They say all the best ideas are 'borrowed'.
And so it is with this one too. The brilliant Belfast-based Irish News, whose GAA coverage is...
This news was - and continues to be - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers.
New Laois football manager Mike Quirke will have...
Debs season is always popular - and Colaiste Iosagain's one in September proved to be the most read of them all.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...
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...
This was absolutely shocking.
Fr John passed away at the end of January last year following a tragic accident.
There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix...
This incident, which happened back in March, was simply horrific.
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Liz) Monahan (née Dwyer)
47 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at her residence...
AOCA Engineering Consultants, based in Portlaoise, are currently hiring.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential & Commercial Developments.
Seniority level:
Entry-Level
Skills:
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering,...
This was one of multiple searches that happened throughout the year.
Laois was among eight counties that had premises raided by members of the Criminal...
Back in July, we were introduced to a Laois couple who had a tough story to share.
A Laois couple are at the end of...
There were some very entertaining games in this year's Divisional Championship games with many new faces making their mark.
The West came out on top...
John Fitzpatrick from Meelick who has died in his 86th year was renowned and highly regarded in sporting circles.
John joined the ESB as a...
In honour of Shane Lowry's Open win in the summer, we came up with a list of our favourite people from across the border.
Offaly....
The SFC came to a conclusion back in October as Portlaoise defeated Killenshin to defend the Jack Delaney cup.
The Town have now won 12...
Hume Auctioneers - we get the pick of the crop!
Perhaps the finest house on the market anywhere in the region today, this exquisite family...
A Laois man took over as Genral Manager of The Heritage Hotel and Spa back in March.
A Laois man has recently been appointed as...
These pictures from the first ever Electric Picnic are always incredibly popular.
Electric Picnic 2004 was the year it all started. A one-day event that...
This was a shocking incident back in February.
A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to...
The Sweet Bakery opened its doors in February.
Who doesn’t like a cream bun or an eclair? Who isn’t fond of freshly baked bread? Who...
I was struck by a headline on a national newspaper recently that read, “A nation yearns for meaning at Christmas”. ...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Fitzpatrick
Ashton Manor and Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Ashton Manor, Portlaoise and late...
It was all excitement in Portarlington this morning as St Patrick's BNS welcomed a special visitor.
The one and only Santa Clause took time out...
Tusla-Child and Family Agency has issued an urgent appeal for a foster carer(s) for a child in Laois and the Midlands.
Tusla is seeking a...
Minister Charlie Flanagan met with his colleague Minister for Health Simon Harris this week in relation to the future of Portlaoise Hospital and has...
Hot on the heels of the news of investment and development plans for the River Barrow Blueway through Laois and Kildare, similar proposals are...
Scoil Chríost Rí Moate 0-9 Community School 2-11
Leinster 'A' Senior Schools Leinster final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the final of the Lidl Post...
Farmers protesting over poor prices for their produce from the factories and supermarkets have got more moral support in Laois this week.
A motion before...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the "Government cannot ignore the rip off in insurance premiums any longer".
This comes on the back...
The hugely popular Finline Furniture annual 3-day factory sales takes place this weekend - January 3-5 - in their Emo showrooms.
All our wonderful Sofas,...
Two further Laois community groups have been approved for CCTV schemes this week.
The Woodenbridge Community District and the Donaghmore Community Alert have both been...
