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The Old Fort Festival is back with a bang!
After a two-year hiatus The Old Fort Quarter Festival is back with a bang in Portlaoise this June 23-26, 2022.
This year's much-anticipated 2022...
New kid on the block in Laois as Macra set to wake from Covid...
Following a Covid-19 imposed slumber, Macra is back with a bang for young people throughout west Laois – with a catchy new name to...
JOB VACANCY: AllBooks in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time sales assistant
AllBooks Ltd in Lyster Square in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time sales assistant.
Part-time - 3 days per week
Job Description
Previous retail experience...
Local TD calls for ‘consumers and farmers to be protected from below cost selling’
While consumers must be protected from soaring rises in food prices, efforts must also be doubled to ensure that farmers and food producers are...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Scully
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Scully, The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, June 5th...
A blooming great day promised at Laois Garden Festival on Sunday, June 12
From top gardening speakers and leading plant specialists, to local food producers and an entertainment zone, it can all be found at the Laois...
JOB VACANCY: The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is currently seeking to hire waiting staff
One of Laois's best known pubs, The Anvil Inn in Portarlington, is currently seeking to hire.
We are currently hiring for experienced waiting staff, 30...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results from a busy day of action
There were a number of Laois GAA club games down for decision today around the county.
Camross as good as secured their place in the...
Moment in Time: The sun shines on The Rock Inn for their 2008 Vintage...
Under a bright blue sky and shining sun, many gathered for the annual Rock Inn Vintage Rally in May 2008.
Lots of vintage fans from...
Everything you wanted to know about Forest Fest…
Hi Forest Fest fans. Here’s lots of info based on all your recently asked questions.
Forest Fest is a boutique festival which will be staged...
From the Archives – Talking Sport Podcast: Ger Dunne on his role with the...
This Podcast originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2021.
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Scully
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Scully, The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, June 5th...
County Final Memory: ‘None as sweet as this’ as Camross deny Portlaoise five-in-a-row in...
Camross 1-5 Portlaoise 0-7
1985 Laois SHC Final
There's something about a five-in-a-row in the GAA world that has proven so difficult for so many teams...
From the Archives – Talking Music: Laois band Cua talk about their musical process
This interview was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O'Meara are three Laois men who have taken their love...
In Pictures: Vikings, the Round Tower and great fun at Timahoe festival
After two years where no large events were permitted, this summer is shaping up to be an action-packed couple of months with festivals on...
Moment in Time: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the big hit in 2011...
There's nothing like a good pantomime to bring the best of out a community.
Costumes, stages, lights and sound are just some of the things...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
In Pictures: Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 takes Portlaoise by storm
Dunamaise Arts Centre presented the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place was transformed...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
Gardai make seizure of €100,000 of ‘suspected cannabis’ in Athy
A man and a woman have been arrested following a drugs seizure in Athy today.
Gardai searched a house in the Kildare town on the...
Laois minor hurling team named for All Ireland quarter-final clash with Clare
The Laois minor hurling team for Saturday's All Ireland quarter-final round robin game with Clare has been named.
Manager Declan Qualter has kept faith with...
Portlaoise business man to tackle Cork half marathon this weekend in aid of very...
A well-known Portlaoise businessman is set to hit the streets of Cork this Sunday to run a half marathon in aid of a very...
Iconic Laois family pub goes up for sale
An iconic rural Laois pub has been placed on the market.
The Sportsman's Inn in Cullohill, owned by the O'Connell family for generations, is up...
Laois secondary school win prestigious Trinity College award
Mountmellick Community School has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
The...
Laois athletes set to be in contention for medals All-Ireland School’s athletics championships this...
The showpiece of the school's athletics calendar will take place in Tullamore on Saturday and a host of Laois youngsters will be vying for...
Leinster U-14 ‘C’ camogie championship glory for Scoil Chriost Ri
Scoil Chriost Ri 3-11 Scoil Mhuire Trim 2-7
Leinster School's U-14 'C' Camogie Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri were crowned Leinster School's U-14 'C' camogie champions...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Drennan
Coote st. and Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan. James. Formerly Coote St., Portlaoise and Ratheniska. June...
In Pictures: Big day planned for ‘Laois le Chéile – Laois Together’ event in...
Laois Integration Network and Music Generation Laois are organising a joint initiative for this year’s ‘Cruinniú na nOg’ celebrations in Laois.
The event is...
Community Mentoring Programme at Portlaoise College goes down a treat
In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Portlaoise College recruited a number of parent volunteers to act as Community Mentors to Third Year students in...