LaoisToday Reporter
From the Archives – Talking Sport Podcast: Ger Dunne on his role with the...
This Podcast originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2021.
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Scully
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Scully, The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, June 5th...
From the Archives – Talking Music: Laois band Cua talk about their musical process
This interview was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O'Meara are three Laois men who have taken their love...
In Pictures: Vikings, the Round Tower and great fun at Timahoe festival
After two years where no large events were permitted, this summer is shaping up to be an action-packed couple of months with festivals on...
Moment in Time: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the big hit in 2011...
There's nothing like a good pantomime to bring the best of out a community.
Costumes, stages, lights and sound are just some of the things...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
In Pictures: Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 takes Portlaoise by storm
Dunamaise Arts Centre presented the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place was transformed...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
Gardai make seizure of €100,000 of ‘suspected cannabis’ in Athy
A man and a woman have been arrested following a drugs seizure in Athy today.
Gardai searched a house in the Kildare town on the...
Laois minor hurling team named for All Ireland quarter-final clash with Clare
The Laois minor hurling team for Saturday's All Ireland quarter-final round robin game with Clare has been named.
Manager Declan Qualter has kept faith with...
Portlaoise business man to tackle Cork half marathon this weekend in aid of very...
A well-known Portlaoise businessman is set to hit the streets of Cork this Sunday to run a half marathon in aid of a very...
Iconic Laois family pub goes up for sale
An iconic rural Laois pub has been placed on the market.
The Sportsman's Inn in Cullohill, owned by the O'Connell family for generations, is up...
Laois secondary school win prestigious Trinity College award
Mountmellick Community School has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
The...
Laois athletes set to be in contention for medals All-Ireland School’s athletics championships this...
The showpiece of the school's athletics calendar will take place in Tullamore on Saturday and a host of Laois youngsters will be vying for...
Leinster U-14 ‘C’ camogie championship glory for Scoil Chriost Ri
Scoil Chriost Ri 3-11 Scoil Mhuire Trim 2-7
Leinster School's U-14 'C' Camogie Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri were crowned Leinster School's U-14 'C' camogie champions...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Drennan
Coote st. and Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan. James. Formerly Coote St., Portlaoise and Ratheniska. June...
In Pictures: Big day planned for ‘Laois le Chéile – Laois Together’ event in...
Laois Integration Network and Music Generation Laois are organising a joint initiative for this year’s ‘Cruinniú na nOg’ celebrations in Laois.
The event is...
Community Mentoring Programme at Portlaoise College goes down a treat
In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Portlaoise College recruited a number of parent volunteers to act as Community Mentors to Third Year students in...
SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Markets, Syrian, Mexican and Sushi Food Feast
As we head into the bank holiday weekend with good weather forecast, things really appear to be on the up as SOLAS just keeps...
Format confirmed for minor hurling championship as Camross seek to defend title
The format for this year's Laois minor hurling championship has been confirmed - with seven teams in the 'A' and eight in the 'B'.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Faherty
Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Mick and Carmel,...
Laois Day Care Centres set to re-open though frustration over delay to Abbeyleix facility
Three Day Care Centres currently not in use are expected to re-open in the coming weeks - though there is considerable frustration at the...
Free public Wifi now available in Portlaoise town following rollout of new EU scheme
Free public Wifi is now available in parts of Portlaoise Town centre following the launch of a new European initiative which promotes free connectivity...
Stanley: Sinn Féin Bill will tighten regulation around Airbnbs – and free up more...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the ‘Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill’ proposed by his party and passed unopposed through first stages...
New phase of club football league set to begin as final places, relegation and...
The top three divisions of the Laois club football leagues are being played under a new structure this season - with the latest phase...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy Brennan
2 Main Street, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
In the care of Dr. Ravi and his team,...
Laois Hospice Sunflower Day returns on Friday, June 10,
Laois Hospice is delighted that their Hospice Sunflower day is back after two years of COVID restrictions.
This year it takes place on Friday,...
A further €238,000 for Laois clubs after Sports Capital Grant appeals
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when...
Garda inquiry following ‘alleged incident of assault’ at minor football game in Laois
Gardaí say they are investigating an "alleged incident of assault" at a minor football game in Laois on Monday night.
A minor football league match...