Lowest number of new cases since early March as hairdressers attempt to open earlier
A further four patients have died as a result of Covid-19 and nine new cases have been confirmed in Ireland today, according to the Department of...
A further four patients have died as a result of Covid-19 and nine new cases have been confirmed in Ireland today, according to the Department of Health.
Today's figures mean that the death rate has been below 10 for 13...
Laois GAA officials are set to meet on Wednesday night of this week to decide how and when they will play this year's club championships.
With various Coronavirus-related restrictions easing, the GAA at national level issued a roadmap last week...
Of the 25,000-plus confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ireland, just 261 of them have been in Laois.
Only five counties in the Republic of Ireland have a lower number of cases than Laois while Laois's number of cases per 10,000...
Boley Hurleys & Sportswear, a family run business established in 2008, has recently opened a new store.
Based in Boley near Abbeyleix, they have also launched a new website which can be visited at www.boleyhurleys.com.
"All hurls are hand crafted to...
Laois Garden World are seeking to hire a shop manager for their busy hardware store.
Previous experience and flexibility required.
To Apply
Please forward CV to Eadaoin@laoissawmills.ie
SEE ALSO – An open letter from LaoisToday: Think local, support local and #LoveLaois as businesses open their...
The first Sunday mass in a newly renovated Laois church took place at the weekend.
Bishop Denis Nulty was on hand to do the honours for a special mass of re-dedication as the brand new Church of the Assumption in...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the retention of the Emergency Department at Portlaoise Hospital should be secured in the new Programme for Government.
“There is the perfect opportunity now to ensure that core services at Portlaoise are...
A number of businesses in Laois will re-open this morning after the second phase of easing Covid-19 lockdown measures come into play.
Many businesses, particularly retail, have been closed since mid-March but will be allowed to physically trade again.
Shopping centres...
I cannot tolerate bullying, discrimination, exploitation or violence. I watched the video showing the brutal murder of George Floyd.
It was an absolutely evil crime. I don't know how that police officer could do what he did. Racism is rife...
In the history of the local Laois music scene, there's few bands that are remembered as fondly as The Mere Mortals.
Comprised of one Tullamore man, vocalist Paul Marren, and five Portlaoise men, Ollie Plunkett, Pat Critchley, Paul Brophy, Dick Duff...
There are some moments that will stay with players forever.
For the Ballyroan Gaels team of 2006 that won the Laois senior football championship, having been 20/1 outsiders before the knockout stages, there was two incidents that really stood out.
It...
So, Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has been under lockdown since March 16.
It’s the first time we have EVER had to close in our 20-year history. We’ve since been racking our brains in isolation as to how, when, where, and what...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel (Dan) Culleton
Derrylahan, Coolrain, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Culleton, Derrylahan, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 6th June 2020, (unexpectedly) aged 90 years, at his residence, in the loving care of...
Downey's Auto Stop Commercial Vehicle testing service is re-opening fully on Monday, June 15.
Their light and heavy vehicle test centre has a booking line which is now open.
They can carry out testing on a wide range of commercial vehicles...
Under a bright blue sky and shining sun, many gathered for the annual Rock Inn Vintage Rally in May 2008.
Lots of vintage fans from around the county and the country arrived at the Rock Inn to admire the machinery...
One further person has died from Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
In a statement, it said that a further 25 cases of coronavirus have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to...
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
A very interesting read..
One thing that's always baffled me is how these men get so little...
Portlaoise CBS 1-8 St Louis Kilkeel (Down) 1-11
2004 All-Ireland Colleges SFC 'B' Final
In May 2004, a star-studded Portlaoise CBS team went in search of All-Ireland glory.
Players like Darren Maher, Denis Booth, Cathal Óg Greene, Scott Conroy, Craig Rogers and...
Makeup artistry is just that - an art - and Abbeyleix native Ruth Bergin has put her background in fine art to great use building a massive fan base in her career so far.
This impressive lady, who has over...
Baby Dan Donoher is set for blood tests next week to determine the status of his treatment.
The one-year-old, who is the son of Niall and Aisling Donoher, captured the hearts and minds of the people of Laois and around...
The GAA world was shocked yesterday evening with the news of the tragic death of Lester Ryan, the Kilkenny man who was known across the country.
He was killed in a road accident near his home in Gowran in Kilkenny...
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...
At last, at long last, our country is beginning to open back up again.
After being locked down in one form or other since the middle of March as the world copes with the Coronavirus pandemic, the various restrictions are...
How the years roll by.
The Ballyroan Gaels Laois SFC triumph is 14 years ago this year but the celebrations will be remembered forever.
Their first triumph in 14 years, coming off the back of a most unlikely campaign, led to...
Portlaoise 2-13 Camross 4-5
1981 Laois SHC Final
No matter what happened in the 1981 Laois senior hurling final, history was going to be made.
Camross, having only won their first title in 1959, were going for an incredible 16th county final...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Hugh Callaghan
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois/Stradbally, Laois
Callaghan, Hugh, Borris Little, Portlaoise and late of Stradbally, Co. Laois. June 6th 2020. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family....
A further nine people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
In a statement, it said that a further 24 cases of Coronavirus have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases...
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has criticised Minster for Education Joe McHugh for what she says is 'the continued lack of information around this year’s July Provision'.
Yesterday, the Minister announced that the Summer Education Programme will take place for children...
Laois families are being called upon to put themselves forward to take part in the second series of a popular RTE TV show.
Presented by Maia Dunphy, 'What Planet Are You On?' aims to help and support households as they...
