Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need for an immediate reopening of cancer services and treatments that have been significantly impacted by...
Laois County Council has been called upon to repair a bridge in Errill and also fix a hole in a wall near Ballacolla in a bid to stop 'brats from throwing loose stones at cars'.
The call to repair the...
The GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme is a joint initiative from the GAA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
The modules being completed at Portlaoise College are Nutrition as a part of the Home Economics course, Wellbeing...
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water, enough to supply 46,000 people per day is now being saved as a result of...
Laois children are being forced to travel to Athlone to avail of an eye clinic services.
The eye clinic service originally took place in Portlaoise Hospital in a room beside the laboratory adjacent to the car park.
That clinic was run...
The Women's National League is set to get underway this weekend - and there is massive Laois representation across the teams.
This is the female equivalent of the League of Ireland and has grown in popularity immensely since it was...
You'll travel a long way in life before you meet someone who isn't nostalgic in some shape or form.
And when you talk to a Laois person who is interested in GAA and older than 30 - they will almost...
Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald mentioned issues in three Laois villages.
In Ballyfin, Cllr McDonald requested that Laois County Council repair...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Goodwill
Triogue Manor, New Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Goodwill Denis, Triogue Court, New Rd., Portlaoise and late of Bradford, Yorkshire. March 23rd 2021. Peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by Francis...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 683 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported today, 6 occurred in March, 7 in February and 5 in January.
18 of the cases...
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on the site of the old Centrepoint Shopping Centre in Laois.
The fire, understood to have broken...
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in December, has been approved today.
The multi-million station will serve as Headquarters for the new Garda...
Laois County Councillors have called for stricter penalties to be imposed on those who take part in sulky races.
The issue came up at today's meeting of the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District which was held virtually.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling Moran said...
Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix to discuss the many structural problems that exist with the school building.
This meeting, which will take place on Thursday March 25, will be held virtually...
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley are the TY students behind O'Glo - a company who make handcrafted candle holders.
Under the...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here - and we are up to episode 14.
On Monday night, Bernard O'Shea brought his new show 'Bernard's Working Comics' to RTE Television. On the show we seen the...
The ESB say they are not liable for a pole on a Laois road after a Laois County Councillor called on them to 'cop on and act before somebody is killed'.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal...
The Republic of Ireland begin their qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in Belgrade this evening.
Stephen Kenny's charges face hosts Serbia at 7.45pm tonight in the first of three games over the next week - with...
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young Laois man following his tragic passing.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a search for the whereabouts of 21-year-old Martin Cermak.
Mr Cermak was reported missing from the Esker Hills area of...
Laois 2-11 Kildare 0-12
2000 Leinster U-21 FC Quarter Final Replay
For this week's Remember the Game, we are going back 21 years to a Leinster U-21 football championship match involving Laois and neighbours Kildare.
The sides had drawn in Portlaoise previously...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Our Lady's Place, Naas, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
Formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of the late Lily. Sadly missed by his loving sister-in-law Teresa and her husband Seamus,...
Urgent safety measures are being requested after a Laois County Council meeting heard how cars are being forced to reverse up to 1km if they meet on a narrow Laois road.
The issue was raised at a recent meeting of...
There have been 24 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in March, 10 in February and 2 in January.
The median age of those who died was...
There has been a tragic end to a search for a missing Laois man as Gardai have located a body.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a search for the whereabouts of 21-year-old Martin Cermak.
Mr Cermak was reported missing from the Esker...
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening.
From 5.30pm to 6pm, Gardai received a number of calls about dangerous driving between Junctions 14 and 18 on the M7.
This...
The Muldowney family of The Thatch Pub, Killenard, Portarlington are delighted to announce that this Friday we will be re-opening for take-away food and drink service.
We will be serving a mediterranean/middle eastern styled menu alongside our pub classics and...
Ireland Women's rugby coach Adam Griggs has named a 35-player squad for the upcoming Six Nations championship - and a Laois player is among them.
For the first time since 2019, Portlaoise native Emma Hooban has been included in an...
RTE are currently casting for a brand new TV quiz show - and Laois families have been requested to apply.
The show, set to be called 'Home Advantage', is being produced by a TV company called Loosehorse.
And one of their...
TD Brian Stanley has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Community Wealth Building' in Laois and Offaly.
According to Mr Stanley, this is a 'powerful model' aimed at assisting 'rural economic development'.
Community Wealth Building works by using existing local and regional...
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