Irish Rail are reporting serious disruption to their services this morning due to 'mechanical issues'.
In a series of tweets, Iarnrod Eireann first highlighted the problem around 7am this morning.
They said: "Disruption to all services in and out of Heuston...
Another independent candidate has declared to run in the local elections in May.
From Camross, Ger Hogan will be a first time candidate contesting the Borris-Mountmellick electoral area.
Ger knows he has his work cut out, but being from Camross and...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Open Day on Tuesday, March 5, from 9.30am to 10.30am and from 4pm to 7pm.
Discover the possibilities by meeting our staff and discussing your future.
This is a great opportunity to learn more...
Yesterday's clash between Laois and Carlow had a melancholy air to it as Laois left the field looking dejected having victory snatched from them in the dying seconds of the game.
A David English free in the final moments of...
It's another busy weekend of CCFL soccer action with a number of games down for decision across the various league and cup competitions.
The big game from a Laois perspective is the Combined Cup Round 2 meeting of Abbeyleix and...
Is there a doctor in the house? The answer is No!
And now Portlaoise councillors are of the view that the shortage of GPs is leading to distress not just for patients but for overworked and overstressed doctors themselves who...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Bennett
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Bennett, Clonard, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 23rd February 2019, (peacefully), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of...
There is a very busy week ahead on the GAA front.
We have a number of Laois schools involved in games midweek while the weekend once again sees all four Laois teams in action.
The Kelly Cup final is also down...
The world of Laois people on Twitter has done it again.
LaoisToday Article Idea: Top 25 Cars doing laps of town this Saturday
— Eamon (@DestroyerDunne) February 17, 2019
We'll consider it
I put a thumb-tack on a girl I liked in primary...
The Laois senior footballers suffered their second defeat of Division 3 of the National League against Westmeath in Mullingar this afternoon.
The O’Moore men won every game in Division 4 last year and after beating Down in Round 1, they...
A local Fianna Fáil councillor is to throw his name in the hat to represent the party in May's European Elections in the new Ireland South constituency.
Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick, who is from Cloneyhurke just across the Laois border outside Portarlington...
The Laois hurlers played out a thrilling draw with Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon, a result that sees Eddie Brennan move onto three points and within touching distance of safety and a league quarter-final place.
Laois travel to...
Laois 1-8 Derry 3-13
Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 2 Group 3 Round 2
A physically dominant Derry side ruled this game from the off in Swatragh today.
With Laois missing two stalwart players in Niamh Dollard and Olga Parkinson, it was...
The number of Laois teams in CCFL soccer action today may have been down - but there was still a couple of hugely important fixtures with two Laois sides claiming vital wins in their bid for league glory.
We have...
Kerry 6-12 Laois 2-17
Lidl Ladies Football League Division 2
The Laois ladies football team are still without a win in the Lidl Football League Division 2 following their seven-point loss to Kerry in a high-scoring battle this afternoon in Emo.
Following...
Laois 0-10 Westmeath 0-13
Allianz Football League Division 3 Round 4
Ger Egan kicked nine points for Westmeath as a mis-firing Laois suffered their second defeat of the season.
After a promising start which yielded six points in 15 minutes, Laois would...
Laois 0-17 Carlow 0-17
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B round 4
Laois hurlers are still uncertain about their status and if they go through to a relegation battle or division 1 division 1 quarter-final after a tense, nail-biting display in Netwatch...
The Laois senior footballers could go top of Division 3 with a win here today.
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue named his team to face Westmeath in Round 4 of Division 3 of the National Football League on Friday...
It's another crunch weekend for the Laois senior hurling team as they head to Netwatch Dr Cullen Park to face Carlow in this round four Allianz Division 1B fixture.
A win today means Laois go through to the quarter final...
Look at these little faces from 18 years ago!
There's just something nostalgic about looking at images from the past.
They allow you to remember that particular time in life and ponder how things have changed in the years since.
So with...
Our top stories of the week this week cover a broad range of topics, from Portlaoise hospital to VAT increases affecting Laois businesses to a Laois artist getting recognition on RTÉ's Other Voices.
So sit back, relax and have a...
Gardai in Carlow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred near ‘The Nine Stones’ Mount Leinster, Borris, Co. Carlow at approximately 5am this morning.
A 16 year old male was fatally injured when...
In last week's Property Watch we began exploring the rental property market.
We began last week's Property Watch with rental properties going up to €800 a month, and this week's article looks at those ranging from €850 up to €1,050...
It’s a fantastic school with great teachers and a brilliant principal but now the new secondary school in Portlaoise, Choláiste Dhun Masc, is a victim of its own popularity as the new school is rapidly running out of space.
Currently...
It's a question a lot of entrepreneurs might ask: passing a business on to the next generation - is it a gift or a curse for them?
The transfer of a family business from one generation to the next has...
It's a huge day of sporting action on the adult intercounty scene as Laois ladies footballers, Laois camogie, Laois hurlers and Laois footballers are all taking to the field today.
Laois ladies footballers are playing their second game in Emo...
Laois take on Offaly in Round 4 of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign this afternoon
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The match throws-in in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow on Sunday, February 24...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Bennett
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Bennett, Clonard, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 23rd February 2019, (peacefully), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of...
Laois take on Westmeath in Round 4 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 in at 2.30pm in Cusack Park, Westmeath.
Team news
Laois senior...
There was disappointment and heartbreak this evening for Portlaoise boxer Christian Cekiso at the National Finals in Tallaght.
The Portlaoise Boxing Club man went up against Patryk Adamus of Drimnagh who is coached by former Olympic gold medalist Michael Carruth.
Christian Cekiso...
