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Arles-Killeen and St Joseph’s advance to Kelly Cup final
St Joseph's and Arles-Killeen will battle it out next weekend for the 2019 Kelly Cup.
Both sides came through their semi finals today and here...
Emo youngster wins prestigious Athletics Ireland Juvenile Award for 2018
Eighteen year old Emo Rath athlete Eoin Keenan was the Laois recipient of Athletics Ireland Juvenile Award for 2018.
Eoin received his award at a...
Applications sought for Rural Water Programme 2019-2021
The Department for Housing, Planning and Local Government has announced a new investment programme for water services in rural areas. The Multi-Annual Rural Water...
Mid-Term Report: Plenty of new faces for Laois footballers with Midlands Derbies on the...
It’s not only mid-term for schools this week, but it’s also the halfway point in the Allianz Division 3 football league.
So far, John Sugrue’s...
Local woman proud to open new salon in Portarlington
Laois woman Sharon Whelehan says she is extremely excited and proud to be opening a salon in Portarlington tomorrow, Thursday February 21.
Sharon, from Killenard...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Heating & Plumbing services are looking to fill a key role
Laois Heating & Plumbing Services are looking to fill a full-time role.
Positions Available
Qualified Plumber
Roles and Responsibilities:
Full time role
Qualifications and Experience:
Five years...
UPDATED: UK media report winning Euromillions ticket sold in the Midlands
Someone, or a group of people, are waking up this morning in Ireland a lot richer than they were this time yesterday.
The EuroMillions jackpot...
Mid-Term Report: Positive signs for Laois hurlers but crucial games to come
It's not only mid-term for schools this week, but it's also the halfway point in the Allianz Division 1B hurling league.
So far, Eddie Brennan's...
Rory’s Stories among the guest speakers at People First Credit Union information evening for...
Rory O'Connor, the man behind the hugely popular Rory's Stories is one of the guest speakers at an information evening for Leaving Cert students...
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...