LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: History in Clonaslee as first parade is a roaring success
The community of Clonaslee was all set to have their first ever St Patrick's Day parade on March 17 2020.
The small matter of a...
From the Archives – When a Laois group of friends stayed in a cattle...
This piece was orginally published on LaoisToday in September 2017 after that year's Electric Picnic.
The things people do at Electric Picnic have to be...
In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the Little Town
The Stradbally St Patrick's Day parade returned in all its glory this morning as a huge crowd turned out - to both take part...
In Pictures: Vicarstown community up and out early for Laois’s first parade since 2019
The small rural community of Vicarstown had the honour of being Laois's first St Patrick's Day parade in three years this morning.
Notwithstanding the various...
From the Archives – Our selection of Laois’s Top 25 tweeters, 2021 edition
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in January 2021.
In the early days of LaoisToday back in 2017, we picked out Laois's Top 25...
From the Archives – The importance of keeping alive our unique Irish words
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in April 2021.
Banjaxed. Bockety. Making a bags of it. Foostering. Ructions. Me auld segotia.
If you said those...
SOLAS – Carnival, music, flowers, food and good weather this St Patrick’s weekend
St Patrick Festival celebrations continue at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington this Bank Holiday weekend with the carnival on site set to run...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Hogan
Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Laois
William (Billy) Hogan, Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 16th...
In Pictures: New captains drive off in style at The Heath Golf Club
The Captain’s Drive-In took place at The Heath Golf Club last week an auspicious occasion not least due to the fact that it also coincided...
Rathdowney-Errill and St Brigid’s team up for St Patrick’s Day game in aid of...
The hurlers of Rathdowney-Errill and camogie players from St Brigid's are teaming up for a St Patrick's Day fundraiser.
The two clubs will play a...
Success for Portlaoise College at Laois debating finals
The Laois County Council chamber was filled on Monday afternoon for the final of the Laois inter-schools debating competition.
Coláiste Íosagáin from Portarlington took on...
After a three-year break, the Rathdowney Panto is back!
Having not been on stage since 2019, the Rathdowney pantomime makes a return next week with the production of Rags to Riches in Japan.
The...
Abbeyleix underage camogie team looking sharp for new season following new jersey sponsorship
The Abbeyleix U-14 camogie team will be looking sharp for the 2022 season after being sponsored a new set of jerseys by a very...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Harpurs Lane and Boughlone way., Portlaoise, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in Portlaoise Regional Hosp.
Funeral...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
New scheme launched to incentivise movement on vacant properties
Laois County Council and Laois Chamber officially launched the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme this week in Portlaoise.
This scheme offers business owners who are...
‘We have fuel in the bogs while people are freezing in their homes’ –...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on the government to at least temporarily suspend the current system of regulation that is preventing...
CAP information meetings will reveal the ‘depressing reality’ of cuts, says South Leinster IFA...
IFA South Leinster Regional chairman Francie Gorman said the decision by the Department of Agriculture to have only one CAP information evening in South...
In Pictures: Personal bests and championship medals as St Abban’s excel
The National Junior and U-23 Championships were held on Sunday 13 in the Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone.
With several of the St Abban's...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Thomas Patrick O'Shea
Upper Main Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Loving husband of his late wife Emily nee...
Camross man to represent Laois at Macra’s 15th annual Mr Personality Festival
Sylvester Phelan will represent Laois at the 15th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme.
The festival will...
‘It is baffling to think that the Department are considering reintroducing quotas’ says Macra...
The Laois man who is the national Macra na Feirme president has said the suggestion of re-introducing Milk Quotas is "baffling" and has hit...
Business Briefing: David Walsh-Kemmis on Ballykilcavan’s story so, Laois businesses do their part for...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with Laois Chamber member, David Walsh-Kemmis, Founder and Managing Director, Ballykilcavan Brewing Company located near Stradbally.
Tell us...
‘Joyful re-connection’ as children with additional needs in Laois school enjoy life after restrictions
Very few have benefitted more from the lifting and easing of Covid-19 restrictions than children with additional needs.
This was shown so clearly last week...
Talking Sport Podcast: Win in Wicklow, heroic Heywood, camogie joy and schools rugby scenes
The Laois footballers got a much-needed win in Wicklow on Sunday when they proved too strong for the home side in Division 3 of...
In Pictures: Killeshin FC claim Carlow District Football League U-17 Cup in style
Killeshin FC are Carlow and District Football League U-17 League and Cup champions after a 3-1 victory over Burrin Celtic from Ballon in the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Comerford
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois
PJ Comerford, Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died, unexpectedly, on the 12th of...
Brilliant weekend for Portlaoise RFC as U-18s and Women claim victory
Portlaoise 44 Greystones 0
Leinster Rugby Women's League Division 3
Portlaoise women travelled to Greystones on Sunday for their final Leinster League Division 3 fixture, knowing...
Moment in Time: A day in school in Barrowhouse in 2000
You cannot beat old pictures - and we are going way back here.
Photographer Alf Harvey’s trip around the Laois primary schools back in the...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale in Laois for around €260,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at five homes for sale in Laois for between €250,000 and €270,000.
We look at homes...