Despite a High Court against the protest, local beef farmers are continuing their presence outside the Dawn Meats factory in Rathdowney this weekend.
The protest, which being carried out independently and isn't backed by any of the farm organisations, has...
Our New to the Area interview series, where we chat to people who have moved to Ireland from a different country and made their home in Laois, returns this week as we chat with Thaís Apoena, who is originally...
The much anticipated ‘Climate Action Plan’ was recently released by the Irish Government.
The Climate Action Plan arrives as a reaction to both electoral and public demonstrations of citizens’ impatience with this and previous Governments’ ‘laggard’ response to climate breakdown.
The...
Abbeyleix Soccer Club saw a huge turn out for their Juvenile Soccer Classic at Abbeyleix Golf Club.
The crowds impressed and were impressed by the great condition of the course, where great scores were recorded.
Abbeyleix Soccer club wishes to thank...
A total of 73 people took part in a recent for the 5k Run/Walk fundraiser in Ballacolla in aid of the local afterschool den.
Given the the bad weather conditions on the evening in question, this was a huge success.
"A...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget Campion (née Campion)
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary
Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Graigue, Drom, Templemore. August 29th 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the...
After 14 rounds of games, the Laois Division 1 football league has been decided in a boardroom as Laois GAA ruled that O'Dempsey's didn't fulfil the final fixture against Portlaoise, thus awarding the title to Portlaoise.
O'Dempsey's had topped the...
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And we're up and running. The countdown to this year's Electric Picnic is finally over and the festival is underway.
Revellers started to arrive in Stradbally from Thursday afternoon but the traditional Friday...
Wet weather at Electric Picnic 2014 failed to dampen the spirits of the 41,000 festival-goers that descended on Stradbally.
The festival hosted some performers who will be in attendance again this year such as Hozier and The 1975. Other acts...
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And here we have it – our fourth list, and it has a twist!
After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and days of deliberations, our judging panel bring you the list...
The act I'm most looking forward to seeing this year is The2Johnnies.
The band from Tipperary have some serious tunes and their love of GAA is what I like about them so much.
As a GAA fanatic myself, some of their...
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In the latest instalment of our Electric Picnic and I series, we caught up with local county councillor Mary Sweeney, who was cathaoirleach of Laois County Council in 2013 when the festival...
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With over 100 acts dotting that navy poster, there’s no lack of choice when it comes to the music acts at this year’s Electric Picnic.
You might, though, find your eyes swimming through...
It may be Electric Picnic weekend for most of us, but the weekend ahead is a huge one for the U-14, U-15 and U-16 hurlers of Laois.
A total of 92 players will be involved in season ending competitions in...
There was a fantastic turnout for a History Heritage and Biodiversity Walk in the Killeshin Waterworks on Saturday 24th August with a large crowd in attendance.
The walk was led by industrial archaeologist Fred Hamond from Northern Ireland and Laois...
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In our Electric Picnic and I series, we chat to our own LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller about her experience of the festival and what she's looking forward to this year.
What’s your...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget Campion (née Campion)
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary
Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Graigue, Drom, Templemore. August 29th 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the...
The Rising Stars camogie camp that took place in Clonad GAA on the last week of the summer holidays went down a major success.
Organisers of the camp and current Laois camogie players Laura Dunne, Joan Dollard and Rosemarie Bermingham...
Laois Athletics is delighted to announce a new sponsorship partner, with Downey's Suzuki coming on board just as the cross country season is about to start.
Laois Athletics is a well established sporting organisation in Laois, and has being growing...
Sarsfields 2-14 Portlaoise 1-7
Laois Ladies SFC Semi-final
Reigning Laois Ladies Senior Football champions Sarsfields advanced to their 14th successive county final when they dismissed the challenge of a battling Portlaoise outfit in Annanough on Thursday evening.
The challengers got off the...
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Laois-Offaly Gardaí working at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally made a number of drug seizures today "within minutes" of the gates opening.
A post on their Facebook page showed images of what...
Timahoe 4-9 St Conleth's 3-6
Laois Ladies SFC Semi-final
Mo Nerney scored 2-5 as Timahoe booked their first Laois ladies football final place in four years thanks to a hard-earned win over league champions St Conleth’s in Emo this evening.
St Conleth's...
Park-Ratheniska 4-15 The Harps 2-11
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' quarter-final
1-8 from Kieran Delaney and a goal in either half from flying wing back Jimmy Langton did the trick for Park Ratheniska as they defeated The Harps by ten points...
The Heath 1-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Quarter-final
The Heath are through to the semi-finals of the Laois JFC after a late flourish saw them edge past Ballyroan Abbey by three points.
In an entertaining game, both teams enjoyed...
Kilcavan 3-9 O'Dempsey's 3-14
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Quarter-final
O’Dempsey’s are through to a Junior ‘A’ semi-final after a superb victory over Kilcavan in what was a super game of football.
Two late goals for Kilcavan wasn’t enough as O’Dempsey’s had...
One act that I hoped and prayed would be announced amongst the masses for this year's Electric Picnic was Gerry Cinnamon.
July 17 marked the faithful day that the Scottish singer/songwriter was announced, and I knew that I would be...
This year’s Electric Picnic line up is out of this world, with acts such as Kodaline and Florence and the Machine taking to the Main Stage over the course of the weekend.
Hozier, Dermot Kennedy and The 1975 are...
There is deep sadness in Camross following the passing of one of its most beloved sons - Paddy Dowling.
An excellent hurler who represented Laois and Camross, Paddy went on to serve as secretary of his club for many years.
At...
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And here we have it – our third list!
After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and days of deliberations, our judging panel bring you the list of the ten hottest Sports...
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for Agriculture Deputy Brian Stanley has launched his party's Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill 2019.
As the farmer protests continue at the beef factory gates, despite an injunction from the processors, the Laois TD has called for...
