Gardai, investigating the disappearance of a Laois man, have released without charge a man that they had arrested on suspicion of murder.
Gardai, who are investigating the disappearance of William Delaney, confirmed they arrested a male who is aged in...
While there is no definite schedule in place for inter-county underage hurling yet this year, Laois U-20 hurling manager Enda Lyons has stepped down from his role.
The Galway native and Ballyfin club man has cited "personal and work committments"...
A Laois primary school teacher will be heading to the USA later this year to study a masters after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Miriam Keegan, a native of Emo, will head to the States this autumn after receiving the...
A Laois golf club has named its captains for the 2021 season.
The 2021 Club Captain at the Heath Golf Club is Ber Fitzpatrick. Originally from Allenwood in Kildare, Ber has been living in Portlaoise since the 1980s.
She joined the...
Laois turf cutters cannot 'be left in the cold' this year - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
The Laois TD says that they are facing into another turf cutting season where their ability to cut turf is uncertain.
That is...
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was devastated by flooding in 2017 with around 80 properties damaged.
Temporary measures have been in place...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Delaney
Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois / Harold's Cross, Dublin
Delaney, James (Jimmy) 36 Cassimer Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin and formerly Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois, died on the 14th April, suddenly, but peacefully,...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 16.
SOSAD Laois is a charity that aims to help teenagers who are dealing with Mental Health and Bereavement issues.
The charity are...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 309 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today, 4 occurred in April, 2 occurred in February and 2 occurred in January or earlier.
With...
Laois woman Carol Phelan has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer with the Dalata Hotel Group, the country's largest hotel operator who have premises across Ireland and the UK.
The Dalata Group operate over 41 hotels under Maldron Hotel and Clayton Hotel...
Castletown Community Sports Field Committee are currently selling tickets for their fundraiser 'Euromillions Lotto Syndicate'.
They are asking people to buy in to their syndicate with a maximum number of 500 tickets hoped to be sold for this syndicate.
Tickets are...
Gardai, investigating the disappearance of a Laois man, have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Gardai, who are investigating the disappearance of William Delaney, confirmed they arrested a male who is aged in his 20s on Wednesday April 14.
He...
A new councillor will be officially co-opted to Laois County Council later this month after Fine Gael today completed the process of electing a replacement to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement of Tom Mulhall.
PJ Kelly from...
It was a huge night for National Lottery players last night as a massive amount of prizes were given away.
One Laois players is a quarter of a million euro richer this morning after scooping the top prize in the...
Nostra, one of Ireland’s leading Managed IT Service Providers, founded by Laois man Kevin O'Loughlin and with an office in Mountmellick, have announced they will create 120 new jobs over the next two years.
The announcement was made at Government...
This Laois mammy is in the running for a prestigious annual award - having already scooped the April edition.
Portlaoise native Louise Lynam was recently named 'Mum of the Month' for April in the Women's Way and BEKO Mum of...
The Laois ladies footballers have unveiled new jersey sponsors for the upcoming 2021 season.
IntegriLeads, which specialises in setting up crucial sales appointments for technology companies, will sponsor the team this year.
Only set up in early 2019, they have successfully...
There has been a 44% increase in funding for home support services right across the Midlands, including Laois.
There has been an extra allocation of €20,367,300 which will bring the funding available to €66,175,216 up from €45,807,916 in 2020.
The HSE...
A stunning piece of art created by a local artist is the first prize up for grabs at the first ever Laois Gaels members competition.
O'Dempsey's man Kieran Hyland was commissioned by the supporters club to create an impression of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Oxley
27 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Formerly Ballagh Monasterevin County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving wife...
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine tend to be the substances most likely to be found in samples provided by drug drivers in Laois.
Chief Superintendent John Scanlan informed members of the Joint Policing Committee that these drugs are 'rampant' in society...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the coming weeks, about 180,000 people aged 65 to 69 will be asked to register for...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today, 4 occurred in April, 2 occurred in March and 6 occurred in January.
The median age...
Carlow County Council say they have no land remaining for the construction of houses in the Graiguecullen area as 75 people remain on the housing waiting list in the area.
A joint venture between Laois and Carlow County Councils will...
A meeting is to be sought by a delegation of Laois and Carlow County Councillors with the Chief Superintendent in Carlow over issues relating to policing on the Laois/Carlow border areas.
The problem came to light at this morning's joint...
There is deep sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the sad passing of Cathal Clooney.
The Third Year Heywood Community School student, 15, passed away peacefully in Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin, on Sunday April 11.
Cathal is deeply regretted by his...
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations are to be completed by the end of 2021.
This news, along with the approval of planning permission for the the €24 million new Garda Divisional Headquarters, was confirmed by Chief Superintendent John...
Laois Gardai are being deployed onto trains in a bid to stamp out criminal activity that is happening on the network.
At yesterday's meeting of the Joint Policing Committee, Independent Cllr James Kelly told how 'drug use' and 'drug dealing'...
The success of Minella Times in the Aintree Grand National last Saturday was another huge triumph for jockey Racheal Blackmore, trainer Henry De Bromhead and owner JP McManus at a price of 11/1.
Blackmore and De Bromhead had huge success...
A well-known Laois man has been elected as the new vice-chairman of Leinster Camogie.
Barney O'Connor of The Harps, who is also chairman of Laois Camogie, was confirmed in the role recently.
Originally from Ballybrittas, O'Connor has been entrenched in Laois...
