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LISTEN: Junior and intermediate championship joy – and a first final appearance in 35...

Brought to you in association with Breslin’s SuperValu, Abbeyleix and Rathdowney  What a weekend that was! O'Dempsey's ended their 35-year wait for a Laois senior football...

Our second last LaoisToday Football team of the week

Where has the season gone? We have just one more weekend and one more game left in the football calendar on the domestic front for...

Beginners Excel training course could be just what you’re looking for

The Portlaoise Enterprise Centre is the venue for another one-day Beginners Excel spreadsheet course on Thursday, October 18. This is a great opportunity for a...

In Pictures: Cross Country season gets up and running with busy day of action...

The cross-country season got underway on Sunday last, with a fine dry but testing course in Tolerton. Hosted by St Abbans AC, on the lands of the...

‘Laois hurling needs a club like Portlaoise to get back to the top table’

The Portlaoise hurlers are in the Laois SHC 'A' final next Sunday when they take on The Harps. For two traditionally strong hurling clubs,...

Moment in Time: Black Tie event in Abbeyleix in 2004

There's nothing like photos from a Black Tie event. This week our Moment in Time feature looks back on a dinner in Abbeyleix on the...

Property Watch: Five homes in Laois for sale for €150,000

Are you looking to move home? Looking to get on the property ladder? Or always just on the eye out for what's on the...

Job Alert: All of this week’s job vacancies in Laois

There is a number of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment. Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday...

In Pictures: 40 great photos from the Portarlington Debs

Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington are always the last school in Laois to hold their debs and they stuck once again with their late September...
Death notices Laois

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 29, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Malachy Byrne New Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Killeigh, Offaly Recently of Fenter, Killeigh. Peacefully...

County Final Diary: New jersies, poems and referee watch as final fever takes hold

There's nothing like the excitement of a county final to grip local communities and clubs. That's very evident this week in Mountmellick, Courtwood and Annanough...
O'Moore Park

LISTEN: We preview the intermediate and junior football finals in our latest GAA Podcast

Brought to you in association with Breslin’s SuperValu, Abbeyleix and Rathdowney  It's getting serious now. The first major weekend of county football finals (apologies to...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 28, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Malachy Byrne New Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Killeigh, Offaly Recently of Fenter, Killeigh. Peacefully...

Our guide to what’s coming up this weekend

Brought to you by Laois Tourism  It’s a busy weekend in Laois! The Ogham Tree Festival is the newest Laois festival and runs this Saturday...

Here is the 2018 LaoisToday Intermediate hurling Team of the Year

The IHC came to a conclusion on Saturday as Slieve Bloom defeated Camross to claim the cup. It was their second championship win in the...

In Pictures: Crowds turn out to cheer on their Annanough side in the JFC...

Saturday can't come quick enough for the men from Annanough as they take on O'Dempsey's in the JFC final in O'Moore Park. Vicarstown hall, on...

Shaws Department Stores Portlaoise to hold anticipated boutique night for customers

Attention all shoppers. Shaws Department Store in Portlaoise are holding their Boutique customer night on Friday, September 28 from 4pm to 8pm. La Boutique carries...

Introducing the 2018 Junior hurling Team of the Year

The Junior hurling championship concluded on Saturday evening as Mountmellick defeated Castletown's second team to lift the title. It was Mountmellick's second championship win in...
Gardaí

BREAKING: Gardai investigating following ‘stabbing incident’ in Portlaoise

Gardai have launched an investigation after a stabbing incident in Laois last night. The Irish Independent are reporting that the incident occurred in Portlaoise last...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Shin (Jane) DONNELLY (née O'Connor) Fisherstown Bridge, Ballybrittas, Laois Peacefully surrounded by her loving...

Weather guru predicts Indian Summer for Laois

After all the rain and storms of late, this is the news we needed!! Cathal Nolan of the Midlands Weather Channel is predicting that we...

Our first ever camogie Team of the Year

Well here it is, our first ever camogie team of the year. After numerous deliberations and decisions, we have selected our pick of the top...
Camross sit top of our hurling rankings at the end of the year

Our second last hurling rankings as championship draws to a close

A defining weekend in the hurling championship has just concluded. So with just two more games to go, our hurling rankings are almost complete for...

Timahoe to mark 1,100th Anniversary of massive Viking raid

Planning has begun to remember the 1,100th annual anniversary of the Viking raid and invasion of Timahoe village. A meeting took place in the Heritage...

In Pictures: Portlaoise claim U-16 Laois camogie title

Portlaoise 6-7 The Harps 2-2 Laois Camogie U-16 Championship Final Portlaoise Camogie laid down another marker on the Laois Camogie scene as they overcame a spirited...

JOB VACANCY: Wayne Walsh Construction looking to fill two key roles

Wayne Walsh Construction are looking to fill the following two roles: Ground Worker Required Wayne Walsh construction currently have two full time positions to work on...

Check out the new-look Ball Room at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Wedding Showcase

The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has long had a reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the region - and now you can...

Job Alert: All of this week’s job vacancies in Laois

There is a number of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment. Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday...
Death notices Laois

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 22, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Cynthia (June) Dickinson Mountmellick, Laois Dickinson, Cynthia (June) – September 20, 2018, peacefully at...

For Sale: 16 acres of ‘excellent land in majestic setting’

Matt Dunne Auctioneer is offering for sale 6.37 Ha/15.75 acres of excellent arable land on the Athy Road, just outside Monasterevin. This elevated holding with...