LaoisToday Reporter
Laois students encouraged to enter Ireland’s Top Teen Enterprise Programme
Schools across Laois are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) by new Brand Ambassador and rising Irish media star,...
Beautiful tribute paid following the passing of ‘larger than life character’ Eugene Young
There is sadness in Clonaslee this week following the passing of one of their most loved Gaels - Eugene Young.
Eugene passed away following a...
New Portlaoise Library to host first coffee morning this weekend
Laois Local Studies, now housed in a spacious and dedicated room in the new Portlaoise Library, has enjoyed a big increase in visitor numbers...
Talking Sport Podcast: Updating our Laois GAA football rankings live from the Ploughing
With the football action in the county now down to just two more rounds, we have updated our rankings.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Banríon Gaels Camogie Club celebrate 10th anniversary in style
Sunday, September 17 marked the the 10th anniversary of Banríon Gaels Camogie Club.
The day was celebrated by over 160 members, parents, and invited guests,...
SOLAS: Where Great Food, Plants, Markets & Events Await
SOLAS: A Hub of Activity
SOLAS is gearing up for several weeks of excitement, with double market weekends featuring Farmers on Saturdays and Vintage and...
66,250 brave the weather on day one of National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska
66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Despite inclement weather conditions,...
Moynan goal earns Laois Hockey Club a draw in first ever competitive game
Laois 1 Suttonians 1
Leinster Hockey League - Division 6
Laois Hockey Club played their first ever competitive game on Saturday, finishing all square with Dublin...
Laois Lotto Plus 2 winner comes forward while Telly Bingo prize still waiting to...
The National Lottery has confirmed that the Lotto Plus 2 winner who scooped €250,000 in the Saturday, August 5 draw has come forward.
Arrangements are...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
Laois Labs Flag Football holding open day for new members this weekend
Laois Labs Flag Football Club will be running an open day for prospective new members at the Portlaoise Leisure Centre Astro Pitch at 1pm...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Galbraith
Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois
Late of Oldtown, Abbeyleix. Peacefully, at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by...
Exciting Times ahead at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute is kicking off the new academic year with a series of forward vision developments that are sure to enhance the educational experience...
Huge value in Downey’s AutoStop summer sale – everything must go!
Downey's AutoStop in Portlaoise currently have an end of season summer sale - where everything must go!
They have a wide selection of used cars,...
In Pictures: Laois classical musicians combine for night to remember in Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre warmly welcomed a trio of Laois classical musicians on Saturday night, September 16.
It was a night that celebrated the wonders...
Ploughing 2023: Navigating the Garda traffic plan as more than 200,000 people set for...
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 in Ratheniska, and An Garda Síochána have detailed their traffic management plan.
Over 200,000...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reviewing the weekend’s Laois SFC ‘B’, IFC, IFC ‘B’ and Junior...
It was another hectic weekend on the football front and we have games in the Laois SFC 'B', IFC and IFC 'B' to look...
Free events for Culture Night 2023 in Laois
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eugene Young
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
Eugene Young, Bellair, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 16th of September 2023,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Sunday’s Laois GAA club football championship...
After a dramatic Sunday of action, there are plenty of games down for decision once again across the county today.
The action gets underway at...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martha Morrin (née Doheny)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Derryhay, Mountrath, County Laois. Martha...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the updates from Laois SFC quarter-finals from O’Moore Park
The action continues thick and fast around the county tonight with four more games down for decision.
Last night, we had three quarter finals in...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Laois SFC quarter final – Graiguecullen v Killeshin
The second of the SFC quarter final double headers takes place on Sunday in O'Moore Park and a derby gets the action underway.
Graiguecullen will...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Laois IFC semi final – Ballylinan v Mountmellick
The Intermediate football championship resumes this Sunday with the semi finals scheduled for 12pm in Stradbally and Annanough.
The game in Stradbally sees two of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Doorley
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Patrick (Pat) Doorley, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Shinrone, Co....
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of Friday night’s Laois club football championship action
And so a new era in Laois club football begins.
For decades, there have been calls to reduce the number of teams in the Laois...
Gardai seeking public’s assistance to trace Laois man who is missing almost two weeks
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance to locate a Laois man who has been missing for almost two weeks.
59-year-old Brian Barry was last seen...
Laois man offering a welcome base for Irish supporters during Rugby World Cup in...
Rugby World Cup fever has certainly gripped France as the competition enters its second week and the host country are riding the crest of...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Laois SFC quarter final – St Joseph’s v...
The curtain will come down on the SFC quarter finals with a tie that hasn't happened too often - St Joseph's v Emo.
Emo have...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Laois IFC semi final – Crettyard v Portlaoise
The Intermediate football championship resumes this Sunday with the semi finals scheduled for 12pm in Stradbally and Annanough.
The game in Annanough sees Crettyard and...