LaoisToday Reporter
Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn set to return for Electric Picnic 2024 with lineup...
The return of Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn have been announced for Electric Picnic 2024.
Step aboard the battered deck and behold Salty’ Dogs top...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann final review, what comes next and Up Armagh!
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and we are looking back at the Tailteann Cup final.
Alan Hartnett is joined by...
Two projects announced to help house people with intellectual disabilities in Laois
Capital funding has been announced for two Laois disability projects which will help house local people with intellectual disabilities.
The two projects will provide a...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David (Davy) Tobin
St. Fintan's Terrace, Mountrath, Laois
David (Davy) Tobin, St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois....
Over €4million boost for rural Laois development under newly launched LEADER scheme
The announcement of over €4million funding for rural development projects in Laois was celebrated recently in the offices of Laois Partnership Company, at the...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Sadness at death of Portarlington auctioneer Kate O’Shea
The death occurred this week of Kate O’Shea after a short illness, a Portarlington-based auctioneer,...
In Pictures: Supporters out in force as Laois go down fighting in Tailteann Cup...
In the end it wasn't to be - but the Laois footballers went down fighting in Croke Park on Saturday in the Tailteann Cup...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace Donnelly
22A Lake Avenue, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff...
Heartbreak for Laois Ladies as last second Kildare penalty relegates them from SFC
Kildare 1-10 Laois 1-8
Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Relegation playoff
Laois's stay in the Ladies Senior All-Ireland football championship is over after they were relegated...
Planning permission expected to be granted for new 1,000-student secondary school in Portlaoise
Coláiste Dhún Masc / Dunamaise College Portlaoise has applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to build a brand new secondary school in...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril Brennan
‘The Laurels’, Slatt, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Kathleen, sisters Margaret...
Laois Football Podcast: Tailteann Cup Final preview live in the Square Bar
We had a star-studded line up of guests in the Square Bar in Portlaoise as we recorded a Friday night episode of our LaoisToday...
Laois Gardai investigating after man loses fingers in suspected attempt to break into pub
Gardai in Laois are investigating after a man appeared to lose several of his fingers in what is suspected to have been an attempt...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Saturday’s Tailteann Cup final against Down
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his team that will face Down in the Tailteann Cup final on Saturday.
The side that is...
JOB VACANCIES: Hanlon Kitchens seeking to fill a number of roles
Hanlon Kitchens are an established kitchen making company, located in Aghaboe near Ballacolla, Co. Laois, supplying kitchens nationally for both private and commercial clients and...
Comrades of Cuisle raise astonishing €20,000 for Laois Cuisle Centre
The local community group Comrades of Cuisle have presented a check for over €20,000 for the Laois Cuisle Centre.
Comrades of Cuisle united to raise...
In Pictures: Boys and girls go blue and white as excitement builds for Tailteann...
We are just one day away from Laois's first ever appearance in the Tailteann Cup final.
Excitement is building across the county in anticipation for...
Croí – the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns to Electric Picnic
Raise your vibration to the beat of Croí at Electric Picnic as the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns.
Revel in performances by...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril Brennan
'The Laurels', Slatt, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Kathleen, sisters Margaret...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Willie Maher departure, what happens next – and ranking Laois’s top...
This episode was supposed to be all about Barry McEvoy's Laois club hurling rankings.
But with the news of Willie Maher's departure as Laois hurling...
In Pictures: Paddy Critchley launches month-long art exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar...
Incredible achievement as Brophy claims momentous All-Ireland Handball Title for Laois
Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club was crowned the Ladies All-Ireland 60x30 Junior Handball champion after a scintillating victory over a skilled opponent in...
The Wolf Cup: Wolfhill AFC defeat Wolfhill AFC to be crowned inaugural Wolf Cup...
This is a good one!
Laois soccer club Wolfhill AFC took on their Scottish namesake, Wolfhill AFC recently, in the inaugural Wolf Cup this weekend.
The...
All of Wednesday’s Laois GAA results on another busy night of action
The Laois Junior ‘C’ football championship continued at pace this evening with a number of games down for decision around the county.
Laois JFC ‘C’...
Sadness at death of Portarlington auctioneer Kate O’Shea
The death has occurred of Kate O'Shea after a short illness, a Portarlington-based auctioneer, who was highly respected in her industry.
Professional, courteous and hard-working...
Laois band The Outcast Crew unveil new album ‘Rovin’ Again’
The Outcast Crew, the raucous Laois trad-punk band, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Rovin’ Again," available now on Warner...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie Doyle
Green Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
William (Willie) Doyle. Green Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois (and formerly ESB...
In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Justin McNulty, Evan O’Carroll, Kieran Lillis and Eoin Lowry interviews ahead...
We were in the Laois Hire premises on Saturday for a media event ahead of the Tailteann Cup final.
The Laois footballers take on Down...
In Pictures: Of.Hands Festival launches on Abbeyleix Bog – a vibrant celebration of art...
A new creative festival, 'Of.Hands', described as "a vibrant celebration of art and nature," was launched over the weekend on Abbeyleix Bog.
The festival got...