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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...
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 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: 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noelle Geoghegan (née Kirwan)
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Noelle Geoghegan, nee Kirwan, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick,...
Defeat for Trumera, Ballyfin Ladies and O’Moore’s as 2020 Leinster campaigns end
It was a disappointing day for Laois teams in Leinster competition as all four of them were knocked out.
Park-Ratheniska went down to Crossabeg-Ballymurn in...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘An absolute and utter disgrace’ – Outrage as Laois County Council hand back €600,000 in unspent housing improvement grants
Laois County Council’s inability...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Walsh
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his parents and many brothers and sisters. Beloved brother...
Knockbeg progress to South Leinster Junior semis while McIvor takes gold at All-Ireland Mountain...
The Knockbeg College junior football team had an important victory against a resilient Enniscorthy CBS on a blustery day in Wexford recently.
Knockbeg started strong...
Laois town gearing up for lights and first ever Christmas market this weekend
Christmas will officially begin in Stradbally this weekend as their lights will be switched on this Sunday.
As well as all that, the first Stradbally...
A Christmas Wonderland in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre this weekend
SOLAS again this weekend has its Farmers Market on Saturday (December 4) from 10am to 2pm and will have a Christmas Craft market on...
Big Laois involvement as DCU defeat UL to claim Division 1 League Ladies title
There was Laois involvement on both sides as DCU and University of Limerick met in the Division 1 Ladies League final last night.
In atrocious...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Keenan
Beechlawn, Mountrath, Laois
John Keenan, Beechlawn, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died peacefully on 2nd December 2021, surrounded...
Laois player scoops almost €30,000 in latest Lotto draw as record €19 million jackpot...
The largest prize in Irish Lotto history remains up for grabs on Saturday night after Wednesday’s historic €19.06 million draw continued to roll without...
Garda appeal for information after chainsaws recovered in Laois
Gardai have appealed for information after they recovered chainsaws during a search of car in Mountrath.
The car was searched on Saturday November 27 where...
Laois students receive college scholarships following outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students have been awarded a scholarship following their outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Laura Devoy, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost Ri...
Talking Sport Podcast: New football analyst wanted, Keith Bracken interview and weekend previews
We're into December but the action continues thick and fast in the world of GAA.
The biggest news of the week is that for the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Derek William Young
'Tatahi', Ballyconnigar Upper, Blackwater, Wexford / Enniscorthy, Wexford / Dublin 18, Dublin /...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ray Warren
Mountmellick, Laois / Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Neilstown. Died peacefully at home, 1 Silverglen, Mountmellick,...