Darragh Lyons
Local Minister provides update on Government plans for gynaecology services in the Midlands
A local Minister has welcomed the development of ambulatory gynaecology clinics in the Midlands and elsewhere.
Green Party Minister Pippa Hackett said they will improve...
Laois support service named as national finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards...
The Laois Domestic Abuse Service is amongst the thirty-five community groups, sports clubs and organisations from all over Ireland who have been announced as...
Local man set to complete Ironman in Germany to raise funds for school’s new...
A well-known Laois man is set to take on a gruelling Ironman challenge in Frankfurt this Saturday in aid of a very good cause.
James...
In Pictures: Huge success for Laois athletes at Leinster Juvenile Championships
There was huge success for a range of Laois athletes at the Leinster Juvenile Championships over the weekend.
The Leinster U-14 to U-19 Championships were...
Portlaoise Musical Society set to walk 500 Miles for comeback show and Kolbe Special...
Portlaoise Musical Society are currently stepping it out with their fundraiser of the year - Summer Walkin' 500 Miles.
This is a walking challenge throughout...
Laois TD calls for ‘fair treatment’ for rural commuters accessing discounted transport
Rural commuters deserve fair treatment when it comes to accessing discounted transport, a Laois TD has said.
Fine Gael' Charlie Flanagan says that as most...
Portarlington’s Turner claims two bronze medals at World Para Swimming Championships
Nicole Turner continues to add to her growing medal collection as she won bronze medals in the 50m Butterfly S6 and 100m Breaststroke SB6 at...
Property Watch: Five properties on sale in Laois for approximately €300,000
On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Laois for in and around €300,000.
We...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Camross ease past Portlaoise to join Rathdowney-Errill in Division 1B final
Camross 1-24 Portlaoise 2-9
ACHL Division 1B Semi-final
Camross had 12 points to spare over Portlaoise in the only semi final in Division 1B.
They will now...
Looking ahead to this weekend’s hurling league semi-finals as Clough-Ballacolla give walkovers on the...
With the league group stages across the hurling tiers completed, we preview an exciting weekend of hurling action, as the league semi-finals get underway.
With...
Excellent Culleton leads Mountmellick to important league win over Portlaoise while The Heath revive...
Mountmellick 2-13 Portlaoise 2-8
ACFL Division 2 (Relegation Section)
Mountmellick had five points to spare over Portlaoise in the Relegation Section of ACFL Division 2 this...
Local Minister welcomes planning permission exemption proposals for rooftop solar panels
Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed planning permission exemption proposals for rooftop solar panels on homes.
The exemption will also cover other buildings from community centres...
Laois all set to host the GAA Handball Féile na nGael 2022 this weekend
The John West GAA Handball Féile na nGael 2022 is being held across Laois, Kilkenny and Carlow this weekend with over 60 club teams...
Erkina River Festival set to return after long Covid-19 absence
Woodenbridge Stage will host their first Erkina River Festival since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival promises to be an action packed event with a wide-range...
Property Watch: Four properties on sale in Laois from €500,000 to €600,000
On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around Laois in the range of €500,000...
Laois Ladies Football captain Aimee Kelly looks forward to All-Ireland clash with Tyrone
The Laois Ladies footballers' All-Ireland journey continues this Sunday as they face Tyrone at 2pm in O’Moore Park.
Laois had a brilliant 6-23 to 0-8...
Laois Celtic Challenge team set for All-Ireland final replay this weekend
The Laois Celtic Challenge hurling team will face Wicklow Blue in the Corn William Robinson Final replay this weekend.
The U-17 competition is for players...
Call for increase in Laois registrations as Street Feast returns following Covid absence
For the first time in three years, neighbours and communities will be able to reconnect and celebrate together in person at Street Feast 2022.
Registrations...
Vacant Special Education Needs Organiser position for Laois-Offaly to be filled by next month
The National Council for Special Education has confirmed to Independent TD Carol Nolan that the vacant position of Special Education Needs Organiser for Laois-Offaly...
Camross survive a late St Brigid’s scare to reclaim Intermediate Camogie championship once more
Camross 3-9 St Brigid's 2-10
Laois Camogie Intermediate Championship Final
Camross hung on deep into injury as they were crowned Camogie Intermediate Champions 2021 in dramatic...
Stunning first quarter blitz sees Portloaise claim Junior Camogie title
Portlaoise 1-15 Camross 2-5
Laois Camogie Junior Championship Final
Portloaise's flying start would be the deciding factor as they claimed a seven point victory and two...
First half goals see Abbeyleix past Borris-Kilcotton to reach U20 semi-final
Borris-Kilcotton 1-15 Abbeyleix 6-16
U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyleix's electric forwards blew Borris-Kilcotton out of the water in the opening 20 minutes to set them...
Last gasp goal derails defending champions O’Moores and sends St Brigid’s to third straight...
St Brigid's 1-12 O'Moore's 1-10
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi-final
St Brigid's looked dead and buried deep into injury time in Castletown this afternoon but for...
Ballyroan and Graiguecullen set to meet in Ladies IFC Final following semi final wins
Ballyroan St 7-9 Joseph's 2-5
Ladies IFC Semi-final
Ballyroan's strong first half performance with the wind was more than enough to get them past St Joseph's...
Ballyroan-Abbey book Junior ‘A’ final place against Barrowhouse
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-10 Annanough 0-8
Laois JFC 'A' Semi-final
Ballyroan-Abbey's Junior team overcame a tough encounter with Annanough this evening in Stradbally to reach, what they will...
Barrowhouse see off neighbours St Joseph’s to book junior final place
Barrowhouse 1-9 St Joseph's 1-6
Laois JFC 'A' Semi-final
Barrowhouse are through to this year's Laois JFC 'A' final after getting the better of neighbours St...
Extra time drama as St Conleth’s see off St Brigid’s to reach first ever...
St Brigid's 3-8 St Conleth's 2-14 (AET)
Laois Ladies SFC Semi Final
St Conleth's are through to their first ever Laois Ladies Senior football championship final...
Sarsfields repel Portlaoise comeback to avenge 2020 loss and reach 2021 Ladies SFC final
Portlaoise 1-13 Sarsfields 1-14
Laois Ladies SFC Semi Final
In today's first Ladies Football semi-final Sarsfields, who led for the entirety of the game, held on...
Trumera and Clough-Ballacolla set for IHC final while Mountrath preserve status for 2022
Trumera 0-20 Borris-Kilcotton 0-15
Laois IHC Semi-final
Trumera were the only first team left in the IHC last four but they had five points to spare...