Starting out with a new business can be a difficult thing to do but one Laois company that is going from strength to strength has said that the support they received from the Local Enterprise has been "absolutely crucial"...
They can't train and they don't know when they will play again - but the four remaining clubs in the Laois senior football championship will know who they are going to face in the semi finals next week.
Emo, Graiguecullen,...
A fundraiser has been launched in a bid to bring new Christmas lights to Stradbally.
For many years, the Christmas tree has stood proudly in the middle of Court Square - but now plans are afoot to increase the festive...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus (Shay) Bergin
Church street, Mountrath, Laois / Castletown, Laois
At home in the company of his sons . Predeceased by his parents Fintan and Eileen Bergin. Sadly missed...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 379 new cases, according to figures released today.
This brings the overall death toll to 2,006.
Of today’s new cases, one of them is in Laois.
It means the county’s 14-day incidence rate falls...
Laois company IntegriLeads - which specialises in setting up crucial sales appointments for technology companies - are representing the county this week at the finals of the National Enterprise Awards.
Only set up in early 2019, they were honoured as...
Two areas of Laois can now avail of 5G as eir announced that its new mobile network is now available to more than 45% of the population of Ireland.
This makes it Ireland’s largest 5G network and coverage now extends...
Three years after declaring that his 'day will come' in relation to a Laois County Councillor's 14 year dispute with Iarnrod Eireann - his day has half come.
For many years, Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird has been calling for...
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16 year old Lythia Tebay.
She has been missing from the Kileen area of Co. Laois since Wednesday 11th November 2020.
Lythia has been described as 5’ 7” in height,...
We've said it before and we'll say it again - the Covid-19 pandemic has changed just about every single facet of our lives in some shape or form.
And the Laois camogie team are no different as they continue to...
A Laois poet has penned a wonderful poem about one of Laois's most popular tourist attractions.
'The Statues of Emo Court' has been published by Pat Boran who is originally from Portlaoise but now lives in Dublin.
The poem celebrates patience,...
The LaoisToday Winter 2020 bobble hats are now available to buy!
This year's offering - again produced by DS Sports - is predominantly blue with thin white and navy hoops.
It is available to buy for €20 including postage and packaging...
Laois Sawmills is based in Portlaoise with a staff of over 50 people. Operating a state of the Art Sawmill and Pellet plant, we are a high volume sawmill dealing with both Ireland and The UK.
We are currently seeking...
There were tears of joy and sadness as Maurette Maher said goodbye to the staff and students of Derrylamogue NS last month.
The Rosenallis school bid farewell to principal Mrs Maher for the final time on Friday, October 23, as...
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division has praised young people in the county and our publicans for how they have acted under the Covid-19 regulations for the past eight months.
John Scanlan made the comments at Monday's quarterly...
Laois teenager Ava O'Connor has been awarded a huge college scholarship in America.
The Emo native, who runs for Tullamore Harriers, has been granted a scholarship by Adams State in Colorado.
She will link up with the American college's track and...
After watching his side fall to a heavy 22-point loss to Dublin in Croke Park on Sunday, Laois football manager Mike Quirke would have been forgiven for thinking that it might have been better had the championship not gone...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus (Shay) Bergin
Church street, Mountrath, Laois / Castletown, Laois
At home in the company of his sons . Predeceased by his parents Fintan and Eileen Bergin. Sadly missed...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 366 new cases, according to figures released today.
All deaths reported today occurred in November.
Of today’s new cases, just 2 of them are in Laois.
It means the county’s 14-day incidence rate has...
"Mountmellick is a very decent place to live - full of very decent and genuine people. That is a clear message that I want to send."
Chief Superintendent for Laois-Offaly, John Scanlan, has launched a defence of the town of...
Laois dairy farmer, Bruce Thompson, is one of four farmers featured in a new Bord Bia campaign showcasing farmers and growers who are taking action to help the environment.
Beginning this week the campaign, featuring the Ballyfin man, will run...
"Wearing masks are good in the fight against Covid-19 but they are also good for hiding the identities of those who commit shop crimes."
So says John Scanlan, Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division.
Mr Scanlan was speaking at the...
The community of Laois has come together to support LGBTI+ awareness week from November 16-20 which will culminate in the raising of the LGBTI+ flag for the first time at Áras an Chontae with Cathaoirleach Catherine Fitzgerald and young...
Portlaoise singer/songwriter Chris Conroy released his second single - 'Sink or Swim' - last Friday.
Off the back of the success of his first single 'Dive' which was released back in July, Chris now has released his second single with...
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division says his force will take decisive action to stamp out aggressive begging in Portlaoise.
John Scanlan made the comments at yesterday's Joint Policing Committee Meeting in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Mr Scanlan only...
Zach Tuohy will play at least two more seasons in the Australian Football League after signing a new contract with the Geelong Cats that will keep him at the club until the end of 2022.
Tuohy joined Geelong ahead of...
As the Laois footballers lick their wounds following a 22-point loss to Dublin, we chat about where Laois stand and what can possibly be done going forward.
We hear from Laois manager Mike Quirke and we discuss a good weekend...
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is urging support for The Labour Party's Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill 2020 due to be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday.
This Bill, according to the Crettyard native, will give workers a right...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Skoda Oktavia.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €50 per week.
This car is priced at €16,000.
This is another Exceptional Offer...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anthony (Tony) O'Connell
Sallynoggin, Dublin / Rathdowney, Laois
O’CONNELL (Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois) – November 14th 2020 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Anthony (Tony);...
