Two Mountmellick men took on the brave challenge of two marathons in the space of a week to raise much needed funds for bone marrow for Leukemia trust.
They aimed to raise funds in honour of Rory Hyland following his battle...
It's not every day that a father and his three sons play alongside each other in a football match.
In May, Denis Delaney told us all about how his brother Tom found himself togging out with his children for...
The level of cocaine use in Portlaoise and throughout the county was labelled as “mind-boggling” by Cllr Willie Aird at the County Laois Joint Policing Committee.
The meeting heard that drugs and weapons offences in Laois are up by 63...
Laois people love hearing about land switching hands and this certainly caught their attention.
Back in October, a parcel of land in Stradbally went for a lot of money.
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A huge package of land and a farmhouse has been sold at...
Portarlington shone in Tramore in April of this year as Augusta Gold claimed the bumper in Tramore.
The horse, owned by well-known GAA man Kieran Leavy and Lorcan Cribbon, was sent off as odds-on favourite and didn't disappoint in the Irish...
There was great sadness in Portlaoise as one of it's most well-known pubs closed down in September.
The Office Bar & Venue on Main Street informed customers of the closure earlier on this year.
The premises initially had an asking price of...
We had some year on the popular game show Winning Streak.
Four times, Laois people appeared on TV and each of them took home life-changing amounts.
Mountmellick man Jimmy O'Neill, playing for his brother Michael, was the final Laois person to...
In June of this year, a house in Portarlington broke the record for being the most expensive house sold so far this year in Laois.
This five-bed detached house sold at €580,000 - €120,000 more than the second most expensive house...
Back in August, we interviewed the wonderful Mary Fitzpatrick who told us about her business Fuel Your Roots.
She recently worked with the athletes who competed in the World Kettlebell Championships, and we are sure 2019 and a lot more...
Back in October, amid county final build-up, we visited Killenard NS to hear them sing in support of O'Dempsey's.
Although they were unsuccessful in the match, their supporters were definitely winners.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x4nMHZ3bZw
The Laois senior football county final is just five days...
We love a good celebration here at Laois Today and Laois' 2018 season had much to celebrate.
The Laois fans were out in force in Croke Park for Leinster Final day and made the most of the big day out.
See...
Back in September, we had a great laugh putting together a list of the mad nicknames used in GAA clubs around the county.
We were quickly reminded in the comments of any we missed, and are sure there'll be a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Dunphy
Corrib, Clonminam Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Kilmeague, Kildare
Beloved husband of the late Judith and much loved father of Séan and Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law...
Itxi Saila Ferrer brought a taste of Spain to Main Street Portlaoise with a taste of culture in La Lola Tapas bar.
Since opening, the business has been soaring and The Town has a new found love for Patatas Bravas.
We...
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To win an FAI Cup is a remarkable achievement. To win the FAI Cup, the league and development Shield is nothing short of remarkable.
That is exactly what three Laois women - Kylie...
John Sugrue and the Laois Senior footballers gave us all a summer to remember and kept us busy preparing the tea and sandwiches for the days out in Croke Park.
Paul Kingston played a big part in getting his team...
A new principal was announced for St Fergal's Rathdowney in July of this year.
Dominic McEvoy took over the role from Aine O'Neill, who served as principal for 15 years.
Before becoming principal of St Fergal's, Mr McEvoy was a director...
There's always a great selection of fun games on around Christmas - and the lads in Rathdowney-Errill are gathering on Sunday for a game between past and present players.
This game was due to be on St Stephen's Day but...
Back in November, the first ever Laois Divisional championship came to an end.
Laois boss John Sugrue used the competition to pick out new players to join his squad.
We picked out 23 players from that competition and so far, nine...
When the Laois ladies footballers took on Roscommon in the All-Ireland quarter-final this year, we profiled one of the remarkable Laois ladies to have won the All-Ireland final in 2001 - and her life story since.
Grace Weston lived her...
Our weekly Moment in Time pictures brought huge attention from Laois viewers - and no Moment in Time goes down better than old Debs pictures.
The noughties style, a cringeworthy falred shirt or two, couples you almost forgot went out...
In October it was announced that O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise was for sale, with a guide price in the region of €900,000.
O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise is to be put up for sale in...
Back in September this year, a documentary called 'The Town' was released by Virgin Media.
It looked at one very special family and the effects suicide has on a community.
Dinny's family have since presented €4,700 to Pieta House in November,...
In September of this year, we compiled a list of the 25 footballers who could boost the Laois senior football panel.
John Sugrue has remained in charge for 2019 and we're excited to see what way the panel looks in...
Back in June, four popular camogie players from Laois made a super TV debut.
The ad for Liberty Insurance has been running since, with all involved receiving high praise.
Home and Away is one of Ireland’s most watched shows – and...
The All-Stars took place at the start of November.
And while Graham Brody may not have won, he was sure looking sharp.
Ross King scooped a Joe McDonagh All-Star award though!
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What a crew we have here!
The PWC GAA All-Stars Banquet is...
Laois ladies footballer and Sarsfields forward Ciara Burke has had an incredible year of both ups and downs in her footballing career.
2018 was the first medal she earned in a Laois jersey since 2013 after the intermediate Laois ladies...
It promised to be a great day in Coolrain - and a great day was had.
Today, Friday December 28, Clonenagh National School held their Annual Tractor Run, Monster Auction and 6k run.
After many successful years of holding the Tractor...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018. (Ex Eircom). Deeply regretted by his loving brother Eddie, sister Margaret, nephew John, niece Edwina,...
A little Laois Lady stole the show as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Dublin in July.
Seven-year-old Maria Dempsey stole the hearts of the nation as she shook the hand of Meghan Markle during her visit.
Our very own...
