October has been designated Laois TASTE Month with a range of events organised to showcase what the county has to offer.
You are invited to sample the tastes, meet the makers, network, make connections and celebrate!
There is something for everyone,...
The best place in Ireland to spot butterflies is… Laois!
And that’s official, not just hearsay.
For the second year in succession Laois has won the bragging rights for nature lovers as the county has topped the #ButterflyBash survey.
The reputable survey...
Abbeyleix were the big Laois winners at this year's Tidy Towns awards as they won the overall county award for Laois as well as being a Gold medal winner in their category at national level and claiming a special...
Sandra Fitzpatrick from Portlaoise AC and Cian McDonald from Ballyroan-Abbeyleix claimed the top honours at in the Novice Races at Day 1 of the Laois Cross Country championships in Tolerton on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick led home a Portlaoise 1-2 with Naria...
A midweek replay, a couple of weekend hurling double headers in O'Moore Park and a Monday night semi-final are among this week's Laois GAA fixtures.
The involvement of Ballyfin in Wednesday night's Laois SFC semi-final replay against Killeshin and their...
From five grades and over 100 fixtures, we've now just two games remaining in the Laois football championships - the senior semi-final replay and final.
This weekend saw Rosenallis claim intermediate football glory, O'Dempsey's take the junior crown and Portlaoise...
A busy transport company in the Laois area are looking for an office administrator to join their team.
Candidate should have good computer skills.
Hours are 3.30pm to 8.30pm
To apply
For more details contact 086 6868450
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The important facility that is Rathdowney library is in line for a new roof.
Local councillor, John King enquired at this week’s meeting of the municipal area as to an update on the new roof for which funding has been...
Talk about an event!
There was an incredible crowd in the small picturesque village of Vicarstown on Saturday evening as over 1200 people danced on the banks of the Grand Canal as part of a World Record attempt organised by...
The increasingly popular Farmer’s Market in Portlaoise looks like it’s about to move permanently to its new location.
While there are mixed feelings on the market, particularly among some other competing businesses, the regular Friday morning market is growing in...
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After an incredibly dramatic day of Laois SFC semi-final action in O'Moore Park on Sunday - when Portlaoise beat Portarlington 1-13 to 1-11 and Ballyfin and Killeshin drew, we look at...
Laois Integration Network held an open meeting at Portlaoise Library last Tuesday evening after a call for new members.
There was a good turnout of both existing members and those interested in getting involved.
Librarian Suzanne Carroll welcomed everyone to the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus Cahill
Keenaghan, Eyrecourt, Galway/Rathdowney, Laois
Beloved husband of Frances. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters Cara and Rowena, son-in-law Alexandea, grandchildren Celia and Margot, relatives, neighbours and...
The Midland Masters ladies team headed to Longford to participate in the Torpedo Basketball tournament recently.
First time entrants to the tournament, the ladies scooped up top spot by winning the Sexton Cup.
And there was huge Laois participation with seven...
Following O'Dempsey's narrow win over Castletown on Saturday evening in the Junior A football decider, we caught up with winning manager Brendan Behan to get his thoughts on the victory and the year as a whole.
"From the start of...
Rosenallis will compete in the 2020 Laois Senior Football Championship having beat arch-rivals and neighbours Clonaslee on Saturday evening in the Intermediate final.
It was an enthralling game, which ended with Clonaslee with 12 men and Rosenallis with 14. The...
A busy transport company in the Laois area are looking for an rigid/artic driver to join their team.
To apply
For more details contact 086 6868450
SEE ALSO – Check out the dedicated jobs section on LaoisToday.ie
It was a horrible night weather-wise in O'Moore Park yesterday but it was one that footballers from Rosenallis and O'Dempsey's will never forget.
Rosenallis will play in the 2020 Laois senior football championship after they defeated their neighbours Clonaslee in...
Ballyfin 1-11 Killeshin 2-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi-Final
Ballyfin and Killeshin will have to do it all again after they finished level in their Laois SFC semi-final clash in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
On an incredibly sticky pitch and with both...
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Portlaoise 1-13 Portarlington 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi-Final
Portlaoise are into the Laois SFC final for the 13th year running and have kept their latest three-in-a-row hopes alive after a thrilling win...
We take a look back at the top ten most viewed stories over the past seven days.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Senior and Senior 'A' hurling quarter finals.
Many people checked in to see the updates...
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And we're really down to business now.
After four rounds of action that started back at the end of July, the Laois SFC is now down to just four teams.
Barring a draw,...
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...
This week, our property watch takes us to the Mountmellick. Below, we have listed our five favourite properties currently on the market in the town.
Acragar
Pat Conroy Auctioneers are currently marketing this detached, single-storey property located in Acragar, Mountmellick.
The home...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Cahill
Oldtown Lr, Cullohill, Laois/Kilkenny
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick; deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces,...
A plethora of road safety issues in various parts of the county have been aired at this week’s meeting of the Borris-Mountmellick municipal district.
The areas affected include Clonaslee, Rosenallis, Borris, the Pike, Castletown and Durrow.
Cllr Seamus Mc Donald has...
Funded by Creative Ireland, Laois and curated by award winning broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly ‘If the walls had ears’ was set in the walled garden of The Pantry in Portlaoise. The magical garden allowed for a unique setting for...
A midlands based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it meets the highest standards of service and trust.
Located in The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Central Precast was awarded the coveted All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation at Croke Park 12th...
Laois SFC Semi-final - Ballyfin v Killeshin
In O'Moore Park at 3.30pm
There have been plenty of novel pairings in the Laois SFC semi-finals over the last number of years - but rarely has there been one like this.
Both sides are...
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Laois SFC Semi-final - Portarlington v Portlaoise
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
In a slightly unusual schedule, the first game of the day in O’Moore Park today is the meeting of champions Portlaoise...
