Elaine in Spain: Enjoying every minute of my first month in Pamplona
About one year ago I made the decision to spend a semester abroad in Pamplona, Spain, as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
This involves studying...
A Laois club are represented in the All Ireland Scor final today
The All Ireland Scor na nOg finals are taking place in Belfast today and Laois are represented in the quiz final by the Annanough...
Kerry have inside track on Laois, reckons Kelly
The management teams of Laois and Kerry will certainly know the opposition very well on Sunday.
The sides meet in the opening round of...
Local locksmith elected chairman of national body
Portlaoise-based locksmith Jack Nolan was recently elected Chairman of the Irish Locksmiths Organisation at their annual general meeting in Naas.
Jack is this year celebrating...
Five talking points ahead of the National Hurling League
Laois enter Division 1B this year with a clear aim of trying to retain that status for 2018.
Laois face Kerry and Offaly in the...
Robert Sheehan enjoys karaoke and hot water bottle on visit home to Portlaoise
Celebrity actor Robert Sheehan has spoken to LaoisToday this afternoon in an exclusive interview in Portlaoise.
Sheehan is home for a short break and met...
Stalemate suits neither side as Portlaoise remain second
Portlaoise 0 Inchicore Athletic 0
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
St James' Gate were the big winners as Portlaoise AFC played out a goalless draw with...
My Club and I: Lee Salter (Crettyard United)
Lee Salter is the subject of this week’s ‘My Club and I’ interview. Lee is a player with Crettyard United soccer club who scored a...
Farm machinery show in Punchestown always a big hit
Always a firm favourite with local farmers, the FTMA farm machinery show in Punchestown at the moment is running until tomorrow, Saturday, February 11.
While...
Busy weekend ahead for Laois soccer clubs
Crettyard United's Leinster Junior Cup last 16 clash away to Crumlin United on Saturday is the stand out fixture on what will be a busy...
These are the Laois GAA fixtures for the next month
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Leinster Minor Football League Round 1
Ferns Training Centre: Wexford v Laois at 2.30pm
Laois Shopping Centre Kelly Cup
Crettyard: Crettyard Gaels v Emo at...
Our Wedding Story: Mary Gallagher and Liam Phelan
Portlaoise couple Mary Gallagher and Liam Phelan - who tied the knot on August 19 last year - are the first to feature on...
Revamped Treacy’s bar all set to re-open
The countdown is on to the revamp of Treacys's Bar & Restaurant in The Heath with the final touches being put in place before...
Management of Ballyhoura bike trail predict big success for Slieve Bloom project
The managers of the Ballyhoura Bike Trail in Limerick have given their backing for the mountain bike trail in the Slieve Bloom mountains, predicting...
Wired with Whelan: We need to cop on when it comes to the bit...
Lettuce pray … for a bit of cop on at dinner time
Don’t panic. Don’t change channels. It’s only me, not Fr Paddy.
But I am...
We want to maintain our status, says hurling boss Kelly
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says the target for his side is stay in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League.
Laois travel to Tralee...
Laois make three changes for trip to Armagh
Peter Creedon has made three personnel changes and a host of positional switches for Sunday's Allianz Football League game away to Armagh.
Portlaoise's Kieran Lillis,...
Expect greater exposure for Robert Sheehan in episode 4 of Fortitude
Portlaoise actor Robert Sheehan will be appearing in Fortitude again tonight at 9pm on Sky Atlantic in episode 3 of Series 2.
However, fans of...
Mountrath ladies set for their Little Black Dress night
Red carpet, champagne on arrival and ladies in little black dresses. The Pub in Mountrath will have glamour like never before this Friday night, February...
Laois hurlers name a new captain ahead of league opener
Rathdowney-Errill's Ross King has been named the new Laois senior hurling captain ahead of Sunday's Allianz League Division 1B clash against Kerry.
King, who made...
Brave Portlaoise mum goes public on mental health struggle
A brave Portlaoise mother of three says she has no regrets about going public on her depression and attempted suicide, and hopes that her...
Man punched during morning robbery in Portlaoise town centre
A man was assaulted and a quantity of cash and electrical items were stolen from him close to Portlaoise Leisure Centre at approximately 6...
CCTV footage helps gardai catch Ballybrittas robbery suspects
Four suspects were apprehended following a robbery at Maxol filling station in Ballybrittas thanks to the swift actions of gardai who caught the men...
Top Laois referee hits out at retirement age rule
Eddie Kinsella hit out at the GAA rule which forces inter-county referees to retire when they turn 50.
The Courtwood manager, who refereed the 2014...
Stephen Dowling: Spring calving now in full swing
Firstly, I would like to thank LaoisToday, who have asked me to be a regular contributor as a columnist.
Each fortnight I will focus...
Twenty four Laois schools have no access to psychological service
A total of 24 schools across Laois do not currently have access for to a National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologist.
The figure was...
Portlaoise chocolatiers all set for Valentine’s Day
Forget France and Belgium, a creative contemporary chocolatier in Portlaoise is tasting success, thanks to its handmade confections.
And they're bracing themselves for a busy...
Graiguecullen to stay in Laois, proposes Boundary Committee
There is relief for the people of Graiguecullen this evening with the news that the Carlow Boundary Review Committee has opposed any changes to...
Lowry heading to Sigerson weekend but extra-time woe for Garvan’s IT Carlow
There will be at least one Laois representative at this season’s Sigerson Cup weekend after UCD booked their place in the last four thanks...
Clubs ready for new season as Laois GAA announce league fixtures
Laois GAA ACFL and ACHL fixtures 2017
The Heath will start the defence of their Division 1 title at home to newly promoted Ballyroan-Abbey when...
