In Pictures: Laois company join in on preparations for the Papal visit
Could we see these on the next Popemobile?
This weekend, Pope Francis will visit Ireland for the first time for the World Meeting of Families...
Lucky Laois winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds
The Prize Bond's weekly draw has been won in Laois for the fourth time this year.
This week's Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes...
Truck on fire in Laois on M7 motorway
Emergency services had to deal with the second fire in two days on the motorway in Laois.
The fire happened between Junction 15 Ballybrittas and...
In Pictures: Friends of Portlaoise Hospital table quiz proves to be a huge success
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital recently held a table quiz on the 10th of August 2018 in Kavanagh's Pub Portlaoise.
The table quiz was organised...
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal road crash
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the R445 near Monasterevin, Kildare on Friday, August 17.
The collision occurred at...
UPDATED: Stradbally to Portlaoise Road reopens ahead of Electric Picnic
The main road between Portlaoise and Stradbally has reopened a week before the Electric Picnic.
Signs were erected last week stating that the main road,...
International visitors flock to Laois accommodation for the Papal Visit this weekend
Portlaoise is about to get an international flair to it as hundreds of international visitors make their way over for the Papal Visit and...
BREAKING: Part of M7 motorway in Laois closed due to fire
Part of the Dublin-Limerick M7 motorway southbound has been closed at Junction 18 Portlaoise West as emergency services are dealing with a serious incident.
The...
Speed vans are the only way to stop accidents on R420 – Mulhall
A local councillor has said that speed vans are the only way to stop accidents on a well-known black spot on the R420 in...
€4.25 million allocated for the introduction of a Fodder Import Support measure
Over €4 million has been allocated to a new Fodder Import Support measure, Laois/Offaly TD and Minister Justice & Trade has said.
This measure is...
LaoisToday and other sites prevented from posting on Facebook
LaoisToday woke up this morning to find that we were not able to post articles from our website onto our Facebook page, and that...
Retired Laois Doctor to sing for the Pope for a second time
Portarlington doctor and singer Dr Larry Fullam will lead his choir in singing for Pope Francis.
The retired doctor is Conductor of St Michael's Choir...
The Rainbow People of Ballyhupahaun celebrated in 25 year anniversary this weekend
Picture this. It's 1993 and you just hear word that hundreds of people with dreadlocks and florescent clothes and 'flower power' messages and ban-the-bomb...
European final awaits Laois Enterprise Office for helping disadvantaged groups find work
Laois Enterprise Office has been nominated for a European Enterprise Promotion Award for a programme which helps disadvantaged groups overcome barriers to employment.
They believe...
Sadness in Mountrath as popular hurley-maker laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Mountrath this morning as a popular member of the community was laid to rest.
Sean Brophy, who was 85-years-old, was...
Huge drop in the amount of pubs in Laois
Revenue have published figures which show a dramatic decrease in the amount of pubs in Laois since 2005.
In 2005, Laois had 157 pubs but...
Remembering Ballyhupahaun’s Rainbow people of 1993
A Hollywood director in their wildest dreams couldn't script the events that happened in the small townsland of Ballyhupahaun, Rosenallis, 25 years ago.
On August...
End of an era in Clonaslee as popular teacher retires
For the first time since 1987, one of Clonaslee College's longest serving teachers will not be taking his place in the classroom.
Eamon 'Atch' Whelan...
Riverdance and the Papal Visit calls for these young Laois teenagers
Performing in Riverdance is surely the epitome of every young Irish dancer's career and this young Laois teenager has already achieved what many can...
Grain growers call again for minimum price of €250 per tonne for malting barley...
The Irish Grain Growers Group - who have a considerable presence in Laois - have called for a minimum price of €250 per tonne...
“I was so nervous, but when I got out there I had so much...
Laois Rose Grainne Hogan took to the Dome Stage last night and did the whole county proud as she wowed presenter Dáithí Ó Sé...
New alerts system to save Laois schools thousands
Schools across Laois are set to save thousands of euro each year by using a new alerts system which offers a far more affordable...
Meet the 44-year-old mammy who received her Leaving Cert results
They say you're never too old to make a change, and 44-year-old Karen Willis has just proven that.
Karen received her results alongside 58,543 others on...
A historic Laois school needs your help to find photos for reunion book
This historic Laois school is planning a reunion, but they need your help in resurrecting photos which show the full picture of its history...
In Pictures: Very successful launch of Timahoe Conservation Plan
The Timahoe Conservation Plan launched Sunday August 19 as a part of Laois Heritage Week.
Historian Tom Nelligan of The Standing Stone launched the plan on the...
Cost of houses in the Midlands growing faster than national average
House prices in the Midlands are growing faster than the national average.
According to the CSO’s Residential Property Price Index – the cost of buying...
Two charged as €50,000 of cocaine seized near Laois town
Two men were arrested at the scene of a cocaine seizure in Laois have been charged.
Gardai recovered a quantity of cocaine believed to be...
Laois pub planning ‘WiFi free’ night to revive the art of conversation
We're all guilty of doing it.
Mobile phones have become an extension of most of our hands and rather than talk to people, we often...
Government lacks vital data in midst of housing crisis – Fleming
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has accused the Government of not treating the housing crisis with the seriousness it deserves.
Deputy Fleming made...
Met Eireann warning as Storm Ernesto set to batter Laois
Remember all the dry weather and hosepipe bans and drought warnings?
Well, the rain is well and truly back now and things are about to...
