A further 720 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further five additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases, 11 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incident rate per 100,000 people...
There is a big need for a skate park in the town of Portarlington, according to local councillor Aidan Mullins.
Cllr Mullins made the suggestion at last week's Municipal District meeting in Laois County Council where he was supported by...
The 14-day incidence rate of Coronavirus in Laois continues to rise with the impact of the Level 5 restrictions not expected to be seen across the country just yet.
Laois's 14-day incident rate per 100,000 people now stands at 242...
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a bus and a car this morning.
The incident happened near Kilminchy and involved a 'Green Bus' and car.
It occurred some time between 8.30 and 8.40 this morning -...
St Colman’s NS - a national school situated in the picturesque village of Stradbally under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin - has begun accepting applications for enrolments for their Junior Infants intake of 2021.
You can...
Laois farmer Garett Behan is a highly-regarded pedigree cattle breeder and he hit the headlines over the weekend when he sold a Simmental bull for €52,000 at auction.
Clonagh Lucky Explorer was sold at the Irish Simmental Cattle Society premier...
Ciaran Finane from Finline Furniture is set to be elected as the new president and four new board members are to be added to the Laois Chamber of Commerce, which holds its AGM remotely this evening.
It is the first...
There was deep sadness in Stradbally at the weekend following the sudden passing of James Buggy.
Affectionately known as 'Charlie' by all who knew him, Mr Buggy died unexpectantly on Wednesday and was laid to rest in Oakvale on Saturday...
The Laois GAA TV live streaming service is expected to return a profit of more than €50,000 something that will contribute greatly to the county's financial deficit being nowhere near as bad as was initially feared.
The Laois County Board...
As the country settles into Level 5 restrictions, why not take this time to tackle some jobs at home or in your garden to keep busy?
Millers Home and Garden remains open as normal with a range of services and products.
Millers...
The latest edition of the Healthy Ireland Survey will be launched by the government.
This is the seventh such survey in the history of the state and participants will be asked about their views and behaviours regarding a wide range...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 171 Renault Kadjar.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €59 per week.
This car is priced at €18,750.
This is another Exceptional Offer...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Clarke
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of The Castle, Kildare Town.
Peacefully, at Tallaght Hospital, following a short illness.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons...
The Department of Health have confirmed a further 939 cases of Coronavirus and three further deaths in their latest figures.
Of today’s cases, 14 of them are in Laois meaning the county’s overall cases per 100,000 people is 242 –...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in August 2019.
After Shane Lowry won the British Open and the whole country were honorary Offaly people for a couple of days, we picked out our 10 favourite Offaly people of all time.
It...
With the kids off school all this week some will more than likely spend time looking at their phones or iPads.
But despite the Coronavirus-related restrictions, there is still an opportunity to exercise and Laois footballer Colm Begley is behind...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in June of this year.
In November 2005, Roy Keane's Manchester United career ended when he contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
The then 33-year-old signed for Celtic a couple of months later and would...
The Hennessy Auctioneers monthly farm machinery auction has been a regular feature in Laois over the past 20 years, attracting buyers and sellers from all over the country.
Today, however, will be the first time that it won't take place...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in February of this year.
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the internet.
For the non-initiated amongst us (and that included most of the LaoisToday office before...
The Laois hurlers suffered a 14 point loss to Dublin in the Leinster quarter final - and manager Eddie Brennan's reckons how they respond to that defeat will be a test of their character.
Last year, Laois stunned Dublin in...
There are so many things we all have to get used to in the global battle of living with Covid.
The Laois footballers all drove to their Allianz Football League Division 2 game against Fermanagh in Enniskillen on Saturday, making...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Monaghan
8 O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Rathfarnham, Dublin
Died in the loving care of the staff at Queen of Peace Nursing Home, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Predeceased by his mother...
The Department of Health have confirmed a further 1,025 cases of Coronavirus but no further deaths in their latest figures.
Of today's cases, 19 of them are in Laois bringing the county's overall cases per 100,000 people to 232.6 -...
Has there ever been a higher standard of Halloween costumes?
Maybe it's the Level 5 restrictions but the effort the school children around the country went to for their last day before mid-term break was incredible.
And the LaoisToday social media...
The death took place of Brother Eugene Brennan in Miguel House, Castletown, on October 18.
Known better to his family as Jackie, he was ninety-eight years old.
Born in Glenbeigh, Kerry, on April 28 1922, he was the second eldest of...
The Killenard property market has been quite a significant one over the last number of years.
The addition of a number of developments has meant that there have been a lot of significant sales there as well as a regular...
As we enter into six weeks of lockdown and enter into the Winter months - it is vital everyone takes care of their mental health.
With the lockdown causing all sorts of anxiety for people whether it's losing their jobs...
Laois 4-14 Kildare 1-7
Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 1
Where Laois go from here or who they will play remains uncertain - but John Desmond's side won't care one jot at the minute following their huge victory over...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke was thrilled with the character shown by his side in Enniskillen on Saturday afternoon.
They came from five points down with four minutes of normal time remaining to win 3-12 to 1-11 against Fermanagh,...
Edward 'Ned' Donovan and Breda Donovan
9 Market Square, Portlaoise
In loving memory of my parents, Edward 'Ned' Donovan (11th anniversary - 1st November) and Breda Donovan (4th anniversary - 6th November) whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Late of 9, Market...
