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HSE urges pregnant women to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough this...
The HSE is urging all pregnant women to get the flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines to offer themselves and their babies the best...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to Ballylinan’s Leinster semi final and U-20 football semis
The volume of matches is decreasing but the stakes are extremely high this weekend.
Ballylinan are bidding to claim a place in the Leinster IFC...
Laois Gaels appoints new chairman as Colm Begley takes over from Leo Turley
Former Laois senior footballer Colm Begley has been announced as the new chairman of Laois Gaels.
The Stradbally man succeeds another former Laois great, Leo...
Christmas at SOLAS: Santa, Craft Market & New Antique Shop
The festive season is in full swing at SOLAS, with 200 Christmas trees arriving just in time to kick off the Christmas countdown. As...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire a Maintenance Fitter to join their team
Laois Sawmills are currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team. The ideal candidate will be motivated and reliable. An analytical...
Local man backs the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital in Loving Memory of his mother
Patrick Kelly, a local holistic massage, and deep tissue therapist held a fundraiser for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Patrick, from Castletown, raised a phenomenal...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philomena (Mena) Foley (née Quinn)
Earls Garden, Ballyouskill, Laois / Castletown, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
Peacefully, at...
Laois man takes up new United Nations humanitarian post in Democratic Republic of the...
A Laois man has just taken up a new post with the United Nations in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will...
Tributes paid as Laois primary school Deputy Principal retires after 27 years
Ballyadams National School bid slán, buíochas agus beannacht to one of it’s greatest school servants last week following the retirement of long serving Deputy...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Steven Miller v Eoin Scully
After weeks of planning and scheduling in the background, the first episode of the new LaoisToday QuizCast is here.
There are 16 contestants in all...
Portlaoise open their Division 2B phase with a hard earned victory over Balbriggan
Portlaoise 34 Balbriggan 22
Rugby Leinster League Division 2B Round 1
Portlaoise opened their Division 2B, phase two campaign with an emphatic and impressive win over...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023...
Portlaoise Institute Introduces New QQI Level 5 Module in Special Needs Assistant
Portlaoise Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of a new QQI Level 5 Module in Special Needs Assistant (SNA), commencing on January 10th,...
The Laois GAA Award winners for the 2023 season have been announced
The Laois GAA award winners for the 2023 season have been announced this morning – with 26 handed out.
The only award that is not...
Leinster club action to the fore in this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
With a host of Laois GAA clubs exiting their respective Leinster championship campaigns in recent weeks, the fixture list has suddenly got a whole...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023...
JOB VACANCY: Fitzpatrick Tyres in Portlaoise seeking to hire Tyre Fitters
Fitzpatrick Tyres are currently seeking to hire Tyre Fitters for their base in Portlaoise.
To Apply
Apply by phone or email
057 8621631
info@fitzpatricktyres.ie
If you would...
16 contestants set to battle it out to be crowned LaoisToday QuizCast champion
Here at LaoisToday - we love a good quiz! We ran them on Facebook Live during lockdown and they were well received by our...
Talking Sport Podcast: Justin Duggan interview, Alan’s prank call and weekend review
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast is here to look back at it all.
We begin with underage...
120 people enjoy Summer Heritage Trips around Timahoe Round Tower, Cullahill Castle and Heywood...
The summer of 2023 was a wash-out, we can all agree on that.
Undeterred, nearly 120 people braved cool, rainy weather during the first week...
JOB VACANCY: Emo NS seeking to hire full-time secretary
Emo NS is currently inviting applications for the position of School Secretary.
This is a full-time permanent position and will be subject to sanction from...
Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony set to take place on Sunday in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One be held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony will also honour...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick PURCELL
Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Kildare / Crettyard, Laois
Patrick Purcell (Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and...
Lucky Laois player scoops Lotto jackpot worth €2,294,855
A Laois Lotto jackpot winner is celebrating this week after collecting their life-changing cheque worth €2,294,855
They won online in the Wednesday, October 11 draw.
The...
Sunday’s GAA: U-20 football, Leinster Club SHC and Leinster camogie final
Camross v Naas (Kildare)
Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 3pm
With Colt-Shanahoe and Portlaoise now out, the baton falls to Camross as...
New diabetic retina screening service to open in Portlaoise
It has been announced that a new diabetic retina screening service will open in Portlaoise.
The service will be in place and fully operational before...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580 / Laois / Offaly
Predeceased by her father...
Leinster Club IHC: Portlaoise go down narrowly to Wicklow champions Bray Emmets
Bray Emmets 0-18 Portlaoise 0-16
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final
Portlaoise's Leinster club intermediate championship campaign came unstuck in Aughrim this afternoon as they were denied...
Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...