Paul Flynn from Killenard has been living in Indianapolis, the capital city of Indiana, in the USA for the last eight years, having lived prior to that after moving initially to New York City.
The Killenard man spoke to us...
And so it goes on.
Another week of talks, discussions and we're still no real closer to a new Government.
LaoisToday made a trip to Leinster House during the week as the TDs arrived for the first day of the 33rd...
It was always likely to come down to this and so it has proved.
The Laois and Carlow hurlers meet in Division 1 of the Allianz Hurling League in MW Hire Park this evening with the losers certain to be...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena (Phil) Butler (née Hyde)
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois/Douglas, Cork
Formerly Station Road, Portarlington and late of Grange, Douglas, Cork City. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of...
The town of Portarlington is in line for a major upgrade of its footpaths but local councillor Aidan Mullins did raise some concerns about the project going forward.
The plan is to replace the footpaths on both sides of the...
Lent begins on Wednesday 26th February. Christians around the world mark the beginning of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. This ancient day and season has a surprising modern appeal.
I experience outside of Christmas, more people attend Church...
Laois 1-7 Kildare 0-4
EirGrid Leinster U-20 FC Semi Final
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to a second-successive Leinster final after a brilliant display against Kildare in MW Hire O'Moore Park.
Eddie Kinsella's men never trailed to the Lilywhites, as Damon...
The Laois U-20 footballers are going for a place in the Leinster championship final tonight against Kildare.
The game, which throws in at 7.30pm in MW Hire O'Moore Park, is taking place just four days after Laois defeated Westmeath in...
The death has occurred of Jane Deegan from The Heath, a very popular woman in her local community and a highly-respected member of the Irish Prison staff in Portlaoise, where she worked as a nurse.
Jane died suddenly on Thursday...
Laois Martial Arts had a busy start to their 2020 fight season. The team competed in the New Year's Open in Citywest in late January.
The New Years Open is always the event to shake off the Christmas rust and...
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the internet.
For the non-initiated amongst us (and that included most of the LaoisToday office before this week) - it is a bit like Vine, based on...
Brian Stanley's utter dominance across the Laois-Offaly constituency was nowhere more evident than in the Edenderry Municipal District as he polled more first preferences than any other candidate.
LaoisToday has seen and studied the Fine Gael tallies from all six...
St. Fergal's College has reached the final in the Walton's Music For Schools Competition.
The Rathdowney secondary school's choir is one of six finalists in the competition.
This is a huge achievement as 19 counties had representatives in the first round...
The Laois U-20 footballers will look to reach their second Leinster final in seven months when they take on old foes Kildare in MW Hire O'Moore Park this evening.
Eddie Kinsella's side defeated Kildare in Newbridge in Round 1 last...
Two Laois clubs have been given a nice pre-season boost following the decision of former county players to transfer to them.
Former Offaly footballer Aidan Keenaghan has transferred to Ballyfin from Ferbane while Philip Russell, who played senior hurling for...
The state of the county's roads and the never-ending issues of potholes was raised at the recent Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting in Laois County Council with councillors agreeing that they "need to look at the quality of material being...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena (Phil) Butler (née Hyde)
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois / Douglas, Cork
Formerly Station Road, Portarlington and late of Grange, Douglas, Cork City. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loving...
On Saturday February 8, Foróige Club members from Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny gathered at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow for a busy day of fun, discussion, information sharing, workshops and youth elections.
Laois Foróige Members were represented by young people from...
Laois U-20 manager Eddie Kinsella has named his team to face Kildare in the Leinster semi final on Friday evening in MW Hire O'Moore Park at 7.30pm.
The Courtwood native has named an unchanged team from the one that defeated...
Though there’s plenty of serious business ahead, there was an excitement around Leinster House throughout Thursday as the 33rd Dail sat for the first time.
Many of the new TDs were accompanied by family members and supporters and almost the...
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Fr John Lalor - Parish Priest of Camross.
Fr Lalor passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny recently.
Bishop Dermot Farrell, Bishop of Ossory, paid tribute to Fr Lalor who...
With numbers so tight in the arithmetic to form the next government, the votes of Independent TDs like Portarlington's Cathal Berry could be the difference between who leads the country for the next number of years and who doesn't.
The...
Laois County Council has introduced a Business Incentive Scheme to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises within a designated area of Durrow over a three year period.
This incentive scheme will assist new commercial businesses to set up in...
Sinn Fein TD for Laois Brian Stanley has called on Fianna Fail to stop playing games and enter talks to form the next government.
The Mountrath native made the comments on the steps of the Dail today before he entered...
Having additional parking, toilet and information facilities at the Rock of Dunamaise has long been an issue with local county councillors in Laois and it was raised once again at Wednesday's meeting of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
A motion from...
While there is a generally warm welcome for the news that the public toilets in Portlaoise are to be finally renovated and re-opened, not everyone is happy with how the works are being carried out.
The public convenience in the...
Laois GAA have teamed up with UPMC Concussion Network to host a seminar on Monday February 24.
The free workshop will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise from 6.45pm to 9pm.
The event has been organised by new Laois...
Graiguecullen are hosting their annual 5k/10k challenge race day this Sunday February 23.
Now in its 5th year the race day is a huge community day down in Graiguecullen and also for people travelling from all over Ireland.
Graiguecullen GAA started...
Here is the details for the latest CCFL fixtures:
FIXTURES
Saturday, February 22
Kick off at 2pm unless stated
Division 1 Saturday
Mullingar Town v Gallen Utd - Dalton Park - Offaly
Ballymahon AFC v Moydow FC - Tara Park - Midland
Grange Utd v...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club are holding their annual fundraising Comedy Night in Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue in Portlaoise on Saturday February 22 at 9.30pm, with doors opening at 9pm.
It promises to be a great night of hilarity and fun,...
