The Laois U-20 footballers take on All-Ireland champions Kildare in Round 1 of the Leinster championship this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The game throws in at 7.30pm in St Conleth's Park,...
They say hard work pays off, this is especially true in the case of Victor Conroy.
The Portlaoise native was once a student in the National Learning Network in Portlaoise but has now returned as an instructor.
As a young boy,...
A new season calls for a whole new wardrobe and this summer, The Heritage have the perfect shopping package for fashionistas and shopaholics alike with their VIP Luxury Shopping Break.
To celebrate the arrival of warmer weather, the luxurious 5-star hotel...
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A Leinster football medal might not be the first medal one thinks of when it comes to Matthew Whelan, the Borris-Kilcotton defender who has honourably served Laois senior hurling for the...
Laois U-20 footballers, masters footballers, senior footballers and senior hurling are in action in a mental week which also sees the Palmer Cup final and six Laois teams contest the All-Ireland Feile Football finals.
TUESDAY JUNE 25
Leinster U20FC Rd 1(Extra...
On Sunday, six singing groups, representing six Direct Provision centres, shared a celebration of their work in the National Concert Hall.
The Singers have come together as a part of the Song Seeking Project (funded by the Creative Ireland Programme) to...
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Jack Dickinson
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
Dickinson, Earlsfield, London and formeryly Derryguile, Mountmellick. Passed away peacefully on March 14th 2019. In his 92nd year. Son of the late John and Mary Dickinson. Jack is dearly missed...
It was a very busy night on the GAA front with games in hurling and football as well as one county game.
Leinster U20HC Quarter Final (Extra time & Winner on the Day, if necessary)
Laois 0-10 Kilkenny 5-21 - SEE...
Last year the first EVER gender balanced, music and cultural weekend – The Folly, was launched. Such was the success, it’s back for a second year bigger and better with the continued support from the lovely folks at Electric...
Laois 0-10 Kilkenny 5-21
Electric Ireland Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers suffered a heavy defeat in the Leinster championship quarter final in O'Moore Park this evening.
Laois battled very well in the first half but with Daniel...
David Cuddy's Laois U-20 hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign against Kilkenny in O'Moore Park this evening.
This is a straight kcock-out championship and Laois will pit their wits against DJ Carey's Kilkenny at 7.30pm.
Three Laois senior hurlers – Podge...
The night life scene in Portlaoise is about to get a massive boost this weekend with the arrival of 'Ember' nightclub upstairs in Lilly's Bar.
Having just celebrated one year in business this is an exciting new addition to the...
Details of a fundraiser for the family of a Laois father and son who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in May have been announced.
The Midlands Park Hotel will be the venue for a fundraiser for the...
The latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that Laois has the highest average gross income earners in the Midlands, but make on average less than €11,000 than earners in Kildare.
Laois households had the highest average...
The Laois senior footballers will take on Offaly at 7pm this Saturday, June 29, in O'Moore Park in Round 3 of the All Ireland Qualifiers.
The details have been confirmed by the GAA following this morning's draw on RTE Radio...
Laois fans come in all shapes and sizes but this one is certainly out there in a league of his own.
Bruce Schaefer, from Eugene, Oregon in America, has never seen the Laois hurlers play but he follows their exploits...
Finline Furniture are looking for a Sewer to work at their factory premises in Emo, Co Laois.
This full-time role would involve sewing upholstery fabrics for Finline’s wide range of Sofas & Chairs.
Working in a fast paced environment, the candidate...
A Laois school officially opened a brand new multi use games area recently.
Mayo National School officially opening their newest addition on Thursday June 13.
The multi use games area was delivered via funding by Clar Funding Rural Development.
A lot of...
Anybody got a spare €20 million lying around? If so, this could be the property for you.
Abbey Leix Estate, in Abbeyleix, has officially gone on the market with a simple eye-watering price tag attached to it.
The 1,050-acre estate currently...
The Laois footballers will face Offaly in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers following this morning’s draw on RTE Radio 1.
Laois did not enter the Qualifiers last year until Round 4 but are now just one step away from...
For this week's Moment in Time we are taking a look back at 2005 to the Fleadh launch.
Camross were all set for Laois Fleadh in June 2005. On a glorious June evening, set against the backdrop of the Slieve...
Laois Marlins Swimming Club achieved super results at the Leinster Division 1 Championships on the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Leinster Championship is a three Day Level 4 Long Course Gala, which takes place at the National Aquatic Centre each...
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John Flynn
Clonaslee, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
John Flynn, Mountmellick and formerly Gorragh Clonaslee. Died Peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally, June 23rd 2019. Beloved husband of Pauline. Deeply regretted by his wife, brother Pat,...
Kildare County Council have announced that almost 30km of the M7 between Portlaoise and Kildare will be closed at different times from the beginning of July to the end of August.
The local authority says they will make the closure...
Fresh from the success of the Laois senior footballers yesterday, the Laois U-20 footballers have named their team for Round 1 of the Leinster championship.
Billy O'Loughlin's charges face All-Ireland champions Kildare in Newbride on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.
The sides...
Camross will contest the ACHL Division 1 semi final this year after a PJ Scully first half penalty saw Borris-Kilcotton draw with them in Knockaroo this evening.
Even a win over Castletown in their final game next week will not...
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Championship final appearances have been few and far between for Laois hurling teams over the years but as the Laois seniors prepare for Sunday's Joe McDonagh final in Croke Park against...
The Laois footballers made the long trip home from Derry on Saturday night content with a hard-earned win and the comfort of being able to look forward to another championship clash next weekend.
And manager John Sugrue was delighted with...
There is 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...
