LaoisToday Reporter
Support your local club through annual Laois GAA draw
Laois GAA people are being urged to support their local club ahead of the first All County Clubs Members Draw next month.
There is over...
UPDATED: Business forced to close in Abbeyleix following extensive fire
A business in Abbeyleix has been forced to close its doors this morning following an overnight fire.
The Abbeyleix Facebook page announced this morning that...
Woman dies in fatal crash in Kildare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision late last night.
At around 11pm on Sunday February 17, Gardaí and emergency services were...
Laois intermediate camogie side suffer first league defeat to Kilkenny
Laois 0-7 Kilkenny 2-9
Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 2 Group 3
It was possibly the toughest task Laois camogie could have faced in this league...
In Pictures: Portarlington reach Paidi O Se Tournament final
The Portarlington senior footballers have reached the final of the Paidi O Se Tournament in Kerry.
Martin Murphy's outfit are playing their first competitive games...
Defeat for O’Carroll’s UCD as Sigerson Cup dream ends
UCD and Evan O'Carroll were attempting to reach the Sigerson Cup final this afternoon but their dream of retaining the title is over.
They face...
Good Week, Bad Week: Laois musicians, pastries and the Midlands prison
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Laois Martial Arts – New Year, New Goals, One Team
Sunday, January 27 saw Team Laois Martial Arts out in action again.
The team consisted of 10 fighters and another extremely busy day, with all...
Mythical St Patrick’s Day Parade planned for Mountrath
Mountrath is going all out for this years St Patrick's Day Parade with a mythical jam packed day planned for the whole family.
All sorts...
Neighbouring GAA clubs clash over ‘poaching’ allegations
Two neighbouring clubs within the same parish have to come to a disagreement over allegations of 'poaching' players.
The issue came to a head between...
REVEALED: Date well-known Laois man set to appear on First Dates Ireland confirmed
We're over a month into the new series of First Dates Ireland and we have been eagerly awaiting the appearance of a well-known Laois...
Over 40 local businesses to attend Killeshin Hotel Wedding Extravaganza this weekend
The Killeshin Hotel is a landmark hotel and well renowned for good service, food and warm hospitality.
They are delighted to celebrate the completion of...
In Pictures: Michael Martin in Portarlington during visit to Kildare South constituency
The boundary changes that moved Portarlington, Killenard and Ballybrittas into the Kildare South constituency for the next General Election will only become real when...
Remembering the day the Laois hurlers relegated Offaly in 2004
Brought to you in association with Cuddy Hurleys
The Laois hurlers meet Offaly this Saturday night at 7pm in O'Moore Park in a big game...
Our guide to what’s on this Valentine’s weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
Its Valentine's weekend and as usual it’s a busy weekend around Laois.
Sheeran’s Pub will be a romantic...
LaoisToday Instagram tournament to crown Mr Valentine 2019 reaches final
For those of you who follow us on Instagram, you will have noticed that for the past week, we have ran a competition to...
Inmate who featured in Midlands Prison Portlaoise documentary died 9 days after release
An Inmate who featured heavily in Episode 2 of the Virgin Media documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise died just nine days after being released.
Last...
The best places for Laois people to find love back in the day
Valentine’s Day. No matter if you love it or hate it, you just can’t avoid it.
And with love well and truly in the air...
Centrepoint Carpets offering 25% off all mattresses for Valentine’s Day
You spend one third of your life in bed, so why not make it a pleasurable experience?
If your mattress is looking worn or maybe...
Twitter reacts to Episode 2 of Midlands Prison Portlaoise documentary
Tonight Episode 2 of a new documentary on the Midlands Prison Portlaoise aired on Virgin Media One.
Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives continued tonight and...
Gardai launch appeal as woman killed after being struck by lorry near Laois border
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Athy today.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious road accident...
Hundreds of prisoners forced to sleep on floor of Midlands Prison Portlaoise
More than 500 prisoners have had to sleep on the floor of cells in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise over the the last three months.
The...
JOB VACANCY: Busy service station in Mountrath looking to fill full and part time...
A Busy Service Station and deli Mighty Mols service Station in Mountrath are currently recruiting to fill a vacancy.
Positions Available
Deli Assistant Full & Part–Time.
Roles...
WATCH: Laois man captures epic Electric Picnic experience
How great is this.
How many people have said that they'd love to strap a camera onto themselves and look back on all they got...
In Pictures: Naomh Éamann Camogie club celebrate brilliant year
Naomh Éamann Camogie Club recently celebrated a fantastic sporting year with an Awards and Presentation Ceremony in the newly refurbished Castletown Community Centre.
Naomh Éamann...
Laois actor Sheehan wants to become a dad
Laois actor Robert Sheehan has opened up on how he would like to have a child.
The 31-year-old Portlaoise man who previously starred in shows...
Happy Days as Sweet Bakery opens for business in Portlaoise
Who doesn't like a cream bun or an eclair? Who isn't fond of freshly baked bread? Who doesn't need a birthday cake, a wedding...
Midlands Park Hotel to host lively party as they launch new Cocktail menu
The Midlands Park Hotel is a busy and vibrant spot in the heart of Portlaoise and this Friday, February 15, the popular Charter Bar...
Jobs in Laois: All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There is 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...
US Multi-National company planning €7 Billion expansion in Kildare
Planning documents show that leading US multi-national company Intel is planning a major expansion to its operation in Kildare.
The Irish Times is reporting that micro-chip...