Legendary Laois coach Pat Critchley publishes new book ‘A Coaching Way’
All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a
lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching
Way’ which will be launched in the...
‘I was compelled to help in some way’ – Adopted Laois man launches fundraiser...
A recruitment consultant who lives in Portarlington is behind a fundraiser for Laois Domestic Abuse services.
Terry Byrne (39) who works for Choice People Recruitment,...
Solution found as extra bus to be put on from Monday to accommodate children...
An additional school bus will be on the road from this Monday, September 18, to accommodate children from Emo and The Rock.
A solution has...
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...
Councillors fume over proposal to construct 13, 180 metre high wind turbines in rural...
Several Laois County Councillors have voiced their total opposition to a proposal which would see 13 wind turbines constructed in a rural part of...
Domestic violence charity to host golf event and raffle at Laois golf club
Teach Tearmainn, County Kildare’s only dedicated domestic violence refuge and support service, will host a Charity Golf Event on Friday, September 15, in Portarlington...
Telly Bingo player who purchased winning ticket in Laois has just weeks left to...
Telly Bingo players in Laois are being urged to check their old tickets from the Friday, July 14, draw as a Snowball prize worth...
Established Laois business set to close its doors today after almost 50 years of...
Long-established Portlaoise business The Office Centre is set to close its retail shop on Main Street in the town today.
The decision brings to an...
In Pictures: Laois Councillor hits out at facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the facilities that the Ukrainian refugees who are living in Stradbally are using.
Independent Councillor Aisling Moran,...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
In Pictures: 69th annual Clonaslee Show proves another big success
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history, going back over 70 years – and it returned on Sunday with another great family day out.
Having returned...
More than €3 million in additional funding confirmed for Laois County Council in 2024
Laois County Council will receive €11,620,533 in 2024 in its base line funding in respect of the Local Property Tax.
This, according to Laois TD...
Parents to ‘battle on’ following meeting over the lack of school bus places in...
A public meeting in Emo on Thursday evening heard how at least seven students in the Emo/The Rock area have been left without school...
“I feel absolutely honoured” – Global make-up sensation to be first Grand Marshall of...
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride are in the middle of a week long festival that will culminate in Portlaoise on...
Popular Laois gift shop announces closure following nine years in business
A popular Laois gift shop has announced that it will close its doors for this final time this Saturday - September 9.
Breda's Gift Shop...
Gardai unveil ‘Back to School’ – Road Safety Awareness programme following devastating first nine...
2023 has already been devastating for road safety, with 127 deaths on Irish roads to date.
That represents 24 more than the same period 2022...
Public meeting called to address ongoing school transport issue in Laois
Emo/ The Rock Parents' Group, representing families whose children attend Mountmellick Community Group, have called for a public meeting over the ongoing school transport...
Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this...
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally...
White Horse Guitar Club appeal for return of mandolin that went missing at Electric...
A band who rocked the Salty Dog and Trailer Park stages at Electric Picnic on Sunday are seeking the public's help.
White Horse Guitar Club...
Two Laois students set to receive All-Ireland JP McManus Scholarships for academic excellence
Two students from Laois have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
The 2022 leaving certificate...
‘It’s important to remember that cancer is not the end, it’s another step to...
Bob Flavin is a Laois-based motor journalist and social media personality.
As well as being a regular contributor on RTÉ programming, he also runs a...
Planning permission sought for new residential development in Portlaoise
Bircrest Limited have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at a site in Summerhill, Portlaoise.
The site is generally bound to the north...
GP Out of Hours services explained for Laois and Midlands – Midoc becomes Meddoc
A solution to the issue that arose around Christmas time in relation to the out of hours GP service in Laois appears to have...
Laois County Council delivers significant additional car parking at popular tourist location
Laois County Council has announced the provision of significant, additional car parking at the Glenbarrow Falls Car Park in the Slieve Blooms.
An additional 60...
Historic Collaboration: Portlaoise Institute and SETU launch first ever degree programmes in Laois
In order to make higher education more accessible, Portlaoise Institute and South Eastern Technical University (SETU) have teamed up to pioneer the launch of...
750 Ukrainian refugees set to move to Stradbally and live on site of Electric...
Stradbally is set to become home to 750 Ukrainian refugees following the conclusion of this year's Electric Picnic.
LaoisToday understands that a deal has been...
Vicarstown artist draws on family farm for inspiration
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has...
Laois student chosen for prestigious programme to study in Italy for the next two...
United World Colleges (UWC) has chosen a second level student from Portlaoise to receive a scholarship and travel abroad to Europe to pursue the...
‘Clear Our Paths’ – National Council for the Blind calls on dog owners to...
Data gathered by NCBI, as part of their Clear Our Paths campaign, shows that just 82 dog fouling fines were handed out by local...