An official meeting aimed at combating violence in sport, which was set to take place this Thursday, has been cancelled.
Cllr John King contacted LaoisToday to say that two of the speakers due to attend the event were now unable...
Two members of An Post with an incredible number of years of service between them have retired.
Leo O'Gorman, who is from Portlaoise, and Paul Kehoe, originally from Killenard but living in Portlaoise for decades, have amassed more than 83...
408 of 447 drugs possession arrests that happened between July and September this year took place at the Electric Picnic.
The popular festival also saw 42 arrests for selling or supplying drugs, out of a total of 77 for drug...
Laois clubs who fail to provide referees may lose home advantage for league games in 2019.
The warning has been unveiled by Niall Handy in his Secretary's Report for the 2019 County Convention which takes place on Monday night in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fred (Winifred) Scully (née Malone)
Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Crettyard, Laois
Fred (Winifred) Scully, (neé Malone) of Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly Doonane Hill, Co Laois passed...
The Borris-Kilcotton hurlers will have a new manager at the helm in 2019.
Following the departure of Terence Fahy after one season in charge, Tipperary native Eoin Brislane will take over next season.
As a player, Brislane played county hurling for...
A recent fundraiser for PATH (Portlaoise Action To Homelessness) saw crowds take to the streets of Abbeyleix to raise vital funds for the charity.
'Walk A Mile' for PATH began on Sunday, November 25 and saw people from all over...
Emergency services have been called to the scene of an accident in Laois on the N80 stretch of road between Portlaoise to Tullamore.
It is not yet known if anybody has suffered any injuries in the accident this evening.
Substantial traffic...
Irish Rail service users may face delays this evening after a lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Portlaoise.
According to Irish Rail there will be some delays to rail services through the town.
It is believed that an arctic lorry...
For an Organisation only in its infancy, the Gaelic Mothers & Others has made its mark in the G.A.A. nationwide.
Portlaoise G.A.A. Mothers & Others is a prime example of this, as they only were set up in 2017, the...
First Ireland Spirits (Abbeyleix) are through to the Leinster final of the interfirms junior hurling competition.
They beat Romaquip of Offaly 3-15 to 5-8 on Saturday in Abbeyleix.
It followed on from a great quarter final win over Portlaoise prison by...
Christmas is coming and what better place to go visit the main man himself Santa Claus than the beautiful surrounds of Emo Court?
CaToCa Fine Foods & Giftware present Santa's Grotto at Emo Court.
Each child will be greeted by Ellie Elf...
Last week the news came that the sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
This may not be the case anymore.
Cllr Noel Tuohy raised the same motion to have 'a no postering...
A total of 65 Laois schools will receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for small scale works and improvements.
This is according to the Minister for Justice & Equality and Laois TD, Charlie Flanagan.
All primary schools are...
An indoor Centre of Excellence for disability sports has been proposed for the county in a Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy plan.
The Laois County Council Strategic Policy Committee put forward a draft plan in Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy...
Growing up on his family’s suckler-to-beef farm instilled in Michael Cushen a love of all aspects of farming and he realised at a young age that he wanted to embark on an agriculture related career.
After attending Heywood Community School,...
A Chamber of Commerce will be re-established in Laois by early next year.
An update on the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce was asked for by councillor Tom Mulhall at the full monthly council meeting yesterday, Monday November 26.
When...
A Christmas Pop Up shop has opened at Emo Court Gate Lodge, in one of the county's most popular locations.
The grounds of Emo Court provide a beautiful setting for a walk all through the year and in the run...
One of Laois' most recognizable faces is set to be honoured for his services to the county.
Laois County Councillors have decided to give a Civic Reception to Tommy Treacy from The Heath.
The Corporate Policy Group were approached by Cllr...
One new Irish Heart Foundation Slí na Sláinte walking route developed by Laois County Council, was launched in Mountmellick on Friday the 23rd of November.
Slí na Sláinte (“Path to Health”) is a unique Health Promotion initiative of the...
Ballyroan father Anthony Knowles has become no stranger to television appearances over recent months.
From the extremely well-received documentary ‘The Town’, to Winning Streak - Anthony has featured on many TV screens over the past few weeks, and recently appeared...
The Public Relations Officer for Laois has been named Leinster GAA PRO of the year.
Pat O'Sullivan, who took over the role this year from Tom Clear, was notified yesterday.
He will receive his award on December 13 at a ceremony...
Back a couple of weeks ago, we did a story outline the absolute farce which is the U-19 football championship this year.
It all started in February, when County Board delegates in Laois voted to introduce an U-19 and U-21...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Aidan Kennedy
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Aidan died unexpectedly at his residence. (Retired Postmaster). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sadie, daughter Jane, sons Aidan, Brian, Luke, Declan, John...
Festive spirit was all around in Stradbally this weekend as Napper Tandys held their first ever Christmas craft fair.
Seasonal cheer was all around as visitors from near and far turned out to see local people displaying their talents for...
'Shocking', 'scandalous' and 'staggering' were just some of the words used to describe the 578 long waiting list for home help in Laois and Offaly at November's monthly council meeting.
"Your Eircode depends whether you get home help or not,"...
The death has occurred of Aidan Kennedy - an absolute giant of community life in Ballinakill.
He was postmaster in the village for over 50 years, secretary of the Ballinakill GAA club for more than 40 years, a member of...
This is brilliant news altogether!
Off the back of the news that Glanbia and Leprino Foods intend to open a cheese manufacturing plant in Togher, it has been revealed that another company is to purchase land on the site.
Robinson Distribution...
88% of patients report positive experience at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in National Patient Experience Survey 2018.
The hospital scores significantly higher than national average in most stages of care along patient journey.
The findings of the 2nd National Patient Experience...
Laois County Councillors have hit out at a housing plan contained in the Indicative Capital Programme for 2019-2021 which was unveiled at the monthly Council meeting this morning.
Cllr Willie Aird described it as a 'sad day' and said that...
