The various lockdowns and restrictions this year have led people to doing things they normally wouldn't have time for or pushing themselves outside their comfort zone.
Brendan McDonald from Killeen is one such person, a solicitor by profession who works...
Warm tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Martin 'Bunny' Carroll.
Mr Carroll, from Marian Avenue in Portlaoise, died peacefully, in the loving care of his wife Chris, and daughters Sinead, Louise and Karen on Saturday December 19.
A...
The Laois minor footballers bowed out of the Leinster championship yesterday as they fell at the semi final hurdle for the third year in a row.
Mark Bates’ charges went down by six points to Meath in Navan as their...
The Killeshin footballers have achieved a lot over the last decade or so, going from a junior club to a senior county final in the space of just over 10 years and producing a steady supply of county players...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin (Bunny) Carroll
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his mother and father, brothers Bill, Henry and Ned, sister Shiela. Martin died, peacefully, in the loving care of his...
It was all smiles in Portarlington last night as the Outdoor Winter Wonderland Christmas Experience officially opened.
The open-plan Santa's Grotto is Covid-19 friendly and is designed for those who were unable to visit the big man this year.
Portlarlington Leisure...
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
There have been a further 527 cases - 11 of them in Laois.
The 14-day incidence rate in Laois now stands at 152.3, compared to...
LOETB and Bord Na Mona have collaborated on a unique Traineeship for Bord Na Mona employees that supports the company to maximise the carbon capture and storage potential of its peatlands and play a key role in attaining Ireland’s...
Christmas time in Shanganamore NS in Barrowhouse is a very busy time of year but this year due to Covid-19, some of the usual Christmas events like the much loved Christmas play couldn’t happen.
So, Ms Candy and Ms Loughman...
Laois 1-7 Meath 2-10
Leinster Minor Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois minor footballers are out of the Leinster championship as they fell at the semi final hurdle for the third year in a row.
Mark Bates' charges went down by six...
The Laois minor footballers go in search of a place in their first final at this grade since 2016 when they face Meath in Navan this afternoon.
This is Laois's third semi final in a row and on the last...
1 - Conor McGregor steps in to save Laois gym from closure
Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor has stepped in to stop a Laois gym from having to close.
On Friday night, the owners of Straight Blast Gym in Portarlington announced...
With the current Coronavirus situation in Ireland, it is hard to envisage a world where people can do normal things like attend a show.
But in Taiwan, a country with a population of 23.8 million, they have recorded just 757...
The Laois minor footballers take on Meath in the Leinster championship semi final this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The game throws in at 12.30pm in Pair Tailteann, Navan on Saturday December...
Portlaoise GAA Club are set to hold a ‘Duck Race’ on St Stephen’s Day, December 26.
The initiative is being held to raise funds for the redevelopment and revamp of the Portlaoise GAA Gym in Rathleague.
The Duck Race is being...
Saint Matthew, tells us that the Lord had said through the prophet that the virgin will be with child and they will call him Immanuel which means “God with us”.
It is this name - Immanuel - which takes on...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anthony (Tony) Burke
Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
Anthony (Tony) Burke of 33 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, England and formerly of Killeshin, Ballickmoyler, Laois, passed away peacefully, on December...
Laois farmer Francie Gorman has been elected as the new chairman of South Leinster region of IFA.
Gorman, who is from Spink and is a beef and sheep farmer, was Laois IFA chairman from 2015 to 2019. He is a...
There have been six more Coronavirus-related deaths and 582 new cases confirmed by the health authorities this evening.
10 of the new cases are in Laois, following on from 23 yesterday, meaning the county’s 14-day incident rate rises to 149.9...
Amazing and unprecedented support has been received from Portlaoise and Laois people to the local business community - so say local traders group Downtown Portlaoise.
The group, which represents businesses in Portlaoise, have issued a statement to thank everyone for...
A Daniel Is Not Just for Christmas
Did you hear about the thieves who stole a calendar?? They both got six months!
Ah the old ones are the best - well Daniel O’Donnell is far from old but he could be...
All three of Laois's sitting TDs say that they will take the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
LaoisToday contacted Sean Fleming, Charlie Flanagan and Brian Stanley to ascertain their views on the various vaccines that are due to become...
Christmas has come early to 11 students across second, third and fourth year at University College Cork - including two from Laois.
Ruth Bergin and Rose Delaney will each receive a €3,000 bursary plus industry mentoring and leadership training as...
Laois County Council invites you to take part in a Consultation/Survey to help shape the development of a Masterplan for Lands at Stradbally Road, Portlaoise.
It is the Council’s ambition to develop a Masterplan for the site that will deliver...
In the latest LaoisToday Podcast interview, Steven Miller is joined by well-known comedian Bernard O'Shea who discusses growing up in Laois, his new book, his career to date and his plans for 2021.
Bernard chats about growing up in Durrow...
A principal of a Laois principal who has had 11 confirmed Covid-19 cases since Saturday has called on the Department of Education to allow schools who have confirmed cases to close.
Sinead Harte, principal of Portlaoise Educate Together NS, made...
The outstanding Laois club championships from 2020 will not be played until the summer of 2021, it is understood.
LaoisToday understands that clubs who are still in the respective football and hurling club championships were informed of the likelihood of...
Laois minor football boss Mark Bates has hit out at GAA regulations surrounding the number of players that can attend a match day.
Laois face Meath in Navan tomorrow in the Leinster semi final and just the 24 players that...
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the final three months of 2020 were 11% higher than a year previously, compared to a fall of 2% seen...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Fogarty
Lakeview, Dereen, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Vera. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, Elizabeth, Marie, Bridget and...
