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Popular Laois woman set to appear on Winning Streak
Laois people are on a serious run at making it on to the tele at the minute.
Portlaoise woman Mary Flynn was pulled out of...
The year 2000 – the one that got away for Laois football
Back in February 2016, the GAA made a decision that robbed a very special group of players of the opportunity to do something great.
After...
Defeat for Laois in Fr Manning Cup opener despite dramatic comeback
Laois 1-17 Wicklow 5-8
Fr Manning Cup Round 1
Laois lost out to a five-goal Wicklow side in Round 1 of the Fr Manning Cup in...
BREAKING: Candidate withdraws from Fianna Fail selection convention ahead of vote
One of the three candidates who declared themselves for tomorrow night's Laois Fianna Fail selection convention has withdrawn.
LaoisToday understands that former TD John Moloney...
Laois school takes part in annual drive to fight litter
The annual Bin It! campaign has taken to the streets again with its visits to schools across the country in a bid to educate...
Leaving and Junior Cert recipients honoured by Laois and Offaly ETB
Students from eight Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) schools had their academic attainment in the State Examinations celebrated at an Awards...
Up to 150 jobs set to be lost at Bord na Móna under plans...
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that the potential loss of up to 150 jobs at Bord na Móna facilities across...
All of this week’s golf results and pictures
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
3 ball Classic
1st Dermot Gibbons (18), John O’Malley (5), Michael Shortt (15)...
Well-known Laois family set to take part in popular TV show
Ireland's Fittest Family returns to our TV screens in less than two weeks time and we will have Laois representation.
LaoisToday understands that a very...
Former Laois keeper Byron recalls why he hated Dublin in mid 2000s in new...
Back in 2003, Laois won the Leinster senior football title and ended a wait of 57 years since their last.
But along the way to...
In Pictures: Cross Country season continues with glorious day in Abbeyleix
The cross-country season continued on Sunday, in glorious sunshine in Abbeyleix.
Hosted by Ballyroan-Abbeyleix District, participants and spectators thoroughly enjoyed the 12 race programme, and also...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
There is another busy week of CCFL soccer action on the way with a number of games down for leagues and cups.
Saturday, October 20
All...
Portlaoise midfielder Lillis turns his attentions to Leinster
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Portlaoise have won 11 of the last 12 Laois SFC but they have only won one...
Motorway CLOSED outside Portlaoise following ‘incident’
The motorway outside Portlaoise is closed this evening following an 'incident'.
An eye witness has contacted LaoisToday and says that a number of gardai and...
LISTEN: Football finals review, dodgy team names and Divisional competition
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We’ve reached the end of our Podcasts for 2018 – and what a season...
Laois Minister does not want General Election next year
Fine Gael Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan does not want to have a General Election next year.
The Laois TD was speaking this afternoon in...
Former Laois footballer helps St Judes to second ever Dublin SFC final
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan was a second half substitute for St Judes as they qualified for just their second ever Dublin SFC final.
Judes...
All this weeks GAA fixtures as attention moves to Fr Manning, minor replay and...
The club season may be coming to an end but there are some significant fixtures set to be played this week.
We have the Fr...
In Pictures: Thousands raised in memory of much loved Laois man
Emo Court basked in glorious sunshine yesterday as crowds turned out to raise money in memory of a much-loved Laois man.
Alan Mulhall passed away...
Man of the match Maher gains high praise from Portlaoise teammates
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When Ricky Maher's name was announced as man-of-the-match yesterday, the joy was visible on the faces...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nuala Reynolds (née Ward)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois
Nuala Reynolds (née Ward) formerly Patrick...
In Pictures: County Final day as the Town defend the Jack Delaney Cup
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Portlaoise's stranglehold on football in Laois continued in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Malachy McNulty's men were given...
All of today’s soccer results and reports
Clubs from across the county continued their league and cup campaigns.
Below are all of this weekends soccer results and a round up of reports.
SENIOR...
Coughlan-Maher’s late goal means Portarlington and Ballyroan-Abbey will have to meet again
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Ballyroan-Abbey 2-11 Portarlington 3-8
Midlands Park Hotel Minor Football Championship Final
Portarlington and Ballyroan-Abbey will have to meet...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Minor and Senior finals
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The football season culminates this afternoon and what a finish we have in store.
There are two...
Portlaoise nailed on for an 11th Jack Delaney Cup in 12 years
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Portlaoise’s stranglehold over football in Laois shows no signs of abating and it is unlikely to...
Wins for South East and East Central as Laois Divisional competition gets underway
In relentless rain last night, the Laois Divisional championship began with two keenly contested affairs.
Laois football boss John Sugrue is using the games as...
Ballyroan-Abbey seeking to end 41 year minor wait as Portarlington stand in their way
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This one has all the ingredients to be a real cracker.
Ballyroan-Abbey and Portarlington have been the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joan Long (née Mahony)
'Degorth', Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick / Durrow, Laois
Joan...
History made as Laois school play in first ever competitive rugby game
Mountrath CS 55 Kennedy College, New Ross 19
Leinster Junior Rugby Development League
There was a little bit of history created in Togher yesterday as Mountrath...