In October it was announced that O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise was for sale, with a guide price in the region of €900,000.
O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise is to be put up for sale in...
Back in September this year, a documentary called 'The Town' was released by Virgin Media.
It looked at one very special family and the effects suicide has on a community.
Dinny's family have since presented €4,700 to Pieta House in November,...
In September of this year, we compiled a list of the 25 footballers who could boost the Laois senior football panel.
John Sugrue has remained in charge for 2019 and we're excited to see what way the panel looks in...
Back in June, four popular camogie players from Laois made a super TV debut.
The ad for Liberty Insurance has been running since, with all involved receiving high praise.
Home and Away is one of Ireland’s most watched shows – and...
The All-Stars took place at the start of November.
And while Graham Brody may not have won, he was sure looking sharp.
Ross King scooped a Joe McDonagh All-Star award though!
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What a crew we have here!
The PWC GAA All-Stars Banquet is...
Laois ladies footballer and Sarsfields forward Ciara Burke has had an incredible year of both ups and downs in her footballing career.
2018 was the first medal she earned in a Laois jersey since 2013 after the intermediate Laois ladies...
It promised to be a great day in Coolrain - and a great day was had.
Today, Friday December 28, Clonenagh National School held their Annual Tractor Run, Monster Auction and 6k run.
After many successful years of holding the Tractor...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018. (Ex Eircom). Deeply regretted by his loving brother Eddie, sister Margaret, nephew John, niece Edwina,...
A little Laois Lady stole the show as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Dublin in July.
Seven-year-old Maria Dempsey stole the hearts of the nation as she shook the hand of Meghan Markle during her visit.
Our very own...
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It was the story that dominated the early part of 2018 - the people of Ireland being asked to vote to legislate abortion in this country by repealing the 8th Amendment.
Throughout our...
Athletics may just be the hottest trend to hit Ballyroan-Abbey after the remarkable success of the McDonalds in Ireland's Fittest Family.
Ballyroan-Abbey GAA Club’s annual Christmas 5km Family Fun Run was organised in conjunction with the local Ballyroan-Abbeyleix and District...
In January the news was announced that frozen food supermarket chain Iceland was coming to Portlaoise.
Iceland opened in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on August. This marked the third Iceland store opening this year for the retailer.
The new store opening...
St Stephen's Day means one thing for the town of Abbeyleix and those involved in the Laois Hunt.
Just as it is every St Stephen’s Day, the town of Abbeyleix was taken over by horses, hounds and horsemen and women...
Back in July Niall McCormack wowed the county when he stepped up as what we think was the oldest ever club championship debut.
He has kept up the refereeing on the side too.
The football championship kicked into gear in Laois last...
A local event has been postponed as a mark of respect for the late John Brennan, who was tragically killed in road accident on December 23.
Borris-in-Ossory GAA Club were due to officially turn on their new floodlights for the first...
A total of 476 people were caught speeding around the country, including one driver doing 135km/h on the M7 motorway in Laois, on Thursday December 27.
However, a mere one percent of drivers were caught speeding out of 101,900 vehicles...
There was widespread shock and disgust as a wheel brace was produced at the end of a schools soccer match.
The incident occurred between Portlaoise CBS and Templeogue College in the U-19 Dr Tony O’Neill Leinster Senior Cup.
The Laois side won the...
We've had Laois Abroad interviews from all over the world - from Abu Dhabi to South America.
In March of this year, we caught up with popular Abbeyleix woman Noreen Dunne, who has been living in Gran Canaria since 1987.
We’ve had...
The case for a brand new football amalgamation was made in LaoisToday's sport podcast in October.
Steven Miller made the case for a 'North Laois' to have a spot.
This would involve Mountmellick, Rosenallis, The Rock, Kilcavan, Clonaslee, Slieve Bloom, Ballyfin, Camross...
Back in November, LaoisToday learned of plans that two of Laois's hurling clubs had to come together.
Abbeyleix and Ballinakill launched an audacious plan to form a brand new club.
However, after votes in both clubs, one went for it and...
In March of this year the 'Beast of the East' took Ireland by a storm.
We broke a bizarre story of how a convicted killer's attempted escape from Portlaoise prison was stopped by the weather.
Footprints in snow thwarted an attempted...
There were wonderful scenes as the Laois footballers met with fans young and old alike before the Leinster final.
It was the first time Laois reached a first provincial decider in 11 years, and Laois GAA organized a Meet and...
It was revealed in October to much speculation how much money each GAA club in Laois would get from JP McManus.
There was much debate on the topic, with claims being made that the ladies team would not benefit from...
The last 18 months have brought all sorts of weather. Storm Ophelia in October 2017, incredible floods in November 2017, The Beast from the East/Storm Emma in February/March of this year, searing heat throughout June and July and then...
Back in July we complied one of our famous lists, this time featuring the 8 best make-up artists in Laois.
We’re back with our rankings of Laois’s top makeup artists (MUAs) and there have been a few changes made from last...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018. (Ex Eircom). Deeply regretted by his loving brother Eddie, sister Margaret, nephew John, niece Edwina,...
In 2018, we caught up with Jim and Esther McCormack about how their new life in South Africa was treating them.
The pair packed up and moved abroad to be near their daughter and it looks like they're living the...
In July of this year, a popular Laois family-run pub celebrated 100 years in business in style.
Leech's Bar in Wolfhill marked the occasion with a bang, as it was not only 100 years in existence, but 100 years in the...
Back in July, Emmet Quinlan opened his gym EQ Strength and Conditioning, and has enjoyed savage success since.
We are sure 2019 will be another stellar year for Quinlan.
Borris-in-Ossory man Emmet Quinlan began his career as a personal trainer a number...
Back in August, one Laois lad received exceptional results in his Leaving Cert.
Liam has went on to study Engineering in University College Dublin.
A Laois student has got 600 points in Cistercian College Roscrea, following in the footsteps of his...
