At one stage Butler's Steel in Portarlington was known far and wide and employing about 250 people in the town.
Now the site where that business once stood is being transformed into a vibrant Business Park which owner David Maher...
A significant couple in their Portlaoise community, Josie and Andy Sutton, recently celebrated their Gold wedding anniversary - and we managed to get the two sitting for long enough to tell us about their marriage and special day.
Andy set...
The staff and students of Portlaoise Educate Together National School had a “No Energy Day” on Thursday the 27th September.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a low energy day meant that the staff and students lounged around all day,...
Both the Laois Ladies football team and the Laois camogie side are on the hunt for new managers.
The Ladies footballers claimed the Leinster Intermediate title last year but failed to win promotion back to the senior ranks.
They were defeated...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Co. Laois died September 30th 2018. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Anthony...
The glory of final days comes from hours put in on cold, miserable winter nights all those months before - as winning Annanough manager Colin Miller knows all too well.
Speaking to Miller after Annanough's junior final win on Saturday,...
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has announced an additional €1.35 million funding for a new library for Portlaoise.
The funding is being allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Speaking earlier this morning Minister Flanagan...
Courtwood reached the promised land on Saturday evening when they defeated Mountmellick Gaels in O'Moore Park.
The side, managed by Eddie Kinsella, won Division 2 of the league earlier in the year but this was the thing that they always...
One Laois resident can now add 'crimestopper' to their resume.
An attempted burglary in Laois was halted last night due to the efforts of those in the locality.
The attempted burglary of a domestic garage in Doonane, Crettyard was stopped as...
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What a weekend that was!
O'Dempsey's ended their 35-year wait for a Laois senior football final appearance, Courtwood won the intermediate title for the first time since 1987 and Annanough...
The story of little Mary Claire Knowles and her battle with Dravet Syndrome touched the hearts of the nation when she featured on The Town documentary last month.
Her mother Rose Maher and father Anthony Knowles spoke about Mary-Claire’s plight...
Where has the season gone?
We have just one more weekend and one more game left in the football calendar on the domestic front for 2018.
And we hope it is every bit as entertaining as the one which has just...
It is all about hurling this week with a number of massive games on the horizon.
We have finals at minor, Senior A and senior to look forward to.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 2
Midlands Park Hotel U15 “B” Hurling Shield Final Refixture
Ballinakill v...
The Portlaoise Enterprise Centre is the venue for another one-day Beginners Excel spreadsheet course on Thursday, October 18.
This is a great opportunity for a beginner or someone returning to the workforce to learn Excel from scratch.
No need to bring...
The Portlaoise Town Team held the official launch of their new brand logo for the town on Friday September 21.
Over the past year, the Portlaoise Town Team have conducted a health check of the Town which has helped them...
The cross-country season got underway on Sunday last, with a fine dry but testing course in Tolerton.
Hosted by St Abbans AC, on the lands of the Graham family, participants and spectators thoroughly enjoyed the 12 race programme, and also enjoyed the...
With a number of Laois GAA club championships having concluded - or nearing conclusion - the focus now will turn to their respective Leinster campaigns.
In football, Annanough and Courtwood were already assured of their place in the provincial championships...
The Portlaoise hurlers are in the Laois SHC 'A' final next Sunday when they take on The Harps. For two traditionally strong hurling clubs, it's not the level they want to be at - and the demise of Portlaoise...
The issue of Raheen cemetery has been raised under three different motions at both full council and Portlaoise Municipal District meetings this week.
Previously described as having, 'the worst footpaths in the county,' cllrs Willie Aird and John Joe Fennelly...
As we get down to the business end of the county hurling and football championships, I overheard a conversation on the side-line last weekend which included comments like; “He doesn’t get paid if he is out of work” and ”He...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Co. Laois died September 30th 2018. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Anthony...
Portlaoise 31 Railway Union 18
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
A good second-half performance saw the Portlaoise rugby team pick up their second win of the season at home to Dublin side Railway Union on Sunday afternoon.
Portlaoise trailed 15-3 at...
A number of clubs across the county continued their soccer campaigns this weekend where five out of six Laois clubs came up trumps.
Towerhill Rovers, Clonaslee Utd, Stradbally Town, Mountmellick Utd and Rosenallis were all on winning sides while O'Moore...
O'Dempsey's 2-13 Graiguecullen 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre SFC semi-final
O'Dempsey's will play in the Laois SFC final for the first time in 35 years after they got the better of Graiguecullen in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Not since 1983 - when they were...
Portlaoise 4-15 St Joseph's 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi-final
Throughout this Laois championship season, we have argued that St Joseph's are the best of the rest, the second best team in the county after Portlaoise.
Today in O'Moore Park they squared...
Our top stories this week had some worrying news about indecent exposure and even a stabbing in Laois.
It wasn't all bad however, with a great Winning Streak win and glory for the Portlaoise U16 camogie team.
It's our top stories.
NEWS
Concern...
A place in the Laois SFC final is up for grabs in O'Moore Park this afternoon when the two semi-finals are decided.
Champions Portlaoise take on St Joseph's in the opening game with Portlaoise seeking to reach their 12th final...
There's nothing like photos from a Black Tie event.
This week our Moment in Time feature looks back on a dinner in Abbeyleix on the first weekend in October in 2004.
And Alf Harvey's images make for great snapshot in time...
Are you looking to move home? Looking to get on the property ladder? Or always just on the eye out for what's on the market?
This week on our Property Watch we've picked out five properties valued at €150,000 that...
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...
