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Remember the Game: Intermediate hurling glory for Colt in 2008
Colt 0-16 Borris-in-Ossory 2-6
2008 Laois IHC Final
The Colt hurlers lost more than fair share of intermediate finals in the 2000s so when they finally...
Jason ‘Chilly’ Ward – What gambling did to me
A young Laois man has opening up about his struggles with gambling and how betting led him to trying to take his own life.
Portarlington's...
Championship Diary: Scoring stats, referee appointments and minor finals
Murphy set to top the scoring charts
Portarlington will be disappointed not to have reached this year's Laois SFC final but their full-forward Colm Murphy...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Una Finney (née Williams)
Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly /...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute host their annual graduation ceremony
Last Friday Portlaoise Institute held their annual graduation ceremony.
There was a great turnout with over 220 students receiving certification awards from Portlaoise Institute last...
Mountrath on edge ahead of OsKaRs Gala night
A nurse with a sledgehammer knee-capping a captive man; an angry farmer obsessed with his field and a town claiming a lottery prize for...
All systems go as Laois sisters open ladies boutique in Portlaoise
Two Laois sisters have opened a ladies boutique on Main Street in Portlaoise, exactly nine years after they opened their first store in Naas.
Tara...
Savour the great tastes of Laois at Killeshin Hotel on October 17
Come and savour all the great tastes of Laois at the Welcome to Taste event in the Killeshin Hotel on Thursday, October 17 at...
Mountmellick Community School Open Day on this Wednesday, October 9
If you're interested in sending your child to Mountmellick Community School in September 2020, then their Open Evening on Wednesday, October 9, is worth...
Gardaí urge students to stay safe as Junior Cert celebrations set to kick off
As thousands of teenagers throughout the country get set to celebrate their Junior Cert results, Gardaí would urge students and their parents to be mindful about...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Doreen Byrne (née Bowles)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Sadly...
‘Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget offers clear, solutions to the rip-off costs faced by families’,...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said his party’s Alternative Budget 2020 is aimed at ending the rip-off and giving families and workers...
News Diary: 100 facts on Laois, new ambulances for Irsh Red Cross and Macra...
Laois Heritage Society seeking facts on Laois
We are looking for stories or facts on Laois for our upcoming publication, 100 Facts on Laois. The...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frank Barnett
Clonduff, Rosenallis, Laois
Frank Barnett, Clonduff, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 1st October...
IFA on election countdown as presidential candidates confirmed
Three candidates have been nominated to run for IFA President. They are Munster Regional Chairman John Coughlan from Cork, National Treasurer Tim Cullinan from...
Open traditional Irish Music session on this Friday in Stradbally
Who doesn't like a good trad session?
Calling all musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. All roads lead to Dunnes Lounge Stradbally again next Friday night,...
Huge preparations underway for stunning showhouse launch at Mount Stewart Portlaoise this Saturday
Anybody passing by the new schools in Portlaoise this week will have noticed a hive of activity around the beautiful luxury new homes development...
Selection of great deals in Joe Mallon Motors this week for Renault SELECTION sales...
Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise is proud to be a part of the Renault Selection Programme since 2017.
A Renault SELECTION is a quality used Renault...
LISTEN: Latest football podcast as we look back on senior semi-finals and intermediate and...
The past weekend was championship football at its best - even if the weather was at its absolute worst.
Two county finals on Saturday, a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Dinah) Kennedy (née Keeshan)
Coolbally, Clough Village, Laois
Christina (Dinah) Kennedy (née Keeshan),...
WATCH: Downey’s Autostop Car of the Week – 162 Ford Ecosport for €14,500
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 162 Ford Ecosport which is available to buy for €12,950.
This 1.5 litre diesel car...
JOB VACANCIES: Dysart Motors in Portlaoise looking to fill a number of roles
Dysart Motors, a 24-hour breakdown service and garage workshop based in Portlaoise, are looking to fill the following positions.
Qualified Mechanic
Part-time or full time
...
Our School: Warm welcome as we visit Ballyadams NS
We love nothing more in LaoisToday than visiting one of the county's many primary schools.
The atmosphere of fun and vibrancy is everywhere. Most of...
Portlaoise College and People First Credit Union hosting Career and College Fair on October...
Portlaoise College, in association with People First Credit Union, are hosting a Career and College Exhibition on Tuesday, October 22.
There will be over 40...
In Pictures: High spirits as new boutique and gift shop holds official opening in...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium opened for business in Durrow back in July - but the official opening on Friday night attracted a...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Dinah) Kennedy (née Keeshan)
Coolbally, Clough Village, Laois
Christina (Dinah) Kennedy (née Keeshan),...
LaoisToday and Buggy Property Partners team up for new Sports Star of the Month...
LaoisToday has teamed up with local business Buggy Property Partners for a new sports star award that will honour the outstanding individual in local...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 161 Dacia Duster from €39 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 161 Dacia Duster.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
You full guide to what’s on for Laois Taste Month this October
October has been designated Laois TASTE Month with a range of events organised to showcase what the county has to offer.
You are invited to...
Abbeyleix the big winner in Tidy Towns awards as five other Laois towns and...
Abbeyleix were the big Laois winners at this year's Tidy Towns awards as they won the overall county award for Laois as well as...