Children in two Laois primary schools, St Fintan’s boys National School in Mountrath and Scoil Bhride National school in Portlaoise, will receive a gift package of new books by leading Irish Authors as part of an Arts Council initiative.
This...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke was handed a boost as Portarlington star Paddy O’Sullivan is hopeful of being home in time for inter county football.
With the delayed season, the Laois senior football team are due to play their...
There's few people around the county that aren't aware of DS Sports, the sportswear company set up by former Laois footballer Darren Strong from Emo.
He's supplied many clubs with gear since he established a number of years ago and...
A pedestrian crossing is badly needed at Towerhill in Portlaoise for Dunamase College where there are now over 300 students and over 30 staff members.
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley addressed the issue in one of her motions at this week's meeting...
Up 36 Laois families could be taken off the housing waiting list thanks to new funding which has come on stream.
The county is set to receive €359,422 from the Voids Stimulus Programme which will see up to 36 social...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tony Bowe
Skerries, Dublin / Ballacolla, Laois
Bowe, Skerries Co. Dublin, (late of Ballacolla Co. Laois) 14th September 2020, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital after a short illness surrounded by...
There has been a total of 357 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 218 of these are in Dublin, 18 in Louth, 12 in Waterford. 11 in Kildare, 9 in Cork, 8 in Kerry,...
The Dail has been suspended the cabinet will self isolate as Minister Stephen Donnelly awaits a test for Covid-19.
Mr Donnelly requested a test this afternoon after feeling unwell.
He will continue to self isolate until he receives the results of...
A Laois Direct Provision Centre resident has raised €1,000 for her local Saint Vincent de Paul.
Abíodun Oladele is a talented seamstress who used her skill to raise money for people in need during the Covid-19 lockdown.
She initially made masks...
The government have published the full details of each of the elements of their six month plan for dealing with Coronavirus.
The plan comes into effect tonight at midnight and runs until the end of March.
The Level 1 to Level...
The government have announced details of their medium term plan to deal with the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.
'Protecting health, strengthening employment and supporting communities' are three of the core elements behind the plan which has been announced by Taoiseach Micheal...
12 months ago, Rian O'Connell was devastated. The Portlaoise teenager had completed his Leaving Cert and when the CAO offers came out, he realised he was one point short of getting his course.
It was agonising to fall so short...
The O'Moore's Camogie club won the first county final of this most unusual year on Saturday when they claimed their third title in five years.
On this week's Talking Sport Podcast, we are joined by Player of the Match Laura...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly asking him to immediately intervene with the HSE in order to have current visiting restrictions around maternity services revised.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after being...
After the drama from the hurling at the weekend, focus turns back to the Football championship in the upcoming week.
There are quarter final places up for grabs in the senior championship as the championship will end for 4 teams....
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Chriss) Hewitt (née Rock)
Court Square, Stradbally, Laois
HEWITT, Christina (Chriss) (NEE ROCK) Court Square, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Peacefully. 14th September 2020. after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by...
This position is now filled
DNG Kelly are seeking a professional and motivated administrator/receptionist for their flagship office in Portlaoise.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the sales team handling enquiries, booking appointments, maintaining databases and general office administration.
The...
Sketchers U-16 SFAI Regional Cup final
BBC United 1-7 Portlaoise
Portlaoise were crowned U-16 SFAI Regional Cup champions as they ran in seven goals in a champion's performance against Kildare’s BBC United.
The Laois side travelled to Kildare with only 12 players...
There has been a total of 208 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 108 are in Dublin, 18 in Louth, 12 in Donegal, 10 in Meath, 9 in Kildare, 8 in Waterford, 7 in...
Mountmellick United 1 Birr Town 0
Combined Counties Football League Women's Shield Final
Mountmellick United rounded off their stop-start season in dramatic style with a hugely-deserved 1-0 victory over Birr Town to claim the CCFL Shield Final in Tullamore yesterday afternoon.
The...
Vanhalla - Camper Heaven, the popular campervan blog is to feature on a Midlands 103 radio programme this evening.
The Vanhalla Blog, published by John Whelan is building up a loyal fan base right across the country as well as...
Our latest Hurling Team of the Week is here.
As is always the case, particularly with so many teams playing at the moment, there are a number of players who can consider themselves unlucky to miss out.
Rosenallis lead the way...
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called on the government and the HSE to get cancer screening services 'resumed immediately'.
According to Deputy Stanley, more than 248,000 people were screened in the first six months of 2019.
However, just 99,000 people...
There was just 34 residential properties sold in Laois in August according to the Property Price Register, making it the lowest month of sales since August 2015.
Indeed since the Property Price Register began recording the sales of houses in...
Laois Athletics makes a long awaited return to competitive action this coming Sunday, September 20.
Like all sporting activities, athletics has also been locked down all summer.
The National Track & Field did proceed over the last few weekends, with some...
The lack of live sporting activity throughout the worst of the lockdown months - and for large chunks of the year - had media outlets scrambling to fill the void.
LaoisToday were no different. Sports coverage is a huge element...
The 4 Star Midlands Park Hotel invites you to their Wedding Showcase this Sunday, September 20, from 1pm-5pm. Booking is required by phone 057 86 78588 or e-mail Joanne on events@midlandsparkhotel.com.
Come and view our striking entrance creating an impressive...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James ( Jim) Walsh
Church View, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
James (Jim) Walsh, Church View, Borris in Ossary, Co Laois, September 13th, 2020, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased...
Dunne's Gala shop on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise currently have a vacancy for a full-time deli person.
Experience is required.
To Apply
To apply email dunnesservicestation@gmail.com.
SEE ALSO - Check out the dedicated jobs section on LaoisToday
With so many restriction on what is and isn't allowed, Drive-In Bingo has become popular as an ideal fundraising venture for GAA clubs and community groups around the country.
And Mountmellick GAA are the latest ones to get in on...
