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...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 22, 2018, ahead of that year's Leinster final.
Back in the mid 2000s, big games in Croke Park were the definition of days out in the summer for Laois football supporters.
While the...
My friends, while the name of the virus we are struggling to control is known as COVID 19 – the entire experience that we are going through might best be named PANDEMIC 20 – simply because it is now...
For the first time in their history, Laois County Council will hold their monthly meeting via conference call on Monday in a bid to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
On the last Monday of every month, all 19 County...
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...
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...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced a number of new measures this evening in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
302 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 1,819 cases...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 302 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 1,819 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 2,121.
While now 22 people...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says there is no threat to jobs at Portlaoise Mail Centre.
Earlier today, Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called on the CEO of An Post David McRedmond and the Minister for Communications Richard Bruton...
The owner of rubbish dumped in a Laois bog has been asked to come and collect it.
A post on the ABBEYLEIX Facebook page told how a load of rubbish was dumped in Derrykearn Bog.
Tiles, radiators and other items were...
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called on the CEO of An Post David McRedmond and the Minister for Communications Richard Bruton TD to bring clarity to the situation regarding the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre.
According to Mr Stanley,...
There will be no more physical visits for the thousands of prisoners in Irish prisons - including Portlaoise Prison and the Midlands Prison.
The decision to suspend all physical visits has bee made in an attempt to curb the spread...
Gardai in Laois came across a very dangerous and bizarre situation last night.
While on a routine patrol between Rosenallis and Clonaslee, they across a crashed jeep being carried by the forks of a digger.
The driver of the digger had...
A doctor working in Portlaoise Hospital has penned a powerful and emotional letter addressing what he says are some 'critically important' things about the Coronavirus outbreak.
Dr Mohamad Shafi Rummun is a cardiologist in Portlaoise Hospital.
Having previously worked in Sligo General...
Laochra Gael on TG4 is arguably the best and most enduring Irish sports documentary ever made.
Now in its 18th series, it's hard to believe there has never been one episode dedicated to a Laois GAA person.
We're not a multiple...
Gaisce, The President’s Award, has launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’.
The campaign encourages young people in Laois, precisely as the country and the world responds to the challenge of Covid-19, to stay active and engaged in their personal...
After many years of planning and building and weeks of preparation the day finally arrived for Mountrath Community School to celebrate it's official opening on March 26 2010.
A large crowd from the local community gathered in the school, along...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
William O'Brien
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
O'Brien. William. St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, March 26th 2020. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Kilminchy lodge Nursing home....
Laois County Council: Public Notice - Services to the Public
March 27th, 2020
In the lead up to the vegetation fire season (i.e. fires on grasslands, forests and peatlands), and in light of the on-going Covid-19 Emergency, as a measure to...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 255 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 1,564 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,819
While now 19 people...
Three local TDs have implored to government to support local media - both online and print - as revenues collapse due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley, Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming and Independent Carol Nolan have all released...
Gardai in Portlaoise have launched an appeal to find a car that was stolen last night.
A 2015 bronze coloured Toyota Corolla was taken from a pemises in The Downs on the Stradbally Road.
They say: "Gardai at Portlaoise are investigating...
St Vincent de Paul in Portlaoise have hit out at what they say is 'shocking' and 'disgusting' dumping that occurred at their premises overnight.
All shops are closed in the country due the Coronavirus outbreak but one of the people...
A Laois woman and her boyfriend have been left stranded in Australian following the outbreak of Coronavirus.
Rathdowney woman Andrea Treacy and her Birr boyfriend Colm Cahill are desperate to escape the country but they can't because they cannot get...
As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe and brings everything almost to a halt, we’re keen to hear from Laois people dotted around the world.
How has the Coronavirus effected their daily life? What measures are being taken where they...
All GAA clubs in Laois have been urged to ensure that access to their club grounds is shut off until April 19.
On Tuesday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar banned all sporting activities and all gatherings of more than four people until...
Mountmellick woman Sheelagh Coyle is an active member of her local Catholic Church.
St Joseph's Church in Mountmellick, like all churches in the country, now has to say mass 'behind closed doors'.
Parishioners are now only able to access mass via...
The all Ireland Hop To It Frog Survey was first launched in 1997 by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC).
The survey was a huge success with records obtained from all over Ireland. To date, over 5,400 frog records have...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter McDonagh
Portlaoise, Laois
Peter McDonagh, 28 Clonrooske, Portlaoise. Died March 23rd 2020. Deeply regretted by his wife Mary (Née Nevin) and children Tiffany, Sue -Ellen, Mikeala, Peter Jnr...
