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In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Joe Larkin (Portlaoise CBS)
The fourth episode in our Transition Year series is where we hear from Portlaoise CBS student Joe Larkin.
From Stradbally, Joe is spending the second...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kitty) Butler (née Bates)
Timahoe, Laois
Kitty passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Finbar Heneghan
Collies Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballinrobe, Mayo
The death has occurred of Finbar Heneghan, Collier's Lane, Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: ‘Engaging and interactive evening’ at Portlaoise College’s annual STEM Night
Portlaoise College's annual STEM Night offers local primary school students an engaging and interactive evening that underscores the importance of creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving...
Sadness in Arles and Ballickmoyler as local publican passes away six months after his...
There is sadness in the small rural communities of Arles and Ballickmoyler following the passing of Tony O’Kelly.
He is the popular local publican whose...
Laois students among those honoured at awards to recognise women in science, technology and...
Two Laois students have been awarded scholarships as part of Johnson and Johnson’s Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Undergraduate Awards.
The pair, who are both from...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Maher (née Brady)
Lake Glade, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Mary Maher née Brady, Lake Glade, Kilminchy,...
Details announced for Portlaoise Singers 48th anniversary Christmas concert
The Portlaoise Singers are back again for their 48th year, with their latest concert set for Sunday, December 15, at 8pm in St Peter’s...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Danny McRedmond
Cloonagh Beg, Clonaslee, Laois
Unexpectedly on the 7th of December. Predeceased by his parents Joe...
Laois Football Podcast: Glory for Stradbally Parish Gaels and end of the line for...
The Laois GAA season is almost at a close and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back at the action from the...
Athletics: Laois to the fore for Team Ireland at European Cross Country Championships in...
Laois athletes travelled to Antalya, Turkey, over the weekend as part of a 36-strong Irish team taking part in the European Cross Country Championships.
Cheryl...
Deep sadness as tribute paid following the unexpected passing of Clonaslee man Danny McRedmond
There was shock and deep sadness in Clonaslee over the weekend following the unexpected passing of Danny McRedmond.
Mr McRedmond passed away on Saturday December...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Danny McRedmond
Cloonagh Beg, Clonaslee, Laois
Unexpectedly on the 7th of December. Predeceased by his parents Joe...
New Laois business SurpriseMe.ie launches just in time for Christmas
SurpriseMe.ie is a new locally-owned business, founded in Mountmellick, owner, Edel Watchorne is proud to announce the launch of its customisable hamper and gift...
In Pictures: Students from all ten Portlaoise schools cluster together for greener travel
The Portlaoise Travel Cluster Project is a groundbreaking initiative, marking the first time in Ireland that all schools within a single town have collaboratively...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Parlon (née Delaney)
Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Laois, R32E793/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Mary Parlon (nee Delaney), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Full details of new wind farm and substation between Mountmellick and Portarlington
Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a...
Trees down, travel disruption and one person in hospital as Storm Darragh makes itself...
The winds associated with Storm Darragh have started to subside now after what was an extremely rough night.
Wind gusts in excess of 100km/h battered...
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LaoisToday's annual Christmas membership option for our premium sports content is now available.
For a limited time only you can subscribe for 12 months for...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Parlon (née Delaney)
Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Laois, R32E793/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Mary Parlon (nee Delaney), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in...
Storm Darragh: Laois County Council release advice as weather event set to hit tonight
Laois County Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team have released a statement ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh.
Laois has been battered by rain so...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Friday Panel returns – with a new guest and a quiz!
The LaoisToday Friday Panel proved somewhat of a hit in the run-up to the General Election and it returns today for the postmortem.
Previous guests...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette ( Ber) Smeaton (née Hennessy)
17 O’Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
Bernadette (Ber) Smeaton (née Hennessy), 17...
Laois woman wins An Taisce Climate Ambassador Award
A Laois woman has won a Climate Ambassador Award at An Taisce’s annual awards bringing together citizens who are passionate about protecting the planet...
‘Measure for Measure’ – An exhibition of work by Stephanie Deady at Laois Arthouse...
Laois County Council Arts Office and the Laois Arthouse, Stradbally are delighted to present an exhibition of work by artist Stephanie Deady.
This exhibition marks...
Big Laois involvement as DCU defeat UCC for Ladies league glory but disappointment in...
There was a double header of Higher Education action last night with big Laois involvement across both games.
The men's and women's Division One league...
Laois Football Podcast: U-20 final preview, Laois schools, club league and plenty more
If it feels like you haven't heard the dulcet tones of Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett talking about GAA in Laois for a long...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Thuillier
Ballinakill, Laois/Santry, Dublin
Thuillier, (Laois and Dublin) November 25th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving...
SOLAS Christmas Grotto: A magical start to the festive season
The magic of Christmas has arrived at SOLAS!
Last weekend, we welcomed families to the opening of our Santa Grotto, and it was a delightful...