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Hughes to the fore as Clonaghadoo see off Ballyfin with impressive display
Clonaghadoo NS 4-23 Ballyfin NS 2-7
Roinn 3 Championship Final
Clonaghadoo NS continued their proud Cumann na mBunscol tradition with an impressive win over Ballyfin in...
Importance of local genealogy and historical records in Laois graveyards highlighted
The importance of establishing further historical records in some of Laois's older graveyards was highlighted recently at a meeting in Laois County Council.
Cllr Conor...
Portlaoise RFC Women power their way to Paul Cusack Plate glory
Portlaoise 22 Wanderers 14
Paul Cusack Plate Final
The pack power of Portlaoise was decisive in subduing Wanderers in the Paul Cusack Plate final played in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Ward
Crann Nua, Portarlington, Laois / Bracknagh, Offaly
Formerly of St Brochan's Park, Bracknagh, County Offaly....
Six new acts added to Forest Fest ahead of July music festival
Laois's newest music festival, Forest Fest, which is scheduled to take place in Emo this summer, has added more acts.
With over 30 acts already...
Cunningham and Foley the heroes as Portlaoise RFC U-14s strike late claim Leinster Premier...
Portlaoise RFC 17 Navan RFC 15
U14 Leinster Premier League Final
On a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon at Carlow RFC, Portlaoise claimed the league title...
Talking Sport Podcast: ‘Problems didn’t start yesterday and they won’t be fixed today or...
What a weekend, but not in a good way.
The Laois senior footballers and hurlers were both in Leinster championship action over the past couple...
Laois Student receives prestigious President’s Scholar Award from University of Limerick
A Laois student was among the recipients of a prestigious scholarship award at University of Limerick recently.
Emily Mulhall, from Ballinakill, received a President’s Access...
All-Ireland final ahead for Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls following sensational Shelbourne win
Portlaoise AFC 3 Shelbourne 0
SFAI Cup U-14 Girls Semi Final
In a first for Portlaoise underage girls teams, the U-14s lined out in the SFAI...
Defeat for Laois in Leinster Minor ‘B’ camogie decider
Laois 0-8 Kilkenny 2-10
Leinster Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Final
The Laois minor camogie team were defeated by Kilkenny in the Leinster 'B' championship final on...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommie Brennan
Fallaghmore, Ballyadams, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the...
New deli in Mountmellick Your Stop store is a class apart
If you're going to do something, then it's best to do it to the highest quality possible.
And that's certainly an attitude that Ela Oczachowska...
Crews working to restore water to large area of Portlaoise following outage
Crews are on site on at Harpur's Lane in Portlaoise repairing a burst water mains.
Irish Water and Laois County Council are working to restore...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Conroy
Rath Gailine, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy. Rath Gailine. Dublin Rd., Portlaoise. And formerly St Brigids Place....
Annanough hold off late comeback from The Rock to maintain 100% start
Annanough 1-9 The Rock 1-7
ACFL Division 3
Annanough held off a late comeback from The Rock in Vicarstown this evening to win their third game...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Serious style as Park-Ratheniska celebrate double championship winning 2021 season
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Easter...
Sadness in Ballybrittas and surrounding areas at death of Johnny Doonan
There is sadness in Ballybrittas and the surrounding areas following the death of Johnny Doonan.
A former employee of the ESB, Johnny was known far...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Mulhall
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (Mick) Mulhall, (Retired Painter) Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick...
Strong second half sees Camross past neighbours Castletown in Division 1A encounter
Camross 1-21 Castletown 0-15
ACHL Division 1A
Camross moved top of Division 1A of the hurling league following a nine point win over neighbours Castletown tonight.
Castletown...
Peat on Laois bogs has to be moved ‘for environmental reasons’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that attempts to prevent the movement of harvested peat off three Laois bogs 'is illogical and will damage...
Laois secondary school celebrate diversity as 17 nationalities represented
17 countries were represented in a wonderful celebration of diversity in Mountrath Community School recently.
Students from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Greece, Italy, Spain, South Africa,...
Vikings to descend upon Laois village this weekend where a champion will be crowned
The Golden Ravens are due in Timahoe this weekend where a champion will be crowned.
The Viking battle re-enactment group have proved a big hit...
In Pictures: 47th Student Games a huge success for Laois athletics club
There was a fantastic buzz around the track in St Abban's on Good Friday evening with the return of the Student Games.
Approximately 300 students...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Mulhall
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (Mick) Mulhall, (Retired Painter) Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick...
JOB VACANCY: DNG Kelly seeking to hire part-time administrator in Portlaoise
DNG Kelly in Portlaoise are currently hiring for a part-time administrator.
An exciting opportunity to join the DNG brand and forge a new career path...
Free Fun on the Farm event at Portlaoise Plaza this Sunday promises a great...
A giant inflatable tractor will take centre stage at a ‘Fun on the Farm’ event at The Portlaoise Plaza this Sunday, April 24 from...
SOLAS – Earth Day, Ice Cream and The Place to be Seen
The summer keeps trying to make it presence felt – with lots of recent sunshine but unfortunately the temperatures are not so keen to...
Intoxicated driver case as Laois road re-opens after multiple car crash
A driver failed a roadside intoxicant test at the scene of a multiple car crash on the N80 between Portlaoise and Mountmellick on Wednesday...
New Student Leadership team appointed at Laois secondary school
Portlaoise College have decided to elect Fionn Abbey, Caitriona Dillion and Callen Dunne are their Head Boys and Girl team for the 2022/23 academic...