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Offaly’s Shane Lowry wins The Open in serious style
There will be serious celebrations in the Pike of Rushall and across the border in Offaly tonight!
Shane Lowry is a Major champion after he...
Goals key as Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe beat Rathdowney-Errill
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 2-12 Rathdowney-Errill 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre JHC Round 1
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe followed up on their silverware in the Laois ACHL Division 3 final last week with...
Abbeyleix impress in opening round win over Kyle
Abbeyleix 1-16 Kyle 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre JHC Round 1
A first-half goal from PJ Corby and impressive scoring displays from Ciaran Byrne and Jamie Coffey...
Jobs in Laois: All the recent jobs in Laois 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 Pictures: Rain fails to dampen the spirits as incredible atmosphere at Folly Festival...
What a night! The rain might have been falling heavily at one stage but it didn’t dampen the spirits at the first night of...
WANTED: LaoisToday are looking for additional sports reporters
Are you obsessed with sport? Would you fancy yourself as a sports reporter?
If so, then we could have an ideal role for you in...
In Pictures: Plenty of fun at Ballinakill Cul Camp
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Long summer days, no school and a day of playing hurling with your friends.
As...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
George Edward (Ned) Gee
Dunmore, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence, beloved husband of...
‘Iron Dad’ to bring his incredible challenge to Laois this week
The things some people do.
Declan Loy, a native of Newry in county Down, is currently undertaking a serious challenge - attempting to complete a...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from the Castletown Vintage Rally in 2009
Tractors, tractors, everywhere!
While some people can get understandably frustrated when they're caught behind a tractor, there's a certain fascination with them nonetheless.
The recent surge...
This incredibly impressive effort at a recent Tractor Run should get a prize
Tractor Runs have become hugely popular fundraisers in recent times and they pulled out all the stops in Ballybrittas recently for the 11th annual...
PROFILED: The Laois U-20 footballers vying for Leinster championship glory
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The long awaited day is here at last for the Laois U-20 footballers.
It’s Leinster final day, with...
In Pictures: Stunning new homes in De Vesci Hill in Abbeyleix come on the...
Close to the heart of the popular town of Abbeyleix in Laois, De Vesci Hill is a superb development of 4-bedroom detached homes developed by...
Remembering a famous Laois Leinster U-21 football success 25 years on
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This Friday evening in Tullamore the Laois U-20 footballers will take on Dublin in the Leinster final.
It's...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 182 Renault Koleos from €95 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 182 Renault Koleos Signature
With a finance option in place, this car could...
JOB VACANCY: Backup Power Solutions seeking to hire electricians and electrical engineers
Backup Power Solutions are looking for someone who is passionate about service and enjoys working in a technical environment. Are you our next Field...
New acts announced for Electric Picnic as countdown continues
With lots more summer to come it’s a fine time to add some more cherries to the bustling bowl of goodies.
Joining the big names...
The full schedule of events for the Folly Festival in Cullohill this Saturday
The Folly Festival in Cullohill last year proved to be a roaring success and looking at the schedule for this year's event, which is...
Laois hurlers, Joe McDonagh Cup, Marty Morrissey and Eddie Brennan to be special guests...
The area of Cullohill has a hugely proud sporting tradition - in hurling in particular.
And this weekend's Folly Festival will celebrate that in style...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Shop set to open in Durrow
Well-known local business Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium – is opening its doors for business in Durrow this Friday, July 19 at 1pm.
Owned by...
New Pitman Training centre in Portlaoise enrolling on over 400 training courses
Pitman Training recently opened their latest training centre in Kea-Lew Business Park in Portlaoise, offering year-round enrolment on over 400 courses including Medical and...
Special Offer on all treatments in Anti-Wrinkle and Filler Clinic for month of August
The Anti-Wrinkle and Filler Clinic in Portlaoise provides a range of services and they have a great offer for the month of August.
Refer a...
Colt edge Clonaslee in 33-point thriller to claim Division 5 hurling glory
Colt 2-16 Clonaslee 1-17
ACHL Division 5
Colt withstood a second half comeback from Clonaslee to claim the ACHL Division 5 title in Shanahoe on Saturday...
World’s first plastic waste to wax plant opened in Portlaoise
The world’s first commercial plastic ‘plastic waste to wax’ plant was opened today in Clonminam in Portlaoise by Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and...
Division 4 football glory for Portlaoise against Graiguecullen
Portlaoise 2-16 Graiguecullen 0-9
ACFL Division 4 Final
Portlaoise had 13 points to spare over Graiguecullen in the Division 4 football final on Saturday evening in...
Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny invite newly-engaged couples to Wedding Afternoon
The luxurious 4-star Newpark Hotel will hold a Wedding Showcase Afternoont this Sunday, July 21, from 2pm to 5pm.
The hotel set on 40 acres...
‘Drones’ being used to ferry drugs and phones into Midlands Prison
Drones are being used to ferry drugs into the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star.
Michael O'Toole is reporting that the...
Wolfhill, Ballacolla, Spink and Mountrath among this week’s Laois Walks Festival locations
The Laois Walks Festival is proving hugely popular once again and it continues at full pace this week with another great programme of walks...
All of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a very busy night on the GAA front with ten games down for decision - including five finals.
One of those, the Division...
Tillage group hits out ‘hypocrisy’ of Mercosur deal as Dáil vote in favour of...
The Irish Grain Growers Association, who have a very strong Laois membership, have hit out strongly at the "hypocrisy" surrounding the recent Mercosur trade...