Clonad GAA club to host a Special Culture Night Screening of award winning film
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and...
Laois County Council vote not to nominate any candidate for presidential election
Laois County Councillors have voted not to nominate any candidate to give them the opportunity to run for President of Ireland.
Independent candidate Gareth Sheridan...
LIVE BLOG: Presidential candidates seek nomination from Laois County Council
It is a big day in Laois County Council as candidates seeking nomination to be able to run for president of Ireland are here.
Laois...
New Laois tourism attraction opens its doors following €250,000 Fáilte Ireland investment
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school wins prestigious AIMS Award for Grease
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise, has been honoured with a coveted AIMS Award for their outstanding 2025 production of Grease.
The chairman of AIMS, Gerry Sweeney,...
40 years of Spink Comhaltas celebrated in book available in local libraries
Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end...
Embrace FARM launches new supports for bereaved children and young adults
Embrace FARM, the agricultural charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014, is launching a variety of new support services specifically designed to help...
Clonaslee Show cancelled amid fears of weekend washout
The poor weather forecast for the weekend has claimed its first victim with the news that the Clonaslee Show has been cancelled.
The long-running and...
Fundraiser launched for three-year-old Laois boy following devastating cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a three-year-old Laois boy and his family after he was diagnosed with cancer.
The young man in question is...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise Comhaltas host All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil celebration night
Portlaoise Comhaltas celebrated their recent amazing Fleadh achievements on Friday September 5 at The Heath Golf Club with a night of music, song and...
Laois woman presents €1m cheque after run with showbiz pal Colin Farrell
Emma Fogarty has handed over €1million to EB charity Debra – almost a year after her brave Dublin Marathon fundraiser with Hollywood star Colin...
Laois man set to complete Dublin Marathon to raise funds following father’s cancer diagnosis
A well known Laois man is set to run the Dublin City Marathon in October to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Portlaoise's Jack...
Laois County Council called upon to clean up statue that is in ‘horrible’ condition
Laois County Council have been called upon to clean up a statue of a prominent local figure that is in 'horrible' condition.
Labour Councillor Marie...
Presidential campaign arrives in Portlaoise as Catherine Connolly sets out her stall
It's a beautiful September Tuesday lunch time in Portlaoise as Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly hits the streets as part of her nationwide canvass.
She's...
Water re-fill stations requested around Portlaoise following Leisure Centre success
A Laois County Councillor has requested that water re-fill stations be installed across the town of Portlaoise.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald made the call...
‘I am confident something can be done’ – Laois Councillors pushing for replacement of...
Laois County Councillors have expressed their hope and desire that something can be done to replace the jobs at a factory that is soon...
Catherine Connolly on Alan Kelly comments, potential Sinn Féin support and broadening out the...
As it stands, there are three candidates in next month's presidential election.
Fianna Fáil have selected former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin, Fine Gael have...
In Pictures: Laois event showcases year-round benefits of hedgerow management
Laois County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council held a community event during Hedgerow Week.
This brought together landowners, conservationists, educators and public to...
Final details announced as Laois Pride Festival 2025 now underway
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place currently...
Much loved Portlaoise cafe announces closure after almost 12 years
The Pantry Café, a much-loved fixture in the Portlaoise community, has closed its doors after nearly 12 years of business.
Located on Market Square and...
Laois County Council set date for when presidential hopefuls can seek their nomination
Laois County Council have set a date for when those seeking a nomination to run for President of Ireland can address them.
LaoisToday understands that...
Free travel for children extended to U-9s in Laois
The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age.
Speaking...
Fr David Vard to be officially appointed as Parish Priest of Stradbally
Fr David Vard is set to be officially appointed as the Parish Priest of Stradbally early next month.
The announcement was made by Bishop Denis...
Laois set to unite for Memory Walk to mark World Alzheimer’s Day
Laois will proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk this year as part of the nationwide Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. taking place on Sunday, September 21,...
Laois County Council launches consultation on Local Biodiversity Action Plan and community funding opportunity
Laois County Council is calling for participation in the consultation for the Laois Local Biodiversity Plan.
A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) provides a strategic framework...
Uisce Eireann confirms completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has announced the successful completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick.
This, they say, marks a significant milestone for the...
Young Laois girl set to donate 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity
A young Laois girl is all set to donate 14 inches of her hair to a children's charity and has launched a fundraiser.
10-year-old Grace...
Three students from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2025
WorldSkills Ireland, Ireland’s leading event dedicated to promoting skills, apprenticeship careers, and workplace opportunities for young people is taking place later this month.
The event...
Laois shortlisted for European Commission award for Smart Tourism
Laois has been announced on the shortlist of the European Commission's 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award.
Alongside Dubrovnik (Croatia), Geestland (Germany), Ibiza...
In Pictures: Laois LEO puts on the style for third high profile Women In...
Style was the order of the day at the most recent hugely successful Women in Business event organised by Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The...
