Well-known local business Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium – is opening its doors for business in Durrow this Friday, July 19 at 1pm.
Owned by mother-and-daughter duo Mary and Jenny Miller, this will be the third branch of their boutique...
It certainly wasn't looking good for Camross at half time of last Wednesday night's ACHL Division 1 league final against Clough-Ballacolla.
They trailed 1-10 to 0-6 and had been outplayed in the 15 minutes leading up to half time.
By the...
Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to welcome back super group Goitse on Saturday 20 July as they launch their highly anticipated fifth album.
This popular and multi-award-winning quintet was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy.
Named...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Costello
Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Costello, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, died peacefully 16th of July at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Retired staff officer...
Pitman Training recently opened their latest training centre in Kea-Lew Business Park in Portlaoise, offering year-round enrolment on over 400 courses including Medical and Legal Secretary, Office Administration, Management, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Computer Hardware, Networking, Software & Programming, Web...
The Anti-Wrinkle and Filler Clinic in Portlaoise provides a range of services and they have a great offer for the month of August.
Refer a friend and you'll receive 10% off any treatment until August 31. Quote LaoisToday when booking.
Appointments may...
The Junior 'B' and Junior 'C' football championships got underway this evening with five of the seven scheduled games taking place.
In Junior B, last year's defeated finalists got off to a winning start against last year's Junior 'C' champions...
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Monday 8th July when Bloom HQ Mountrath greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition 2019.
There was no mistaking the pride of local people when they displayed for...
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Less than a week after the hurlers were shown live on TV, another Laois team will also appear on our screens.
The Leinster U-20 football championship final takes place on Friday evening at...
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Wouldn't this be absolutely class!
Calls have been made for the Laois hurlers to be invited to take part in the Fenway Classic Super 11s in Boston later this...
In a major reversal of policy the Government is anticipated this week to announce the return of regional health boards.
This is a significant U-turn in the policy pursued by all governments over the past 15 years and is the...
Music Network today announced the results of the Music Capital Scheme 2019.
A total of €245,440 in funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has been awarded to 34 performing groups and 19 individual musicians across Ireland.
And...
The summer is a wonderful time of year.
The weather is generally nice, the evenings are long and the mornings are bright.
But the summer also means that schools are closed which means that your kids which you have previously been...
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Tipperary hurling boss Liam Sheedy admits his side were second best to Laois in a number of areas of the field on Sunday.
Speaking after the game which his...
TUESDAY JULY 16
All games 7:30pm unless stated
Laois Shopping Centre Junior "B" Football Championship Round 1 (Extra time if necessary)
Errill v Arles Kilcruise in Errill
Slieve Bloom v Rosenallis in Slieve Bloom
Timahoe v Emo in Timahoe
Mountmellick v The Rock in Mountmellick
Laois...
A new €1m funding scheme aimed at community and voluntary groups supporting older people in their community is now open for applications, according to Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan.
The Laois/Offaly TD said, “My colleague Minister of State...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Matthew (Matt) Foyle
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Matthew (Matt) Foyle, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Eircode R32 X952). Died 15th. July 2019 (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving family....
Colt 2-16 Clonaslee 1-17
ACHL Division 5
Colt withstood a second half comeback from Clonaslee to claim the ACHL Division 5 title in Shanahoe on Saturday evening.
These are the second strings of both of these sides who compete in the Senior...
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The Laois hurlers have dominated the media coverage over the last few weeks.
After their Joe McDonagh win, they shocked everyone by knocking out Dublin and then they put in...
The world’s first commercial plastic ‘plastic waste to wax’ plant was opened today in Clonminam in Portlaoise by Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and Equality.
The plant represents a total investment of some €12m and will employ 16 people initially,...
Portlaoise 2-16 Graiguecullen 0-9
ACFL Division 4 Final
Portlaoise had 13 points to spare over Graiguecullen in the Division 4 football final on Saturday evening in Timahoe.
This was a battle between the third string teams in each club and it was...
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The Laois hurling journey for 2019 has ended but the memories will live on for a very long time.
However, manager Eddie Brennan has already turned his attentions to...
This is brilliant news.
The Laois Ladies will play their first group match of the All-Ireland Intermediate football championship in O'Moore Park this Sunday against Clare.
The Ladies have not played a competitive game since they lost their Leinster intermediate crown...
The luxurious 4-star Newpark Hotel will hold a Wedding Showcase Afternoont this Sunday, July 21, from 2pm to 5pm.
The hotel set on 40 acres of parkland, provides an idyllic setting for weddings. With over 50 years’ experience in the...
Drones are being used to ferry drugs into the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star.
Michael O'Toole is reporting that the flying devices are being used to deliver drugs, phones and other contraband to the prison.
These...
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The journey has come to an end for the Laois senior hurlers for 2019.
The Laois hurlers lost 2-25 to 1-18 to Tipperary in the All Ireland SHC quarter-final this afternoon...
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There were over 40,000 people in Croke Park yesterday and at times it felt like every last one of them was from Laois.
Chants of 'Laois, Laois, Laois' rang...
The Laois Walks Festival is proving hugely popular once again and it continues at full pace this week with another great programme of walks around the county.
From Wolfhill to Gattabawn, Spink to the Slieve Blooms, there is a range...
At Peavoy Financial Planning we play a key role in enabling people plan for and manage the risks of everyday life.
We regularly see the traumatic impact that unforeseen health events can have on families.
Having some form of protection in place can...
The annual Medley Day took place in Timahoe on Sunday 8th July 2012.
Despite the wet conditions, the event had a great turnout with families from all over Laois flocking to the round tower.
There was no shortage of fun activities...
