LaoisToday Reporter
Water supply still vulnerable in the Midlands
The Irish Water horsepipe ban that was enforced during the drought has been extended in Laois and 16 other counties.
A meeting of the Irish...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philip Meagher
Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Meagher. “Larchgrove”, Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise Sept 6th 2018...
Anger as sold out Electric Picnic tickets leave people queuing for hours to no...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
Earlier the news came that all Early Bird, Loyalty Tickets, Family Camping, Family Campervan and Campervan tickets...
LISTEN: Previews of the hurling and Ladies football finals this weekend – it’s the...
It's a busy weekend of GAA action in Laois again - as we're now at the quarter-final stage of the Senior and Senior 'A'...
25 footballers who could boost the Laois senior football panel
Last month, the news that many Laois football supporters had hoped for was confirmed as it was announced that John Sugrue would remain in...
New LaoisToday Podcast for remainder of local GAA championships
Brought to you in association with Breslin's SuperValu, Abbeyleix and Rathdowney
We're getting down to business now in the Laois GAA club championships - and...
Gardai and emergency services on the scene of a crash in Stradbally
Gardai and emergency services are on the scene of a crash in Stradbally.
The incident happened a short time ago at the bad bend coming...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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Even after a hectic Electric Picnic last week, this weekend shows no signs of slowing down...
Banned Laois Olympic boxer O’Reilly still dreaming of world title
A Laois boxer who competed at the Rio Olympics in 2016 but has been banned from competing again until July 2020 following a failed...
JOB VACANCY: Mulhall’s SuperValu in Portlaoise looking to fill a key role
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following role:
Floor Staff Position
The successful candidate must have three years experience in retail fresh foods...
WATCH: Warehouse and Office Space to rent in impressive new Dublin Road Business Park...
Are you on the lookout for high quality warehouse or office space in the midlands?
Well the team behind the recently-developed Dublin Road Business Park...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society host 20th Anniversary Concert
The Portlaoise Musical Society celebrated 20 years on stage at the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
In this fantastic show - members of the musical society,...
Laois Minister calls plans to boycott and protest Trump visit ‘outdated’
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has hit out at plans to boycott and protest the visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland.
Independent Alliance...
New full-time appointment to the LaoisToday team
Siun Lennon has been appointed as a full-time Digital Media Journalist with LaoisToday.ie.
From Rosenallis, and daughter of Mick and Anna Lennon, Siun is a past...
Our updated hurling rankings as teams get down to serious championship business
It was a week more so of consolidation rather than big movers - but after Round 3 of the Laois hurling championships we've updated...
JOB VACANCY: Caretaker needed for busy local secondary school
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board invites applications for the following post:
Caretaker – Oaklands Community College, Edenderry
Applications in respect of the above post...
Electric Picnic launch #mycleanpicnic campaign as punters depart Stradbally
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Some began the trek home last night, but the majority of the Electric Picnic campers will start...
Clement Herron Featured Properties: From €110,000 to €205,000 – five Portlaoise homes currently on...
Are you in the market to buy a house? Are you looking for something around Portlaoise
Clement Herron Real Estate have a number of properties...
Moment in Time: Some great photos from the first days at school in 2005
New bags, new pencil cases, new books, new lunch boxes and a whole new life.
The first day at school is a big day in...
LISTEN: Three-time All Ireland final referee and top Croke Park steward on 30 years...
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It might be on earlier than usual but this All Ireland football final is still the biggest...
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...
Three-part Virgin Media documentary series on Portlaoise to begin on Monday
The first programme of a three-part documentary series on Portlaoise called The Town will be broadcast on Virgin Media One, formerly TV3, on Monday, September 3.
This series,...
In Pictures: Sun shines brightly on another great day at Electric Picnic
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If the organisers of Electric Picnic had full control over the weather they couldn't have picked a...
Hurling Team of the Week as relegation decided and two junior championship winners crowned
It wasn't the busiest week of hurling championship action but there was still a senior relegation final, Junior 'B' and Junior 'C' finals and...
Six potential candidates for the vacant Laois Ladies manager’s job
Last month, the Laois Ladies bid for All-Ireland glory came to an end when they were beaten in the quarter final by Roscommon.
Kevin Doogue's...
Kilcavan well on top to book semi-final place
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Kilcavan 2-15 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-9
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' quarter-final
Kilcavan continued their impress form to comfortably see...
Moment in Time: A look back at LaoisToday’s first ever Electric Picnic
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This time 12 months ago, LaoisToday made its Electric Picnic debut.
We gathered our cameras, jackets and our...
Bargain store selling ‘she-wees’ ahead of Electric Picnic
The Electric Picnic begins tomorrow and for many who attend, the biggest draw back is queuing to use the toilet.
While lads can simply zip...
Horse and foal rescued after being trapped for hours in Laois river
High drama ensued in Laois last night, as a horse and her foal were dramatically saved in a rescue attempt that took hours on...
In Pictures: Official launch of refurbished St Canice’s Credit Union in Rathdowney
St Canice’s Credit Union officially launched its refurbished and modernised Rathdowney Branch Office on Main Street in the town last week.
The Branch is now...