Sadness at the passing of well-known Portlaoise man
The death has occurred of Denzil Mills from Portlaoise, a man who was very well-known through his involvement with Portlaoise Rugby Club and who...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school students remember children who died in the Holocaust
First year students in Mountrath Community school participated in the international Crocus Project, organised by the Holocaust Education Trust, recently.
This is a project for...
New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe in memory of Johnny Dalton scaled back due...
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe in memory of the late Johnny Dalton is being scaled back to a much smaller event due...
2019 Remembered: Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
Back in April, the visit of a certain George Clooney caused something of a stir..
We’re sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to...
Sadness in sporting, business and community circles at death of Rory Culliton
Rory Culliton from Portlaoise - a man remembered as a gentleman and highly-respected in the local sport, business and community circles - passed away...
Laois TD calls for the planned May increase in Carbon Tax to be halted
A Laois TD has called on the Government to halt the May increase on Carbon Tax in order 'not to heap further pressure on...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Community School Musical – Return to the 80’s – a huge...
The musical ‘Return to the 80’s’ was held in the Mountmellick Arts Centre on November 31 and December 1 by Mountmellick Community School.
The cast...
Laois community to celebrate 50 years of their church by hosting a camino
In November, the 50th anniversary of the opening of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church in Errill will take place.
To mark this Jubilee...
In Pictures: Smiles all round as new school year gets underway in Rath NS
The students and staff of Rath National School gave the LaoisToday team the biggest welcome on Friday morning.
School Principal Ann Garry brought our photographer...
Planing permission sought for 30 new homes in county’s biggest housing estate plus plans...
Planning permission has been lodged to build 30 new homes in Laois's biggest housing estate.
Kilminchy in Portlaoise is the biggest estate in the county...
€96,000 allocated to Laois County Council under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€96,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for 12 projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
Tenakill House in Raheen received the highest...
Award winning young Laois scientists return to hero’s welcome
Two 6th class boys, David Duggan and Jack Hyland returned to Timahoe NS this week to rapturous applause having been crowned All-Ireland runners up...
In Pictures: Exciting new era as Bloom HQ is officially opened in Mountrath
There was a real sense of pride and accomplishment in Mountrath this afternoon as the local community were joined by a host of dignitaries...
In Pictures: Laois schoolchildren a class act for Music Generation Laois premiere
A total of 120 children aged between seven and 12 from Cloneyhurke, Rath and Paddock national schools were on song as they raised the...
Internationally renowned Laois journalist and author publishes first novel
A Laois author who is renowned internationally as a soccer journalist has published his first novel.
James Corbett, who lives in Vicarstown with his wife...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
In Pictures: Pick Your Own Sunflower charity fundraiser held in Laois with further event this...
As part of National Heritage Week, a three-day fundraiser has been held in aid of Laois Offaly Families for Autism and The Alzheimer's Society...
Tributes paid in Arles NS as long-serving teacher who became acting principal retires
Hailed as an ‘unwavering pillar’ of Arles National School for many years, Ms Catherine Lawlor’s dedication and guidance was highlighted recently as she celebrated...
WATCH: Santa arrives at Portarlington school amidst busy schedule
It was all excitement in Portarlington this morning as St Patrick's BNS welcomed a special visitor.
The one and only Santa Clause took time out...
Laois Vintage set to host 25th annual Road Run in aid of Laois Hospice
Laois Vintage Limited will return with their 25th annual Road Run, in aid of Laois Hospice, in August.
This year’s sponsored Road Run will take...
Laois brothers who died in Tipperary drowning tragedy named
The two Laois men who died in a diving tragedy in Portroe in Tipperary today have been named locally as Fergus and Philip Brophy...
Laois needs new sources of drinking water as water levels hit record low
Irish Water is looking for new sources of drinking water in Laois.
This comes as an Environmental Protection Agency report on supplies across the country...
‘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...
In Pictures: ‘Make Way Day’ returns to three towns in Laois
'Make Way Day' is about people with disabilities and it made a return to three towns in Laois recently.
It led by the Disability Federation...
All Ireland ladies football winners set to be honoured by Laois County Council
The Laois ladies football team that memorably claimed All Ireland honours in Croke Park this year are set to be honoured by Laois County...
Portarlington community project to receive €500,000 funding from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Portarlington has secured €500,000 for a new community development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money will be used to develop a community...
Sadness following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick – mam of Supervet Noel
There is sadness in Ballyfin this week following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick at the age of 92.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, of Esker, Mountmellick, passed peacefully...
Key primary school principal posts filled across the county
Schools may have closed their doors for the summer, but this hasn’t stopped planning and preparation for September with a number of new principals...
Laois musician calls for increased pay for doctors and nurses
A Laois musician says the Covid-19 pandemic has finally made all of us appreciate the work that doctors and nurses do - and called...
Wonderful tributes as teacher, sports enthusiast and champion of Community Games Br Cyril Collins...
Glowing tributes have been paid to Br Cyril Collins who passed away last month.
Br Collins, who lived in De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House...