There has been one new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,754 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 17 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means there is now...
Killeshin have informed Laois GAA that they have decided to withdraw from the Kelly Cup.
The decision means that they have fore-fitted their semi final with Ballylinan and now they will face Graiguecullen in the decider on Saturday.
The final will...
A Laois woman has received a suspended three month prison sentence after being convicted of tampering with a gas meter.
The case came before Portlaoise District Court on Friday July 17 where the woman received her sentence.
The court heard that...
The patient who was diagnosed with Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital on Sunday remains in Intensive Care - latest HSE figures show.
While as of 8pm last night, there is another patient who is suspected of having the virus and is...
A Laois community has come together to build a house for a mother and her family and she suffered a life-threatening illness.
Andrea Broughan, from Arlington Estate in Portarlington, is a mother of two who is experiencing a very tough...
Laois GAA Juvenile Chairman Alan Langton has praised clubs, players, parents and supporters for their response to Covid-19 as the 2020 season gets underway.
According to Mr Langton, clubs, mentors and players have made extraordinary efforts to get the country...
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 161 Nissan Pulsar which is available to buy for €10,900.
This 1.5 litre diesel hatchback car has 47,566miles/76,550 km.
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The domestic soccer season returned at the weekend and games are coming thick and fast for all of the Laois clubs involved.
Tonight, Portlaoise AFC continue their push for promotion in the Leinster Senior League as they face second placed...
Laois County Council have launched a Youth Volunteers Scheme aimed at people aged 18-25 who cannot get a job this summer.
Due to Covid19, this summer of 2020 has provided restricted work opportunities to college students during their college breaks.
Therefore...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christopher Walsh
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Athy, Kildare
(Formerly 11 Pairc Bhride, Athy). Sadly missed by his loving mother Kathleen, sisters and brothers, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives...
In a year like no other, anything that is going ahead, is going ahead in a much different fashion.
The GAA's ever popular Cul Camps got underway around the country this week and though camp numbers and overall attendees are...
There were no new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,753 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 36 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means there is now a...
Gardai have recovered a body from an apartment in Portlaoise.
The sad discovery was made in Laois's main town.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to LaoisToday that they believed the man had passed away from natural causes.
They said: "There is nothing to...
Nothing is straight forward in these times and if anything is symbolic of the strange circumstances we're now in, it's the saga of the pedestrianisation of Main Street in Portlaoise.
From July 2, a section of Lower Main Street was...
Offaly Centre for Independent Living are currently recruiting for a relief panel of Personal Assistants covering the geographical area of Laois/Offaly.
Laois (Mountmellick, Luggacurran, Wolfhill, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Stradbally)
Offaly (Durrow, Ballinagar, Portarlington, Tullamore, Dunkerrin, Birr, Ferbane)
The service we...
The patient who tested positive for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital on Sunday remains in intensive care.
The latest figures from the HSE show that the patient is still in the critical care unit.
Prior to yesterday, the last confirmed Coronavirus infection...
A fundraiser has been launched for a Laois woman living in Australia who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Annmarie Gallagher, who is from Portarlington, has been living in Sydney for the last three years.
Annmarie is a care worker and...
Plans are in place for a new walking track linking the village of Ballyroan to the local GAA club with Cllr Mary Sweeney urging Laois County Council to support their application for funding.
Cllr Sweeney explained that the local community...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 201 Dacia Logan.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €47 per week.
This car is priced at €19,750.
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The GAA is back and the first full week of fixtures is ahead of us.
The action begins primarily at juvenile level as the U-13, U-15 and U-17 championships in hurling and football get underway this week.
This weekend was to...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Loughlin Thompson
The Harrow, Ballyfin, Laois
Loughlin Thompson, The Harrow, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, died peacefully on the 19th July 2020, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his...
You cannot beat old pictures - and we are going way back here.
Photographer Alf Harvey’s trip around the Laois primary schools back in the early years of the 2000s was a great idea.
And these pictures from 20 years ago...
There were no new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,753 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of six new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means there is now a...
Can your family sing like the Corrs or dance like the Cunninghams?
TG4 is looking for Ireland’s most talented family - and we'd only love for it to be one from Laois.
If you and your brother or sister, father, mother...
The domestic soccer season resumed in some parts of the country at the weekend and there was plenty of action involving Laois clubs.
In the Leinster Senior League, a stunning free-kick from Jason Murphy gave Shane Keegan's Portlaoise AFC a...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has hit out at the government decision to instruct pubs who do not serve food to remain closed until August 10.
Today, July 20, should've been the day that all pubs around the country...
The HSE have confirmed that a patient in Portlaoise Hospital is being treated for Coronavirus.
Prior to today, the last confirmed Coronavirus infection at the hospital was on Wednesday June 10, according to HSE figures.
However, the Covid-19 Daily Operations Update...
Laois Gardai broke up a major rally in the Slieve Blooms on Saturday night, as almost 100 cars gathered for a high-speed race.
The Laois Divisional Roads Policing Unit broke up the noisy ‘meet’ and sent drivers home, after handing...
Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) are a simple and tax efficient way for public servants to save for their retirement. They are extra contributions that public servants can make in order to enhance their pension benefits
Why is it a good idea for a...
If only all the days in Croke Park could be like this one.
Sunday, July 20, 2003 is a day that will live long in the memory for Laois supporters – a day when a 57-year wait for a Leinster...
