Three of Laois's GAA teams were in action over the weekend and between them they lost their respective games by a combined total of 31 points.
The senior footballers and hurlers, along with the U-20 footballers, competed in three pre-season...
Eason is buzzing to launch its 10th annual Eason Spelling Bee and they're calling on Laois students to register.
Primary schools across the country have until Sunday January 12 2020 to register for this year’s competition to be in with...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe Blanc
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Joe Blanc, Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Co.Laois. Died unexpectedly January 4th 2020. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen (nèe Jacob, Park Bawn Durrow)....
Following the launch and complete sell out of Phase 1 of the housing development Mount Stewart in Portlaoise, Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes are launching their stunning new showhomes for Phase 2 this Saturday, January 11, from 2pm-4pm.
These beautiful three-bedroomed homes...
Laois 1-12 Westmeath 2-17
Walsh Cup Round 2
The Laois hurler's chances of reaching the Walsh Cup semi finals are all but over after they were beaten by Westmeath in Borris-In-Ossory this afternoon.
In a repeat of the Joe McDonagh Cup final...
Laois GAA will have a new club for the 2020 season following the decision of Colt and Shanahoe to fully join forces, similar to what has been done in the past by the likes of Rathdowney and Errill and...
Good afternoon and welcome - to the first LaoisToday Live Blog of 2020!
The Laois hurlers are in Borris-in-Ossory this afternoon as they take on Westmeath in their second game of the pre-season Walsh Cup.
Laois opened their campaign with a...
It has been a busy Christmas and New Year but we're finally winding down and getting back into the swing of things.
That includes, the ever popular, Tweet of the Week and we can honestly say that Laois people just...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that claims that the future of services at Portlaoise Hospital are secure due to the Slaintecare Plan are based on a "wing and a prayer".
Deputy Stanley's comments follow on from a...
The 2020 hurling year gets underway for Laois in Borris-in-Ossory this afternoon when Eddie Brennan's side host Westmeath in the Walsh Cup.
It'll be the first time that a competitive Laois senior hurling game will be played in Borris-in-Ossory since...
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 full job...
It is fair to say that Football in Ireland has taken a battering during 2019, with one scandal following the next.
However, throughout the country, football people are getting on with the business of organising and playing games, at the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) BROPHY
Camross, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) Brophy, Camross, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 3rd January 2020, in the loving care of matron and staff of St. Anne's Ward, at...
Laois 1-07 Kildare 2-17
U-20 John Kerins Cup
The Laois U-20's had a tough start to 2020 this evening as they took on Kildare away where they came up short by 13 points.
Earlier on in the week, manager Eddie Kinsella named...
Stradbally will be host to a tractor and truck run tomorrow (Sunday, January 5) in aid of St Colman's National School.
The event will be held in a bid to raise funds to develop the school's pitch and get the sporting...
The Laois senior footballers took Meath in Navan this afternoon where they lost out by 10 points.
Mike Quirke's charges suffered their second loss of the O'Byrne Cup after they went down to Offaly in Round but beat Wexford with...
Laois 1-15 Meath 4-16
Bord na Mona O’Byrne Cup Round 3
Laois lost out to Meath in their third game of the O’Byrne Cup, in Pairc Tailteann, Navan this afternoon.
This result meant that both sides were eliminated from the competition.
However, it...
The inter-county season roars back into life this weekend with three Laois teams set to be in action.
The Laois senior hurlers will take on Westmeath tomorrow (Sunday) in Borris-in-Ossory at 2pm.
This will be the first competitive Laois hurling game...
Shanahoe 5-7 Timahoe 3-10
2004 Laois Minor Ladies Football Final
Shanahoe ladies football club were a coming force in the early part of the 2000s and that was very much evident on the first weekend of December in 2004 when they...
Video footage has emerged of the accommodation being shared by asylum seekers in Portarlington which shows as many as 10 men sharing a bedroom that has no windows and have to queue to use the toilet and shower.
The Movement...
From a Justice and Equality point of view, 2019 was really significant.
Even allowing for the obstructionist tactics of some who should have known better, a heavy load of legislation found its way across my desk. Thirty five percent of...
It's that time of year again!
Get your paint brushes and colouring pencils ready because the search is on to find the 2020 Texaco Children's Art Competition winner!
Laois has had a good track record in the competition in recent years.
Last...
Ah 2020. The New Year, the fresh start..maybe even, dare I say, a new you?
This doesn't mean you have to become a body builder or a World Champion Athlete but keeping active is important for the mind and the...
It’s hard to believe we are almost ready to begin another new year, the rituals of celebrating a new year is an ancient one.
It’s been for centuries that the New Year’s Day is observed on January 1st. However,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jack Hyland
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Late of C. I. E.. Peacefully at home in his 89th year. Jack is predeceased by his son Billy and sister...
Have you a passion for photography? Do you enjoy meeting people in hugely positive and sociable situations?
If so, then we could have an ideal role for you in LaoisToday.
We’re looking for people to join our team as freelance photographers...
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has named a 43-man panel for the upcoming league and championship.
Portlaoise lead the way with eight representatives while Graiguecullen with five are next ahead of Portarlington and Ballyroan-Abbey who have four each.
A total...
Park/Ratheniska-Timahoe Hurling Club provided their members with a very informative and enjoyable nights entertainment on Monday, December 30.
The event played a great role in helping people through the lull between Christmas and New Year’s at an 'Evening with Derek McGrath'...
A serious accident has taken place in Abbeyleix this afternoon.
LaoisToday understands that there was an incident involving a pedestrian and a truck at around 2.15pm.
Traffic is very heavy as a result and Main Street is now closed in the...
Portlaoise LGFA honoured their Minor 'A' county champions over the Christmas period at their Awards Night.
The awards took place in Roll 'N Bowl, Portlaoise on Sunday, December 29.
The ladies picked up their medals after they overcame Graiguecullen in the...
