As Christmas approaches, here’s 20 of the best places to propose in Laois
It's coming up to that special time of year.
Children laughing and singing, joy everywhere. As couples come into the festive season, it might be just...
Fianna Fail complete their team for 2019 Local Elections
The Fianna Fail team for the 2019 Local Elections in Laois is now complete following their selection convention for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick and Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal...
Well-known Laois duo set for battle at Fianna Fail Local Election Convention for Borris-Mountmellick
Two well-known Laois GAA faces are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick area.
Former GAA President, Liam...
Moment in Time: Christmas lights being switched on over the years and across the...
For this week's Moment in Time, we have compiled a collection of photographs of Christmas lights being switched on across Laois over the years.
Always...
Talking Music: Laois trio Vocalese ready to wow the Dunamaise
The exquisite vocal harmonies of 'Vocalese' are ready to bring down the house at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this December with new tunes and...
Fleadh officials to visit Laois this weekend as local bid gathers momentum
An important step in the Portlaoise bid to host the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil will be taken on Saturday when members of the Leinster...
Meet the young vet building his own Farm Animal veterinary practice in Stradbally
Growing up on his family’s suckler-to-beef farm instilled in Michael Cushen a love of all aspects of farming and he realised at a young...
Eight Talking Points as Portlaoise fall short in Leinster club
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What a game of football that was. Portlaoise's Leinster Club SFC campaign ended in dramatic circumstances...
Death has occurred of well-known Laois man George Dobson
The death has occurred of a well-known Laois man.
George Patrick Dobson, from Portlaoise, passed away unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital yesterday.
George, who is...
WATCH: Laois farming family praise social media for helping them retrieve stolen tractor
A Laois farming family that had their new tractor stolen and later retrieved at the start of the year have praised the impact of...
Portlaoise v the Dublin champions: Some great battles but a long tale of woe...
This Sunday, the Portlaoise footballers will board their team bus and head for Parnell Park for a mouth-watering Leinster Club SFC semi-final against Dublin...
Former GAA president among candidates for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Borris-Mountmellick area
The former President of the GAA has put his name in the hat to be selected by Fianna Fail to run as a Local...
REVEALED: Laois manager Sugrue adds two coaches to backroom team for new season
Laois football manager John Sugrue has filled the void left in his managerial team following the departure of selector Eoin Kearns and coach Jerome...
Laois footballer hoping to help Scottish GAA side to All Ireland glory
On Saturday next, November 17, Dunedin Connollys of Edinburgh take on Ulster champions - Emmett Óg from Monaghan - in the All-Ireland intermediate ladies...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Camross take on Wexford champions in Leinster...
After a month of controversy since winning the club a 26th Laois SHC title and a first back-to-back since 1994, Camross are back in...
PROFILED: The Sarsfields squad on the quest for Leinster final glory
Sarsfields are back in the Leinster Senior Club Final, for the first time since 2015, where they take on familiar foes Foxrock-Cabinteely of Dublin.
This...
Two major companies announce their support for Portlaoise’s bid for the All-Ireland Fleadh
Two national companies have announced their backing for Portlaoise to hold Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.
ESB Networks and EirGrid have pledged to support Portlaoise's bid...
Moment in Time: Halloween fun and games in Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise in 2008
This week's Moment in Time has brought us back to 2008.
Alf Harvey payed a visit to Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise, where Halloween festivities were in...
My Club and I: Becky Williams (O’Moores camogie club)
Becky Williams has been involved with O'Moores since their first ever county final win in 2007 - at the U12 grade.
Since then, the Mountmellick...
Darts exhibition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland coming to Racket Hall
A darts exhibition with one of the world's top players is coming to Racket Hall in Roscrea in December.
And it is for a very...
Four Laois schools plus neighbouring Kildare school to be ‘structurally examined’
Four Laois primary schools and another in nearby Athy are among 42 schools in the country that will have to be examined to determine...
Race Night fundraiser for local soccer club Towerhill Rovers
A great night's entertainment is in store in the Welcome Inn on Friday as local soccer club Towerhill Rovers host a Race Night.
Towerhill Rovers...
Rogers and Healy looking to add to incredible medal haul
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It’s hard to believe - and it’s probably a label neither will be overly keen on...
Big Laois interest in Kildare and Offaly football finals this weekend
It's county final season all over the country at the moment and as well as the Laois senior football decider on this weekend, there's...
County Final Diary: New jersies, poems and referee watch as final fever takes hold
There's nothing like the excitement of a county final to grip local communities and clubs.
That's very evident this week in Mountmellick, Courtwood and Annanough...
Two Laois lads feature in new FIFA 19 game
For fans of the popular console game FIFA, the newest installment of the franchise goes on general sale on Friday.
FIFA 19 will fly off...
In Pictures: Tynan’s Restaurant celebrate six years in business
In September 2012 Imelda Tynan and her team opened their doors to Tynan's Restaurant at the Storeyard in Portlaoise.
Six years later and it's as...
BREAKING: Laois footballer receives All-Star nomination
The GAA All-Star football nomination lists has been announced - and one Laois man has made the cut.
Portlaoise and Laois keeper Graham Brody has...
Laois retirement home granted extension, despite parish priest’s objection
An extension of a Laois retirement home is being granted despite the local parish priest objecting.
Miguel House in Castletown is expanding to include specialist...
Maurice Deegan speaks about being the man in the middle and hopes of refereeing...
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Our latest LaoisToday podcast featured two men who have probably been to more inter-county matches than we've...