There have been a further two deaths from Coronavirus and 23 new cases in Ireland, according to figures released by health officials this evening.
The...
Laois TD Sean Fleming says that Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Roderic O’Gorman must take a 'pro-active approach' to ensure that every childcare...
Two Laois students have launched a petition calling on the Department of Education to introduce modules on racism into Irish primary and secondary schools.
14-year-old...
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of a Midlands Prison Portlaoise officer.
Richie Brennan, from Naas in Kildare and formerly of Harold’s Cross,...
1 - ‘Very sad day’ as tragic Laois brothers laid to rest
Fergus (42) and Philip (34) Brophy, from Lough, Portarlington, died on Sunday afternoon...
Kieran Cotter's rise in the horse racing game in the last 18 months has been nothing short of meteoric.
The flat racing trainer - who...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has informed the clubs of the county that upcoming club championship games could be ticket only that will have...
During the past ten days, five lives have been lost to suicide in Laois. Wonderful lives, abruptly ended, leaving behind families overwhelmed with grief...
A Laois hotel has been named the second best in Ireland and the UK by a prestigious travel magazine.
Ballyfin Demesne, located on the grounds...
Gardai's Operation Navigation will continue this weekend with a focus on compliance with the public health regulations among the 2,785 individual licensed premises that...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Karl Kilmartin
Clondalkin, Dublin/Laois
Karl Kilmartin, Clondalkin, Dublin. July 7th 2020. unexpectedly, predeceased by...
Durrow is arguably one of the most charming places in Laois - and it's an area and community that really prides itself on doing...
There was one new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,744 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 25...
Laois County Council have announced that they are to pause the pedestrianisation of Main Street in Portlaoise with immediate effect.
The Council says that due...
Newly elected Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin says that seeing Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington achieve its new school building is her top priority.
The former...
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan has transferred to Clare football side Cratloe ahead of the upcoming club championships.
The former Emo and Laois attacker has...
A Laois community has come together to raise funds for a family who has been hit with a double loss in recent years.
The Carroll...
With club GAA action now within sight, the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast sees Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett catch up on all the...
Gardai have been more visible on the streets over the past couple of months, something that was welcomed at the recent meeting of the...
Even if Laois's 123 pubs regain half their normal capacity by the end of 2020, as many as 1,250 jobs could be permanently lost.
This,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Roderick (Rody) Martin
Rose Cottage, Derry Road, Durrow, Laois
Martin, Roderick (Rody), Rose Cottage,...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Zoe.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
Gardai are appealing for information following a robbery at a local alpaca farm.
Gardaí in Mountmellick are investigating a burglary that happened in Hushabye Farm...
There were six new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,743 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 23...
A Laois TD has called for a solution for families who are 'trapped in the rental market' because they do not qualify to be...
Gardai conducted 6,830 checks on licensed premises throughout the country under Operation Navigation to support public health guidelines over the weekend.
Gardaí found 2,785 individual...
The two Laois brothers who were died tragically following a diving accident at the weekend have been laid to rest.
Fergus (42) and Philip (34)...
A local Senator has welcomed the decision to include primary and secondary school students with Down Syndrome in the Summer Provision for 2020.
Summer Provision...
The Coronavirus has done immeasurable damage to people and their livelihoods but the disease has also brought people who go above and beyond to...
The HSE have closed the Covid-19 testing facility that they set up some months ago in Laois GAA's LOETB Centre of Excellence.
A spokesperson for...
