1 - Deep sadness in Laois following tragic passing of Declan Doocey
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath Golf Club on Tuesday morning, May...
This piece by John Whelan originally appeared on LaoisToday ahead of last year's Local Elections
‘Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose’, the more...
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of a popular member of a local men's shed.
Kildare native Gerry Murphy was a member of...
Two Laois GAA referees are set to join their inter-county colleagues to run for Pieta House today.
Stradbally's Maurice Deegan and The Heath's Seamus Mulhare,...
Living through this pandemic, coping with isolation whilst managing our mental health is undoubtedly a challenge.
It is completely normal to be feeling overwhelmed and...
One of the most fondly-remembered players of the fine Laois hurling team of the 1980s is PJ Cuddy, the big full-forward from Camross, who...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Noelie) Bowe (née LaCumber)
Timahoe Road, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, at her home. Wife...
A total of 29 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of...
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not...
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
The Buds and Blossoms Laois Garden Festival has become the latest event to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This June was set to see...
The HSE has carried out extensive construction work in Abbeyleix Community Hospital over recent weeks to increase the bed capacity for the Covid- 19...
Minister for Education Joe McHugh has confirmed the new Leaving Cert regime that will take place.
He says that the government has taken the decision...
O'Dempsey's 1-5 Graiguecullen 0-7
1980 Laois SFC Final
In terms of late goals in dramatic county finals, the 1980 decider is right up there with Jody...
Former New Zealand rugby player and well-known RTE rugby pundit Brent Pope will give a seminar on mental well being as a business owner...
Tributes and well-wishes have been paid to a Laois secondary school principal following his decision to retire.
St Fergal's Rathdowney principal Dominic McEvoy will hang...
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Agriculture to 'urgently' reconvene the Beef Taskforce.
The Laois TD says that the...
12 schools in Ireland were awarded Blue Star Programme 5 year achievement awards ahead of Europe Day on 9 May - and one of...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Madeline Maher
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Maher Sr. Madeline, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock,...
Predicted grades are set to replace the Leaving Cert as state exams are to be cancelled.
The Irish Times reports that proposals will be brought...
29 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 from yesterday.
It is...
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 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 Ireland's James Bond -...
Like many services, Covid19 has presented some challenges for the Community Education Service with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
One of the...
A Laois man is the holder of a new Guinness World Record following an incredible feat at the weekend.
A transport company teamed up with...
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In the latest LaoisToday Down Memory Lane Podcast, presenter Steven Miller is joined by John Whelan and...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has welcomed a planning permission application which will see a Laois nursing home upgraded substantially.
The HSE has sought permission...
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has revealed the underlying health conditions that the first 327 people admitted to ICU with Covid-19 had.
This information...
77 death notices were posted on RIP.ie in April 2020 for Laois, a record high number for a single month for the county.
Gerard McCarthy...
The village of Timahoe came together over the weekend to run a massive fundraiser for Dan Donoher.
For 72 hours over the course of the...
