A former Knockbeg College student has won the JP McManus Award for 2018.
Stradbally native Oisin Morrin, who is studying in Trinity College in Dublin, has been chosen as one of the Laois winners for this year.
Each county is guaranteed...
On Saturday next, November 17, Dunedin Connollys of Edinburgh take on Ulster champions - Emmett Óg from Monaghan - in the All-Ireland intermediate ladies football semi-final.
The Scottish champions have a Laois representative on their team as Spink woman Sarah...
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...
One of Laois Ladies forgotten clubs is planning a comeback.
Crettyard Ladies football club disbanded a few years ago but now attempts are being made to revive it.
Crettyard was once a highly successful club in the county - winning 11...
There was good news for local businesses at the annual budget meeting of Laois County Council, when public representatives voted to keep commercial rates at the same level as the past four years.
As well as that Cllrs decided provide...
Manhattan Mixer in Portlaoise will host a homecoming of sorts this weekend as popular local musician Frank McNally returns to the venue this Saturday, November 17, with Gerry Quigley & The Durty Blues Band.
The gig is part of Manhattan Mixer's...
Laois Macra na Feirme are holding a new photo exhibition in Mountmellick Macra hall this Friday, 16 November.
This idea came from Laois Macra PRO Niamh Ryan who wanted to promote both Laois Macra and Farming.
"Everyone has a phone and...
Last Friday, as part of a intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 26,000 cigarettes during a search, under warrant, of an apartment in Portlaoise.
The cigarettes, branded ‘Marlboro’, ‘West’, ‘L&M’, ’Pall Mall’, ‘Winston’, ‘LD’, ‘Chesterfield’ and ‘NZ’, have an estimated...
Portlaoise 1 UCD 1
Hockey League
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club worked hard to come away with a draw against UCD 6th on a damp and dark afternoon in Belfield on Sunday November 11.
UCD put the pressure on Portlaoise from the start...
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...
