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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...
A major fight night is set to take place this Saturday night in aid of the Holy Family Star unit.
The Star Unit is a section of the Holy Family which caters for boys and girls with autism and is...
Portlaoise Panthers women's team are aiming for Division 1 All-Ireland league glory this weekend.
Southern Conference runners up Portlaoise are up against Trinity Meteors in the semi final on Saturday.
The match takes place in Leixlip amenities center and is a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peg) Keeshan (née LALOR)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois, R32 WD29
Margaret (Peg) Keeshan (neé Lalor), Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 3rd March 2020, (peacefully) in the loving...
The students and teachers at Holy Family Senior School had a very special guest last week.
Operation Transformation's Dr Eddie Murphy, from Portarlington, called in to talk to all the boys and girls about mental health.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and...
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The long awaited day is just 24 hours away for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Friday is Leinster final day, with Laois and Dublin preparing to do battle in Netwatch Cullen Park in...
It's panto time in Rathdowney and they are gearing up for their 34th performance.
The Rathdowney Pantomime group are putting on the 34th annual show and rehearsals are well under way.
It is another original production, written by Joe Hyde and...
Renault Group Ireland has enjoyed a positive February, finishing the month on the podium in third position.
The Group is also in third place in the market year-to-date with 9.4% market share.
All-New Captur stormed into first position in the...
The ever-excellent Mountmellick Drama Festival kicks off this Friday, March 6, with a week-long schedule of productions from groups all over the country.
In the newly refurbished Community Arts Centre and with a line- up of plays from both Irish...
A Laois woman has travelled to Galway this afternoon in the hopes of passing on a photo she took of the late Princess Diana to her son Prince William.
Michelle Rogers, from Abbeyleix, photographed Princess Diana for eight years and...
Garda Síochána of Laois Offaly have arrested several motorists on the road in the past few days.
On the morning of Tuesday March 3 a disqualified driver was detected in Portlaoise, he was also found using his phone while driving.
The...
It sounds ominous alright.
But it’s not as sinister or salacious as it might first appear.
But yes, the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, John Mullholland, most often referred to by councillors as ‘The Manager’ has been invited to visit...
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The long awaited day is just 24 hours away for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Friday is Leinster final day, with Laois and Dublin preparing to do battle in Netwatch Cullen Park in...
The Sing For Joy Choir based in Portlaoise is blazing a trail for inclusion in Kildare.
The community choir, under leader Maureen Culleton sings at church and community events across the county and hosts a number of service users from...
Students at Portlaoise College have an ocean of hidden talent amongst them.
They had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities during the Talent Show at Portlaoise College on February 27.
Nearly 400 primary school students from The Heath, Stradbally,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peg) Keeshan (née LALOR)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois, R32 WD29
Margaret (Peg) Keeshan (neé Lalor), Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 3rd March 2020, (peacefully) in the loving...
After the successful winter version of Love Island came to an end a few weeks ago, attentions quickly turned to the summer version.
And ITV are now looking for applicants and there is a range of different criteria that you...
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The Laois U-20 team for Friday night's Leinster U-20 football final against Dublin shows no changes from the side that beat Kildare in the semi-final two weeks ago.
Eddie Kinsella has...
There were objections and expressions of shock and disapproval to a planning application for a new quarry near Abbeyleix Bog recently.
However, Laois County Council has put the brakes on the project and now requested further information on the proposed...
LaoisToday political columnist and journalist, John Whelan will appear on The Late Debate tonight, Wednesday, March 4.
The RTE Radio 1 flagship current affairs programme goes out on air at 10pm.
It is presented by the award winning Prime Time journalist,...
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Aird, the former Laois County Councillor and uncle of current Cathaoirleach of the same name.
Mr Aird, who was aged in his early 90s, was a Fine Gael councillor in the 1960s and...
Six of the eight Laois senior hurling clubs will have new managers in place for the 2020 season.
Abbeyleix, Borris-Kilcotton, Camross, Clough-Ballacolla, Ballinakill and Rosenallis have all appointed new management teams with only champions Rathdowney-Errill and Castletown unchanged.
Last year's beaten...
Three Laois solicitors claimed well over €100,000 each in legal aid fees in 2019, according to new Department of Justice and Equality figures.
Barry Fitzgerald was Laois's highest earner as he received €154,349.42 while Josephine Fitzpatrick received €143,342.71 and Philip...
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Laois U-20 manager Eddie Kinsella is hoping to be the man that brings a first provincial title back to the county in 13 years.
Laois last won Leinster minor and U-21 titles...
Serious concerns about how members of the public are treated in terms of privacy, dignity and confidentiality at the local authority offices at County Hall in Portlaoise are to be addressed.
The issue has arisen after the housing department relocated...
Laois GAA teamed up with UPMC Concussion Network and hosted a seminar on Monday February 24.
The free workshop took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise from 6.45pm to 9pm.
The event was organised by new Laois GAA Juvenile Chairman...
