Whatever about there being Laois GAA awards for the 2020 season, it's unlikely there will be an awards night.
It has become a staple of the local GAA calendar when the player of the year awards, as well as a...
A further 299 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and two new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were four new cases announced in Laois meaning the 14-day incidence rate in the county is now 50.8 –...
Current restrictions are about to lift. Whilst we continue to live in this time of pandemic, I’m really looking forward to the resumption of public Masses.
Whilst we adhere fully to guidelines, it will be lovely to celebrate Mass in...
For those of you who are registered to use the Revenue On-line Service (ROS), the extended Pay and File deadline for on-line tax returns is, Thursday, December 10.
This extension was granted by Revenue, in recognition of the challenges being...
I've always been in awe of those with creative talent where beautiful images seem to appear effortlessly on paper, canvas or in the case of Laois-based print designer and illustrator, Kamila Beblot, owner of PKAM Design, on clothing worn...
When a big town is located right on a county boundary it can lead to all sorts of identity issues.
Such is the case with Carlow. People living in Graiguecullen, in particular, generally shop in Carlow, go to school in...
When a pub on the main street of the county town has been in the same family since the 1860s, it's bound to have welcomed some great characters through its doors over the years.
Though they're currently closed now due...
On Monday night just gone, the draws for the Laois senior football championship semi-finals were made pitting favourites Portarlington against Ballyfin and Emo against Graiguecullen.
It had been over seven weeks since the quarter-finals had been played and god knows...
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...
The loneliness of the long distance runner has been documented in many ways and a former Laois football captain has described how one of his greatest sporting achievements was on the track but why he opted against an athletics...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Keenan (née Costello)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare/Laois/Offaly
Beloved wife of the late Mick and predeceased by her son Mick Jnr. A much loved mother of Dolores, Ber, Geraldine, David...
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
The crib was originally scheduled to be officially opened on Sunday evening but due to Covid-19 regulations, this has been postponed until the day...
A further 243 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and seven new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were four new cases in Laois meaning the 14-day incidence rate in the county is 55.5 - down from...
What do poets do in the lockdown? Write poetry of course, or that’s what renowned Ballyfin poet, Dr Arthur Broomfield has been doing.
His latest work, Ireland Calling is a new departure for the best-selling author.
It ‘digs deep into...
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives in Laois for the annual STAR Awards 2021.
The STAR Awards will take on extra significance in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the organisation celebrate...
There is deep sadness in Rosenallis this week following the passing of Joe Wisely.
Mr Wisely passed away on Saturday November 21 and he was laid to rest on Monday in St Brigid's Cemetery in Rosenallis.
Joe is predeceased by his...
1 - ‘Sad day for Laois hurling’ – Inter-county trio react to the news of Eddie Brennan departure
‘Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone’.
That line is from ‘Big Yellow Taxi’...
A Laois secondary school student has become the inaugural winner of an award which has been named in memory of a late teacher.
On Wednesday November 11, the presentation of the inaugural Aoife Doocey Award took place in St Fergal's...
EirGrid, the ESB and a local community action group remain at loggerheads over a long-running plan to build an electricity substation in Laois.
The substation is proposed to be constructed on 20-acre site at Coolnabacca - something the Ratheniska/Timahoe/Spink (RTS)...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has hit out strongly at "self-informed trolls or clowns" and has said that the current executive "is perhaps one of the best working committees I have experienced".
The full-time secretary of Laois GAA was writing...
Laois GAA have reported a deficit of just over €10,500 in their 2020 accounts, though that is considerably lower than they first feared when the Coronavirus pandemic hit back in the spring.
Their accounts, circulated to the clubs on Friday,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Moira Doyle (née Knowles)
Turra, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Wife of the Late Jack. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Tom and Padraig, brothers Pat and Mike, sisters Annie...
A young Laois boy played his part as the Late Late Toy Show helped raise more than €5 million for a brand new charity.
7-year-old Eli McGlynn, who hails from Camross, joined Ryan Tubridy and the rest of the gang...
A contest for the positions of chairman and vice-chairman of Laois GAA look set to take place at next month's county convention.
Chairman Peter O'Neill is hoping to secure his fourth year in charge of the executive but for the...
A 300-year-old Chinese vase and a poster of the mask worn by the infamous Hannibal Lecter were among the items sold at a Laois auction over the last two days.
Sheppard’s Auction House of Durrow has made the headlines for...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that Ireland will exit Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions from next week and has also unveiled Christmas plans for the country.
As of Tuesday December 1, we will move to Level 3 with some modifications...
A further 206 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and seven new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were fout new cases in Laois meaning the 14-day incidence rate in the county is 57.9 - up from...
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 for bone and muscle health.
Earlier this year, the Department of Health requested the...
Another Fine Mess!
Well only one place to start this week really and that's with the now vacant Laois hurling managers position, with the news coming midweek that Eddie Brennan and his team were standing down.
As Laurel and Hardy would...
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
Kelly's farm, at Bloomfield Cross in Portlaoise, are currently putting the finishing touches on the structure with a host of animals set to feature...
