The Laois-Offaly Garda division in association with Supermac's are calling for entries for the inaugural Garda Youth Awards following their official launch today in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
The launch today was attended by Pat McDonagh, Supermac's owner and...
Sites and premises for Laois Civil Defence were raised by three Laois county councillors at the latest full council meeting.
Councillors Caroline Dwane Stanley, Catherine Fitzgerald and Pauline Madigan raised motions regarding premises for the organisation.
Currently, Laois Civil Defence operates...
An important step in the Portlaoise bid to host the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil will be taken on Saturday when members of the Leinster Council Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will visit Portlaoise to assess the suitability of the town to...
An alleged assault on a Portlaoise teenager is now being investigated by Gardaí.
The incident happened at a shopping centre in the town last Saturday.
A 13-year old girl had been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána in...
A former Mountrath CS student received formal recognition of her outstanding Leaving Cert Applied results at the weekend.
Margaret, or Maggie, Houlihan received a Feargal Quinn Award for top results in the Leaving Cert Applied 2018.
Maggie was presented with her...
Cllr John Joe Fennelly asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal Meeting that the council continue to support the new development committee in Ballinakill with their plans for playground outdoor swimming pool and other local initiatives.
Cllr Fennelly said they have...
Laois GAA Secretary Niall Handy has called for the winners of the Joe McDonagh Cup in 2019 to be allowed to play in the Fenway Hurling Classic.
This is a hurling competition held annually at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
Matches...
A very significant event is taking place in Ballyroan this Saturday, December 1.
A detailed book on the history of the GAA club and village unveiled on the evening.
Illustrious RTÉ sports presenter and Laois native Pauric Lodge will officially launch...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Bowell
Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his father Victor. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons Ray and Brian, mother Gemma, brother Cormac,...
After the footballer's journey in Leinster ended on Sunday - Portlaoise now turn their attentions to the hurlers.
Eamonn Fennelly's men are out in the Leinster club semi final on Saturday afternoon against Graigue-Ballycallan of Kilkenny.
The game throws in at...
The Portlaoise Primary School Town football league finals took place in O'Moore Park recently.
During the month of November eight schools took part in a 5th and 6th class Town Football League.
These included Holy Family Junior NS, Senior Holy Family...
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My, my, my. What a weekend this is!
It’s a very busy weekend in Laois with lots of Christmas markets and events throughout the county. There will be no excuse not to find that perfect...
The group who have been fighting against the building of a big substation for nearly a decade are now escalating their campaign efforts after a meeting with the CEO and senior executives of Eirgrid.
Ratheniska, Spink, Timahoe (RTS) substation action group...
Whisk yourself away to the Winter Wedding Wonderland at the Killeshin Hotel and feast in the wonders of their showcase next week.
You can also avail of the amazing offer to book your future wedding at the current wedding price...
The Spider Awards take place this evening and LaoisToday has been nominated for an award.
Taking place this evening in the RDS Concert Hall, The Spiders will celebrate the best Ireland has to offer in digital, from SME’s and Start-Ups...
Sixty-eight elderly people have waited on trolleys for over 24 hours in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
This is according to statistics released to Sinn Féin over the period of January to September of this year.
A total of 667 people...
Huge congratulations are due to Mountmellick Arts Centre after collecting the 'Town Initiatives of the Year' prize at the Bank Of Ireland National Enterprise Towns awards 2018 last night.
The awards took place in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny, with a total of...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its much loved sons has passed away.
Bill Deegan, who was involved in every fibre of life in the Little Town, died peacefully this morning.
Bill was an absolute gentleman who...
Joe Mallon Motors Ltd is a family owned and run business in Naas since the 1960s. Joe Mallon Motors has been selling Renault cars and commercials and is the main Renault dealer for Kildare and Laois.
Over the years, we...
Joe Mallon Motors Ltd is a family owned and run business in Naas since the 1960s. Joe Mallon Motors has been selling Renault cars and commercials and is the main Renault dealer for Kildare and Laois.
Over the years, we...
This is exciting news.
Electric Picnic tickets for next year’s festival go on sale on Monday 3rd December at 9am.
Priced at €250 for Weekend Camping, €95 for Sunday Day tickets and Early Entry Passes priced at €25.
This is your last...
Could you imagine what joy it would bring if this happened?
A Laois mother has put out a heartfelt appeal on social media to give her young son the chance to meet top American chatshow host Ellen DeGeneres and appear...
Johnny Sexton's iconic drop goal boots have sold in Laois for €25,000 to help a young schoolgirl get treatment for a serious illness.
The World Player of Year donated the boots he wore from when he kicked the famous drop kick winner...
"One in eight crimes are committed by people out on bail," this was the statement made by cllr James Kelly at the latest Laois County council meeting.
Cllr Kelly put forward a motion that: "Laois County Council request the Department...
Dual players are a rare breed in today's game and these three lads are prime examples of why that is so.
Almost every week since July 19, Ciaran McEvoy, Cahir Healy and Frank Flanagan have been playing competitive games in...
Laois County Secretary Niall Handy has called for a reduction in the number of teams in the senior football championship.
Writing in his annual report for Convention which will take place on Monday, Handy pointed to the way the hurling...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Conroy
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Martin Conroy, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick and formerly Manor Road, Mountmellick. Beloved son of the late Eddie and Josie. Predeceased by his...
Laois Minor hurling boss Enda Lyons has tonight named a 45-man panel for the 2019 season.
The squad has been assembled following a period of extensive trials that took place over the last few weeks.
In total, there 16 clubs represented...
We may be slightly (just slightly) biased but we believe that the must-have fashion item of this winter is the new LaoisToday Bobble Hat.
We've released a new style for the 2018-2019 season - and in two colours - and...
The scene was set in Togher rugby grounds as four local secondary schools did battle in a first year blitz recently.
St Mary's Portlaoise CBS, Mountrath CS, Ardscoil na Trionoide and Newbridge College took to the Portlaoise ground in what...
