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From the Archives: ‘One of the most successful championships of all time’ – Sun...
For the third year running, the National Ploughing Championships were held in Laois - this year in glorious sunshine. Next year's event returns to...
Gardai in Laois appealing for information following robbery and assault on New Year’s Day
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following a robbery and assault which occurred on New Year's Day.
Gardai say that the incident happened between...
From the Archives: New Timahoe walking facilty Esker Lane is officially opened
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe in March where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
The opening...
From the Archives: Charlie McDonald Interview: The Ballyroan man who served as a councillor,...
The old Chinese proverb, 'May you live in interesting times', is particularly apt for Charlie McDonald, the Ballyroan man who represented the people of...
Top Five: The best Laois football matches of 2024
2024 saw a huge amount of football played in Laois, but what were the best games?
We at LaoisToday have cast a watchful eye back...
From the Archives: Weekend Read: Laois artist draws on local scenes for inspiration
Spending summers as a child going around with her maternal grandad, Jim Tyrell, the well known Portlaoise vet, engendered a love of animals in...
From the Archives: Laois man and girlfriend set to scale the heights of Kilimanjaro...
A Timahoe man and his girlfriend are raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation - and we spoke to him ahead of climbing Mount...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Munnelly (née O’Connell)
Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Munnelly, Née O'Connell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 29th December, 2024, peacefully,...
From the Archives: Young Laois person receives Garda Youth Award for his ‘commitment to...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise in...
From the Archives: In Pictures: Hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy at...
Zach Tuohy's Irish book launch took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in November.
There was a hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy...
From the Archives: In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St...
History was made in The Heath this year as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2024
As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost.
Laois lost a number...
WATCH: A year in review – LaoisToday video looking back at some of the...
And just like that, 2024 is over and 2025 has begun - Happy New Year everyone!
But before we say goodbye to 2024, we have...
From the Archives: The Clough-Ballacolla hurler who has signed for a Spanish soccer club
In September we broke the story of a young Laois man who recently signed a contract with a professional soccer team in Spain.
At LaoisToday,...
From the Archives: Pat Roe: ‘I’d always remain hurt’ over not getting the chance...
In a wide-ranging interview after he had guided Portarlington to their latest Laois SFC triumph, Pat Roe chatted about his varied career - including...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Monica O’Rourke (née Kelly)
Clonaslee, Laois/Moone, Kildare
Monica O'Rourke (nee Kelly) Clonaslee and formerly Moone, Co. Kildare...
2024 Remembered: Two young brothers with strong Laois connections have climbed Croagh Patrick in...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections took on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick in April of this year.
Tadhg (11)...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Great celebrations as Laois players and supporters enjoy Division 4...
The Laois footballers claimed the NFL Division 4 title in Croke Park in March.
There were great celebrations in Croke Park yesterday as the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Nevin
Mountfinn, Urlingford, Kilkenny/Tipperary/Laois
John passed away peacefully on the 30th December 2024 at St. Luke’s...
2024 Remembered: Young Laois girl’s organ donation helps save four people’s lives
This was a heartbreakingly sad story, the death of young Hannah Kealy. Her mother, Marie, spoke at an organ donation event in April.
There was...
2024 Remembered: Timahoe Male Choir: ‘It really was so special … those lads have...
One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir, who performed to two bumper crowds...
Sadness at the death of wonderful sportsman and former Laois County Council official Larry...
The death has occurred of Larry Dunne in Portlaoise, a former highly-respected official in Laois County Council and an all-round sportsman who made a...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic was another roaring success in 2024.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally from Thursday evening and are slowly making their way home now.
On Friday,...
2024 Remembered: Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime, most of us take for granted the everyday...
2024 Remembered: Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in...
Reported in December, what an incredible success story this was.
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a horse at the sales in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Scully (née Blackie)
Salem House Clara Road, Tullamore, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Sharon died on December 28th 2024...
2024 Remembered: End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful...
Iconic Laois publican Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
2024 Remembered: Ollie Clooney: ‘When I saw the Durrow boxes, tears came out my...
His massive vote-getting power in his native Durrow meant the world to Ollie Clooney in this year's Local Election.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney was re-elected...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
A presentation was made to the wonderful Audrey Whelan in Mountmellick in March after she retired as organist from the St Joseph's Sunday Choir.
The...
2024 Remembered: Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article, by Darragh Lyons, contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a...