The Mountrath Community Forum Christmas Market is going ahead next Sunday, December 13, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Bloom HQ in the Brigidine Convent in the town.
There will be a super line up of marketeers in attendance which will...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Connolly (née Guerin)
John Street, Cashel, Tipperary/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Connolly (nee Guerin), John Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. December 5th 2020, peacefully at her...
Perfume is always a popular Christmas gift and at Laois Pharmacy have a huge selection online and in store.
You can check out 10 of their top fragrances here, with big reductions available on some of the brands.
In each case...
There was a strong Laois link with Dundalk's thrilling FAI Cup success in the Aviva Stadium with Rathdowney man Shane Keegan a key part of the Dundalk backroom team.
Dundalk won 4-2 after extra time, with David McMillan hitting a...
Stradbally is a picturesque little town at the best of times but this Christmas it's particularly magical.
Thanks to hard-working efforts of a number of local committees and volunteers, the town is now beautifully lit up for the festive season.
Fundraising...
A further 301 Coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the health authorities this evening - but no further deaths.
None of the new cases were in Laois meaning the 14-day rate drops to 55.5. Though there were nine new cases...
It's amazing what you can find in Alf Harvey's wonderful archives.
And the latest trip down memory lane brings us back to this time 20 years ago when the old cinema on Coliseum Lane in Portlaoise closed its doors for...
The FAI Cup final will take place in the Aviva Stadium this evening when Shamrock Rovers will look to complete a league and cup double for the first time since 1987.
Having won the league for the first time since...
It's always interesting to look at property prices to see what your money could get you locally here in Laois compared to different parts of the country.
This week we compare a four-bedroom detached home in the Rath Gailine estate...
We've all heard of the Elf on the Shelf but now there is a new product in the same space - and one that is the creation of Laois men JJ Scully from Ballyroan and Portlaoise duo Fintan Walsh...
Having just turned 40, Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea found himself hurtling towards a mid-life crisis. The following is an extract from his new book Manopause
For my birthday, my wife Lorna gave me the greatest present I've ever received: five free...
The Down camogie team were celebrating their first All-Ireland success in 22 years last night following a stunning victory over Ulster rivals Antrim.
After suffering final agony against Cork in 2018, the side, managed by Laois man Derek Dunne, ran...
The Laois GAA accounts for 2020 that have been circulated to the clubs and will be presented to convention next week show that spending on our county teams this year comes in at €511,942.
That sounds like a lot -...
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...
After the success of their previous efforts, Mountmellick GAA are back with another Drive-In Bingo event at their club grounds in Acragar this Sunday, December 13.
There is up to €2,000 in prize money and it promises to be a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Angela Cronin (née Phelan)
Rathfarnham, Dublin/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Cronin, Angela (née Phelan), late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at...
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases announced this evening - though a technical issue in the reporting of cases has led to more cases being announced today and fewer in recent days.
The 14-day incident...
A new national €50m fund for investment in walking and cycling paths has been warmly welcomed by local representatives with Laois County Council urged to make the most of the support that is available.
Deputy Fleming, Minister of State at...
The Laois man who was Solidarity-People Before Profit candidate in this year's General Election has hit out strongly at the Laois-Offaly TDs that voted against restoring payment to student nurses and midwives in the Dail this week.
Stephen Tynan, who...
1 - Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement to ensure they get the essential vitamin D needed...
The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council has called on the HSE to provide an update on what she says is the 'non-existent' HSE Community Intervention team in Laois.
According to the HSE, a Community Intervention Team is a specialist, health...
There are many ways to wait. We know many people today who are waiting for the arrival of a better world.
There are those who are waiting for the result of a Covid test. Some are waiting for their...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has said that county underage players should play at their own grade first and that should be adopted as policy going forward.
Writing in his annual report to this year's Laois GAA convention, Niall Handy...
The Killeshin footballers will have a new man at the helm for the 2021 season.
They have appointed former Eire Og and Carlow footballer Christy Bolger to the role to replace Karol O'Dwyer who had been over them in 2020.
Bolger,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noel Davis
Emo Park, Ballybrittas, Laois
Unexpectedly, at his home. Dearly loved by his wife Marie, sons Liam, Brian, Cormac, Fergal and Noel jnr, daughters-in-law Mary, Geraldine, Natalia, Eileen...
The latest Hennessy Auctioneers, machinery auction took place fully online on Saturday, November 21, where there was 437 registered bidders.
In all there was 90% clearance of the 399 lots.
Next auction is on Saturday, December 19, and bookings are being...
A further six Coronavirus-related deaths and 265 new cases have been confirmed by the health authorities this evening.
Just two of the new cases were in Laois meaning the 14-day rate drops below 50 again, to 49.6, something it has...
Kelly Lou Cakes in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire for the following positions for immediate starts.
Barista
We are looking for full time food and beverage assistants for our cafes in Portlaoise
We are looking for someone with previous barista experience...
Embattled Laois Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is to take a week off on the request of his party leader Mary Lou McDonald ahead of addressing the Dail on Tuesday week in relation to a number of Tweets that...
Old Fashioned Positive News
2020 has changed the word positive into being, well, a very negative one but as 2020 hurtles to an end (thankfully) it looks like some old school positively good news is on the horizon.
This week's news...
