LaoisToday Reporter
25 hurlers who could boost the Laois senior hurling panel
On Monday, the new Laois hurling manager was formally ratified by the County Board to take charge for the 2019 season.
Brennan was the chosen...
Have a Cuppa in aid of Laois Hospice
Have a Cuppa in aid of Laois Hospice Foundation
This year Laois Hospice coffee morning takes place on Thursday, September 20 on what is Ireland’s...
Some absolute classics in the Laois GAA club player nicknames
Laois GAA people are renowned nationally for their iconic nicknames.
From Cheddar to Picky to Wooly, the national media are often left ogling over our...
Well-known historical Laois property goes up for sale
A historic Laois property is now up for sale. Grattan House, located in Grattan Business Park on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, is now...
Bungalow on 42 acres for sale in Daingean in Offaly
Matt Dunne Auctioneer is offering for sale a compact residential holding in quiet country setting off the Daingean/Croghan Tyrrellspass Road (L1019).
The land is 2 miles...
JOB VACANCY: Rainbow Castle Creche in Portlaoise looking to fill an important role
Rainbow Castle Creche located in Portlaoise are looking to fill a key role in their business from November.
The team at Rainbow Castle are looking...
Mountmellick set to represent Laois as enterprise town
Mountmellick is set represent its county as the only Laois town town in a national competition to find the best enterprise town in Ireland.
Mountmellick...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Ladies take home the U12 ‘A’ football title
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U12 'A' championship final
The girls of Portlaoise finished off the year in style with a fantastic victory against St Conleths in...
Weather guru predicts Hurricane Helene to strike during Ploughing Championships
Oh no, this is NOT what we want to hear.
We've had a reasonably good run of things weather wise over the last couple of...
Digiweb launch the fastest broadband in Ireland in Portlaoise
The fastest broadband in Ireland is now available in Portlaoise. Digiweb Electric Broadband powered by SIRO is a 100% Fibre to the Home connection.
Homes and businesses...
Rehab Enterprises leads the way in employing people with a disability in Laois
Did you know that the unemployment rate for people living with a disability is more than double that of able-bodied people?
The majority of people...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brigid (Bridie) Kinahan (née Campion)
Clareen, Birr, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Brigid (Bridie) Kinahan,...
Group behind saving Portlaoise Hospital provide update on their campaign
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee have provided the public with an update of activities. Recently, upon invitation and facilitation from deputy Brian Stanley, the committee...
In Pictures: Great turnout as Clonaslee Show returns after one-year absence
The Clonaslee Show is one of the longest-running agricultural shows around and after an enforced absence last year due to heavy rainfall, it returned...
LISTEN: Hurling quarter-final review, potential county men and cold showers
Brought to you in association with Breslin’s SuperValu, Abbeyleix and Rathdowney
It was a manic weekend of hurling action in Laois - with nine games...
Hurling team of the week as semi-finals and finals come into view
Brought to you in association with EQ Strength and Conditioning
The weekend just gone saw the hurling championship interests of a lot of clubs come...
Tributes for Laois man who died tragically at the weekend
Tributes have been paid for a man who died tragically at the weekend.
49-year-old Killeshin native Eamon O’Reilly was killed in a single vehicle incident.
O'Reilly, from...
Take time to enjoy Portlaoise’s newest beauty spa
Jule Beauty and Spa is one of the newest beauty spas to come to Laois, and within the space of a few months it...
In Pictures: Shanahoe end 12 years of heartbreak with intermediate title
The joy and elation on the faces of the Shanahoe players, mentors and fans was evident as they walked away with the intermediate title...
Portlaoise see off North Kildare in Hosie Cup
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Rugby - Hosie Cup
Portlaoise came from behind in the final 20 minutes to record an eight-point win over over North...
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...
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
Brought to you in association with Laois Tourism
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...