Laois County Council has been called upon to erect CCTV cameras in a playground after 'mindless morons' caused €4,000 in damage.
Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins put down the motion in relation to the playground in the People's Park in...
A new piece of legislation will hopefully 'combat the inequities in our employment system'.
So says Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin who was speaking after a number of amendments to the proposed bill were introduced.
The Rathangan native says he Gender...
The family of John 'Ulick' Conroy have launched a fundraiser in his memory after he sadly lost his life to Covid-19 and all support is greatly welcomed.
The fundraiser launched on March 15 and so far has raised over €7,500.
A...
The Irish Grand National will take place on Bank Holiday Monday in Fairyhouse this weekend.
Back in 2017, there were wild celebrations in Coolrain when a Laois bred horse went and won the famous race.
Our Duke, ridden by Robbie Power...
As many clubs around the county have been effected by the pandemic, Laois Martial Arts is no exception.
The club has accepted the hand they were dealt but stayed going by moving their classes online.
Head Coach of the club, Shane...
A free counselling service for people that have been affected by suicide and for people that struggle with poor mental health is set to move to a new premises in a Laois town.
Teac Tom has operated above the St...
Laois camogie have unveiled details of two new sponsors for the 2021 season.
Aylward Heavy Haulage will have their name on the front of the new Laois jersey while Telfords will be placed on the back.
Durrow based Aylward Heavy Haulage...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Magdalen O'Neill
Knock, Mayo / Enniscorthy, Wexford / Portlaoise, Laois
O’Neill, Sr Magdalen (Bride) D.C. late of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and Portlaoise, Co. Laois - March 31, 2021 peacefully after a...
Laois Sawmills is based in Portlaoise with a staff of over 50 people. Operating a state of the Art Sawmill and Pellet plant, we are a high volume sawmill dealing with both Ireland and The UK.
We are currently seeking...
17 artists from Laois are among the many Irish and international artists taking part in an art sale for charity.
This year’s Incognito 2021 online art sale is in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.
The Incognito art collection...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 761 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today 11 occurred in March and 7 occurred in February.
The median age of those who died...
A lot of activity in the property market in Portlaoise has been predicted when Covid-19 restrictions ease.
This, according to Seamus Browne of REA Seamus Browne, Portlaoise, is because there are five new housing developments already underway.
He said: "Portlaoise will...
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised serious questions about the government's Covid-19 vaccination programme following revelations that a 97-year-old woman and 95-year-old man in the Laois-Offaly constituency have still not received their vaccine.
Speaking in the Dail this afternoon,...
12 Laois projects will share in €72,000 in funding from the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
These are from 477 heritage projects across every county in the country that will benefit from a total of €3m under this year’s allocation.
The Old...
Gardai made an arrest and seized €6,000 worth of drugs following a speeding incident yesterday evening.
They stopped a female driver on the M7 and she was captured traveling at 148km/h.
Gardai recovered a quantity of drugs in the car and...
To be playing European football within five years and in the Champions League by 2030 are the aims of the owners behind ambitious plans to bring a professional soccer team to Laois.
LaoisToday can exclusively reveal that plans for Laois...
A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on Laois County Council to install one outside Stradbally Health Centre.
According to Cllr McEvoy, the lack...
A new mental health and bereavement service has been established in Laois - and a number of well-known faces have gotten behind it.
SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) Ireland announced their intention to open a Laois branch back in...
Former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has joined calls for An Taisce to withdraw an objection to a new Glanbia cheese factory.
The Laois TD, along with fellow Fine Gael TDs Paul Kehoe (Wexford), John Paul Phelan (Carlow Kilkenny) and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Jane (Maureen) Goode (née Dunne)
30 Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Monica Phelan (née Hogan)
Landgrove Bungalow, Ballinla, Ballaghmore,...
The launch of the government's policy document aimed at revitalising rural Ireland has been welcomed by Laois Partnership Company.
'Our Rural Future' is an initiative that will be part of the Government’s National Development Plan.
The plan includes a focus on...
A new scheme aimed at boosting the hospitality sector across Laois by developing and increasing their outdoor seating capacity has been launched.
So says Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan who was speaking in relation to a scheme which delivered in...
A Laois GAA club who ran a successful fundraiser in aid of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital at the start of the month, have presented their proceeds.
Colt GAA invited members and those in their community to take part in...
There have been six further Coronavirus-related deaths and 411 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
All six deaths occurred in March and the people who died were aged between 49 and 87 years.
Of today’s cases,...
One of Laois's smallest primary school is set to embark on a big fundraiser throughout the month of April.
Sandylane NS is a small primary school of around 100 students, located in Portarlington.
Government funding is limited and unfortunately not enough...
Gardai have launched an investigation following an attempted armed robbery in Laois this morning.
A man, brandishing a knife, entered a filling station in Mountmellick around 6am.
He is believed to have fled the scene after noticing that a number of...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 15.
As the pandemic continues, Laois Martial Arts also continues to teach classes virtually.
Shane Culleton is the Head Coach of the club...
A Laois priest has hit out at a Vatican directive which has banned the blessing of same-sex marriages.
The ruling was issued by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on Monday March 16.
The ruling, which the pope...
A Laois woman has hit out at the NCT's system for rescheduling appointments after she has been hit with an extra charge as a positive Covid test is preventing her attendance.
Lisa Foley had her car tested a month ago...
Laois 1-14 Waterford 2-13
2000 National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5
The Laois hurlers were a dramatic late penalty save away from causing an almighty shock this time 21 years ago.
On April 2 2000, the Laois hurlers were in a...
