LaoisToday Reporter
Planning continues at pace ahead of the return of the Ploughing Championships to Laois
Over 70 people attended the first local organising meeting in Ratheniska last night for this year’s National Ploughing Championships and 67th World Ploughing Contest.
The...
SOLAS – Sold Out Market and Big Plans for Summer
Now that SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington has passed the all-important milestone of being in business for one year, the team are firmly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup fever, minor hurlers back in action and goalkeeper abuse
In our latest Talking Sport Podcast, we preview the Tailteann Cup as the Laois footballers return to action against Westmeath.
We speculate on what way...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Paddy, Station Rd., Portlaoise, May 24th 2022. At Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Peacefully...
Property: 120-acre residential farm in Camross to be sold by online auction on Friday,...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to be offering Avenue Farm in Camross (Eircode R32 XD68) for sale by Online Auction on Friday, June 24, at...
Laois lads to the fore as Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown claim U-16 ‘B’ Leinster title
Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown 6-21 Ard Scoil Ris 1-13
Leinster School's U-16 'B' Hurling Championship Final
Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown claimed the Leinster U-16 'B' School's Hurling Championship...
Good news for Portlaoise Hospital as patient survey on care produces glowing results
Over 90% of patients admitted to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise say they had 'a good, or very good experience of care'.
The findings are contained...
In Pictures: Donaghmore-Powers celebrate Laois Inter-Firms success from 1985
Players, mentors and supporters of the winning Donagmore Creamery-Powers team of 1985 came together to remember their success recently.
Inter-Firms - as the name suggests...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Sheeran
Grennan, Attanagh, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
In Pictures: Mighty craic as U-9 footballers flock to O’Moore Park for Experience Night
The Laois GAA county grounds was buzzing on Monday night as U-9 footballers from all around the county descended on Portlaoise for the O'Moore...
WATCH: Fire Services attend the scene as blaze breaks out at commercial unit in...
Laois Fire Services were very busy last night as they attended the send of a blaze at a commercial unit.
The incident occurred in Mountrath...
Two women and two men charged following money laundering operation
Gardai have arrested and charged four people following a money laundering operation from more than two years ago.
On April 6 2020, Gardai arrested two...
Laois’s newest secondary school announce appointment of new principal
Laois's newest secondary school have announced that they have appointed a brand new principal.
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has confirmed that...
In Pictures: Excellence rewarded as Heywood Community School host annual awards night
Following a two year break, the annual Heywood Community School Awards night took place last Thursday evening, May 19, in the school gym.
In front...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Nolan
Rathleash, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his sister Deirdre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Portlaoise Plaza 2nd Birthday in aid of Laois Camogie
A Formula 1 Simulator will take centre stage at the Portlaoise Plaza’s 2nd birthday celebrations this Sunday, May 29.
The world-renowned stunt rider, Mattie Griffin,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior hurling woes, minor football finishes and magical weekend for Laois...
The season is over for the Laois senior hurlers as they were well beaten by Westmeath at the weekend.
Their relegation to the Joe McDonagh...
Local band The Outcast Crew release new video
Laois trad-punk band The Outcast Crew have unleashed a new video for their new single 'Bound for Hell'.
The Outcast Crew is comprised of Brian...
‘Snail’s process’ of Irish Water delaying housing estates for years
The "snail's process" of Irish Water is holding up for years the taking in charge by Laois County Council of local housing estates.
So it...
Business Briefing: Gas Networks Ireland in Laois, latest supports and news from across the...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with David Hanahoe, Growth Sales Manager at Gas Networks Ireland
David explained more about the benefits of Compressed...
All-Ireland success for Knockbeg students following TikTok on mental health
Knockbeg College TY students John Phiri, Jamie Fitzharris, Cian Campion and Jamie Walker received first place in an All-Ireland Frame of Mind competition recently.
The...
Penalty shoot-out heartache for Borris-Kilcotton as Clara claim Leinster hurling league Division 1
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Clara (Kilkenny) 0-24 (Clara win 3-2 on penalties)
Leinster Hurling League Division 1 Final
Penalties were required to separate Borris-Kilcotton and Clara of Kilkenny...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Locky) Loughman
4 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Died peacefully, in the loving care of the...
More glory for Portlaoise AFC as Lummy O’Reilly success completes a great day
Portlaoise AFC 2 Kilbarrack 0
Lummy O'Reilly Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC have ended their season on a high thanks to a 2-0 win over Kilbarrack this...
From the Archives – Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview as orginally published on LaoisToday in March 2018.
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music...
All-Ireland Champions! Breslin and Kerry on target as Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls make Laois...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Greystones United 0
SFAI National Cup U-14 Final
What an absolutely unbelievable achievement from this fabulous group of young soccer players!
Portlaoise AFC have...
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...
Cheddar hugely disappointed but insists Laois can play at highest level
And so a wretched season for the Laois hurlers comes to an end.
They suffered their fifth defeat on the trot in the round robin...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Mahony (née Kenny)
Chapel St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Wife of the late Larry...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Garda detectives charge man after two youths the victim of robbery in Portlaoise
Gardai have charged a man in his 30s after two...