It's not everyday you turn 40!
And this weekend to celebrate their 40th birthday, Finline Furniture are having a once off 1 Weekend Only Sale with 40% off selected stock items.
Over 150 ex-stock display sofas & chairs on display across...
LaoisToday understands that the selection committee have reached a decision on the new Laois senior football manager.
It’s believed that Kerry native Micheál Quirke
will be sent forward for ratification in the coming days.
39-year-old Quirke, who is a four-time All-Ireland winner,...
2019 is a year that will go down in the annals of Laois hurling history as one of the most memorable ones ever.
The senior hurlers won the Joe McDonagh Cup after defeating Westmeath in Croke Park and then stunned...
The team names and the management teams that will be involved with the four teams in the upcoming Laois GAA Divisional Football Competition have been confirmed.
Laois Football Board chairman Laurence Phelan enlisted O'Dempsey's clubman Bryan Breen to bring back...
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It feels like an age since we talked about football but we're back with our latest Podcast ahead of a huge weekend of action.
From Friday evening, we will see the action get underway...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has unveiled a raft of new measures to be contained in a sex offenders law.
Speaking to the Irish Mirror, the Laois Fine Gael Minister wants to see the names and addresses of registered sex...
It was one of the most popular GAA programmes ever made – and now Underdogs is set to return to our TV screens tonight on TG4 for the second year running.
The Underdogs is a reality TV programme that sees...
From toddlers to older children and adults to wannabe lifeguards, there is something for everyone in Portarlington Leisure Centre this autumn as their swimming lessons get underway again.
Child Swimming Lessons
Starting on September 9 and running for 10 weeks until...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Brennan (née Norris)
Cooper Hill House, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Mary Brennan died September 10th at her home. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Sadly missed by her loving daughter...
The Harps 0-16 Castletown 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final
The Harps will face Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe in this year's Junior hurling championship final after they came through tonight's semi final replay against Castletown.
It is often the case that replays...
Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, is rolling out a new virtual cycle challenge called Revolution x Jigsaw with Róisín Dunne from Portlaoise one of the faces of the new campaign.
Revolution x Jigsaw aims to get young...
It could finally be that Ollie Plunkett is about to become an overnight success … after 30 years.
The guy with that distinctive head of hair, albeit flecking grey these days, still wears that warm charm and disarming smile.
He has...
Laois GAA are now on the lookout for three inter-county football managers following an announcement by U-20 boss Billy O'Loughlin that he has stepped down after two years in the role.
O'Loughlin guided Laois to the Leinster U-20 final this...
Over 100,000 are at risk of contracting cryptosporidium infecting by drinking water from factories that are failing to eliminate the parasite.
Dr Tom Ryan, Head of enforcement at the Environmental Protection Agency said that the increase of the parasite in...
Come and join the Midlands Park Hotel this Sunday, September 15 from 2-5pm, for their Autumn Wedding Showcase.
View the newly-renovated and designed ballroom, with Uplighting, Mood Lit Ceiling, Fairy Lit Backdrop.
Taste some gourmet delights from the Head Chef on...
It is fair to say that while although still a young woman, Diane Cooper has devoted much of her life to helping others live a healthier life.
The pioneering Portarlington sports, health and fitness expert has a date with destiny...
Portarlington native Nicole Turner will be competing in the World Para Swimming Championships which kick off today.
She is competing Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week
Fans can follow Nicoles coverage on More4 and the RTE player.
Turner first saw...
The last week of August saw three fighters from Laois Martial Arts compete in the WAKO European Championships in Gyor, Hungary.
The team travelled over as part of Team Ireland for the Childrens, Cadets and Junior European Championships.
Current National Champion...
Ladies weekend a huge success - and Crettyard put on a serious show
There was some disquiet last week when the finalists in the Laois Ladies senior football championship became known and that the final wouldn't be in O'Moore Park.
The...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philip Duggan
Woodlands, Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois/Rosslare Strand, Wexford
Philip Duggan, Woodlands Roundwood, Mountrath, Co. Laois. . Died 10th September 2019, at his home. Loved and adored husband of Margaret,...
Athy Tennis Club ran it’s annual Delaney Cup on Saturday September 7 and had 40 players from Prosperous, Roscrea, Rathangan, Portarlington and Athy.
The weather, tennis and the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of good tennis in...
There's so much to getting married - but don't worry! The team in the Killeshin Hotel and Leisure Club have thought of it all.
They are hosting their Wedding Showcase this Sunday, September 15, when you can visit the hotel,...
Castletown 5-15 Spink 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ryan Mullaney and Brendan Reddin were the stars of the show as Castletown crushed Spink by 17 points in Stradbally this evening.
They will now progress to face Park-Ratheniska is...
This is always a great event and it certainly didn't disappoint once more.
The annual Luggacurran 10km Road Race took place over the weekend - now in its 28th year.
This is one of the longest running road races in Laois...
There is deep sadness and shock in Camross today following the news of the sudden passing of club chairman Phil Duggan.
Phil, originally from Rosslare in Wexford, only became club chairman this year but was heavily involved with the club...
Gardai have launched an appeal for information following a break in at a post office in Laois.
The incident happened sometime between 11.20pm and 11.30pm last night at Crettyard Post Office.
Gardai say: "Two males attacked front window with what appeared...
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The group stages of the Senior A and Senior championships have concluded while the Intermediate is at final stage.
There is a replay in the junior semi final after The...
The well-known family-owned company Shaws Department Stores with 16 stores – and in business for more than 154 years – has just launched a fashion label that perfectly suits the professional woman and her lifestyle.
The new label is exclusive...
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The Laois ladies football championships came to an end at the weekend with three winners crowned in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior grades.
Sarsfield claimed their seventh Senior title in a row...
Meat processors have said that many of their factories throughout the country could be forced to close down.
Meat Industry Ireland has said throughout the country production is going to be slowed down at a number of factories for the...
