LaoisToday Reporter
Weekend sizzler on the way as temperatures set to soar again
It may be dull and grey out there now, but forecasters are predicting a return to sunshine this weekend.
In some great news, Met Eireann...
Your guide to What’s On in Laois this weekend
Brought to you in association with Laois Tourism
Laois continues to bask in glorious summer weather and there has never been a better time to...
BREAKING: Gardai charge one man following ‘homophobic attack’
Gardai have charged one man in connection with an assault in Portlaoise last month.
Collie Aquino Teixeira McQuillan and his husband Gui A McQuillan suffered...
The National Reptile Zoo in the Laois Shopping Centre
The team in Laois Shopping Centre are always keen to try out different things - and today, some of the world's rarest and most...
In Pictures: Electric Picnic giving back to the community with donation of Youth Work...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
As Stradbally and the county prepare for the 15th year of the renowned music festival Electric Picnic,...
Stradbally Steam Rally gearing up for its 54th year
It's all steam ahead again for this year's National Steam Rally and preparations for the annual event are well under way ahead of the...
JOB VACANCY: Enva are looking to hire an Accounts Technician
Enva in Portlaoise have a 1 year fixed-term contract available for the following vacancy:
Accounts Technician
We have an Accounts Technician vacancy at our Portlaoise office for...
Riptide Movement and Hothouse Flowers the big atttractions at Kilkenny Outdoor Music Festival
On Saturday July 14, the only place to be in Kilkenny is at Erin’s Own GAA Club in Castlecomer.
Now an annual highlight in the...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise ladies clothes shop Golden Spiderweb is looking for staff
Golden Spiderweb is a chain of ladies boutiques, and has been
expanding rapidly the past few years, with eight stores nationwide, and
a thriving online store...
Emergency services back on scene as fire reignites in the Slieve Blooms
We thought it was all over - but now it appears that it isn't.
Less than 24 hours after it was reported the the fire...
Camross deny newcomers to claim Division 3 hurling title
Camross 1-13 Park-Ratheniska 1-7
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 3 Final
Camross edged their way past the newly amalgamated Park Ratheniska-Timahoe side to claim the ACHL...
Here’s what’s on this week in the Laois Walks Festival
The Laois Walks Festival continues this week with a selection of attractive walks around the county.
From the renowned Rock of Dunamaise to the Capponellan...
There’s an absolutely brilliant TV sale on in Telfords Electric in Portlaoise at the...
There's nothing like getting a new TV - and the team in Telfords Electric in Portlaoise are currently holding a massive three-day sale with...
JOB VACANCY: Enva are looking to hire a Service & Logistics Coordinator
Enva in Portlaoise have a full-time pemanent position for the following vacancy.
Service & Logistics Coordinator
We have a routing/logistics vacancy at our Portlaoise office...
Get to know Laois through the hugely popular Laois Walks Festival
They expect to welcome over 2000 walkers over the course of the month at 27 locations around the county.
And if you want to get to...
In Pictures: Fantastic five-bedroom family home in one of Portlaoise’s most sought after estates
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large extension and a maintenance-free garden are among some of the features in this fantastic family home in Rath...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 4 , 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rev Bro Padraig McDonald ...
In Pictures: Festival of the Mountain another huge success
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tug-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
JOB VACANCY: The Anvil Inn in Portarlington are looking for staff
The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is one of the most popular pubs in the region and they're currently looking for staff to join their...
In Pictures: Simpson’s Stradbally celebrate 20 years in business
Simpson’s in Stradbally, the well-known shop and bakery, marked their 20th birthday in style last Friday, June 29.
To mark 20 years in business, Simpson’s gave...
In Pictures: Glorious sunshine draws crowd to annual Fisherstown Tractor Run
There was a big crowd in Fisherstown on Sunday afternoon for the annual charity Tractor Run which started and finished at the Fisherman’s Thatched...
Laois camogie get All-Ireland U-16 defence off to winning start
Laois 5-18 Meath 0-1
All-Ireland U-16 'B' Camogie Championship
O'Moore Park was the venue for Laois's first round of the All Ireland U-16 'B' Championship on...
Slieve Bloom see off Borris-Kilcotton to book hurling league final place
Slieve Bloom 0-17 Borris-Kilcotton 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 semi-final
The hurlers of Slieve Bloom have a league final to look forward to after...
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe qualify for their first ever hurling final
Park Ratheniska Timahoe 0-11 Ballypickas 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 3 Semi Final
The newly formed Park/Ratheniska-Timahoe qualified for their first final when on Sunday...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound draws the crowds to Stradbally Hall
The grounds of Stradbally Hall provide a stunning setting in the best of times but add in this glorious weather and the old estate...
Good Week, Bad Week: A new Cathaoirleach, sporting disappointment and disapproval from the general...
As part of a running series, we bring you this week's 'Good Week/Bad Week'.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we...
Gardai launch investigation following Mountmellick assault
Gardai have launched an investigation following an assault in a Laois town.
Midlands 103 report that a man has been hospitalised following the incident.
Gardai are...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Carmel Dunne (née Walsh) ...
Fire in large Laois housing estate last night
Last night fire crews were called to a large fire in a Portlaoise housing estate around 2:00am on Friday morning.
Lakeglen estate woke up to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 29, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Carmel Dunne (née Walsh) ...