Laois businesses who are eligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) have been urged to register for it.
Around 700 businesses have already done so.
Laois Chamber CEO Bernie Everard said: "Revenue has advised that registration for the Covid Restrictions...
Former Laois senior football captain Stephen Attride says that he would '100%' like to play for the county again.
The 27-year-old spent the last three seasons captaining the Laois footballers before heading to Australia late last year to go travelling.
Speaking...
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan is sweating on the fitness of a number of his players ahead of Saturday's clash with Clare.
Laois are in action in Nowlan Park at 1.15pm in Round 1 of the All-Ireland hurling Qualifiers.
Full...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor
Ballickmoyler, Laois / Dublin
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor, Martigny, Switzerland, late of Ballickmoyler, Laois and Dublin, 28th October 2020. Survived by his...
As part of an intelligence led operation into the sale and supply of drugs in Laois, Gardaí attached to the Laois Divisional Drug Unit discovered cocaine and cannabis with a street value of almost €80,000 on Tuesday night.
At approximately...
There was a time when Des Bishop was probably Ireland's most popular comedian.
Using his American perspective on Irish life, he starred in a couple of hugely popular TV programmes that increased his profile significantly.
In one he spent a month...
There have been eight more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 444 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, four of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people drops to 177.1...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has welcomed a decision by the Department of Education and Skills to address a long running dispute involving school secretaries in over 1,000 schools.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after the Forsa trade Union confirmed that the...
During these pandemic times, we are all aware of just how much our digital feeds have become anxiety-inducing with a bombardment of figures and news of further restrictions.
It seems there's always another change imminent and in this climate, change...
Gardai in Laois have been very busy in recent days - dealing with a range of motor offences and trying to locate the owners of a lost dog.
On Tuesday, Gardai discovered a driver speeding on the M7 who subsequently...
Four Graiguecullen lads will be battling for all their worth on the pitch to get the Laois footballers to a third successive Leinster semi final when they face Longford this weekend - while one man off the pitch will...
The Laois GAA County Convention is set to be held virtually this year due to Coronavirus.
The annual meeting will take place on Monday December 14 at 7.30pm.
Ordinarily, it would be held in a packed function room at the Midlands...
A total of 34 nominations have been made for the 2020 Horse Racing Ireland Awards - and a Laois trainer is among them.
These will be presented at a virtual awards ceremony early next month.
Seven category winners will be decided...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Vincent (Vinny) O'Connor
Ballickmoyler, Laois / Dublin
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor, Martigny, Switzerland, late of Ballickmoyler, Laois and Dublin, 28th October 2020. Survived by his...
A total of 588 Laois farmers have benefitted from the early release of Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) payments.
They have now received €2,100,751.85 between them for their efforts across the three tranches of the GLAS scheme.
The scheme is green...
There have been five more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 322 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, 8 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people drops to 194.8...
A shortscreen which was shot in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and written by a Laois man has featured on RTE 2.
'Vegetable' premiered on Irish TV screens late last night in what is another huge move in the career of...
Two candidates are in the running for the position of IFA South Leinster Chairman - and a Laois man is among them.
Francie Gorman from the Ballinakill branch has been nominated by Laois IFA. He was Chairman of Laois County...
This is class.
After previously producing videos on Ross Munnelly, Joe Higgins and Beano McDonald – the very talented Kilkenny-based sports photographer Maurice Walsh is back with another famous Laois player.
Defender Tom Kelly gets the special treatment as Walsh has...
Sports organisations in Laois are to benefit to the tune of €112,370.23 of funding to help them battle the effects of Covid-19.
€46,570.23 has been allocated to Laois Sports Partnership under the Laois Sports Partnership Small Grant Scheme. This money...
Though their doors may not be open to customers in the normal way, you can still shop in Gerry Browne Jewellers.
Shop online at www.gerrybrownejewellers.ie with deliveries made within 2-3 working days.
You can ring ahead on 057 8621636 to arrange collection...
PATH, Portlaoise Action to Homelessness Charity, have launched their Christmas appeal which is aimed at giving care packets to the homeless and supporting families in need.
The Christmas Care package appeal is an alternative to the shoe box appeal that...
Another bumper edition of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
We chat to Laois ladies football vice-captain Laura Nerney following their opening round championship win over Sligo and what it's like to be working as a GP during the Coronavirus pandemic.
As...
In its 35th year this year, the Christmas tree in Portarlington is under threat as Covid-19 has hampered the committee's abilities to fundraise.
A GoFundMe page has been set up, and like Mountmellick, the people of Portarlington have shown their...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Renault Grand Scenic.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €69 per week.
This car is priced at €21,895.
This is another Exceptional...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nora Dunne
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne Nora (SRN) Clonad, Portlaoise, and formerly of Sydney, Australia, November 2nd 2020, peacefully, surrounded by her loving nieces and nephews. In the tender...
There have been two more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 767 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, 18 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people drops to 201.9,...
The GAA have confirmed fixtures and TV details for this weekend's matches involving Laois teams.
Both the Laois senior hurlers and the senior footballers will have their matches streamed on GAAGO.
While LaoisToday understands that plans are in place through the...
The community spirit in Mountmellick is alive and kicking as residents and business owners dug deep into their pockets and raised over €25,000 in recent weeks to save the Christmas tree in the town.
Between a GoFundMe page and a...
Three Laois projects have qualified for CLAR funding totalling €116,440.
A recreation area on the grassy bank of the Grand Canal at Vicarstown is to be developed with €49,500 in CLÁR funding while another amenity area at Woodenbridge will receive...
