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As ever, Rathdowney's St Patrick's Day held their high standards and equally high spirits.
A superb local effort was put in by all patrons in this year's parade.
St Patrick himself made...
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Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference with a series of fundraisers for Pieta House after the death of a family member.
First Electric Picnic acts are...
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World champion boxer TJ Doheny was a special guest of honor at the Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade as thousands of people lined the streets of the county town.
Doheny took...
Garda in Portlaoise are appealing for assistance from the public regarding their investigation into an aggravated burglary which occurred in Laois.
The incident took place on the evening of the March 16, Saturday, at St Brigid’s Place in Portlaoise.
The victim...
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All sorts of ghouls, dragons and fairies took to Main Street, Mountrath for their mythical St Patrick's Day parade.
No stone was left unturned with a variety of floats, acts, entertainment...
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Donald Trump, the stars of The Greatest Showman and some superheros made an appearance at the Abbeyleix St Patrick's Day parade.
Indeed it really was a star-studded affair as the cast...
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This was arguably the greatest turnout Stradbally has ever seen for its St Patrick's Day parade.
Hundreds lined Main Street as the Little Town turned green this morning as patrons arrived...
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As ever, they were up bright and early in Vicarstown for the community’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade.
As is now tradition the Vicarstown parade took place before 9.30am mass with...
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What a day that was!
St Patrick’s Day has come and almost gone with the county turning green for the day.
And down on the Carlow border, two parades did not disappoint.
Killeshin...
For this week’s Property Watch we have chosen to take a look at properties available to buy for under €150,000 in Mountmellick.
Prices here range between €40,000 to €150,000 and are in areas inside and outside of Mountmellick town.
See below...
This young man is one of the brightest young talents in Irish soccer at the moment.
Portlaoise native Colin Conroy has been nominated for the U-15 Republic of Ireland International Player of the Year award.
Conroy has been nominated alongside two...
Pauline McLynn, star of legendary comedy, Father Ted, teamed up with Focus Ireland to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together which aims to raise funds to prevent family homelessness.
Pauline called on people in Laois and all over Ireland to sign...
This St Patrick's Day marks a must-win game for the Laois Ladies footballers.
They take on Wexford in Timahoe on Sunday, March 17 at 1pm.
Here's what you need to know before the game:
When, where, what time?
Laois v Wexford will take...
It's all systems go for Down Syndrome Ireland Laois branch.
Between Easter camps, summer camps and building a Field of Dreams - it's an incredibly busy time for the Laois group.
The branch held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Breda Fitzpatrick (née Hanrahan)
St Brigid's Drive, Ballinakill, Laois
Breda died in the loving care of the Management and Staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Deeply regretted...
Whether you love it or hate it, it's hard to avoid St Patrick's Day.
We're a helpful bunch here in LaoisToday so we've compiled a useful list to help you get through the day.
Root out your green jumper, any...
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You can expect to see a famous face or two
Famous actor and Portlaoise native Robert Sheehan will be one of the distinguished guests on the viewing stand at The Town's parade.
Best...
Fianna Fail have chosen their candidate that will run in the Ireland South constituency, which now includes Laois, and it is something of a surprise.
Wexford Councillor Malcom Byrne will represent the party in the constituency after he saw off...
It's been a winning weekend for Laois so far. Our senior footballers got past Offaly to keep promotion hopes alive in Tullamore, and both the ladies minor football and minor camogie teams recorded wins today too.
Laois 6-9 Wexford 3-9
2019...
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The Laois senior footballers are still in the race for promotion from Division 3 with one round to play after a comeback victory against Offaly in Tullamore this afternoon.
Laois had...
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Laois 2-12 Offaly 0-15
Allianz Football League Division 3 Round 6
The Laois footballers still have a chance of gaining promotion from Division 3 as two second-half goals saw them past Offaly...
There was a party atmosphere in Scoil Chríost Rí on Friday, March 15, as they held an intercultural day within the school grounds.
A variety of stands were set up, representing different countries that the students have links too and the...
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Laois take on Offaly in Round 6 of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this afternoon.
Following on from the win over Longford two weeks ago, manager Sugrue has made three...
The death has occurred of former Stradbally Church of Ireland Rector, the Very Rev William Beare.
He was highly regarded, much respected and fondly remembered throughout the entire community in Stradbally where he served for a long number of years....
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we look at different news stories happening in Laois and involving Laois people. Most...
Massive crowds thronged the streets of Portlaoise on St Patrick's Day in 2008 to view what organisers said was, 'One of their best ever parades'.
The St Patrick’s Day committee in Portlaoise always pull out all the stops and it...
Tickets are selling out fast for a concert which will take place next weekend in aid of three worthy causes.
So says organiser Fionn Marum ahead of what promises to be an excellent event - called People Power Charity Concert.
Kolbe Special...
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Laois take on Offaly in Round 6 of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The game throws...
Following their recent narrow defeat to Longford, the Laois Minor Ladies are back in action today against Wexford in St Patrick's GAA Club, Enniscorthy at 12.30pm.
With recent returns from injury and holidays the squad is up to full strength...
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sevent Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as the countdown continues to this year’s Local Elections.
New tarmac for Portarlington
An overflow car park in Portarlington...
