It’s one of the busiest shops in Portlaoise at this time of the year and we were delighted to bring you a competition from Gerry Browne Jewellers this week.
Thanks to Gerry and his team we offered our readers the...
Back in September, the Heath GAA club suffered an act of vandalism on their club grounds.
It didn't hold back the club however, as they had a successful year in all their club sports.
The Heath GAA club grounds were vandalised...
Camross 1-15 The Harps 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 Hurling Championship Final
Mark Dowling and Eoin Gaughan were the stars of the show as Camross defeated The Harps in the U-21 hurling championship final in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this...
Back in January, Alan Smyth took to Facebook to share the story of his incredible weight loss.
Since then he has continued to lose weight, and we wish him every success for 2019.
A Portlaoise man who weighed almost 34 stone...
We're live for the last hurling final of the year in the LOETB Laois GAA Centre of Excellence when Camross and The Harps do battle in this U-21 decider.
As they are at senior, Camross are the market leaders in...
In February LaoisToday interviewed Alison Holmes for My Farming Life. We found out how she juggles physiotherapy with farming and got her advice for young farmers.
Alison Holmes is our feature farmer in this week's My Farming Life. Currently a...
Last January saw the closing down of a beloved home interior store in Portlaoise's town centre.
Despite talks of a cafe he property has remained vacant in the 11 months since.
Albany Home Decor Store in Portlaoise has become the latest business...
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After a very busy year, the team in LaoisToday is winding down for Christmas - but we still have a bit to get through before 2018 is out.
Always looking to bring you...
In February, the people of Mountmellick were deeply saddened by the death of John Brophy and his wife Mary Brophy just hours apart.
The couple, who were together for 61 years, both died in the Midlands Regional Hospital surrounded by...
October saw the launch of Portlaoise's newest, most stylish venue.
Lilly's is establishing itself as a key feature of main street Portlaoise, with business booming since it opened.
We reckon 2019 will bring them continued success.
Lilly’s Bar and Restaurant is the newest...
In October we brought you the news that a hugely popular restaurant chain was coming to Laois.
Lana Asian Street food announced that they were setting up a restaurant in Portlaoise.
Today, Lana are set up and open on Main Street,...
The last hurling final of the year takes place this afternoon in the LOETB Laois GAA Centre of Excellence this afternoon when Camross and The Harps do battle in the U-21 decider at 1pm.
As they are at senior, Camross...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Marie McNelis (née Shortall)
Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully after a short illness at the Beacon Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Kevin, daughter Ann and mother...
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Laois Ladies and Sarsfields footballer Clare Conlon has called for the LGFA and the GAA to come together to benefit Ladies players.
The classy forward made the plea on a video interview with LaoisToday...
We all have memories of busy school days but this second year student, Ben Campbell went above and beyond the call of duty for his art.
The Portlaoise College student played The Scarecrow in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in the...
The very popular entertainer Rory's Stories is coming to Portlaoise to help raise funds for the ongoing renovations in Colt GAA club.
Rory O'Connor, the man behind Rory's Stories, is a Meath man who has thousands of followers on Facebook...
A Laois man admitted to being dumbstruck after he discovered he had won the top EuroMillions Plus prize of €500,000 from the December 11 draw.
But the awe-stricken National Lottery player, who has now come to terms with his win, said ...
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Despite representing Laois for a number of years, one of towering midfielder John O'Loughlin's favorite memories comes from when he was a young teenager.
O'Loughlin joined us alongside Ross Munnelly where they reminisced...
A well-known Laois woman will be a guest on tonight's Late Late Show alongside Hollywood actor Colin Farrell.
Emma Fogarty from Abbeyleix who suffers from a rare and extremely painful skin condition called Epidermolysis Bollosa is an ambassador for the...
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Coverage of women's soccer has, 'a whole hell of a long way to go,' according to the Laois members of the FAI Women's Cup 2018 winning team Wexford Youths.
Captain Kylie Murphy, who...
Laois County Council received an early Christmas gift today with the news that over €4million in funding is being made available for 22 new social homes in Durrow.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, John King, has welcomed the approval of...
Alison Miller's recovery from injury means that she has now been named in the Ireland women's rugby squad for the 2019 6 Nations while young Portlaoise player Emma Hooban has also been included having made her international debut during...
Those walking or running in the annual New Year's Day charity walk in Timahoe will be able to size themselves up against the McDonald family from Ireland's Fittest Family.
The runners up in Ireland's Fittest Family will be leading the...
A Portlaoise woman has directed a new fashion series for RTÉ Player - with one of the episodes being filmed in her home county.
Aisling Calt directed 'Capsule' by Areaman Productions and filmed an episode of the series in The...
It just wouldn’t be an Irish Christmas without these things.
From fights with family members, taking out the precious ‘good cutlery’ or watching Fr Ted marathons on TV, these 18 things that are just essential for an Irish Christmas.
1 –...
Both The Heath and Ballylinan footballers will have new men at the helm for the 2019 season.
Barry McNamee has departed The Heath after one season in charge and he will be replaced by Gordon McDonnell.
The Westmeath native will be...
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The 2018 Laois Ladies captain Mags McEvoy has announced her retirement from inter-county football.
The Sarsfields defender, who led Laois to the Leinster Intermediate title this summer, made the revelation during a video interview...
The Wicklow Ladies will have a very familiar face on the sidelines in 2019.
James Kelly will be in charge of the side who lost out narrowly to Laois in the Leinster intermediate final this year.
Kelly has a strong association...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maureen Cullinan (née Hanrahan)
Boleybeg Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois / Kilkee, Clare
Maureen died at The Regional Hospital, Portlaois. Deeply regretted by her loving son Eamon and daughter Anne-Marie, sisters...
While most of us will be kicking back and enjoying a mince pie over the Christmas period, one young Portlaoise rugby player will be put through his paces.
William Reilly, who plays for Portlaoise RFC, has been selected for the...
