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Government announce new additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases continue to surge
The government have announced a raft of additional Covid-19 restrictions aimed at further curbing the spread of the virus in the country.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin...
Coronavirus: 17 additional deaths and 5,325 new cases – 12 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 5,325 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of...
2020 Remembered: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
In February, we compiled a list of our top Laois TikTok-ers.
TikTok isn’t exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the...
2020 Remembered: Conor Stapleton: What it’s like getting a cancer diagnosis – and why...
In April, Conor Stapleton bravely opened up about his own cancer journey at the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The last few weeks have changed...
2020 Remember: Laois student receives Trinity Scholar award for medicine
In April, Katy White received a very prestigious award from Trinity College.
What an amazing achievement this is.
Former Mountrath Community School student Katy White (20)...
2020 Remembered: Laois teenager with incredible voice launches first single
In November, we interviewed this incredible teenager who had just released her first single.
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released...
2020 Remembered: Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers for 2020
Back in May, we compiled a list of our Top 25 Instagrammers.
After a one year hiatus – our selection of the best Instagram accounts...
Laois communities urged to apply for energy funding
Communities in Laois are being urged to apply for a share of a new €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland which...
Intensive care nurse in London becomes first known Laois person to receive Covid-19 vaccine
"This will be the way we get society back to normal, our businesses back up and running, our GAA back on the field, our...
Weekend Read: Strikes, hype and never-ending drama – how the Limerick hurlers went from...
All Ireland final Sunday is here, later than usual, but this year we're all grateful that the day is happening at all.
In Croke Park...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school students present 200 care packages to homeless charity
200 care packages have been handed over to a homeless charity thanks to the kindness of some secondary school students in Laois.
The lads in...
Machado Men’s Grooming: CEO Síle Headen on starting up, “Movember” and exporting plans
Pogonophile: One who loves or studies beards.
Yes, we weren't aware of this either!
This was just one nugget of information we came across after getting...
Live Blog: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in All-Ireland intermediate camogie...
A place in this year's All-Ireland intermediate camogie final is on the line when Laois face Antrim today.
The clash is live from Inniskeen Grattans,...
Young Laois journalist wins prestigious national award
A journalist from Laois has been named the NewsBrands Ireland Young Journalist of the Year.
Claire Scott, who hails from Ballyfin and writes for the...
Women’s rugby team to run marathon in aid of Laois mam following life-altering illness
A Laois women's U-18 rugby team is to run a marathon to help complete the build of a house for a mother and her...
Laois athlete awarded huge college scholarship in America
Laois teenager Ava O'Connor has been awarded a huge college scholarship in America.
The Emo native, who runs for Tullamore Harriers, has been granted a...
Coronavirus: One more death and 395 new cases as plight of young people ‘unable...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 395 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 6 of them are in...
LISTEN: Laois teenager with incredible voice launches first single
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released her first ever single.
17-year-old Béibhín O'Driscoll, Bayvinn, is a young singer from Timahoe who...
The incredible story of how a Polish child with no English became a Laois...
From Poland, to Portlaoise College, to becoming a PE teacher - Pawel Nowakiewicz has gone through a challenging but ultimately most rewarding few years...
WATCH: Laois teenager’s remarkable act to feature in new TV ad
This is remarkable.
A Laois teenager's amazing act of kindness towards his grandfather is set to feature in a new TV ad.
17-year-old Eoin Connolly, who...
Moment in Time: Des Bishop visits Portlaoise in 2004
There was a time when Des Bishop was probably Ireland's most popular comedian.
Using his American perspective on Irish life, he starred in a couple...
REVEALED: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in February of this year.
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep...
Wonderful eulogy for 98-year-old Laois Brother who spent his life helping others
The death took place of Brother Eugene Brennan in Miguel House, Castletown, on October 18.
Known better to his family as Jackie, he was ninety-eight...
Laois teenager’s business launches fundraiser for two charities
The way the world operates is changing all the time - and you'll struggle to find a better example of that than this Laois...
Weekend Read: How a freak sports injury sent Martin Heydon off on his political...
Shortly before Martin Heydon did his Leaving Cert in the Cross and Passion school in Kilcullen, he got injured playing football in school.
The rib...
Beautiful tribute to late 100-year-old De La Salle brother who spent 52 years as...
A 100-year-old De La Salle brother who lived in Castletown in Laois passed away recently.
Brother Anthony Furniss passed away in late September and was...
Knockbeg College open for enrolments for September 2021
The new school year may not be long started but the 2021-22 school year has to be planned for too.
And enrolments are now open...
Dual star Maher on putting injury trouble behind her as she seeks double glory
Two weeks ago - Laura Marie Maher achieved something which she was probably starting to think would never happen.
The Rosenallis native lifted her first...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Coronavirus: 357 new cases as unfairness of Laois, Kildare and Offaly lockdown highlighted
When the initial plan of Living with Covid-19 was announced,...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 17 QQI Level 5 courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2020.
Portlaoise Institute offer courses in the areas...
