The hugely popular Gordon Bennett Rally, which has been running in Laois on the June Bank Holiday weekend since 2003, has been cancelled for this year.
The classic car rally, which was scheduled for the weekend of June 4-7, was...
Shane Keegan, who has managed League of Ireland soccer teams Galway Utd and Wexford Youths and currently works with Dundalk FC, has been appointed as the new Rathdowney-Errill hurling manager for the 2021 season.
Keegan, who is from Rathdowney, was...
So much of sport is about imagining and dreaming about the big occasions.
Whether it's making a certain team, winning a certain competition or qualifying for a certain event, it all starts with a stated goal, dream, ambition, call it...
he mid 1990s were a dramatic period in Irish life - and that was mirrored in Laois with a series of unforgettable local events.
In this week's Down Memory Lane Podcast we look back on 1996, a memorable 12 months...
In January, at the height of a pandemic-enforced lockdown, we can only dare to dream of summer holidays.
And in a land-locked county here in Laois, a trip to the seaside isn't an option any time soon.
But the Coronavirus will...
Gardai in Portlaoise were called to an area of Portlaoise yesterday afternoon where a number of young people had allegedly been playing a game of soccer.
Under the current public health guidelines in relation to exercise, people may meet with...
We have learned many things and a great deal this past year.
One of them has to be to appreciate the appeal of attractions and amenities right there on our doorstep.
Generally we do have a great pride of place and...
There have been warm tributes paid to retiring Fine Gael councillor Tom Mulhall, who announced his decision on Friday to step down from political life on health grounds.
Long-serving Laois-Offaly Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan and Minister for State at...
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in the last two weeks. In each instance you can click through to the...
Former GAA president Liam O'Neill says that it's "ludicrous" that the GAA, ladies football and camogie associations aren't part of the same organisation and says that it's one of the things he really wanted to get through during his...
Clough-Ballacolla 1-9 Trumera 0-10
1998 Laois IHC Final
Clough-Ballacolla and Trumera are two hurling clubs that have 2020 county finals to look forward to in 2021.
County finals won't be new experiences to them as they both have lined out on numerous...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Fiona Murphy (née Dunne)
Drumcorrabaun, Breaffy, Castlebar, Mayo / Portlaoise, Laois
Fiona Murphy (nee Dunne), 23rd January 2021, Drumcorrabaun, Breaffy, Castlebar and late of Portlaoise, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital. Predeceased...
The government have announced that the fifth year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme will commence at the start of next month.
Existing participants of the scheme will be automatically enrolled in Year 5 and do not need to apply for...
There have been a further 77 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,910 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
We mistakenly reported a figure of 1,190 cases originally.
76 of these deaths occurred in January, 1 in December.
The median...
Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Brian Stanley has called on the board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to explain the unusual circumstances behind the loss of €389,000 due to ineffective risk management and...
Laois Gardai are continuing their high visibility patrols around Laois amenities this weekend.
They have advised the public to remain within a 5km vicinity of their home when partaking in outdoor activities.
Gardai will have the power to fine all adults...
You know the cycle. Something triggers a negative emotion in your mind and you start to fixate on the issue.
No matter what you do, the situation keeps coming back into your brain like a mindworm (ok, this word doesn’t...
1 - Laois pub faces closure after licence renewal application rejected
A Laois pub faces closure after its application for a licence renewal was rejected last week.
Lennon’s Bar, in Durrow in Laois, saw their application opposed to by Gardai –...
There were smiles on young and old faces as the PfizerBioN-Tech vaccine arrived at St Brigid's Hospital in Shaen this week.
The vials arrived on Wednesday and they coincided with two big birthdays.
Health care assistant Shona Walshe and resident Sophie...
As the evenings lengthen and new signs of life appear in our gardens, we welcome a new spring.
The following ancient story tells how the simple spring air can refresh and indeed heal.
"The King needs daintier food," said the Court...
Horse racing is a thriving sport in Laois at present with trainers and owners wracking up wins galore - and another Laois syndicate entered the winners enclosure during the week.
The Park Hill Racing syndicate is run by Abbeyleix native...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has launched his own podcast.
The Mike Quirke Podcast will feature a series of interviews with coaches from a range of different sporting background.
And the Kerry native's purpose is twin-fold as he has also...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Lalor (née Lalor)
Ballycarroll, Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Ballycarroll, Portlaoise, 22nd January 2021. Peacefully after a long illness bravely borne. Surrounded by her loving family. In her 84th year. Loving wife...
There have been a further 52 Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
50 of these deaths occurred in January. The median age of those who died is 82 years and the...
37 Laois projects have benefitted from €58,298 in Community Enhancement Programme funding from 2020.
This funding will assist various tidy towns, parents associations, child care groups, youth and art centres, development associations, ICA, resource centres, parks, vintage clubs and sporting...
One of Laois ’s most impressive businesses, IntegriLeads, are gearing up for the National Enterprise Awards final.
The awards, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, will take place virtually on the February 11.
IntegriLeads were selected to represent Local Enterprise...
At Portlaoise Institute there is a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September.
All our courses are outlined on our new updated website www.portlaoiseinstitute along with modules, progression options and contact details of each course coordinator who...
Laois County Councillor Tom Mulhall has tendered his resignation for health reasons.
The Fine Gael politician, who comes from Emo, has stepped down from the position in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District after serving there for the last 12 years.
Mr Mulhall...
Daniel P Keane Architectural Technologist Ltd are recruiting an Architectural Technologist/Technician to join our team and work on a variety of projects including commercial, industrial and residential projects.
The position offers opportunity for career development and enhancement.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Preparation...
A small South-Laois/Kildare border based groundwork/telecom civils company is looking for a two/three-man crew for countrywide work.
One person would need digger, site dumper, truck C licence and could be employed as an individual.
CAT, First-aid, SLG and any other relevant...
