Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision where a man was struck by a 4x4 vehicle in Monasterevin.
Yesterday at approximately 6.50pm, a male pedestrian aged in his 40s was seriously injured when he was...
A Stradbally teenager is getting her sash in tow for the prestigious Junior Miss British Isles finals in Chester in May.
This is a modelling competition for girls aged 10-15 where the winner receives £2000 cash, a modelling contract, the Junior Miss...
This ruling will most likely mean that Gaels teams in Laois will be no more.
Back in 2016, Laois GAA contacted Croke Park seeking clarification on how Gaels team could be formed.
LaoisToday understands that they were told then that Gaels...
Laois Tourism is proud to be representing the county this weekend at the Holiday World Show in the RDS from the 25 to 27 January.
This is the first time that the whole county will be represented at a show that...
History has been made in Portlaoise Panthers basketball club as they are in their first ever National Cup final.
This weekend sees the top, elite basketball teams compete in national league finals and Portlaoise Panthers U20 women are among these...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Donohue
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
John passed away peacefully in Portlaoise General Hospital in the presence of his loving family. Devoted husband to Vera and sadly missed by...
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to face Down in Round 1 of Division 3 of the National Football League.
And it is a much changed team for Laois's All-Ireland Qualifier defeat to Monaghan last summer.
There...
The Stradbally area is in mourning this evening following the death of John Donohue senior, a popular and widely respected stalwart of the local community and a butcher in the town for almost 50 years.
John ran the family butcher’s...
There were mixed fortunes for Laois players invovled in today's Sigerson teams.
The greatest shock of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup came today as NUI Galway knocked out the defending champions University of Limerick.
John Lennon's Limerick side will not advance any...
Aldi is seeking applications from Laois’ small to medium food and drink producers to take part in the 2019 Grow with Aldi supplier development programme, giving them the opportunity to be listed in Aldi stores nationwide.
Following its successful launch...
Our first Podcast of 2019 is here and we are back with a bang.
With the Allianz hurling and football leagues returning this weekend, we examine what you can expect to see from our footballers and hurlers over the coming...
Knockbeg College 6-9 Patrician Newbridge 3-7
Top Oil South Leinster PP Sch Junior Football 'A' Semi Final
Knockbeg College U-16s have qualified for the South Leinster 'A' football final following a big away win over Patrician Newbridge this afternoon.
The side, managed by...
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It’s comedy all the way this weekend with 2 pantos running this weekend. The Portlaoise Panto continues its very successful run until Saturday and the Raheen Panto kicks off this Thursday until Sunday.
Also...
The Ballylinan Panto Group are back in action in St Anne's Hall this year with their panto Little Red Riding Hood.
Back after a five year break from the stage, rehearsals started in late October with a wonderful cast under...
Dunmasc Genetics are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator to join our busy and growing company which is based in Laois.
This is a part-time role. Previous relevant experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
As Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator, you will support the...
Could you give a puppy a loving home for a year before it becomes a Guide or Assistance Dog?
Irish Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer Puppy Raisers in Laois, particularly in areas near towns as this is important for...
Standing 4 Women Laois says its disappointed that the Laois County Council hasn’t yet tabled a motion to support the group.
Speaking to Midlands 103, a member of the group says that a motion in support of what they are...
A Laois family are looking for grinds for a secondary school student.
Grinds are sought in a range of subjects for the Junior Cycle student.
The preferance is for the grinds to be given in the student's own home but can...
RTE's Dancing With The Stars is now in full swing and one of the competitors has very strong Laois connections.
Former Dublin footballer Denis Bastick is through to week 4 and he has designs on making a big impression.
Denis Bastick’s...
Two co-captains have been announced for the Laois ladies panel for 2019.
St Brigid's and Ballintubbert native Jane Moore and Park-Ratheniska defender Anna Healy have been announced as the two co-captains for the year.
Speaking before training in Annanough on Tuesday...
Beet Ireland is expected to announce plans for the future of the industry in the coming week, according to AgriLand.
The Irish sugar industry as a whole has been at a standstill since the last of Ireland's sugar factories, in Mallow...
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has long had a reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the region – and now you can check out their Ball Room, which was only refurbished last year, at their Wedding Showcase which is...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Leisha Lalor (née Daly)
Esker, Timahoe, Laois
Leisha Lalor (née Daly) of Esker, Timahoe, Co. Laois passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on the 21st of...
Laois's newest vice-captain hopes to use his new role to help younger players integrate into the senior football squad.
Timahoe's Damien O'Connor was named as vice-captain to Stephen Attride along with Gareth Dillon last week.
And the versatile player, who is...
The importance of water safety simply cannot be underestimated – and Laois Water Safety are enrolling now for their new classes.
The classes begin this Saturday, January 26, for juniors/students from 9am to 10am in Portlaoise Leisure Centre and on Tuesday, January...
A family business in Laois are looking for someone for
General Office and Home Cleaning
1 Day per week
4-5 hours per shift
General office and home cleaning - business office is beside the family home
Must have good English
...
It was a very good day for Laois lads involved in the Sigerson Cup as all three teams with O'Moore interest advanced to Round 3.
IT Carlow, who are managed by Portlaoise's Pat Critchley, came out the right side of...
The Brewery in Rathdowney was the place to be on Saturday night as St Brigid's camogie club celebrated double success in 2018.
Their seniors claimed the intermediate shield back in September following a titanic tussle with The Harps.
St Brigid's lost...
Kilkenny College 1 Loreto College 1 (Kilkenny win on penalties)
South East Schoolgirls Senior Cup Final
We picked out Ballyfin teenager Elva Kerr as one of our Laois people to keep an eye on in 2019 - and it hasn't taken...
Athletes, parents and supporters from all nine Athletic Clubs in the County travelled by the bus load to Nenagh at the weekend for the fifth staging of Laois Athletics Co. Indoor Track & Field Championships, which was held at Nenagh...
