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New to the Area: From Brazil to Laois – the story of Thaís Apoena...

Our New to the Area interview series, where we chat to people who have moved to Ireland from a different country and made their...

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 31, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Bridget Campion (née Campion) Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...

REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Farmers and Blow-Ins

Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington And here we have it – our fourth list, and it has a twist! After hundreds...

Electric Picnic and I: The Laois politician that got on stage with FatBoy Slim!

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois In the latest instalment of our Electric Picnic and I series, we caught up with local county...

In Pictures: Heritage Week Walk in Killeshin Waterworks

There was a fantastic turnout for a History Heritage and Biodiversity Walk in the Killeshin Waterworks on Saturday 24th August with a large crowd...

Electric Picnic and I: Julie Anne Miller, the LaoisToday photographer

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  In our Electric Picnic and I series, we chat to our own LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 30, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Bridget Campion (née Campion) Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...

Laois Athletics announces partnership with new sponsor Downey’s Suzuki

Laois Athletics is delighted to announce a new sponsorship partner, with Downey's Suzuki coming on board just as the cross country season is about...

Goals key as Sarsfields reach ladies final for 14th successive season

Sarsfields 2-14 Portlaoise 1-7 Laois Ladies SFC Semi-final Reigning Laois Ladies Senior Football champions Sarsfields advanced to their 14th successive county final when they dismissed the...

Deep sadness following passing of extremely decorated Camross hurler

There is deep sadness in Camross following the passing of one of its most beloved sons - Paddy Dowling. An excellent hurler who represented Laois...

REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Sports Stars of 2019

Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington And here we have it – our third list! After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and...

JOB VACANCY: Nostra looking to hire IT Support Engineers for roles based in Laois

IT company Nostra - who have clients in Ireland, UK, Benelux, South Africa and America and whose CEO is Kevin O'Loughlin from Rosenallis -...

Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane from €58 per week

This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane. With a finance option in place, this car could be...

JOB VACANCY: Mulhall’s Restaurant in Portlaoise looking for front of house staff

Mulhalls Restaurant in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following role: Front of House Staff Position Front of House Staff required for busy restaurant in Portlaoise, open...

Electric Picnic warning over ‘high strength drugs’

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  Anyone thinking of taking drugs at Electric Picnic is being warned that a particularly high strength batch...

In Pictures: Selection of great images as Mountrath claim junior hurling title

Relatively speaking, Mountrath is a big town. But their hurling club has been starved of success while their neighbouring clubs on so many occasions and...

JOB VACANCY: Receptionist/Office Administrator vacancy in CJ Sheeran’s in Mountrath

CJ Sheeran is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...

REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Golden Oldies of 2019

Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington And here we have it – our second list! After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and...

WATCH: Alan and Julie provide a sneak peak of this year’s Electric Picnic

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  The Electric Picnic is just TWO sleeps away and we can barely contain our excitement as 57,000...

JOB VACANCIES: RGN Nurses for Primary Care in Tullamore and Portlaoise areas

RGN Nurses required for Primary Care in the Tullamore and Portlaoise areas. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills in local community nursing,...
Some great pictures from 2010 Electric Picnic

Moment in Time: A class selection of photos from Electric Picnic 2010

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  These throwback pictures from Alf Harvey's locker of Electric Picnics gone by have proved incredibly popular. And so...

WATCH: Downey’s Autostop Car of the Week – 181 Kia Picanto for €15,900

This week's Car of the Week in Downey's Autostop is a 181 Kia Picanto which is available to buy for €15,900. This 1.2 litre petrol...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Harry Allen Sydney, Australia and formerly Doone, Kilbricken, Mountrath Harry Allen died in Sydney,...
Laois Sawmills job ad for a maintenance fitter on LaoisToday

JOB VACANCIES: Laois Sawmills looking for Loader Driver and General Operatives

Laois Sawmills are now recruiting for Loader Driver and General Operatives for night shift work. Laois Sawmills Limited is based on the outskirts of Portlaoise...
Ballinakill hurlers have a new manager

Connolly goal key as Mountmellick hurlers book intermediate semi-final place

Mountmellick 4-10 Trumera 2-12 Laois Shopping Centre IHC Quarter-final replay The Mountmellick hurlers have continued their great championship run as they booked a place in the...
The Salty dog stage

Electric Picnic organiser explains Salty Dog change, possibly making the festival bigger and the...

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn has explained the decision to move the popular Salty Dog area of...

REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Red Heads of 2019

Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington And here we have it - our first list! After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and...

Check out the intensive one-year repeat Leaving Cert programme in Portlaoise College

Are you thinking of repeating your Leaving Cert? If you are you should consider the repeat Leaving Cert programme in Portlaoise College. We offer an...

Rosenallis man honoured by the St Vincent de Paul in London

A Laois man has been honoured by the St Vincent de Paul of England and Wales for his great contribution as a member of...

The Danes are coming!! Retail giants JYSK set for opening day in Portlaoise this...

Theres great excitement this week Retail giant JYSK (pronounced “yoosk”) is set to open at Laois Shopping Centre at 9am on Friday August 30th The store...