Two months ago tomorrow, I and 43 others performed on a stage in the Midlands Park Hotel in front of a crowd of 500 people.
The thought of doing anything like that now is hard to comprehend.
On February 29, we...
The Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is open for patients this week.
Back at the end of March, we brought you the news that a Clinical Assessment Hub had been set up on the grounds of St Fintan’s Hospital in...
Laois GAA Chairman Peter O'Neill says club championships will take priority over inter-county games if restrictions are lifted and sports fixtures are allowed to resume.
However, he reckons that if inter-county games can't be played before October, then the season...
Right about now, we should be coming to the end of 'club month' and GAA attentions would be turning back towards the inter-county game ahead of the championship.
However, the Coronavirus pandemic has changed all of that and now we...
A €10 million fund has been set up to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at primary and secondary level, according to Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan.
Minister Flanagan said the funding will be...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Angeria Kelly
O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Kelly, O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, April 26th 2020, at the Regional Hospitlal, Tullamore. Deeply regretted by her loving family Paulie, Donna, Jimmy, Papa, Andy,...
BREAKING: 18 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,102, people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 386 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in...
Gardai have began an investigation following the unexplained deaths of two women in Tullamore in Offaly.
One of the two women who sadly passed away is believed to be from Portlaoise.
On Sunday, Gardaí were called to a hostel in Tullamore...
1,102, 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...
The Gardai have announced the recommencement of their major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines.
The operation – Operation Fanacht - will once again see an extensive network of...
The Coronavirus has changed the way we do everything and GAA coaching seminars are no different.
Laois GAA are set to host two workshops this week - and both of them will be streamed online.
Tonight, Monday April 27, a Nursery...
Laois County Council have decided not to issue any commercial rates bills to businesses for the foreseeable future due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The decision was taken at this morning's monthly meeting - which was held via teleconference.
The Rate Charge...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on May 12 2019.
When Bertie Ahern won his hat-trick of general elections and was installed for his third term as Taoiseach in 2007, it was a result something akin to the Liverpool comeback...
Laois GAA have informed the clubs of the county that there is "a strong possibility" that the senior and junior football championships may be brought forward to the weekend of July 9 if current restrictions are lifted and games...
There was sadness in the Courtwood, Rath and Fisherstown areas last week with the death of Billy Flynn.
Billy was the eldest of 11 of the well-known Flynn family from Fisherstown and lived for many years next to the Grand...
Another weekend, another massive county-wide effort for the Do it for Dan fundraiser.
Though the organisers have announced that they have now reached their target of €2.1 million, fundraisers that were already planned went ahead as scheduled.
When there is a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen McCann (née Kennedy)
Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Laois
Kathleen McCann (nee Kennedy), Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 24th of April 2020, peacefully, at home surrounded by...
Local communities around the country are coming up with all sorts of inventive ways to keep themselves entertained while adhering to the Government restrictions and observing social distancing.
One such community that came togther over the weekend were St Brigid's...
1,087 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 26 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...
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:
#DoitforDan
This is how the county of Laois looks right now? All for such a fantastic cause!...
And so, we are at the end of our student series.
Over the last month, we have spoken to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has impacted on their Leaving Cert.
Bar those working in essential services,...
1 - Dan, Niall, Aisling and Bobby Donoher make heartwarming appearance on RTE News
Mam Aisling and Dad Niall opened up on what it was like when they heard the news about their son and their hopes for the future.
2...
Sports memorabilia giveaway
The Heath's Joe Walshe has set up a simply amazing sports memorabilia auction in aid of Dan Donoher.
The draw for the auction will take place on May 15 and to enter, all you have to do is...
There's not too many Laois footballers with as many hard-luck stories as Chris Conway.
The Arles-Kilcruise man made a huge contribution to the Laois jersey over the years though an impressive senior career was pock-marked with more than his fair...
A Laois TD says Government must do more for older people in wake of the Covid-19 Hardship fund closing yesterday, earlier than planned.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says the large volume of applications for the grant is a clear sign...
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public about a scam tricking them into purchasing iTunes gift cards.
This scam has been highlighted previously but has re-emerged in recent days with a slight twist.
Gardaí say: "We recently received a report...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen McCann (née Kennedy)
Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Laois
Kathleen McCann (nee Kennedy), Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 24th of April 2020, peacefully, at home surrounded by...
1,063 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 52 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...
We’re nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has impacted on their Leaving Cert.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population...
Gardai made a stunning discovery of over €1.2 million worth of cannabis herb in a ditch on the Laois-Carlow border yesterday evening.
2020 Gardaí from Arles and Ballylinan supported by Laois Divisional Drugs Unit located drugs with an estimated street...
