1,375 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 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 GAA have confirmed that no inter-county games will take place until October at the earliest due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement released moments ago, they say that have made the decision in the interest of the players.
It...
What a stunning milestone to reach.
The town of Rathdowney came together today to wish one of their oldest residents a happy 100th birthday this afternoon.
There was even a virtual appearance from singer Daniel O'Donnell while Bishop Dermot Farrell was...
Laois Chamber held its 11th Golf Classic on Friday May 8 2009 in the Heath Golf Club.
Businesses turned out in great numbers in support of the event, which is the main annual fundraising event for the local business organisation.
The...
Portarlington man Clive Doody has decided to make the most of the lockdown by doing something really productive to help a local family that is going through a crisis.
Clive has decided to raise funds by walking from the very...
Steph is a Laois mammy of 3 small kids. She has started a blog to document her life as a mammy muddling through parenthood and searching for her identity in a world wider than her own four walls.
As the pandemic...
Laois GAA are set to resume their monthly €130 County Board Ticket draws this Friday, May 8, with the rescheduled April draw to be held.
The annual draw is a huge fundraiser for all the clubs in the county -...
There is deep shock and sadness in Laois following the tragic passing of the well-known Declan Doocey.
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath Golf Club on Tuesday morning, May 5.
His passing invoked an outpouring of emotion from those...
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 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
One such community that came together over the...
'Social distancing is something that is going to remain with us for a very, very long time'.
Those were the words of Minister for Health Simon Harris a couple of weeks ago when he was asked what life in Ireland,...
Laois 1-14 Limerick 0-20
All-Ireland SHC Qualifiers Phase 3
There have been numerous hard luck stories for the Laois hurlers over the years across different generations.
In 2009, under Niall Rigney, Laois put together a good run of results and headed for...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Cullen
Kilteale, Stradbally, Laois
Cullen, Kilteale, Stradbally. May 5th 2020 Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Michael (Mick), dearly loved husband to Breda annd cherished father...
23 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,339 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 23 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 211 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
The Streets of Portlaoise 5km Road Race will not proceed in 2020.
The race, which was traditionally takes place on St Patrick's Day, was postponed at the time due to Coronavirus.
But now, organisers have taken the decision to cancel the...
1,339 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 23 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...
A Laois man has passed away following a tragic accident on a local golf course this morning.
LaoisToday understands that the man was carrying out some maintenance work at Mountrath Golf Club when the tragedy occurred.
He is believed to be...
Our latest Talking Sport is here and this time we have a new host, a new format and some new guests.
Alan Hartnett is in the presenter’s chair and he is joined on the line by two Laois footballers -...
This increasingly popular Rathdowney church concert is back today and they have some very special guests.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving with the extraordinary times that we find ourselves...
Over the last couple of months we have all become familiar with the concept of flattening the curve.
The importance of keeping the number of people requiring our health service below capacity.
The government has rapidly increased capacity in our hospitals...
The death of Joe Mahon from Gurteen, Ballickmoyler, has been greeted with widespread sadness in the Killeen community.
He was heavily involved with Arles-Killeen GAA club whom his four sons played with and was an ever-present at committee meetings and...
A Laois family are looking for help to make their foster daughters birthday wish come through this weekend.
Mountrath native Hope, who has Down Syndrome, will turn 21 on Sunday May 10.
She is obsessed with Disney and the hit film...
There will be no Cumann na mBunscol hurling action this year which is a hard one for the young players around the county.
For many it's their first experience of playing a big game in O'Moore Park and it's a...
A local soccer league where a number a number of Laois clubs play, has launched an 'Irish Nursing Homes appeal'.
CCFL chairman Chris Hand announced details of the plan at the weekend.
All clubs in the league are encouraged to make...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Abbott (née Hogan)
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Coolderry, Offaly
Eileen Abbott (née Hogan) Main Street, Borris-in Ossary, Co Laois and formerly The Heath, Coolderry, Co.Offaly, died May 4th in...
The death has occurred of Pat Lillis, who was manager of ACC bank in Portlaoise for many years.
Mr Lillis, who was originally from Clare, lived in Portlaoise and was heavily involved in a number of community groups.
A highly-regarded man...
1,319 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 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...
Two of the leading representative bodies for publicans are to meet Government officials to discuss opening pubs six weeks earlier than is currently planned.
Under the Government road map for re-opening the country following the Coronavirus restrictions, pubs won't be...
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:
Leo was bluffing!!
Taoiseach describes GAA as a 'partial contact sport', confirming he never played Junior C...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in April 2018
We know, we know, we know. It's a thankless job, nobody wants to do it and smart alecs on the internet don't make it any easier.
But you can't deny that referees...
My Life in Politics is a new weekly series on LaoisToday where we will chat with various local politicians - both past and present.
First up is Aidan Mullins, the Portarlington-based Sinn Féin councillor.
Aidan first ran for election in 2009...
