In normal circumstances, the May Bank Holiday weekend would be a busy couple of days of local events.
With the secondary schools on the home straight and the summer beginning to stretch out in front of us, it's always one...
There were just four new cars sold in Laois in the month of April, according to figures released by the Irish Motor Industry today.
This compares to 112 cars sold in April of 2019 - and is in line with...
This is a lovely video.
The staff of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise have come together to record a video to let their students know that they are there for them as they navigate their way through the Coronavirus pandemic.
The video...
A male in his early 20s from Portlaoise has become the third drug-related death from a homeless hostel in Tullamore - with Gardai now commencing searches at properties in Portarlington and Tullamore.
The man in his early 20s, who has...
Independent TD for Kildare South Cathal Berry and his team are opening their new constituency offices in Portarlington and Newbridge.
The offices will be open to the public as soon as the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
In the meantime, take good...
Brought to you in association with Laois Library Service
Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciarán Finn have a wealth of international muscial experience behind them.
They play play alternative indie music with roots in folk tunes that certainly get the crowds going.
Their...
Laois hurler Eric Killeen will compete with his Man City team in the All-Ireland FIFA 20 Charity Online Tournament to help raise funds for frontline workers.
The Rathdowney-Errill defender has received a bye through to the quarter finals of the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosemary Eacrett (née Reid)
Killarney, Kerry / Tarbert, Kerry / Lanesboro, Roscommon / Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Heatherlee Nursing Home, Killarney, Rosemary....
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following position:
Staff Nurses (RGN, RPN & RNID)
Required for: Full Time Position (Day/Night Duties)
Requirements
Registered with An Bord Altranais
Passionate about Caring for the Elderly
Experience desirable but not essential
To...
Coronavirus update and Laois cases
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 359 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an...
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 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 story of the incredibly successful 'Do It For Dan' fundraiser will feature on tomorrow night's Late Late Show.
In March of this year, Laois couple Niall and Aisling Donoher launched an online campaign to raise €2 million needed for...
The next Laois Rose selection night won't be until 2022 after the Rose of Tralee Festival organisers announced this week that this year's event has been postponed until August 2021.
There has been a Laois Rose selection every year since...
Brought to you in association with Mulhall Meats
The mid 1990s were a dramatic period in Irish life - and that was mirrored in Laois with a series of unforgettable local events.
In this week's Down Memory Lane Podcast we look...
A total of 50 residential properties changed hands in Laois in the month of March - a drop of almost 30% on the same month in 2019.
With the Coronavirus restrictions announced in the middle of March, the market understandably...
The last few weeks have changed our lives. We have felt scared, angry, hopeful and every emotion in between. We have put our faith in our healthcare system. We have learned how important friendship is and the value of...
Auction For Dan gets underway
Bidding is now underway in a massive auction of sports memorabilia for Dan.
A rugby ball signed by Conor Murray, a jersey signed and worn by Liverpool’s Andy Roberston, a football signed by members of Dublin’s...
Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill has called for both the U-21 grade to be used again in 2021 if this season's U-20 inter-county hurling championship has to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus restrictions.
Speaking on this week's LaoisToday Talking...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosemary Eacrett (née Reid)
Killarney, Kerry / Tarbert, Kerry / Lanesboro, Roscommon / Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Heatherlee Nursing Home, Killarney, Rosemary....
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the government to consider introducing measures that would see vehicle owners of all types being granted a reduction or refund of their motor tax expenditure.
Deputy Nolan went on to say that recent...
Cases of Coronavirus go above 20,000
1,190 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 31 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 376 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This...
1,190 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 31 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...
This is welcome news for residents, their families, staff and owners.
Valerie Moore, the General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington has confirmed, that following a meeting this morning, arrangements are now in place for the HSE to relocate...
A Laois secondary school has been encouraging the school community to connect together and promote positivity online during this current crisis through a 'Photography Challenge'.
The students, staff and families in Mountrath Community School have been practicing their photography skills...
Steph is a Laois mammy of 3 small kids. She has started a blog to document her life as a mammy muddling through parenthood and searching for her identity in a world wider than her own four walls.
As the...
The relatives of some of the 49 residents in Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington have expressed their worry for their loved ones as severe staff shortages continue.
Last week, the nursing home made an appeal to former Health Care Workers,...
Tributes have been paid to a Laois child care worker who sadly passed away yesterday.
Stradbally woman Nina McEvoy died following an illness and she is fondly remembered by those who knew her.
Nina, who is from Woodview in the town,...
A Laois secondary school has reached out to all of their students by sending them cards.
Portlaoise College sent out these cards to remind all of their pupils that they are very much on the minds of their principal Noel...
The Head Coach of two Portlaoise Panthers teams has been appointed as the new Basketball Development Officer for the Mid-West region by Limerick Institute of Technology and Basketball Ireland.
Tipperary native Niall Berry will be based in LIT and brings...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nina McEvoy (née Mulhare)
No. 7 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Nina passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her son...
