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In Pictures: The crowds turn out in droves for the Portlaoise College Debs

It has been a week of Debs madness. So far this week, Portlaoise CBS and Heywood CS have already held their Debs - and Portlaoise...

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 11, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Maureen Dunne Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois Ex National Teacher Stratford on Slaney, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow,...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

Previewing all of Friday’s GAA action with a busy night of football ahead

It is a busy Friday evening of GAA action, with a big game down for decision in the senior championship, and four games to...

Local Enterprise Office launch highly-regarded Owner-Manager Development programme once again

Are you the manager or owner of a business in Laois? Does the day to day running of your business take you away from long term...
The draw for the next round of the IFC has been made

Annanough see off Graiguecullen to book quarter-final JFC place

Brought to you in association with Elite Estate Agents Annanough 2-14 Graiguecullen 1-13 Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Round 2 Winners Annanough booked their place in the...

JOB VACANCY: Powerpoint Engineering are looking to hire

Powerpoint Engineering wish to recruit a Web Developer with relevant qualifications and experience, ideally living in Portlaoise or nearby. Based in Portlaoise, the role is...

In Pictures: Charming Borris-in-Ossory home on the market for €120,000

Clement Herron Real Estate is pleased to welcome this excellent three-bedroom property to the sales market. This home benefits from a surprisingly large secure garden...

Your guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend

Brought to you in association with Laois Tourism  After a hectic few weeks of festivals, things are a little quieter in Laois this weekend but...
Football General

Previewing all of Thursday’s GAA action as the football championships roll on

There are five games down for decision tonight, with a big senior clash in O'Moore Park, a clash of two favourites in the intermediate...

Here’s your day-by-day guide to an action-packed Laois Heritage Week

Heritage Week promises to take the country by storm again this year - and there are a host of activities around Laois, beginning on...

JOB VACANCY: Jack Nolan Locksmiths are hiring

Due to continued growth, Jack Nolan Lock and Key Locksmiths and The Shoe Clinic on Railway Street, Portlaoise are currently hiring for the following position. Shoe Repairer/Key...

In Pictures: Big turnout for Captain’s Prize in The Heath Golf Club

The first stroke in Liam Delaney’s Captain’s Prize last weekend was played by Martin Lawlor (9) at 7.30am on Friday morning. And he eventually played...

JOB VACANCY: Roberston Low Insurance have an apprenticeship opportunity in Portlaoise office

Robertson Low Insurance are offering an Apprenticeship Vacancy in their Portlaoise Personal Lines Department. Earn and Learn Insurance Apprenticeship Established in 1995, Robertson Low is an insurance...
Laois GAA

All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as attentions turns back to football

It's another busy week of Laois GAA action the football championships once again taking centre stage. Wednesday evening sees a full round of games in...

B*Witched first throwback act announced for Electric Picnic

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois Irish pop group B*Witched have been announced as the first act to perform at Electric Picnic's Electric...
Paul Kingston retains his place in he side and is likely o line up in the full forward line alongside brother Donie

Seven representatives from Emo as six clubs feature on football Team of the Week

It might have been a quieter week than normal on the local club football front but there was still enough action to keep us...

REVEALED: Laois’s Hottest Men – Numbers 30-11

Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant Bar and Eatery Drumroll please. After many hotly-debated back and forths and inputs from our wisely-selected judges -...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Mary (May) Bernie (née Frens) Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois Died peacefully in the loving...

In Pictures: Huge crowds attend Stradbally Steam Rally once again

Thousands of spectators descended upon Stradbally again this Bank Holiday weekend as the ever-popular Steam Rally proved a big hit once more. As ever they...

Moment in Time: Great images from Abbeyleix Fete in 2009

They know how to throw a party in Abbeyleix. And this was certainly evident from the brilliant Alf Harvey photos of the Abbeyleix Parish Fete...

Job Alert: 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: Hurling skills on show at Mountrath Cul Camps

Brought to you in association with All Books and News Portlaoise  Mountrath GAA Club welcomed over a hundred young hurling and camogie players to their...
Death notices Laois

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 4, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Kathleen (Phill) Kirwan (née Fingleton) Kimmage, Dublin / Laois KIRWAN (née Fingleton), (Kimmage, Dublin...

Carroll pops up with the winner as The Rock deny Barrowhouse

Brought to you in association with the Midlands Park Hotel The Rock 0-12 Barrowhouse 2-5 Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 1 The Rock withstood a late rally...

UPDATE: Our search for Laois’s Hottest Men

Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant Bar and Eatery Well, well, well... that was quite the reaction! Nominations have been pouring into us here...

In Pictures: Graiguecullen kids show their skills at the latest GAA Cul Camp

Brought to you in Association with All Books and News Portlaoise Graiguecullen GAA Club has had tremendous success in the opening round of the football...
Shanahoe Gaels took on Windgap of Kilkenny in the the Leinster Hurling Division 3 league final today

Previewing Friday’s Laois GAA action as hurling championship continues

We had a big championship meeting in O'Moore Park last night with the clash of Rathdowney-Errill and Camross and the action continues tonight around...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 3, 2018

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Dean Bergin St Johns Sq., Portlaoise, Laois Bergin, St John’s Sq., Portlaoise. August 1st...

In Pictures: Huge numbers in The Heath Cul Camp

Brought to you in association with All Books and News Portlaoise  The Cul Camps have enjoyed a bumper year in Laois with big numbers all...
The Laois U-17 Celtic Challenge panel has been named

Daly and Killeen key as Clonad see off Rathdowney-Errill in IHC

Brought to you in association with Oxley Electrical Clonad 1-15 Rathdowney-Errill 1-12 Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 2 PJ Daly hit 11 points while a goal from Ray...