A 31-year-old man has been killed in an early morning car crash in Laois today.
A collision was reported to Portlaoise Gardai at 9.10am this morning at Ballybrophy, Borris in Ossory.
It subsequently transpired that the injuries sustained by the driver, a...
In June, we did a lovely story about one special granny who had five grandchildren representing Laois this year.
It was a dynamite year for the family, may they have many more like it.
Grandparents are always proud of their grandchildren...
If you were in Mountrath on Wednesday last you might think you saw a little army of Christmas jumpers going through the town.
Indeed, both pupils and teachers in St Fintan's Boys NS, Mountrath, were spreading the festive spirit in...
Back in September, there was public outcry as Electric Picnic tickets became impossible to get.
Another batch were released in December, and sold out within minutes, leaving many still disappointed.
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Earlier the news came...
After 31 years of teaching in Clonaslee College, Eamon Whelan retired in August.
Former students of the school fondly said their teacher "made time for all of the students in Clonaslee."
For the first time since 1987, one of Clonaslee College's...
In April LaoisToday published a helpful list of the signs it's time to retire from your GAA career.
This funny guide is bound to hit home for some of our readers.
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to...
In April Geraldine Carthy from Timahoe was sworn in as District Court Judge at a ceremony in Dublin.
A Timahoe solicitor was sworn in as a District Court judge at a ceremony in Dublin yesterday.
Back last month, we broke the...
In July we released one of our most competitive and popular LaoisToday lists - Laois's Top 25 Instagrammers.
From yoga to football, there's something for everyone on our list.
It's back with a bang - our pick of Laois's Top 25...
A young Laois man impressively lost five-and-a-half stone in just 11 months.
Tomas Moore of Portlaoise met with Alan Hartnett in May to discuss his incredible fitness journey.
A young Laois man has opened up about his incredible weight loss.
Tomas Moore,...
2018 has been an exceptional year for O'Moores half-forward Mary Keating.
'Amazing Mary', as she is now commonly known as - put in a steadfast performance in the camogie county final - securing 1-7 of her team's 1-11 on the...
We were given a superb day out back in March when Laois claimed the division 4 title.
We were back in Croker then come June for a crack at the Leinster final and despite coming up short, it was a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Mahon
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois
John Mahon, Drummond, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died Dec. 22 in the loving care of the staff at Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara. Deeply regretted...
Intercounty footballers and social media - it rarely ends well.
On April 1, the day after Laois had beaten Carlow in the Allianz Football League Division 4 final in Croke Park, Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy and Laois's Robbie Pigott ended...
This estate in Borris-In-Ossory went for a fair chunk of money.
Back in July, the 18 houses went for over €1 million.
An estate of 18 houses in Laois was brought in an on-line auction last Wednesday, July 18.
A mix of...
We love breaking news here on LaoisToday and this story was certainly a big one.
Laois bagged themselves a big name manager and he made an impressive start with a win over Offaly.
We look forward to see what 2019 brings.
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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...
