2018 Remembered: In Pictures: Old Fort Festival deemed a “1,000 per cent success”
What a summer it was.
The sun was splitting the rocks, Laois footballers were in Croke Park, and The Old Fort festival held another spectacular...
Vicastown planning special New Year’s Day parkrun
Calling all runners, especially the ladies.
Vicarstown parkrun is doing a special initiative for New Year's Day and they are hoping to have 30 ladies...
2018 Remembered: Popular Laois woman set to appear on Winning Streak
2018 was a year that saw an incredible number of four Laois people appear on the hit National Television Lottery show Winning Streak.
Portlaoise mother...
WATCH: Laois ladies footballers Mags McEvoy and Clare Conlon in our Christmas Video Interview...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
Two guests joining us for our Christmas video interview series were 2018 Laois ladies captain Mags McEvoy...
WATCH: FAI Cup winning Wexford Youths trio in our Christmas Video Interview Series
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
To win an FAI Cup is a remarkable achievement. To win the FAI Cup, the league and...
In Pictures: Coolrain 6k draws the crowds and famous guests for Clonenagh NS
It promised to be a great day in Coolrain - and a great day was had.
Today, Friday December 28, Clonenagh National School held their...
In Pictures: Ballyroan kicks off the cobwebs with its annual St Stephen’s Day run
Athletics may just be the hottest trend to hit Ballyroan-Abbey after the remarkable success of the McDonalds in Ireland's Fittest Family.
Ballyroan-Abbey GAA Club’s annual...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix packed with action for the annual St Stephen’s Day Hunt
St Stephen's Day means one thing for the town of Abbeyleix and those involved in the Laois Hunt.
Just as it is every St Stephen’s...
2018 Remembered: Laois family-run pub is celebrating 100 years in business in style this...
In July of this year, a popular Laois family-run pub celebrated 100 years in business in style.
Leech's Bar in Wolfhill marked the occasion with a...
WATCH: Laois musician Damien Bowe in our Christmas Video Interview Series
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
May you live in interesting times is an old proverb - and Laois musician Damien Bowe certainly...
Damien Bowe to feature today on our Christmas Video Interview Series
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
The LaoisToday Christmas Video Interview Series continues today with another big sit-down piece with a well-known Laois...
Want to get out of the house? There’s a range of great events around...
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
You've had the turkey and ham, probably a couple of drinks, a half a box of Roses and you've...
In Pictures: Mountrath primary school get into the Christmas spirit
If you were in Mountrath on Wednesday last you might think you saw a little army of Christmas jumpers going through the town.
Indeed, both...
Winner announced in brilliant Gerry Browne Jewellers/LaoisToday Competition
It’s one of the busiest shops in Portlaoise at this time of the year and we were delighted to bring you a competition from...
In Pictures: Clonenagh NS host wonderful Christmas Show
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, held their Christmas Show in the Convent Hall recently.
The Mountrath Forum very kindly gave the school the hall for the...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers life as a...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the British...
WATCH: Laois actor set to star in Young Offenders Christmas special
One of the most popular Irish comedy's in recent times is set to see a Laois man take a star role this Christmas.
Portlaoise's Robert...
WATCH: Courtwood footballer stars as Cadet Choir sing on RTE One
The Cadet Choir appeared on Maura and Daithi this evening on RTE One - and there was a familiar face bang smack in the...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winners visit their favourite hurley maker in Laois
Where do you go for All-Ireland winning hurleys? Well Hurler of the Year Cian Lynch and All-Ireland winning Limerick captain Declan Hannon come to...
Meet two women at the centre of a new documentary about Portlaoise
What better way to celebrate Portlaoise than focusing on two proud Town women who give a unique snapshot of their birthplace in a new...
Your guide to What’s On in Laois this very busy weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
The super Christmas atmosphere continues all-round the county this weekend.
There is lots of live music of all genres. Phil...
In Pictures: Liam McCarthy Cup and All-Ireland winning hurlers visit Timahoe NS
What a treat this was for all the staff and kids in Timahoe NS.
Back in August, the Limerick hurlers dethroned Galway in an enthralling...
In Pictures: Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run a huge success
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274...
In Pictures: Laois artist and teacher hosting local exhibition
A Laois artist and teacher has an exciting solo exhibition in Abbeyleix and works in an open call exhibition in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Mountmellick...
In Pictures: Huge turnout at annual Abbeyleix Christmas Fair
One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, returned to its home in the Market Square...
Groups and charities benefit over €30,000 from Electric Picnic Resident’s Committee
57 groups and charities in Laois have benefited to the tune of €31,000 thanks to the Electric Picnic Residents Committee.
Every year the Electric Picnic...
Laois artists to perform huge concert for three very worthy causes
A huge concert featuring Laois artists is due to take place for three very worthy organisations next year.
Kolbe Special School, the Cuisle Centre, and...
In Pictures: Festive spirit runs high at Mountmellick’s Christmas fair
The rain couldn’t keep the crowds away as hundreds of Christmas shoppers turned up to Mountmellick’s festive fair.
Even local celebrities turned out as Kyllian...
Laois woman’s beautiful new song rides high in the iTunes Chart
A Laois woman's song called 'Share' is riding high in the ITunes charts just hours after it was released.
Martina Cahill's beautiful song is currently...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic 2019 COMPLETELY SOLD OUT
The 2019 edition of the Electric Picnic in now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the three day music festival in Stradbally went back on sale...
