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Downey's Kia

Open Weekend in Downey’s Kia and Suzuki showrooms

It's that time of year when people start considering a new car - and if you're in the market, then Downey's Kia and Suzuki...
Housing

‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit launched in Graiguecullen

Co-operative Housing Ireland and Soar recently launched their ‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit at Saint Fiacc’s Hall, in Graiguecullen. The Toolkit...

Ging inspires Portlaoise RFC U-15 to victory while U-18s also continue fine start to...

Cill Dara 29 Portlaoise 37 Leinster U-15 Rugby League On a bright, windy day, Portlaoise U-15s took on the challenge of Cill Dara in what turned...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Pat Horan Manor Road, Mountmellick, Laois Died peacefully in his 76th year. Predeceased by his father William...

Courtwood-Emo see off Mountmellick Parish Gaels to book U-20 semi-final place

Courtwood-Emo 5-14 Mountmellick Parish Gaels 0-2 Laois U-20 'A' FC Group B Round 3 Courtwood-Emo are safely through to the Laois U-20 'A' football championship semi-finals...
GAA General

All of this week’s local GAA fixtures as Laois hurling teams face away trips...

The attention switches back to Leinster club hurling action this weekend - with Laois senior champions Clough-Ballacolla eventually set to get their campaign up...
Imelda Healy RIP

Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away

There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher. Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...

Business Briefing: A Laois company leading the telecommunications sector, latest news and supports

Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Fergal Lawlor, Founder and CEO of Alpha Wireless, located in Ballybrittas. Tell us a...
_Talking Sport Podcast Leinster Club

Talking Sport Podcast: Portarlington off to Croker, U-20 competitions continue and Ladies Minor concludes

The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and as is usually the case, we have plenty to talk about. The big game...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 7, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Aidan Brennan Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Enniscorthy, Wexford BRENNAN Aidan. late of Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois and formerly of...

Weekly 25 card drive returns to Vicarstown after almost three-year absence

One of the many victims of the Covid-19 pandemic was the sheer volume of indoor activities that went by the wayside. But with life eventually...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 6, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Aidan Brennan Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Enniscorthy, Wexford BRENNAN Aidan. late of Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois and formerly of...
Hurling General

Goals prove key as Camross edge out Abbeyleix to book place in U-20 ‘A’...

Camross 3-10 Abbeyleix 1-13 Laois U-20 ‘A’ HC Semi-Final Last year's U-20 'A' hurling champions, Abbeyleix, were hoping to claim back-to-back titles at this grade again...

LIVE BLOG: Follow the action from Saturday’s club U-20 hurling championship semi-finals

We may be well into November but it's still a relatively busy weekend of local club GAA action here in Laois. And U-20 hurling goes...

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 5, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Paddy Quinlan Fort George House, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32 FD25 Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at...
Laois GAA

Na Fianna Óg hold off O’Dempsey’s late comeback to maintain 100% record in U-20...

Na Fianna Óg 4-17 O'Dempsey's 4-15 Laois U-20 'B’ FC Group A Round 3 This was a crucial night of U-20 football in both 'A' and...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the updates from crucial U-20 football championship action

The local GAA season has wound down to a certain extent in recent weeks and as the weather gets colder and wetter, it can...

Introducing the 2022 LaoisToday Senior Hurling Team of the Year

The 2022 instalment of the Laois hurling championship came to a close last month as the status quo remained. Clough-Ballacolla became just the second team...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 4, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. John (Johnny) Conroy Mountrath, Laois / Castletown, Laois John (Johnny) Conroy, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Nov 2nd...
Stradbally Steam Train (4)

Laois group takes first steps to become the first carbon neutral steam heritage operation...

The Stradbally Woodland Railway (SWR), the oldest heritage railway in Ireland run entirely by volunteers, has successfully completed the country’s first trial of biomass...

SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Market, Moo-Cow Milk

SOLAS will be buzzing this weekend as it hosts a packed double weekend of markets. The new café has proven to be hugely popular with...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 3, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Christina Mary (Mollie) Staplyton Ballybrophy, Laois Stapylton, Christina Mary (Mollie), formerly of Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, late of...
Gardaí

Laois Gardai launch investigation after two men taken to hospital following alleged assault

Gardai in Laois have launched an investigation after two men were taken to hospital following an alleged assault in broad daylight. The incident occurred on...

Seale of a Queen – Durrow woman to represent Laois at 2022 Queen of...

Hazel Seale from Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to represent Laois at the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land Festival 2022. Back for...
Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Laois GAA awards, clubs like Fair City in U-20 and managerial...

The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and we have plenty to talk about after the Bank Holiday weekend. The Laois GAA...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Dominic (Dom) Cooper Ash Grove, Mountmellick, Laois / Portarlington, Laois Dominic (Dom) Cooper. Dominic formerly of 28...
Laois GAA Award Winners 2022

REVEALED: 17 clubs represented as Laois GAA, Camogie and Ladies football award winners for...

The Laois GAA award winners for the 2022 season have been announced this morning - with 22 handed out. A total of 17 GAA clubs...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 1, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Noreen Garry (née Brophy) Ballykeane, Geashill, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois Formerly of Ballyclider, Portlaoise County Laois. Peacefully...
St Fintan's BNS Mountrath

Laois school selected for Your Gallery at School programme at National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland has announced the return of Your Gallery at School 2022-23 and a Laois school will take part. St Fintan’s BNS...
Gardaí

Gardai make arrests following incidents of attempted robbery and assault in Laois

Gardai in Laois have made separate arrests following incidents of attempted robbery and assault in the county recently. The first arrest related to an incident...