No occupational therapy for children in Laois as HSE do ‘not have approval to...
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has slammed the fact that there is no occupational therapy for children and young people in Laois.
Occupational therapy...
Borris-Kilcotton appoint new management team for 2026 season
Borris-Kilcotton have a new management team for the 2026 season that includes Kilkenny man Brendan Cahill as their senior coach as well as Dave...
Laois Soccer Podcast: The Laois man who is Director of Football at one of...
After many months of talking about it, we have finally gone and done it - the LaoisToday Soccer Podcast is here.
We’ve had numerous soccer...
Laois TD welcomes the re-opening of the Chinese markets to Irish beef
Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef.
The market had been closed since September 2024,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brown (née Lalor)
Fielbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Retired nursing staff of St. Fintan's Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved wife of...
Former Laois Ladies footballer inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame
A former Laois Ladies footballer has been officially inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame.
Former Timahoe and Laois stalwart Mary Casey has followed in...
LoveLaois Podcast: Goldilocks and the Three Beours – Portlaoise Panto set to go centre...
Over eight days and 11 shows and in front of a combined audience of 2,500, the Portlaoise Panto will go centre stage in the...
Leinster Colleges JHC ‘C’ Final: Glory for St Fergal’s as they prove far too...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 7-11 Portmarnock CS 3-7
Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' champions following victory in...
Portlaoise-based financial planning practice acquired by former Tipperary hurler’s company
SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced the acquisition of Portlaoise financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions.
The acquisition is...
Laois’s first All-Star takes charge of native club ahead of 2026 season
Laois's first All-Star, Pat Critchley, has been appointed as the manager of the Portlaoise senior hurlers for 2026.
The Portlaoise native take the reigns after...
Four new additional special classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Four new additional special classes have been announced for four Laois primary and secondary schools.
Our Ladys Meadows Durrow, Presentation Primary Portarlington and Scoil Phádraig...
Laois Hurling Podcast: A long week but a short campaign as Laois hurlers complete...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois senior hurlers have had an extremely busy start to the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dylan Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away...
Emo GAA pay loving tribute to Eamon O’Connell, the remaining founding member of their...
Emo GAA have paid a loving tribute to their club president Eamon O'Connell, who was the last remaining founding member of their club.
Eamon passed...
Laois Football Podcast: O’Byrne Shield, Justice for Jake, Greg to Emo and Knockbeg in...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Carlow recorded a rare win over the Laois footballers on Saturday in...
In Pictures: Homecoming celebration for Stripe Young Scientist runner-up Joshua Corbett
St. Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise celebrated the outstanding achievement of Sixth Year student Joshua Corbett, who was named Runner-Up Overall Individual at the Stripe Young...
Search on for the winner after Laois player scoops €49k prize in National Lotto
A Lotto player in Laois is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
The winning Quick...
New car sales in Laois show over 10% increase according to 2025 figures
There were a total of 1,582 new cars sold in Laois in 2025, up more than 10% on 2024, according to the end of...
Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald reflects on extremely busy week as he prepares to cull...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
It’s been a long week...
Soccer: Dillion’s hat-trick crucial for Stradbally Town plus all the latest CCFL results
Stradbally Town 5-2 Killavilla United
CCFL Division 3
There was a cracking contest to shake off the post Christmas cobwebs on Charter Road Sunday Morning as...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 12, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dylan Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away...
Laois childcare to reopen on Monday following two days of forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare, the impacted provider, were forced...
Walsh Shield: End of the line for Laois as Kilkenny advance to Walsh Shield...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois 0-10 Kilkenny 2-17
Walsh Shield...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Kilkenny in the Walsh Shield...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The Walsh Shield continues this...
Brian Stanley: ‘There’s no point in having the Border Poll if we’re not going...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley says that he would love to see a Border Poll in the coming years but only wants it...
Laois childcare facility ‘hopefully’ set to reopen on Monday following forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will 'hopefully' reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare is the impacted provider...
Fr Paddy: 2026 – A time to slow down
As we begin the early pathway of a new year, wisdom suggests walking easy, taking each step at a time.
2026, like every new year,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 11, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dylan Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away...
O’Byrne Shield: Pre-season ends for Laois as late Carlow rally sees them reach final
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois 3-9 Carlow 2-15
O'Byrne Shield...
Laois students from Heywood and Thurles win awards at at Stripe Young Scientist of...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
