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House contents in Abbeyleix with Open Day on Saturday, December 11

Due to the recent sale of a house in Abbeyleix, contents of the home are now being sold. An Open Day will take place at...
Midlands Park Hotel 2

Midlands Park Hotel has an array of dining options for you to choose from...

Midlands Park Hotel has an array of dining options for you to choose from this festive season. Explore the limited-edition Christmas Menu in the award-winning...
Junk Kouture Mountrath

Stunning Laois creation set to appear at Junk Kouture Grand Final on RTE 2

The Junk Kouture Grand Final will air on RTE on Thursday night - and three Laois girls are going for glory. Chloe Coss, Fial Dalton...
St Abban's Church Killeen

‘Substantial damage done’ to Laois church following overnight break-in

A 'substantial amount of damage' has been done to a Laois church following an overnight break-in. St Abban's Church in Killeen was the victim of...
Walking into Autumn

Laois man’s stunning picture of local wood named Teagasc Forest Photo Competition winner

A Laois man has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc Forest Photo Competition for 2021. The ‘Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use’ competition...
Ballyroan-Abbeyleix Athletics

New venue in Abbeyleix set to host Laois Cross Country championships next week

There will be a new venue for the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships on Sunday, December 19. Ballyroan-Abbeyleix Athletic Club will host the premier County...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Bennett (née Gorman) Glasnevin, Dublin / Limerick / Laois Bennett(née Gorman), Mary (late of Glasnevin and...
Charlie Flanagan, cows, Ciaran Cuffe

Laois TD hits out at Green Party following MEP’s ‘request to withdraw funding for...

A Laois TD has called on the Green Party to answer questions regarding its views on agricultural investment in light of MEP Ciarán Cuffe’s...
Storm Barra

Tree down on Laois road as Storm Barra continues to batters the country

A tree has fallen on a road in Laois as Storm Barra continues to make its way across the country this morning. The Love Portarlington...
Clough-Ballacolla celebrations

Champions Clough-Ballacolla lead the way on our list of nominations for 2021 senior hurling...

Two-in-a-row champions Clough-Ballacolla have 13 players nominated for the 2021 LaoisToday senior hurling Team of the Year. In all there are 45 players nominated with...
Karol Ramsbottom

Laois greyhound trainer claims a remarkable treble at Shelbourne Park Winter Racing Festival

Timahoe trainer Karol Ramsbottom enjoyed a superb treble at Shelbourne Park this weekend as the quickest greyhounds in the country were in action at...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Christy Bracken Collins Park, Thurles, Tipperary / Ballacolla, Laois Christy Bracken, Collins Park, Thurles and formerly Gurteen,...
Killeshin Hotel

Killeshin Hotel – 40 years of history and new special dining options this December

The Killeshin Hotel has always been a leading destination for top quality food and exceptional service in Portlaoise. Serving the community for over 40...

In Pictures: Magical atmosphere in Stradbally as the Little Town lights up for Christmas

There was a magical atmosphere in Stradbally on Sunday afternoon for the town's first Christmas market and the official turning on of the Christmas...
Gary O'Reilly

Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly to be special guest at Timahoe New Year’s Day walk

The annual New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has attracted some star names over the years as the official special guest - and that...
Portlaoise RFC U-14 rugby

Carroll and Cunningham in control as Portlaoise RFC U-14s continue their winning ways

Portlaoise RFC 38 Enniscorthy RFC 12 Leinster U-14 League Premier Division Round 4 The low winter sun shone brightly on a cold morning in Togher last...
Storm Barra

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as Storm Barra set to strike on Tuesday

Ireland is set to be battered by an Atlantic storm from Tuesday as Storm Barra is set to reach our shores. As is typical with...
SuperValu Abbeyleix (2)

SuperValu in Abbeyleix to unveil its new look following €2 million investment

SuperValu, Ireland’s leading food retailer, will launch its new look, state-of-the-art store in Abbeyleix on Thursday, December 9, following a significant investment of €2 million. Breslin’s Abbeyleix will now...
Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Port advance in a thriller but bad weekend for Laois clubs...

The Portarlington footballers deservedly get top billing in our latest Talking Sport Podcast after their thrilling win over St Loman's of Westmeath in Portlaoise...
O'Moore Park

Laois GAA fixtures for the rest of the year as U-20 finals confirmed and...

The Laois GAA season is winding down in the next couple of weeks and the fixtures have duly been released that should see out...
Laois Chamber

Business Briefing: Award winners, business supports and Laois company NetSupport on their story so...

The Love Laois 2022 Calendar was officially launched on November 22 in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. This calendar has been produced jointly by Laois...
The Harps Minor B Camogie

The Harps too strong as they power past Clough-Ballacolla for Minor ‘B’ camogie glory

The Harps proved too strong for Clough-Ballacolla as they powered to Minor 'B' camogie success in Durrow on Sunday morning. Clough-Ballacolla battled throughout and to...

Clarke’s CarePlus Pharmacy in Rathdowney holding VIP day on Friday, December 10

Clarke’s Care Plus Pharmacy in Rathdowney are holding a VIP day this coming Friday, December 10. The event takes place from 9am to 6.30pm. All Christmas...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 6, 2021

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Norah Duff (née Nevin) Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois Peacefully, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her...

People First Credit Union continues to expand its offering to members

People First Credit Union has announced an exciting new arrangement with Irish Life Financial Services. Irish Life Financial Services is an insurance intermediary that...

Moment in Time: Great photos from Abbeyleix nativity play in 2011

Nativity plays were once a staple of the Christmas season in schools all over the country. We're in not in normal times now, however, and...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portarlington take on Westmeath champions in Leinster...

Portarlington are in Leinster Club SFC action this afternoon as they take on Westmeath champions St Loman's in O'Moore Park. It'll be Port's first appearance...
Mountmellick Property

Property Watch: Four homes currently on the market in Mountmellick

On this week's Property Watch we look at four homes currently for sale in the Mountmellick area. Among the properties featured are a Georgian home...
Jobs in Laois

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...
Tommy Fitzgerald

Former Laois hurler seeking to help St Thomas to Galway hurling success

Former Laois hurler Tommy Fitzgerald will be hoping to help St Thomas's to Galway championship success this afternoon. The Portlaoise man is coach with the...