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Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny invite newly-engaged couples to Wedding Afternoon

The luxurious 4-star Newpark Hotel will hold a Wedding Showcase Afternoont this Sunday, July 21, from 2pm to 5pm. The hotel set on 40 acres...

‘Drones’ being used to ferry drugs and phones into Midlands Prison

Drones are being used to ferry drugs into the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star. Michael O'Toole is reporting that the...

Wolfhill, Ballacolla, Spink and Mountrath among this week’s Laois Walks Festival locations

The Laois Walks Festival is proving hugely popular once again and it continues at full pace this week with another great programme of walks...

All of Friday night’s Laois GAA results

It was a very busy night on the GAA front with ten games down for decision - including five finals. One of those, the Division...

Tillage group hits out ‘hypocrisy’ of Mercosur deal as Dáil vote in favour of...

The Irish Grain Growers Association, who have a very strong Laois membership, have hit out strongly at the "hypocrisy" surrounding the recent Mercosur trade...

The complete bluffer’s guide to jumping on the Laois hurling bandwagon

Brought to you in association with Treacy’s Bar and Restaurant, The Heath There has never been such interest in the Laois hurlers. The Joe McDonagh Cup...

€1 million investment planned for well-known Laois business

Leading cash and carry wholesaler 4 Aces Portlaoise, part of BWG Wholesale, recently announced an investment of more than €1,000,000 to upgrade the facility...

Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 151 Ford Focus Zetec from €37 per...

This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 151 Ford Focus Zetec. With a finance option in place, this car could...

LaoisToday Local Election coverage honoured at NUI Maynooth

It may seem like a lifetime ago now - but the Local Elections still cast a long shadow and the LaoisToday coverage has been...

It’s Open Day at National Learning Network in Portlaoise

National Learning Network Portlaoise provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and...

Tickets selling well ahead of Laois hurlers trip to Croke Park

Laois GAA are reporting a steady flow of ticket sales ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland hurling quarter-final in Croke Park.  Supporters were queueing from Monday...

Begin your wedding journey with The Heritage at wedding evening on Wednesday, July 31

Begin your wedding journey with The Heritage, a Wedding Venue Reborn. Having undergone a complete refurbishment in Spring 2019 we are proud to introduce you...

Laois Walks Festival continues this week with walks right throughout the county

After being blessed with glorious weather for its first week, the Laois Walks Festival continues apace this week with another selection of attractive walks...

Schedule announced as excitement builds ahead of Folly Festival in Cullohill

Excitement is building ahead of the Folly Festival in Cullohill with the schedule announced Two great nights of entertainment are in store In a stunning setting...

JOB VACANCY: Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board seeking applicants for Grade VI...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following permanent wholetime post in the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board: Grade VI Finance Applications...

Laois hurler a big hit with young fan in Kilkenny

Young Jack Mulcahy, who lives in the heart of Kilkenny, should have no shortage of sporting heroes. The 10-year-old plays hurling with the famed James...

Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 151 Skoda Fabia from €43 per week

This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 151 Skoda Fabia Ambition. With a finance option in place, this car could...

Great offer in place as Mulhall Meats have 50% off Sirloin Steaks

Mulhall Meats in the heart of Portlaoise have a half price sale on Sirloin Steaks all day today and tomorrow, July 5 and 6. Mulhall’s...
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Teenager living in Laois charged with murder of Waterford fisherman

A teenager living in Laois has been charged with the murder of a Waterford fisherman following an incident almost a year ago. According to RTE...

Imagine Broadband’s product offering to consumers

Superfast Broadband is now a reality for homes and businesses in County Laois thanks to Imagine. Laois is starting to see the benefits of the €300m...

Forest trails and incredible views in the Adventure Race at this year’s Folly Festival...

There really is something for everyone at the Folly Festival in Cullohill and the adventure race comprising a 6.5km run and a 24km cycle...

Brilliant line up as Anvil Inn in Portarlington present the Forge Festival

The Forge Beer Garden in the Anvil Inn in Portarlington is fast becoming one of the top live music venues in the region -...

In Pictures: Timahoe GAA honour the men of 1969 in style

They came from wide and far to the Killeshin Hotel on Friday night as Timahoe GAA honoured the men of 1969, the last team...

Laois woman airlifted to hospital following farming accident

A Laois woman had to be airlifted to hospital following a farming accident. According to Sylvester Phelan of Agriland, the accident involved cattle and took...

Your full guide to the acts playing in this year’s Folly Festival in Cullohill

The Folly Music, Comedy and Culture Festival is set to take place in Cullohill on July 19/20. The event is a family oriented community based...

Glamping spaces now available to book at this year’s Folly Festival

Glamping spaces are now available to book, for this year’s Folly Festival, which takes place in Cullohill, Co. Laois, on July 19/20. The acts at...

The Laois woman who is Head Pastry Chef in The Heritage

Pamela Kavanagh joined The Heritage family in Killenard in October 2018 as the hotel's Head Pastry Chef. Pamela is the hotel's home grown in house...

Shock and sadness following passing of young Laois mother in South Africa

A young Laois mother tragically passed away in South Africa over the weekend. Aisling Heath (neé McCormack), a Portlaoise native, died suddenly at her home...

Rural Laois being connected to Imagine’s Superfast Broadband

Superfast Broadband is now a reality for homes and businesses in County Laois thanks to Imagine. Laois is starting to see the benefits of the...

Your full guide to where the Laois Walks Festival is going this week

The hugely popular Laois Walks Festival gets underway this week with a selection of attractive walks around the county. From the renowned Rock of Dunamaise...