In Pictures: Huge crowd turn out in Vicarstown to celebrate 90th birthday of legendary...
It was a packed house in Crean's in Vicarstown on Tuesday night as the community celebrated the 90th birthday party of one of the...
People First Credit Union in Portlaoise celebrates 50 years in business
A long-standing Portlaoise institution is today celebrating the 50th anniversary of the day they first opened for business.
People First Credit Union in Portlaoise -...
‘Convicted Paedophile’ set on fire in Midlands Prison Portlaoise attack
A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star.
Gardai have launched an...
‘Disappointed’ Ramsbottom intends to run for Fianna Fail in 2024
A simple typing error robbed a Fianna Fail member of the chance of being selected to run for his party in the Local Elections...
Calls for stricter curbs on knife crime
Calls have been made for stricter laws, such as mandatory sentences in an effort to curb knife crime.
The appeal was made to Justice Minister,...
BREAKING: Huge delays on M7 outside Portlaoise following accident
Emergency services are at the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the M7 outhbound between J18 Portlaoise West and J19...
Mountrath student named Laois Spelling Bee Champion for 2019
Eason is delighted to announce Jake Gee Doheny as this year’s winner of the County Laois Eason Spelling Bee Final.
Jake, who is a pupil...
High insurance costs putting businesses at risk
Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare, Fiona O’Loughlin has expressed her concerns over the pressure businesses are under which will force closures without Government...
WATCH: Laois man Tuohy makes young AFL fan’s dream come true
What an extraordinary act of kindness this is.
Portlaoise native Zach Tuohy has become one of the most familiar faces on the Australian Football League...
Almost 60 sheep attacked in Laois area by dogs
Three sheep have been killed by dogs 'not kept under proper control and rambling' according to the Laois Dog Pound Shelter.
The attack, which took...
Bord na Mona voluntary redundancy scheme ‘oversubscribed’
A Bord na Monda voluntary redundancy scheme has been 'oversubscribed', the Irish Independent is reporting.
The company had set a target of around 400 departures...
Pakistani native and community volunteer set to run in Local Elections in Portlaoise
A new name has emerged as a candidate in the Portlaoise District for the Local Elections which takeplace in May.
Naeem Iqbal was born and...
Laois priest all set for Late Late Show appearance
A Laois priest is getting ready for an appearance airing this Firday night on Ireland's longest running programme, the Late Late Show.
Fr Sean Hyland...
Laois County Council backs Adoptee Identity Rights group motion
Laois County Council have unanimously passed a motion at their February 25 meeting on behalf of AITHEANTAS, the Adoptee Identity Rights group.
This motion calls...
Laois woman all set to take part in international dog show
Dawn Greer is an Agility Trainer who lives in Durrow, Co. Laois. Alongside her dog Whisper, they will represent the Republic of Ireland at...
Election Diary: Dumping in Borris-in-Ossory and campaign launches
Election season is well and truly underway and the political stories are coming thick and fast here on LaoisToday.
So we bring you the first...
Syrian families due to be housed in Laois this year
Over one hundred Syrian refugees will be accommodated in Laois later this year.
The Department of Justice and Equality has advised the local authority that...
Almost €3 million in funding allocated for social housing Laois village
€2,932,954 of funding to Laois County Council for the provision of fourteen new social homes at St. Kieran’s Park, Errill, Co. Laois has been...
Portlaoise housing estate left in ‘complete darkness’ by overgrown trees
One side of St. Brigid’s estate in Portlaoise is completely in the dark at night as the street lights are overgrown by trees.
The Council...
In Pictures: ‘Outstanding’ contribution of young people celebrated at inaugural Laois-Offaly Garda Youth Awards
The Minister for Justice, the owner of Supermacs, the local Garda Síochána Chief Superintendent and a former Rose of Tralee were all on hand...
People Before Profit select candidate to run for European Elections
People Before Profit have selected a Carlow Candidate to run in the Ireland South constituency for the European Elections.
Adrienne Wallace is from Cork but now...
Getting the run-around over roundabouts on the forgotten road
If you are one of those that thinks Portlaoise already has enough roundabouts, think again.
There is a case being made for more roundabouts in...
Gardaí warn parents of terrifying ‘suicide game’ hitting Ireland
'Momo' is the name of the new terrifying online game which allegedly encourages children to self-harm.
The game, which has been linked to suicides in...
Serious disruption at Portlaoise Train Station following mechanical faults
Irish Rail are reporting serious disruption to their services this morning due to 'mechanical issues'.
In a series of tweets, Iarnrod Eireann first highlighted the...
Camross native to run as Independent in Local Elections
Another independent candidate has declared to run in the local elections in May.
From Camross, Ger Hogan will be a first time candidate contesting the...
Primary Care Centre could help solve GP crisis
Is there a doctor in the house? The answer is No!
And now Portlaoise councillors are of the view that the shortage of GPs is...
Local Fianna Fáil councillor to seek nomination to contest European Elections
A local Fianna Fáil councillor is to throw his name in the hat to represent the party in May's European Elections in the new Ireland...
Teenager killed in early morning car crash in Carlow
Gardai in Carlow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred near ‘The Nine Stones’ Mount Leinster, Borris, Co. Carlow at...
Site urgently needed for Laois’s newest school
It’s a fantastic school with great teachers and a brilliant principal but now the new secondary school in Portlaoise, Choláiste Dhun Masc, is a...
How to ensure that family businesses last from one generation to the next
It's a question a lot of entrepreneurs might ask: passing a business on to the next generation - is it a gift or a...
