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Meet the head chef of Bowe’s Cafe in Durrow
Bowe's Cafe in Durrow is one of Laois's true gems - an experience that never fails to disappoint.
We recently caught up with head chef...
2019 Remembered: Popular Portlaoise priest takes up new role in Abbeyleix
Back in May, Portlaoise said goodbye to Fr Paddy..who only moved up the road!
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for...
2019 Remembered: 19 Laois people to watch out for in 2019
We've made a few questionable calls in our time but we think we nailed this list!
They all did us proud this year.
There’s any amount...
A guide to Christmas Mass and Service times around the county
It is that time of year again where we all ask "What time is mass on at?"
Well, fear no more as we have a...
Here is the 2019 LaoisToday Intermediate football Team of the Year
The IFC came to a conclusion back in September as Rosenallis defeated neighbours Clonaslee to claim the cup.
It was a tremendous triumph for the...
2019 Remembered: REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Red Heads of 2019
We thought it was time to bring attention to the hottest red heads the county has to offer.
You're welcome!
Brought to you in association with...
2019 Remembered: 22 players who really impressed at the Laois Divisional Football Competition
The second ever Laois Divisional Competition took place back in November and a number of players from it have since gone on to represent...
2019 Remembered: Laois’s Sansa Stark talks about acting on the internationally renowned Game of...
The resemblance here is simply uncanny!
As the much anticipated final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Foster) Lodge
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Regional Hospital...
2019 Remembered: Portarlington teacher bravely opens up about mental health journey
At the beginning of the year, we learned about Christopher's story. A very brave and powerful one at that.
This is simply powerful.
Portarlington native Christopher...
2019 Remembered: Multi-million euro horse racing facility planned for Laois to compete with Punchestown...
Ah, good old April Fools...We got you didn't we??
A multi-million euro horse racing facility is being planned for Laois which, when completed, will be...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA award winners for 2019 announced
There were many worthy recipients at this years Laois GAA Awards!
And of course, we got to see the Laois hurlers presented with their Joe...
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Senior hurling Team of the Year
The SHC came to a conclusion back in October as Rathdowney-Erril defeated Borris-Kilcotton to claim the Bob O’Keeffe cup.
It was an historic victory for...
2019 Remembered: Three-year sentence handed to man who seriously assaulted Laois footballer
Laois senior footballer was left horribly injured following an assault in April 2018, the man who was involved in the attack was handed a...
We’re picking the best Laois football team of the past 20 years – and...
They say all the best ideas are 'borrowed'.
And so it is with this one too. The brilliant Belfast-based Irish News, whose GAA coverage is...
2019 Remembered: Blow for Laois footballers as key player heads Down Under
This news was - and continues to be - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers.
New Laois football manager Mike Quirke will have...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: Serious style as Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington bring Debs season to...
Debs season is always popular - and Colaiste Iosagain's one in September proved to be the most read of them all.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...
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 LaoisToday in...
2019 Remembered: Shock and sadness in Laois community as Parish Priest killed in tragic...
This was absolutely shocking.
Fr John passed away at the end of January last year following a tragic accident.
There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix...
2019 Remembered: Gardai launch investigation after Laois businessman assaulted and robbed
This incident, which happened back in March, was simply horrific.
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 22, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Liz) Monahan (née Dwyer)
47 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at her residence...
JOB VACANCY: AOCA seeking to hire Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
AOCA Engineering Consultants, based in Portlaoise, are currently hiring.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential & Commercial Developments.
Seniority level:
Entry-Level
Skills:
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering,...
2019 Remembered: Criminal Assets Bureau raids Laois premises as fake money, drugs and clothes...
This was one of multiple searches that happened throughout the year.
Laois was among eight counties that had premises raided by members of the Criminal...
2019 Remembered: Laois couple like ‘prisoners’ in their home following years of ‘abuse’ from...
Back in July, we were introduced to a Laois couple who had a tough story to share.
A Laois couple are at the end of...
2019 Remembered: The full Laois Divisional squads that competed in the competition
There were some very entertaining games in this year's Divisional Championship games with many new faces making their mark.
The West came out on top...
2019 Remembered: Ranking our ten favorite Offaly people of all time
In honour of Shane Lowry's Open win in the summer, we came up with a list of our favourite people from across the border.
Offaly....
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Senior football Team of the Year
The SFC came to a conclusion back in October as Portlaoise defeated Killenshin to defend the Jack Delaney cup.
The Town have now won 12...
In Pictures: Incredible Portlaoise home goes on the market for €650,000
Hume Auctioneers - we get the pick of the crop!
Perhaps the finest house on the market anywhere in the region today, this exquisite family...
2019 Remembered: Laois man takes over as General Manager of The Heritage Hotel and...
A Laois man took over as Genral Manager of The Heritage Hotel and Spa back in March.
A Laois man has recently been appointed as...
2019 Remembered: Moment In Time: First ever Electric Picnic festival in 2004
These pictures from the first ever Electric Picnic are always incredibly popular.
Electric Picnic 2004 was the year it all started. A one-day event that...