PortDara Falcons 19 Dublin University 5
Leinster Ladies Rugby League
PortDara Falcons welcomed second placed Trinity to Lea Road in the Leinster League on Sunday and a stunning second half team performance saw them securing an impressive victory while denying the...
The Minor Hurling Championship came to a conclusion last month as Clough-Ballacolla-Mountrath defeated The Harps to claim the cup.
The amalgamated side. made up of players from Ballacolla, Moutrath and Trumera, won the trophy thanks to a fantastic performance from...
Brian Stanley TD has said “that it is shocking over 578 of the most vulnerable people are waiting for home support services across Laois and Offaly.’’
Brian Stanley TD said in a reply to a Parliamentary Question
“The Minister for Health...
Two objections have been lodged against a facility which will see 78 jobs created in Portlaoise if the new Glanbia Cheese facility opens in Togher.
Planning permission was approved for the new plant in the industrial estate in September of...
There is deep sadness in Durrow this morning with the news that a long-serving hotelier has passed away.
Joseph Murphy, who was in his 95th year, passed away yesterday surrounded by his loving wife Carmel and family.
He was the owner...
One Portlaoise man is taking on the highly illustrious role of attending and participating in a United Nations event in New York this November.
Ciarán Finlay is attending the international United Nations Alliance of Civilizations 'Commit to Dialogue' event on...
The number of residential properties that changed hands in Laois in August and September was down on previous months, but one property did break the €500,000 barrier, making it only the fourth home in the county to do so...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Murphy
The Square, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of Joseph A Murphy in his 95th year, formely the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow surrounded by his...
Portlaoise dual player Cahir Healy says he is torn on what Laois senior team to play with in 2019 - with both football manager John Sugrue and new hurling boss Eddie Brennan eager to have him involved.
Healy has represented...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill a number of positions:
Staff Nurses (RGN, RPN & RNID)
Required for:
Full & Part-time Positions
Day/Night Duties
Requirements
Registered with An Bord Altranais
Passionate about Caring for the Elderly
Experience desirable but not...
First Ireland Spirits is Ireland’s largest independent producer of Irish cream liqueur, Irish country cream and Irish whiskey liqueur, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide.
We’re part of Quintessential Brands, a leading independent, international spirits group with global reach and world...
Kilcavan GAA have released designs for their new state-of-the-art indoor training facility.
Kilcavan GAA, located in Mountmellick parish, has continued to grow consistently over the past number of years strongly supported by Clonaghadoo National School.
In 2014, in association with Laois GAA,...
A hair stylist hailing from Laois has come third place runner-up in the Fantastic Junior category at the Alfaparf Milano Fantastic Hairdresser awards 2018.
Hayley Davies from Society Salon, Portarlington, received her accolade last weekend.
Now in its ninth year, it...
In February 2018 the Business Support Unit launched the Laois Commuter Survey with the aim of building a commuter profile detailing the skills, education and employment sectors of our 11,477 outbound commuters.
The survey was a huge success and...
Three budding scientists from Portlaoise College have been mixing their love of science and sport to come up with a fascinating idea.
The trio have qualified for the finals of the BT Young scientist competition in January which will take...
What a weekend it was for Portlaoise football.
Yesterday, Sunday 11 they avenged their defeat from 12 months ago and advanced to the Leinster semi finals.
In a truly brilliant game of football, Portlaoise will march on after edging out a...
An expected 78 jobs are to be created in Portlaoise as the new Glanbia Cheese facility opens in Togher.
Planning permission was approved for the new plant in the industrial estate in September of this year.
Elected members of Laois County...
Portlaoise Combat Academy are offering free self-defense classes for women every Thursday at 8 pm.
They teach you how to get out of any situation you might find yourself in, and how to react in different circumstances and attacks.
This is...
Portlaoise GAA are making the trip to Newbridge greyhound stadium for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year this Friday, November 16.
Tour de Town is taking place with an exciting card of 10 races on the night.
Huge numbers...
There is a number of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in the last two weeks. In each instance you can click through to the full...
The average advertised rent in Laois is now €915, up 82% from its lowest point - according to Daft.ie.
Rents rose nationwide by an average of 11.3% in the year to September 2018.
This represents the tenth consecutive quarter in which...
Well this looked like serious craic!
Abbeyleix and Ballinakill GAA players had the fight of their lives at the weekend as they faced off in a ‘Scrap Saturday’ for their White Collar Boxing fundraiser.
They swapped hurls for boxing gloves for...
In June 2016, the UK citizens voted in a closely fought referendum to the leave the EU, by 52% for to 48% against.
For those of us on this side of the Irish Sea, this was largely a surprise. Since...
Here are all this weekend's fixtures as attentions turn to the Cups.
Saturday November 17
All games at 2.00 unless stated
Under 17 Premier Division:
Willow Park v Mullingar Ath; Willow Park Athlone; Midlands
Emo Celtic v St Francis; Community Centre Emo; Offaly;
Abbeyleix...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Bell (née Graham)
Maryborough Village, Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Bell, 264 Berryridge Ave. Maryborough Village, Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise. Maura, beloved wife of the late Séan and dearly loved...
Cill Dara 43 Portlaoise 29
Leinster League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC lost for the second time this season away to a powerful Cill Dara team this afternoon.
And it is a defeat which leaves them in fourth position in the table, seven...
It was all about the cup this weekend for the Laois soccer clubs.
The Combined Counties Cup got underway today with a number of Laois teams in action.
There was a local derby in the LFA Junior Shield where Abbeyleix Athletic...
O'Moores 1-7 Young Irelands 0-13
Leinster Intermediate Club Camogie Championship Semi Final
The rain cleared in Rosenallis in time for the Intermediate Leinster camogie semi-final where O'Moore's were unlucky to lose out to Kilkenny's Young Irelands.
Despite a great performance from the...
Another wide and very varied week for Laois people on Twitter.
This definitely applies to irish people too. Years ago I was in Singapore with the family, sitting eating breakfast in a restraunt wearing my Portlaoise jersey. Man in a...
Forty years is a mighty long time and it's that significant milestone that was the inspiration for John Whelan to put together a collection of pieces from his career in journalism.
John joined the Leinster Express in June 1978, straight after doing...
