There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 455 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today 3 occurred in April, 1 occurred in March, 6 occurred in February, and 4 occurred...
Hypnotherapy opens up your path to recovery from anxiety or depression by getting in touch with your subconscious mind.
It does this via a number of techniques and below, we will take a look at three of them:
Discovering Your Inner...
The Gaelic Players Association launched their inaugural GPA Excellence Awards recently.
These brand new awards have been split into six different categories.
The nominations for each category are being released throughout the week - and a Laois footballer has made the...
1 - Laois Hire sold in multi-million deal
Laois Hire Services has been sold for a fee of €11.2 million.
Founded in 1989 by Michael and Maureen Killeen, the company was originally sold to London-listed tool hire company HSS Hire in...
The possibility of the World Ploughing Championships being staged in Laois later this year appears highly unlikely unless there is a major shift in the current Covid-19 restrictions.
The 68th staging of that event, plus the 90th National Ploughing Championships,...
The most iconic horse race in the world takes place this afternoon - and there will be Laois interest in it.
The Grand National in Aintree takes place at 5.15pm over the famous hedges.
The iconic Liverpool based race was cancelled...
Being in a province with the Dublin footballers is "a complete and utter disaster" according to former Laois player Peter O'Leary who believes the GAA have missed an opportunity this year to go with an All Ireland open draw football...
A Laois GAA club have announced the resumption of their popular bingo game - but with a twist.
Due to Covid-19, Portarlington GAA have decided to move their bingo online.
The game will be held over Zoom - but the prizes...
“He is not here, he is risen”, is the signal message which the women receive as they make their way to anoint the dead body of Jesus. That the Lord is truly risen is a fundamental element of the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Jo) Young (née Garry)
Clonminch, Tullamore, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Clonaghadoo, Co. Laois. Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Eamon,...
While people may not be able to physically attend mass at the moment, parishes all over the country have gone to huge efforts to stay in touch with their parishioners throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.
In Cullohill, their Saturday evening mass...
Crime Prevention Officer for Laois/Offaly, Garda Sergeant, Graham Kavanagh joined Paul Downey for this month's Crime Prevention segment on the LaoisToday Midweek Podcast.
They discussed dogs and how important it is to continue to look after your dog and know...
There have been 34 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 473 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today 3 occurred in April, 4 occurred in March, 19 occurred in February, 5 occurred in...
The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that there is 'no threat' to a social welfare service in Rathdowney.
Concerns for the future of Rathdowney Social Welfare Branch Office were raised last night when it appeared the service was going...
A brand new footpath and a controlled pedestrian crossing are set to be constructed on a busy road near a Laois GAA ground.
The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Catherine Fitzgerald, confirmed the news this morning.
The new footpath is set...
The value of dairy farming to the rural economy in Laois has been highlighted from new figures released by Glanbia Ireland.
The accounts for 2020 show that the company paid a total of €87 million for milk in the county...
Over €2 million in funding has been allocated to Laois Leader for local community and enterprise projects this morning by the Government.
Laois-Offaly TD Sean Fleming, Minister for State , Department of Finance warmly welcomed the announcement that €2,104,992 has...
Residents in a Portlaoise housing estate say they have been left 'angry' and 'frustrated' following a meeting with Laois County Council officials over the light, or lack thereof, coming from the newly erected public lights.
LED lights are being erected...
There has been a pre-season blow for the Laois hurlers and Rathdowney-Errill as a key forward is set to be out for the 2021 season with injury.
Mark Kavanagh, who has struggled with knee injuries in the past, has unfortunately...
After weeks of speculation, the GAA revealed their new calendar for the 2021 season yesterday.
All conditional on the Covid-19 situation of course, the calendar sets out the schedule for the resumption of games - with the first inter-county matches...
Laois people are being asked to take part in a survey on the future of towns and villages.
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is encouraging people from all over the county to take part.
He says that between the loss...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Jo) Young (née Garry)
Clonminch, Tullamore, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Clonaghadoo, Co. Laois. Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Tim Doherty
Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois
Tim Doherty, Kilbreedy,...
There have been 7 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 400 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 13 new cases announced today, Laois now has a 14-day incidence rate of 240.9 making us the county with...
Laois Gardai made an arrest and seized a vehicle following an incident this morning.
The Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they were alerted through a number plate recognition number that a vehicle had not been taxed for almost...
The GAA have announced the fixture calendar for both football and hurling at inter-county level - and given an indication for when they believe club games will be allowed to return.
All teams are guaranteed a minimum of five games...
A Laois athletics club have announced a series of webinars with star-studded guests to celebrate their tenth birthday.
Ballyroan Abbeyleix & District AC are hosting a series of live Zoom talks/classes each week for the month of April.
These talks are...
The new 5G network is now available in seven areas across Laois.
According to eir, 5G now reaches more than 57% of the Irish population and is now available in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Pike of Rushall, Ballybrittas, Arles, Mountrath, Emo and...
Gardai say they are continuing their investigation in relation to an alleged assault at a Laois graveyard last month.
The incident took place on Tuesday March 23 at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Acragar in Mountmellick.
Gardai were called to the location and...
The GAA are 'hopeful' that adult club players will be permitted to return to training in May.
All club activity has been suspended at adult level since October 2020 - seven months ago.
In the April edition of the GAA's monthly...
Laois's newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - but they need all of the community's help in order to make it a success.
SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) Ireland announced their intention to open a...
