The publication of a new book has resulted in two politicians entering into something of a war of words over Twitter.
Former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and former Minister for Sport Shane Ross traded blows over the social media...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dave Conroy
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of David Conroy, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, former Mountmellick Town Councillor and employee of Laois Co. Council.
Died peacefully at Midlands...
Abbeyleix AFC's U-19 squad secured an impressive CCFL Division 1 title recently following a convincing win over a Clara side who themselves were within touching distance of securing league honours.
This Abbeyleix team have been playing together for a number...
Another extremely busy week of GAA action is ahead once again.
It is back to football now though as the ladies and men's competitions resume.
Check them out below:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
All Games 6.45pm unless stated; First Team Home unless stated
Ladies Senior...
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O'Dempsey's 1-10 Portlaoise 3-8
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Round 1
Portlaoise will face Crettyard in Round 2 of the winners section of the intermediate championship following a four point win over O'Dempsey's in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this...
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,777 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of 53 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of this, 25 of the...
The quarter finals of the John Farrell Combined County Cups were played yesterday and there was added Laois interest as Towerhill Rovers and Mountmellick United recorded impressive wins to march into the semi finals.
Both sides have been kept apart...
It was another very busy weekend on the hurling scene with games taking place across the top three grades.
Our handy guide to all of the grades explains all of the permutations from the weekend's games.
As ever, picking a starting...
Deputy Charlie Flanagan has led the tributes following the death of Dave Conroy from Derrycloney, Mountmellick, a long-time supporter of Fine Gael and a former town councillor.
Mr Conroy was aged in his late 80s. He was a lifelong friend...
Four men have been arrested and approximately €90,000 of suspected drugs have been seized following a number of searches in the Portlaoise area over the weekend.
The searches were carried out by Gardaí from the Laois Detective Unit, Laois Drugs...
It's been one of the toughest harvests in years for tillage farmers and IFA President Tim Cullinan says he wants an immediate assessment from the Department of Agriculture of the damage that has been done.
“Due the greater proportion of Spring...
A Portlaoise-based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it meets the highest standards of service and trust.
Kilminchy School House, owned by Sonya Duggan, was recently awarded the coveted Business All-Star Thought Leader in Early Childhood Education accreditation.
This is an...
After such a busy weekend of matches, with results coming thick and fast from venues all across the county, it's important to pause and see what it all means for this year's various Laois hurling championship.
With five of the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dave Conroy
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
Dave Conroy P.C. Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Former Mountmellick Town Councillor and late Staff Laois County Council, died August 30th.
The complete obituary notice and...
The re-opening of schools has been arguably the biggest collective issue the country has faced since the Coronavirus pandemic arrived in the country over six months ago.
In an open letter, Dr Ronan Glynn, the acting Chief Medical Officer in...
O’Moore’s 1-14 Camross 1-12
Laois Camogie Championship Semi Final
O'Moores recorded an emphatic win over rivals Camross to book their place in this years county final. The game swung back and forward but O'Moores' key players shone bright when it mattered...
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St Brigid's 2-10 The Harps 0-7
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi Final
St Brigid's booked a place in this year's intermediate camogie county final following a superb victory over The Harps tonight...
Mountmellick 2-17 Borris-Kilcotton 1-16
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 2
Mountmellick have made it two wins from two in the intermediate hurling championship after a top notch performance against Borris-Kilcotton.
The home side started the game as they meant to go as...
There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today but 42 new cases.
It means there has been a total of 1,777 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland as well as 28,760 cases.
Of the cases notified...
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Rathdowney-Errill 3-30 Castletown 0-9
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Mark Kavanagh hit 17 points and James Ryan got 2-1 as Rathdowney-Errill proved far too strong for Castletown in the second of...
Clough-Ballacolla 4-15 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 0-18
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 2
Goals proved the difference in this intermediat hurling championship game played in a sun kissed Ballacolla today.
Sean Tynan opened the scoring for the visitors with Ballacolla replying shortly after. Scores would...
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Rosenallis 2-20 Camross 3-9
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Rosenallis have knocked Camross out of the Laois SHC following a stunning win in MW Hire O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Only promoted to...
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And so it's another big day of club hurling championship action in Laois.
And again supporters aren't permitted to attend. So in this strange new world, the LaoisToday Live Blog will...
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Portlaoise 2-15 Colt-Shanahoe 0-15
Laois Shopping Centre PIHC Round 2
Portlaoise are through to a Premier Intermediate semi-final after a fine display against Colt-Shanahoe.
Two goals from David O’Mahoney and Aaron Bergin proved...
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
Slieve Bloom 0-17 Ballyfin 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC Group A
A last minute point from Ciaran Conroy edged Slieve Bloom past Ballyfin in a dramatic encounter in Round 2 of...
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...
Phelan's grocery shop and bakery in Market Square in Portlaoise is like going on a lovely trip down memory lane - a store that has maintained that great old fashioned warm welcome and personal service.
Their home baking is well...
In this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the higher-end properties currently for sale in Laois.
Ranging from €420,000 to €440,000, we look at homes in Durrow, Ballyroan, Killenard, Portlaoise and Rosenallis.
In each instance you can click...
St Abban's athlete Saragh Buggy was on the winner's podium again at the National Track and Field championships in Santry on Saturday as she won the senior ladies triple jump just a week after claiming gold in the long...
