorious.
Temperatures could get up to 20 degrees in places this weekend - comparable to what is predicted in the French Riviera.
Admittedly, the...
Halle Courtney is a 17-year-old student who is dreaming of becoming Miss Laois in the coming weeks as part of the Miss Ireland competition where she is up against two other contestants Alison Dyer and Sarah McDonnell.
Inspired by former...
A call for some graffiti in Portlaoise, that has been described as 'offensive' and 'menacing', to be removed was made at a Laois County Council meeting yesterday.
Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell brought the issue of the dubious art-work to...
Laois football manager Mike Quirke has joined Mayo manager James Horan and former Galway boss Micheál Donoghue in calling for unlimited substitutions to be used in this year's National Football League.
Speaking to the Irish Examiner, the Kerry native made...
A plea has been made for action to be taken over a vacant property in Portlaoise which is routinely the scene of anti-social behaviour.
The house in question is located at the entrance to the Beechfield Estate on the N80...
Sport Ireland has granted €296.721 to Laois Sports Partnership to assist them in their ongoing work in developing sports throughout the county.
Funding of €9.5 million has been approved for the network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships, representing an increase...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Mary Lodge (née Lyons)
Derbyshire England /Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at her brother Brendan's residence Spa Street, Portarlington. Loving wife of the late Jim and dear mother of the late...
AOCA Engineering Consultants, whose main office is in Portlaoise, is currently seeking to hire Civil/Structural Engineers.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineers
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering
Location:
Portlaoise & Dublin
Seniority level:
All Levels
Skills:
Engineering Design software including Tedds, site inspections and reports, AutoCAD, ability to work alone...
AOCA Engineering Consultants, whose main office is in Portlaoise, is currently seeking to hire Architectural/Engineering Technicians.
Job Function:
Architectural/Engineering Technicians
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential & Commercial Developments.
Seniority level:
All Levels
Skills:
Engineering drawing and detailing, Site inspections/Surveys, ability to work alone or in...
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association has recently been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to develop The Erkina Blueway.
This will connect the towns of Rathdowney and Durrow over a 14km stretch and is a waterway usable for small boats...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 617 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of those who died, seven occurred in April with one each in March, February and January.
The median age of those...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 17.
Evin Joyce is a native of Glenbarrow in Laois and is currently doing extraordinary work in Malawi.
Having been an aid worker...
Today has been heralded as a 'great day' for Kolbe Special School as there has finally been progress on their hopes for a new school building.
Laois TD and Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, says...
The National Football and Hurling league fixtures for the 2021 season have just been announced.
Cheddar Plunkett's Laois hurlers are out first as they begin their campaign on May 9 with a trip to face Wexford.
This will be something of...
Gardai and golf clubs in Laois have warned golfers to be vigilant ahead of their return to the course next week.
The warning comes after clubs around Ireland, including Laois, were the victims of crime last weekend.
The Heath Golf Club...
There is deep 'shock' and 'sadness' in Stradbally this week following the sudden passing of Elizabeth Casey.
Mrs Casey passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital, Limerick, on Monday April 19.
Originally from Kildare town,...
Alison Dyer is one of three finalists in this year’s Miss Laois pageant. The 23-year-old is up against Sarah McDonnell and Halle Courtney for the crown where she assured that stepping outside her comfort zone to enter the competition...
A meeting between Laois County Councillors, Council officials and members of the St Peter & Paul’s cemetery committee in Portlaoise has been called after harrowing accounts of incidents were recalled yesterday.
Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird began proceedings at the...
Two separate housing estates in Graiguecullen were discussed at this week's meeting of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District held virtually by Laois County Council.
Issues with Crossneen Manor and Spindlewood were raised by Cllr Aidan Mullins and Cllr Padraig Fleming respectively.
Cllr...
Scheduling GAA fixtures is a difficult job at the best of times.
But add in a global pandemic, a shortened window of opportunity and trying to complete two championships in the same year - then you get an idea of...
Grants funding totalling 75% of a maximum of €4,000 is available for a new Laois County Council and Failte Ireland scheme aimed at making businesses capable of providing outdoor facilities.
According to Georgina Ireland of Laois County Council, the focus...
