1 - Stories, characters, yarns – Pat Critchley set to launch his new book ‘Bruno’
There was great excitement as Pat Critchley's new book was announced.
2 - End of an era as O’Loughlins move on from popular Portlaoise hotel
After 25...
Raheen Parish Gaels 2-19 Abbeyleix Gaels 1-16
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 HC Semi-final
The combined forces that make up Raheen Parish Gaels have a first ever 'A' final to look forward to after they got the better of Abbeyleix Gaels this...
Portlaoise will take on Wicklow champions, St Patrick's at 1:30pm today in Aughrim.
Portlaoise have had a slightly different season to the last couple of years this year as they were pushed hard by multiple teams.
Portlaoise are the county’s representatives...
There's something classicly timeless about black tie when it comes to photographs.
Our regular trips down memory lane with our Moment in Time in series can often throw up some potentially cringey photos - the style often being a hilarious...
Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at various properties around the county that are for sale.
Today we switch our attention to the rental market and take a look at what's for offer in the county town...
There is €15,000 up for grabs and this Laois family are getting closer!
The Maher family are back on our screens tonight as they take on the next challenge in Ireland's Fittest Family.
The Killeshin family will take on the 'Quick...
Poets get away with murder. Arthur Broomfield certainly does.
In this age of oppressive political correctness Arthur takes poetic licence and stretches it so far beyond its limit as to defy physics.
In an era of suffocating self-censorship, for fear of...
The Dirty Dusting Irish tour made its way to Dunamaise at the weekend and was played in front of a sold out crowd.
The show is directed by a native of Laois who is only 18 years old - Richard...
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...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Hugh Connolly
New Mills, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his brothers John and Denis, sister Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's...
Portlaoise v St Patrick's (Wicklow)
Top Oil Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise will take on Wicklow champions, St Patrick's at 1:30pm today in Aughrim.
Portlaoise have had a slightly different season to the last couple of years this year as...
Courtwood-Emo 4-17 O'Dempseys 1-8
Laois U20 Championship semi-final
Courtwood-Emo had a strong win over O'Dempsey's this afternoon in Portarlington.
The winning side dominated the field and made it hard for O'Dempsey's to break through their defense until a goal finally came in the...
Rosenallis 2-9 Fr Manning Gaels 1-6 (Longford)
AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Football Championship quarter-final
Rosenallis are through to the Leinster Intermediate football championship semi final following a hard-fought win over Fr Manning Gaels in Killoe this afternoon.
Paddy Dunne's charges, who were...
Laois 3-15 Wexford 4-7
Fr Manning Cup Group D Round 3
The Laois U-16s are through to the Fr Manning Cup semi finals after they once again came from behind to defeat Wexford this time in Ferns Centre of Excellence this...
Ireland's biggest conference on the Kashmir conflict is taking place in Laois later this month.
Organised by Naeem Iqbal the conference will take place in the Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise, from 1-3pm on November 23.
This will be the biggest event...
Marie Collier from Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra will be representing Laois this weekend in the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land Festival 2019.
The Queen of the land festival, organised by Offaly Macra members, will be taking place in Tullamore, Co.Offaly.
Marie...
Recent research shows that levels of mental illness, anxiety, and depression are at an all-time high, especially among younger people. I recently came across these Ten Tips for keeping balance and good Mental Health.
1 - Life is tough and...
Portlaoise begin their latest Leinster football campaign this Sunday and one of their stalwarts is hoping a sterner Laois test than usual will stand to them this year.
Portlaoise are the county's representatives for the 12th time in the last...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Krystyna Wilk
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Wilk. Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise November 8th 2019 Passed away peacefully. Deeply regretted by her loving son Bartek. Her loving daughter-in-law Renata, grandchildren Annastazya...
Rosenallis v Fr Manning Gaels (Longford)
Leinster Intermediate Football Championship Quarter final in Killoe at 1.30pm
Rosenallis will take on Fr Manning Gaels of Longford on Saturday in the Leinster Intermediate football quarter-final.
Their road to the Leinster championship was comprised of...
An Abbeyleix woman has teamed up with Irish beauty brand, Rebeluna Cosmetics, to launch her very own signature collection - and it looks so good!
Ruth Bergin has built a large following online working as a make-up artist between Laois...
It was an end of an era in Portlaoise today as the O'Loughlin family that have been proprietors of the popular hotel on the town's main street for the past 25 years held a going away party to mark...
Knockbeg 5-8 Naas 4-8
Top Oil South Leinster 'A' Football Championship 2nd Year Semi Final
St Joseph's forward Mikey Murphy was on fire as the Knockbeg 2nd Year team edged out Naas in Graiguecullen this afternoon.
Murphy bagged a hat-trick for Chris...
Telfords Portlaoise has been named as the national Builders Merchant of the Year for 2019.
It has won both the National and Leinster awards in the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards 2019.
The Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards 2019 were presented...
Earlier in the year, it was announced that Copper Face Jacks had been put on the market by Laois owner, Cathal Jackson.
But now, the legendary club is no longer up for sale following Jackson's recovery from ill health.
Ex-Garda Jackson...
The Heritage, formerly The Heritage Killenard, completed its €3 million investment, unveiling new refurbishment and rebrand in a ravishing event last night.
Special guests from the world of entertainment, sport, and business joined General Manager, Ger Alley, and his team...
The weekend comes and a takeaway is on the cards. You’re on the sofa, the TV is on, but what is your go-to takeaway?
The classic Friday favourite of Fish & Chips, maybe it’s a curry from your local Indian,...
Due to popular demand, LittleHill Animal Rescue will return to county Laois this month with rescue hens for people to adopt.
The Kildare-based charity is calling on compassionate Laois locals to consider offering a home to a few of these...
A story of hard work, dedication and extreme natural talent all coming to light on the big stage.
Former Portlaoise Panthers star Claire Melia has announced herself in true Melia style as she made her last night with Saint Joseph's...
This weeks addition to our Women in Sport segment is Portlaoise Hockey captain, April Kent.
Following the Irish Ladies Hockey team's qualification for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, we felt it was fitting to look closer to home at Portlaoise...
