Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran has said that the health services should be controlled by local government and that the HSE needs to reformed.
Speaking in an interview with LaoisToday as part of our Life in Politics series, she argues...
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While they never quite made the breakthrough, the Laois hurlers of the 1980s were a highly-regarded team who gave supporters numerous big days out around the country.
As well as appearing in...
IFA Grain Committee Chairman Mark Browne has called on feed mills to use Irish grains.
According to Mr Browne, some feed merchants are now producing rations which contain little or no Irish grain and have replaced it with maize grain...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Lynch
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
Lynch, Michael (Mick), in his 95th year, died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally on...
1,446 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to...
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Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands, including Pogues tribute band Pogueology, who have performed twice at Electric Picnic.
He was also involved with...
1 - Deep sadness in Laois following tragic passing of Declan Doocey
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath Golf Club on Tuesday morning, May 5. His passing invoked an outpouring of emotion from those who knew him around the...
This piece by John Whelan originally appeared on LaoisToday ahead of last year's Local Elections
‘Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose’, the more it changes, the more they remain the same.
It is interesting that as we face into...
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of a popular member of a local men's shed.
Kildare native Gerry Murphy was a member of Portlaoise Men's Shed.
Originally from Celbridge in Kildare, Mr Murphy lived in Newcastle in Dublin but...
Two Laois GAA referees are set to join their inter-county colleagues to run for Pieta House today.
Stradbally's Maurice Deegan and The Heath's Seamus Mulhare, who both officiate at county level, will swap their whistles for runners today for a...
Living through this pandemic, coping with isolation whilst managing our mental health is undoubtedly a challenge.
It is completely normal to be feeling overwhelmed and worried during this time.
We may also experience feelings of anxiety, powerlessness, fear, irritability and depression.
However...
One of the most fondly-remembered players of the fine Laois hurling team of the 1980s is PJ Cuddy, the big full-forward from Camross, who tormented defenders across his 16-year intercounty career.
Cuddy is remembered as one of the greatest hurling...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Noelie) Bowe (née LaCumber)
Timahoe Road, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, at her home. Wife of the Late Matt. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Paddy, Eugene, Gabriel, Joe,...
A total of 29 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of Excellence on Friday night.
Because of restrictions on gatherings due to the Coronavirus outbreak, club delegates...
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were...
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to...
The Buds and Blossoms Laois Garden Festival has become the latest event to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This June was set to see the fifth staging of an event, in Spink, which has grown in popularity immensely over...
The HSE has carried out extensive construction work in Abbeyleix Community Hospital over recent weeks to increase the bed capacity for the Covid- 19 crisis.
Confirming the news, Laois TD Sean Fleming said that this additional capacity may be required...
Minister for Education Joe McHugh has confirmed the new Leaving Cert regime that will take place.
He says that the government has taken the decision to move to 'Plan C'.
In short, that means that students can choose to take predictive...
O'Dempsey's 1-5 Graiguecullen 0-7
1980 Laois SFC Final
In terms of late goals in dramatic county finals, the 1980 decider is right up there with Jody Dillon's injury time winner for Stradbally in 2016, a game that saw Portlaoise denied the...
Former New Zealand rugby player and well-known RTE rugby pundit Brent Pope will give a seminar on mental well being as a business owner in Laois next week.
The Laois Chamber will be joined by Brent Pope on Wednesday May...
Tributes and well-wishes have been paid to a Laois secondary school principal following his decision to retire.
St Fergal's Rathdowney principal Dominic McEvoy will hang up his hat at the end of the academic year.
The Abbeyleix native only came to...
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Agriculture to 'urgently' reconvene the Beef Taskforce.
The Laois TD says that the taskforce has not met since January.
He said: "The Beef Taskforce must be immediately reconvened. Farmers...
12 schools in Ireland were awarded Blue Star Programme 5 year achievement awards ahead of Europe Day on 9 May - and one of them was among them
St Paul's National School in Mountmellick is one of the winners.
Each year,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Madeline Maher
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Maher Sr. Madeline, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, 6th May 2020, peacefully in the tender care of the Sisters and staff,...
Predicted grades are set to replace the Leaving Cert as state exams are to be cancelled.
The Irish Times reports that proposals will be brought before the cabinet tomorrow.
If approved, it will bring to an end months of uncertainty of...
29 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this...
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to...
The line up for Friday night's Late Late Show has just been announced.
Joining Ryan Tubridy on the show will be Ireland's James Bond - Pierce Brosnan.
The Navan man, who also starred in Mamma Mia, will talk about growing up...
Like many services, Covid19 has presented some challenges for the Community Education Service with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
One of the ways the service is trying to stay connected with groups and organisation is by putting...