Sarah Cullen
Sarah Cullen is a Journalism and New Media graduate from the University of Limerick. A Portlaoise native, she is happiest when tweeting and talking about dogs.
Lucky boots, the Laois Minor Hurling Panel and Powerful women in GAA – It’s...
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and we’ve picked out some of the top stories of the week for you to look back...
Moment in Time: Christmas lights being switched on over the years and across the...
For this week's Moment in Time, we have compiled a collection of photographs of Christmas lights being switched on across Laois over the years.
Always...
Property Watch: Five properties currently on the market in Laois and four neighboring counties...
On this week's Property Watch, we have looked at houses in Laois and its surrounding areas priced at €350,000.
There are some beautiful properties here...
Sausage Rolls, December 1st and Retail at Christmas – It’s our tweets of the...
To the girl listening to the A star is born soundtrack at max volume on the Kilkenny road, text me if you need to...
Good Week, Bad Week: New hurling managers, Interfirms success and Violence in Sport
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Progress is being made across the board for Port rugby
With most club teams taking to the field in the Leinster League last weekend there was a mixed bag of results but signs of...
Councillor asks for continued support for new development committee in Ballinakill
Cllr John Joe Fennelly asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal Meeting that the council continue to support the new development committee in Ballinakill with...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Bowell
Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his father Victor....
National bronze medal for fantastic Laois athletes
The Irish Life National Senior, Junior and Even Ages took place at the National Sports Campus recently, where a great day of racing took...
“Anyone who thinks Laois doesn’t have a drug problem is an ostrich” says Chief...
408 of 447 drugs possession arrests that happened between July and September this year took place at the Electric Picnic.
The popular festival also saw...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fred (Winifred) Scully (née Malone)
Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Crettyard, Laois
Fred (Winifred)...
Looking back on a stellar 2018 for Portlaoise Mothers & Others
For an Organisation only in its infancy, the Gaelic Mothers & Others has made its mark in the G.A.A. nationwide.
Portlaoise G.A.A. Mothers & Others...
Laois company through to Interfirms Hurling final
First Ireland Spirits (Abbeyleix) are through to the Leinster final of the interfirms junior hurling competition.
They beat Romaquip of Offaly 3-15 to 5-8 on...
In Pictures: New walking route launched in Mountmellick
One new Irish Heart Foundation Slí na Sláinte walking route developed by Laois County Council, was launched in Mountmellick on Friday the 23rd of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Aidan Kennedy
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Aidan died unexpectedly at his residence. (Retired Postmaster)....
Portlaoise Hospital receives positive feedback in National Patient Experience Survey
88% of patients report positive experience at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in National Patient Experience Survey 2018.
The hospital scores significantly higher than national average...
17 people have lost their lives on Laois roads in last four years
Seventeen people have died in Laois in the past four years in road accidents.
A total of 446 people were injured and 17 killed on...
Moment in Time: Killeshin, Ballylinan and Arles-Killeen take to the ring in 2009
Oh wow, these pictures are great.
This time 14 years ago, over 900 people packed into the Dolman Hotel in Carlow for the fight of...
Property Watch: Five houses for sale for €250,000 in Laois
If you’re looking for a property on the upper end of the scale, you're in luck.
Here are five lovely houses around Laois for sale...
New pedestrian crossing requested for Portlaoise school
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley has put a motion forward that the Council install a Pedestrian Crossing at Colaiste Dhun Masc at Tower Hill Portlaoise.
The...
Colaiste Iosagain gearing up for Legally Blonde – The Musical
Colaiste Iosagain, Portarlington is pleased to announce their next musical production.
Legally Blonde - The Musical, is about a blonde haired girl, Elle Woods, who...
Good Week, Bad Week: A Big Winning Streak win, Missing livestock and a
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Lads selling roses, a beautiful sunset and a new full forward line – it...
Another wide and very varied week for Laois people on Twitter.
hope I run into everyone today just cos I like what I’m wearing
— Cathal...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
George Dobson
Portlaoise, Laois
George Dobson "Tranquil" Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. (Passed away unexpectly.)
Eddie Keogh
The...
Portlaoise U-15s and U-18s enjoying continued rugby success
Portlaoise U-15s and 18s continued their great start to their respective seasons at the weekend.
The U-18s secured full points in their Leinster League game...
Election postering “should be consigned to history” says Councillor
The sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
Councillors have agreed to avoid the use of postering...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Alan Grant
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Alan Grant, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, Nov....
Portlaoise school looking forward to two All Ireland Semi Finals
Scoil Chriost Ri can look forward to two All Ireland Semi Finals after Christmas after superb wins by their Senior A and U14 A...
Meeting confirmed to discuss growing violence in sport
An official meeting aimed at combating violence in sport is set to take place next Thursday, November 29,
It will be a public meeting in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family...