The promoter of the Electric Picnic says that he remains 'optimistic' that the festival can go ahead in September.
A range of music events such as Glastonbury, Niall Horan and Dua Lipa concerts have either been postponed or rescheduled due...
The last time we caught up with this Laois family - they were on their trip of a lifetime and just settling in to Taiwan.
Portlaoise parents Aoife O’Meara and Martin Halion, with children Sam, Mia and Alice who are...
On Monday afternoon, Gardai in Portlaoise stopped a car on the M7 and arrested two women after recovering €50,000 in cash in the vehicle.
And now it would appear that this money is linked to two brutal murders - that...
Two Laois GAA clubs have launched fundraisers in aid of little Dan Donoher.
Park-Ratheniska, both men and women footballers, and Colt-Shanahoe hurlers have launched separate fundraisers.
On Easter Sunday, Park Ratheniska men and women are going to collectively run 300km in...
Tipperary's Alan Kelly was elected as the new leader of the Labour Party after defeating colleague Aodhan O Ríordáin in a contest on Friday.
Kelly, who has been a Senator, MEP and TD since 2007, takes over from Brendan Howlin.
He...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe (Josie) Corcoran
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois / Rahan, Offaly
Joe died on April 6th 2020, unexpectedly but peacefully at St.Vincent's Nursing Unit, Mountmellick. He is also know as Josie...
A Laois Garda has reminded businesses and people of their responsibility around physical and social distancing after an image of a large group of people queuing outside a takeaway in Portlaoise emerged tonight.
The image, taken around 5pm this evening,...
BREAKING: 345 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 36 more deaths
A total of 345 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 5,364 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total...
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 31.
These figures come from April 5 and are the latest available – an increase of six of the previous day.
This is relatively...
A total of 345 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 5,364 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 5,709.
While now 210 people have died from the disease –...
There were just 75 car sales recorded in Laois in March, down from 165 for the same month last year as the impact of the Coronavirus makes its presence fell on the motor industry across the world.
The decrease of...
This is absolutely brilliant!
A Laois camogie club has taken a novel approach to training amid the Coronavirus lockdown.
St Brigids, which encompasses players from Clough-Ballacolla, Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill, have taken training into their own hands.
Over 40 girls have taken part...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
The death has taken place of Breda Delaney whose family owned two well-known Portlaoise pubs over the years.
Mrs Delaney (nee Keaveney), who was originally from Tynagh in east Galway, and her late husband Michael originally owned the Welcome Inn...
This is a brilliant idea and it continues today.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving with the extraordinary times that we find ourselves in.
Rathdowney church will host its second online...
A Laois company has secured and flown home a huge quantity of ICU hospital beds for the HSE from China.
Beechfield Healthcare, who are leaders in supplying healthcare equipment through Ireland, pulled off the potentially life-saving feat in recent days.
In...
The HSE has confirmed that the drive-thru Coronavirus testing facility will begin receiving referrals this week.
Laois GAA announced that the LOETB Centre of Excellence beside MW Hire O’Moore Park was going to be used as a drive-thru testing facility...
The Coronavirus outbreak has put an end to all sporting events for the time being.
So many athletes in a range of different fields, who would normally be in the thick of their respective seasons, have had their lives, like...
Whether the 2020 Laois senior hurling championship will ever take place is anyone's guess.
And in the absence of games, we asked our Instagram following to predict how the Laois championship might play out.
Going on the draw that was already...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Chrissy) Brennan
Kilcronan, Ballinakill, Laois
In the loving care of the staff of Abbeyleix Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Ellen (Nellie), brothers Jimmy and Kieran. Deeply regrettedby her...
Gardaí have arrested two women and seized a large sum of cash during an operation in Laois today - Monday April 6.
The incident happened this afternoon where Gardai stopped a car on the M7 and discovered a huge quantity...
370 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 16 more deaths
A total of 370 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 4,994 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to...
Do it for Dan have teamed up with Lip Sync Battles Ireland to produce a massive virtual Lip Sync Battle presented by funny man Alan Shortt that will go live to the nation on Saturday April 18.
The people behind...
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 25.
These figures come from April 4 and are the latest available - an increase of three of the previous day.
This is relatively...
A total of 370 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 4,994 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 5,364.
While now 174 people have died from the disease –...
The Young Voice of Laois Final took place in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow in April 2012.
In its third year, the new Young Voice of Laois was found in 17 year old Abbeyleix singer, songwriter and guitarist Michael Kirkman.
The...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, to redress the inconsistent and unequal approach being taken toward those aged 66 and over who have lost their employment due to the...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
We’re back with one of the most popular LaoisToday lists yet.
Yes, we’re on the hunt for Laois’s best Instagrammers after one year absence. We've decided to do a brand new list and we're expecting competition to be immense this...
A former Laois footballer and his eldest son have launched their own fundraiser in aid of little Dan Donoher.
Billy Sheehan, who soldiered in the blue and white of Laois alongside Dan's father Niall from 2009 to 2015, will bleach...
