Back in March, this very important fundraising event was fortunate enough to take place before the pandemic struck.
Speaking about this, organiser Marie Corcoran says “It is a disgrace that we are the only region to not have a hospice...
In November, Aisling Donoher received a much deserved award.
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards.
Aisling...
In March, Michelle Rogers hoped to give Prince William a picture she took of his late mother. Shortly after the world went a bit mad so we never found out whether William received the photo. So Michelle, if you...
Back in November after Tipperary's heroics in in the Munster final we discovered a Laois link to the provincial winners.
On a hugely historic weekend, the Tipperary footballers were the biggest story of them all.
The 100th anniversary of the Bloody...
Back in March, a Laois Limerick syndicate bagged a substantial sum of money in Cheltenham.
A horse with strong Laois connections scooped €78,000 at Cheltenham this afternoon.
Ronald Pump finished second in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle today – the feature...
In October, a farm in Laois received a significant fee for their land.
A Portlaoise farm has sold for over €1.3 million at public auction this afternoon.
The 67-acre holding, which included a house and farm buildings, was sold in three...
In February, the Sunday Independent released their annual rich list and yet again a Laois person has made the cut.
The Sunday Independent released the top 250 wealthiest people in Ireland at the weekend and a Laois couple came in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois
Beloved husband of Bernie and father to Deirdre, John, Sinead , Niamh, Elaine and Brian. Sadly missed by his loving sister Sadie, grandchildren...
In September, the World Ploughing Championships announced that they will be taking place in Laois in 2021.
The World Ploughing Championships will be held in Laois in 2021.
Ratheniska will be the venue for the event in 12 months time –...
In November, Denis Hassett retired from his post as a teacher in Scoil Bride in Rthdowney. There was an outpouring of emotion as tributes were paid to this great man from all corners.
Tributes have poured in following the retirement...
There have been six further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,296 cases according to figures released by the health authorities today.
It is the second day in a row that there has been more than 1,000 cases - though a localised breakdown...
In November, Ireland's leading pallet manufacturer purchased Coolrain Sawmills.
CJ Sheeran Ltd – Ireland’s largest pallet manufacturer who have their headquarters in Mountrath – have announced that they have acquired Coolrain Sawmills in a deal signed late last week by...
Back in the end of February Laois' newest nightclub opened its doors for the first time. However, the Coronavirus pandemic would mean it would not be open for long.
Mustangs Nightclub is the new addition to O’Loughlin’s Hotel on Main...
In July, Brian Kehoe became principal of a highly regarded Offaly secondary school.
A Laois man has been appointed as the new principal of an Offaly secondary school.
The Laois and Offaly ETB (LOETB) announced the appointment of Brian Kehoe as...
In March we complied a list of Laois' hardiest men.
Every club likes to have a hardy hoor and we’re fond of a list in LaoisToday. So in 2017 we decided to pick out 21 of the hardiest divils to...
In September, Portarlington inflicted defeat on Portlaoise. This was significant as it was just the third time that the Town has suffered defeat in championship.
Portlaoise 0-10 Partarlington 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 2
Portarlington have beaten Portlaoise for the first...
Back in February, the latest Garda recruitment drive saw four Laois natives join the force.
The latest batch of new Gardai passed out recently at a ceremony in Templemore.
A total of 201 Gardai were conferred at the ceremony – with...
What an awful ordeal this was for one Portlaoise couple.
An elderly Portlaoise couple endured an horrific ordeal in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon as they got into their car after leaving the St Peter and Paul graveyard in the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois
Beloved husband of Bernie and father to Deirdre, John, Sinead , Niamh, Elaine and Brian. Sadly missed by his loving sister Sadie, grandchildren...
In August, two properties in Laois made a list of the top hotels which was complied by TripAdvisor.
Ballyfin Demesne and Roundwood House near Mountrath have been named among Ireland’s top hotel in the recently-published awards as chosen by contributors...
In July, two Laois men were appointed to important in some of Ireland's leading organisations.
Two Laois men have been appointed to key roles in some of Ireland’s leading organisations in recent weeks.
Eoin Lowry, from Ratheniska, who was previously Agri...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 1,025 new cases.
The health authorities haven't provided a breakdown of the cases on a county-by-county basis today though Dr Tony Holohan has said that the new strain of the...
In March, Gardai discovered a very unusual situation while on patrol.
Gardai in Laois came across a very dangerous and bizarre situation last night.
While on a routine patrol between Rosenallis and Clonaslee, they across a crashed jeep being carried by...
Vaccination of local nursing home residents and staff will begin on January 12 in the fight against Coronavirus, according to HSE plans unveiled today by the Irish Independent.
Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, which suffered a severe outbreak of the virus...
In May, this wonderful lady celebrated her 100th birthday which gave one Laois community a great lift during the pandemic.
What a stunning milestone to reach.
The town of Rathdowney came together today to wish one of their oldest residents a...
Back in May, we compiled a list of our Top 25 Instagrammers.
After a one year hiatus – our selection of the best Instagram accounts in Laois is back.
Back in 2018, we last picked our favourite accounts on the photo-based...
In September, Ciara and Aaron converted a van to travel and experience what Ireland had to offer.
Two eejits, one van.” And just in case the inverted comas didn’t alert you, those are not my words!
That, in fact, is the...
Back in June, Laois said goodbye to one its most beloved restaurants.
The owner of the hugely popular award-winning Portlaoise restaurant, Tynan’s at the Storeyard, has decided not to re-open.
Imelda Devitt, who opened the restaurant in Kea Lew Business Park...
In August, we complied a list of young players that we believed would make an impact in this years championship.
The most important competition in club football in Laois gets underway this week as the senior championship begins.
There are a...
This story from back in April is absolutely heartbreaking.
Eight residents at St Fintan’s Hospital in Portlaoise passed away from Coronavirus over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
A total of nine people died in the Maryborough Centre in St Fintan’s and...
