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...
Because of the changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Institute of Technology Carlow has been working to ensure that their students are not disadvantaged at the point of assessment, while preserving the academic integrity and standards of all awards.
"In...
The death has occurred of Ber Devaney, a Galway native and long-time resident of Portlaoise.
Ber was a highly-regarded deputy principal in Ballyfin College and an active member of the local community.
Originally from Forster Street in Galway, he was a...
A Laois GAA referee who released a song last week in aid of little Dan Donoher has seen his single storm into the latest Irish charts.
'Wish You Well', performed by Seamus ‘Shay’ Mulhare, from The Heath, was officially released...
Portlaoise Hospital has trebled the amount of beds it has in their Intensive Care Unit as staff and management brace themselves to deliver critical care to patients who have been hospitalised with Coronavirus.
Sandra McCarthy, the Director of Nursing in...
Dunamase College, a multidenominational, bilingual secondary school in Portlaoise, is launching an online well-being week from today to support students who cannot come to school while the country comes together to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Dunamase College, which has...
Midlands Science, which provides activities and events in the midlands all year round, is continuing to provide a range of engaging activities online via their social media channels while the schools remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ever wondered...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ber Devaney
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Galway City, Galway
Devaney (Diviney), Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Forster St, Galway, 28th March 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands...
Following the Government announcement on Friday evening last both Portlaoise and Mountrath are now closed with the exception of delivery for EMERGENCY PURPOSES ONLY.
We will continue to supply goods that are for EMERGENCY PURPOSES ONLY!
If you need an emergency delivery, please...
Laundrettes are among the businesses that permitted to stay open during the Coronavirus restrictions - and Kelton Cleaners in Lyster Square in Portlaoise is open to meet the needs of its customers at this time.
Located opposite the libary in...
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling a daily bulletin that includes updates from various community groups, clubs and organisations.
The noticeboard will...
A total 200 of new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 2,415 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 2,615.
While now 46 people have died from the disease –...
We’re back again with our best tweets from this week.
There are some good ones. We must be naturals here in Laois.
Some things never change..
Twenty five today and the mother asked me do I want lego or clothes for my...
A dedicated community support helpline will be established in Laois County Councilto assist at risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency.
At the instigation of Minister Eoghan Murphy a...
A young Laois girl has remixed the words to Irish singer Gavin James' hit song 'Nervous' and turned it into a beautiful tribute to nurses, doctors and frontline workers.
Róise Fitzgerald, a nine-year-old from Clonaslee, who attends Castlecuffe NS also...
Two Laois County Councillors have welcomed the fact that six new social houses now have families living in them in Stradbally.
On Friday March 27, the keys for two four bedroom houses and four three bedroom houses were handed over...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 17, 2018, ahead of that year's Leinster football final
Laois ended a 13-year wait for a Leinster final appearance in 1981 when a fine side under the management of Tom Darcy saw...
COVID-19 has continued to spread at a rapid pace around the world and has now been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
As the situation evolves on a daily basis, we have received an increased number of...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Siobhan Breen (née Murphy)
Brock View, Mountmellick, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Breen (nee Murphy) Brock View, Mountmellick. March 26th 2020 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James Hosp. Dublin....
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling a daily bulletin that includes updates from various community groups, clubs and organisations.
The noticeboard will...
A total 294 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is slightly down from the 302 from last night.
But it is an increase on the 2,121 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to...
1 - In Pictures: Second Coronavirus centre set to open in Laois
On Tuesday of last week, the Department of Health opened one in Emo and now a second facility will come on stream in Portlaoise.
2 - Well-known Laois GAA...
A hunt to find a necklace which was found at the Rock of Dunamase has been launched.
A person, who lives nearby, discovered the piece of jewellery this afternoon while out for a walk.
It is a gold necklace with three...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 21, 2019.
Like many people at the top of their game in the sporting world, Cullohill woman Avril Deegan has excelled in more than just one code.
The second year pyschology student played...
With the world almost entirely shut down and unrecognisable from what it was just a couple of short weeks ago, John Whelan has put together a list of things we have learned about the virus, life itself and what...
The Seanad Elections are like the under world of Irish politics.
Senators have a lower profile, it's an incredibly complicated system and in ways the Seanad is viewed as a either a waiting room for the Dáil or a retirement...
Ireland is waking up to even stricter restrictions than before after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced details of a near lockdown on Friday night.
As of midnight last night, everybody must stay at home, except in exceptional circumstances such as work...
Young Dan Donoher from Ballybrittas celebrates his first birthday today as the fundraising efforts continue in a bid to get €2 million target for the life-saving treatment he needs.
Dan is the son of Niall and Aisling Donoher (nee Quigley)...
The day before Julie Anne Miller left for Australia in mid January, Leo Varadkar called the General Election.
It seems like a life time ago now. Having worked as LaoisToday's photographer for the past three years, Julie was sorry to...
This piece by John Whelan originally featured on LaoisToday on April 15 2019 ahead of last year's Local Elections.
While the country was still basking in the warm afterglow of Bertie Ahern’s second term at the helm of government and...
