This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in November 2019
"He/she is a good catch" - How often will you hear it said?
It's almost the...
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:
The...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Rita) Fogarty (née Daly)
Ballinakill, Clonaslee, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly
Margaret (Rita) Fogarty,...
1,533 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the cancellation of the government's childcare scheme for frontline health workers is 'inexcusable'.
The scheme was launched...
Laois TD Sean Fleming says that progress is being made to provide an adult diabetic insulin pump service in the General Hospital in Portlaoise.
The...
After a one year hiatus - our selection of the best Instagram accounts in Laois is back.
Back in 2018, we last picked our favourite...
Revenue has reminded taxpayers that it never sends text messages (SMS) requiring the provision of personal information via links, pop-up windows, reply text or...
Laois Gardai broke up an illegal road race in Portlaoise this morning.
On an early morning patrol, Gardai came across a number of vehicles parked...
Nearly everybody has been effected greatly by the Coronavirus and the restrictions imposed - with businesses having to come up with all sorts of...
There have been many mad moments throughout this lockdown - but a Laois hurler winning an online FIFA tournament on the PlayStation has to...
It's among one of the fine Laois sporting achievements of all time - The Heath's success in winning back-to-back All Ireland club titles in...
1 - In Pictures: Stunning Killenard property goes on the market for €1.1 million
A 4,500 square foot home on The Heritage resort in Killenard...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary (May) McAleenan (née Good)
Corrig, Stradbally, Laois/Dublin
Beloved wife of the late Desmond...
16 more Coronavirus deaths
1,518 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
While there has been a total...
A total of 24 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of...
1,518 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has urged small and micro businesses across Laois and Offaly to apply for the new €250m Restart Grant, which...
The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to ease the COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society in a phased manner will enter...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for additional supports for small and medium sized businesses in Laois.
Today, the Laois TD's party wrote to...
Investigations are underway into a workplace fatality following an accident at a meat factory in Kildare town.
The incident occurred yesterday, Thursday, May 14, in...
Portlaoise 1-7 St Joseph's 0-9
1970 Laois SFC Final
Portlaoise have had some great football teams over the years - and the side they had in...
David Walsh-Kemmis, the owner of Ballykilcavan Brewery near Stradbally, has said that sales of his craft beer are up from this time last year,...
In a time when we are all starved of GAA action - this is a real treat for Laois GAA fans.
Last weekend, the Sunday...
Matthew Whelan is the longest-serving Laois hurler still involved and has made more appearances for Laois than anyone in history.
Over a long career with...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Áine Hetherington-Hegarty
Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois / Rathdowney, Laois
Áine Hetherington-Hegarty, Clonkeen, Portlaoise and formerly...
Portlaoise Charity Truck Show raised close to €30,000 for Laois Down Syndrome Association at it's action packed event at Portlaoise Rugby Club grounds in...
Latest Figures
1,506 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 426...
1,506 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
The line up for Friday night’s Late Late Show has just been announced.
Joining Ryan Tubridy on the show will be the ultimate crooner -...
