This week for Property Watch we look at five houses for sale for around €200,000 in Portlaoise, Newbridge, Thurles, Tullamore and Carlow Town.
If you’re in the market for a new home and are curious to see what your money can...
Rosenallis GAA are holding a tractor and truck run next weekend.
The event is in aid of the Irish Guide Dog Association Laois branch.
The run will be held on Saturday March 14 at 5.30pm.
Entry fee for a tractor is €20...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Ramsbottom (née Cullinane)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Ramsbottom (neé Cullinane), Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 7th March 2020, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by...
Central Festival Group Community Care Team Mountmellick are holding a new festival launching from over two days March 16 and March 17.
They started this journey four years ago after hearing their local national celebration / parade was cancelled.
Since then...
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in the last two weeks. In each instance you can click through to the...
Portlaoise Panthers hopes of doing a league and cup double were dashed today when they were beaten by Trinity Meteors in the semi-final of the Division 1 league in Leixlip.
The Panthers had defeated Meteors in the cup final in...
Portlaoise Hospital and Tullamore Hospital have out visitor restrictions in place as the number of cases of Coronavirus in Ireland continue to climb.
There are now a total of 19 confirmed cases of Covid-19 as experts scramble to try contain...
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise have released their new school anthem written and performed by their Transition Years.
Working with GMC Beats the students wrote and recorded their own anthem late in 2019 - ‘We Go Above And Beyond’.
This new anthem...
1 - In Pictures: Launch night for new Portlaoise Nightclub a big success
Mustangs Nightclub is the new addition to O’Loughlin’s Hotel on Main Street Portlaoise, they had their official launch night last Saturday February 29.
2 - Gardaí investigating after...
Laois Marlins hosted their Valentines annual Swim Gala at Portlaoise Leisure Centre on February 15, which proved to be a very successful and enjoyable day of racing for all competing swimmers.
With up to 278 swimmers competing in over 900...
Meet Maura Shiel. Maura moved to San Francisco nearly 28 years ago and has spent the majority of her life stateside.
We asked Maura about her experience in San Francisco, how she made the move, changes she’s noticed since moving...
I am greatly taken by the life story of Carlo Acutis, a young, talented and deeply spiritual teenager whose life story is a real example of Christian Hope.
Carlo was born in London May 3rd, 1991, to Italian parents who...
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Laois U-20 manager Eddie Kinsella says he is extremely proud of his players as their campaign came to an end last night.
For the second year running, Dublin proved too strong for...
Heywood CS v St Fergal's CS
2004 South Leinster Ladies 'B' Football Final
It's not just in recent times that the bad weather conditions have played havoc with the sporting fixtures.
Our Remember the Game this week looks back on the 2004...
Young people who are out of education or full-time employment in Laois are being given the opportunity to spend seven days in the Irish wilderness, while learning life skills which will help them in returning to studies or the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Culbert
4 Harbour Court, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick died unexpectedly in his home in England. Beloved son of Patrick Culbert and Jenny Wheeler and dear brother of Sinead, Phillip...
The opening night of Mountrath Community School’s first ever musical took place yesterday March 5 and continued March 6 with a final production tonight, Saturday, February 7.
The night was a huge success as they showcased 'Grease'.
Rehearsals began in September...
The Portlaoise CBS production of the famous film and Broadway show "The Addams Family" was a big hit this week in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
On Wednesday and Thursday they performed both a matinee and an evening show.
The very impressive...
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The Laois U-20 footballers saw their season ended by Dublin in Netwatch Cullen Park this evening.
Eddie Kinsella's charges were beaten by 10 points in the end and here we take a...
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Laois 0-8 Dublin 0-18
EirGrid U-20 Football Championship Final
The Laois U-20 footballers have suffered back to back Leinster final defeats after they were beaten by Dublin in Netwatch Cullen Park tonight.
Eddie Kinsella’s...
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The big day is here for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Friday is Leinster final day, with Laois and Dublin preparing to do battle in Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow.
Laois are in their...
A massive fundraiser has been launched for baby Dan Donoher, son of Niall and Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, who has been diagnosed with a rare life-threatening disease.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the little boy with a...
The Heath golf club is hosting a Fashion Show Extravaganza which will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday March 24 at 7.30pm.
It will feature Spring/Summer collections for 2020.
There are a number of boutiques and fashion outlets taking part...
Lucan-based DJ Dodie makes his Portlaoise debut on deck duty this Saturday night in Mustangs Nightclub in Portlaoise.
Dodie has performed in some of the biggest and best clubs in Ireland, the UK and Ibiza - The Wright Venue, Buzz,...
Laois TD and the current Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says it's his preference for his party Fine Gael to go into Government with Fianna Fáil.
Four weeks on from the General Election, there seems to be little progress on...
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We’re back in Netwatch Cullen Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Dublin in the final of the Leinster championship.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When,...
There was deep sadness in Cullohill following the passing of Fr James Dollard recently.
Bishop of Ossory, Dermot Farrell paid tribute to the late Fr Dollard who served the people of Thomastown in Kilkenny until his death.
He said: "The news...
Sure, there have been lots of promises and lots of delays when it comes to high-speed broadband. But a solution seems finally in sight.
The prospects of high speed broadband throughout all of Laois and indeed the rest of the...
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The Laois U-20 footballers make the short trip to Netwatch Cullen Park on Friday night for the Leinster final against Dublin and though they go in as massive underdogs, they bring...
We have a busy weekend on the sporting front ahead with games in GAA, soccer, rugby and basketball involving Laois teams.
The action gets underway on Friday night as the Laois U-20 footballers go for Leinster glory against Dublin in...
