LaoisToday Reporter
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...
Portlaoise College Transition Year students celebrate Think Languages 2024
Students from Portlaoise College joined over 17,500 students nationwide to participate in the Think Languages 2024 festival of languages and cultures.
The seventh annual Think...
Kevin Quigley and The Great Ideas return to Portlaoise for highly anticipated Christmas gig
Kevin Quigley, a talented musician from Laois, brings his band 'The Great Ideas' to Portlaoise for his highly anticipated return to Kavanagh's Bar, Portlaoise,...
Ballyfin Demesne announce appointment of new Managing Director
Ballyfin Demesne, the luxurious Laois hotel, has announcement the appointment of Seamus Crotty as Managing Director.
Mr Crotty, who is from Tipperary, has extensive experience...
Hennessy Auctioneers complete sale of farm in Emo for €935,000 while Vicarstown holding goes...
Hennessy Auctioneers recently completed the sale of two farms in Emo and Vicarstown on successive days - for a combined total of more than...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 4, 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...
Mountmellick Macra’s ‘Light Up Truck and Tractor Run’ returns this Christmas
Mountmellick Macra’s annual 'Light Up Truck and Tractor Run' is back by popular demand and will take place again this year on Saturday, December...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our comprehensive General Election review, winners and losers plus The Monk
The General Election has come and gone with all seats now filled both in Laois and nationally.
Willie Aird (Fine Gael), Sean Fleming (Fianna Fail)...
Laois-based singer releases new Christmas single with proceeds going towards Simon Communities Ireland
Durrow-based singer Davie Furey has released his latest single 'Christmas Eve', raising proceeds and awareness for The Simon Communities of Ireland.
Recorded in Jealoustown Studios, County...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 3, 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...
Dunamase College presents ‘Elf: The Musical’ at Dunamaise Arts Centre in December
Get ready to jingle all the way as Dunamase College Transition Year students take to the stage with their spectacular production of 'Elf: The...
In Pictures: Serious style as Laois GAA stars celebrate at annual awards night
There was serious style on display as the 2024 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel...
Sean Fleming: ‘Governments deliver, oppositions can’t’
Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming - who was elected for the seventh successful time - says that he's happy to go back into...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Costigan (née Mulligan)
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NYE3
Rita Costigan (nee Mulligan), Carrick Hill Portlaoise (R32...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Costigan (née Mulligan)
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NYE3
Rita Costigan (nee Mulligan), Carrick Hill Portlaoise (R32...
LoveLaois Podcast: Day 1 at the Laois General Election Count Centre
The story of Day 1 at the Laois General Election count centre was the stunning success of first time Fine Gael candidate Willie Aird,...
Laois U-20 FC: Semi finals down for decision as final competition of the year...
Graiguecullen v Portlaoise
Laois U-20 FC Semi Final in Graiguecullen at 5pm
Graiguecullen will host Portlaoise in one semi final and this one looks very hard...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor
Graigue, Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor, Graigue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Cathal Carroll (Knockbeg College)
The third episode in our Transition Year series where we hear from Knockbeg College student Cathal Carroll.
From Stradbally, Cathal spent the first half of...
Laois man named as manager of top Dublin senior football club
Lar Wall from Arles-Kilcruise has been appointed as the manager of Dublin senior football club St Jude's.
A Laois club championship winner in 2003, Wall...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bambrick
Malahide, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Bambrick John, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois. 27th...
Inspirational Laois woman honoured with Carer of the Year award
Family Carers Ireland has announced Laois woman Sarah Dooley as the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year 2024.
From Mountmellick, Sarah is a mother of...
Francie Gorman: ‘The next Government needs to acknowledge the strategic importance of our agri-food...
As the General Election approaches this Friday, 29th November, IFA President and Laois farmer Francie Gorman is urging people to recognise the critical importance of...
SOLAS Santa Grotto: A magical Christmas adventure awaits
This Christmas, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre invites you to step into a world of festive enchantment like never before.
Our Santa Grotto experience is a heartwarming...
2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award Winners announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The 2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have recently been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP).
HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Meet your Candidates: Your General Election hopefuls on political memories, who they admire the...
As well as podcast interviews and attending a canvass of the General Election candidates, we also asked them a selection of light-hearted questions.
On Tuesday...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our final General Election preview as Laois set to go to the...
The finishing line is in sight. After months of speculation and weeks of canvassing, the country will go to the polls on Friday.
And so,...