The clock is ticking. General Election 2020 is now just 10 days away.
And here at LaoisToday, we have surveyed all of the 26 candidates who are running in Laois-Offaly and Kildare South.
We asked candidates a total of 13 questions...
What a strike!
Anyone who was in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday witnessed with their own eyes Evan O'Carroll's wonder goal against Roscommon.
With the game ticking towards injury time, Laois found themselves six points down and seemingly without any hope.
However,...
More than 20 jobs are being lost in the Standex factory in Mountmellick and this evening the company issued a statement in relation to the issue.
Staff were told of the decision this morning. The company have two facilities in...
Pulling no punches and certainly not hedging his bets the former bookie and Fine Gael TD and Minister Ivan Yates has predicted that his former political party are going to lose a seat in Laois-Offaly.
In the Newstalk Radio Podcast,...
Over 20 jobs are set to be lost at the Mountmellick-based Standex factory, a multi-national company that manufactures pumps.
It has been operating in the town since 1978.
Staff at the plant in Acragar in Mountmellick were informed by management this...
Portlaoise Panthers in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership are looking for players and coaches for a new inclusive academy basketball team.
The club are looking for boys and girls from the ages of 12 to 17 to join the team.
"Do...
Saorview customers in Laois are likely to be affected by the frequency change and should take action now to avoid any disruption in service.
Following a decision by the EU, some of the TV broadcast spectrum that is used by...
In a bizarre turn of events, there are no takers for a trip to New York to represent County Laois at the New York St Patrick’s Day parade and celebrations.
It is a long established tradition for the Mayor of...
The brand new Colt/Shanahoe GAA club was officially rubber-stamped by Laois GAA at their County Board meeting on Monday night.
Earlier this month, Colt and Shanahoe clubs held votes on a proposal to amalgamate fully for hurling.
The decision follows months...
Tonight IT Carlow will look to make history by winning the Sigerson Cup for the first time in what is their maiden appearance in the showpiece of third level football.
The college reached a first Fitzgibbon Cup final in 2017....
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulletin from the campaign trail – from Laois-Offaly, Kildare South and various snippets from around the country.
Laois candidates to feature on Midlands...
This week a new textbook was launched entitled “Computer Science for Leaving Certificate”.
The book was written by Kildare native, now Mountmellick man Dr Keith Quille, of TU Dublin, with co-author Dr Brett A. Becker of UCD, as well as...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Behan
Late of Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving and tender care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home Monasterevin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Mark Wall is a Labour councillor for the past ten years who is seeking election to Dáil Eireann in the Kildare South constituency in the upcoming General Election.
"On a daily basis I assist people who are experiencing personal and...
Fiona McLoughlin-Healy is an Independent Councillor with a proven track record in holding local government to account, a track record that attracted a historical record-breaking vote in the Newbridge electoral area in the Local Elections in May 2019.
With Kildare...
General Election 2020 is just 11 days away.
And here at LaoisToday, we have surveyed all of the 26 candidates who are running in Laois-Offaly and Kildare South.
We asked candidates a total of 13 questions and 16 of them responded...
The Laois Inter-School Debating Cup took place Monday night in Mountmellick Library hosted by Mary Jo McCane.
St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise came out with a unanimous win over a very talented Heywood team comprised of Heather Murray, Ciara Brennan, Kate...
The Laois camogie team are back on track for 2020!
A representative of the Camogie Association confirmed this evening that Laois will compete for the 2020 season.
They said: “We’ve just received word and Laois have confirmed to us that all...
Portlaoise CBS 2-9 Carlow CBS 1-9 (AET)
Top Oil Schools South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise CBS goalkeeper Conor Browne was their hero as his extra time penalty save helped them to a three point win over Carlow CBS...
Ballyfin GAA are set to host their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 2 at 11.30am.
The route encompasses the beautiful grounds, buildings, woodlands, tower and the lake.
This event is also baby...
Fallon Sherrock (25) made history last December when she became the first ever female darts player to win a round at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Sherrock knocked out Ted Evetts in the first round to make history.
She didn't stop...
Extensive plans for a brand new primary school in Laois have been unveiled.
Clonad Development Association have put together a draft proposal which, they say, 'outlines the need for an additional school in Portlaoise and also the rationale for locating...
This is a brilliant achievement!
Kavanagh's Bar in Portlaoise has been shortlisted for an Irish Music Rights Organisation CLG (IMRO) Live Music Venue of the Year Award.
The pub, on main street, has been shortlisted among 25 other venues to win...
The main local group behind the campaign to save Portlaoise Hospital have launched a scathing attack on Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and his colleague, Minister for Health Simon Harris.
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee (PHAC) have voiced...
Laois County Council have confirmed that they have served an enforcement notice on the illegal encampment of caravans at Shannon Road in Mountrath.
The notice was served by the local authority on Monday, of last week, January 20. Under due...
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulleting from the campaign trail – from Laois-Offaly, Kildare South and various snippets from around the country.
Difficult years for rural Ireland are...
The use of WhatsApp to communicate within clubs is prohibited by the GAA, it has been revealed.
In a document distributed to clubs in Laois recently, the problem with using the app to communicate messages to teams appears to relate...
The Laois senior footballers got their National League Division 2 campaign underway on Sunday and emerged from Dr Hyde Park with a draw.
Mike Quirke’s men went into the game as underdogs but scored two goals in the final six...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tommy) O'Rourke
Ballycormack, Mountrath, Laois
Thomas (Tommy) O'Rourke, Ballycormack, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 25th January 2020, after a short illness, at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, peacefully surrounded by...
The draws for the Kelly Cup and the Palmer Cup were made at tonight’s Laois County Board meeting.
In the Kelly Cup, eight teams have entered and all of those are senior sides bar one.
Defending champions Arles-Killeen will begin the...
