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Laois Direct Provision resident raises €1,000 in aid of local Saint Vincent de Paul
A Laois Direct Provision Centre resident has raised €1,000 for her local Saint Vincent de Paul.
Abíodun Oladele is a talented seamstress who used her...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Moore’s triumph again, cup glory for Towerhill and hurling championships take...
The O'Moore's Camogie club won the first county final of this most unusual year on Saturday when they claimed their third title in five...
Coronavirus: 255 more cases and one further death as Taoiseach says schools and colleges...
There has been one more death and a further 255 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to figures released this evening.
156 of the new cases...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 159 new cases – 5 of them in Laois
Two more deaths and a further 159 cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed - with five of those cases in Laois.
There is now a...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Two Portlaoise students score seven H1s as Leaving Cert results announced
Two Laois students scored full marks in the 2020 Leaving Cert results...
Confirmed case of Coronavirus in Laois secondary school – but remote learning systems to...
There has been a confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Dunamase College secondary school in Portlaoise - but only students who have been deemed...
Juniors and Masters athletes have their day in Morton Stadium Santry
The much debated, and delayed, Track and Field National Championships continued over the weekend, with the Juniors (U20's) and Masters Championships
Such was the demand...
Towerhill Rovers march to cup final and Abbeyleix claim Shield glory
The semi-finals of the John Farrell Combined Counties Cups were played yesterday with mixed fortunes for the Laois sides involved.
Portlaoise outfit Towerhill Rovers overcame...
A back up plan or the smart stepping stone? An overview of PLC pathway...
If you applied to CAO as a school leaver or a mature student then the deed is done, the choices are made and the...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Search on for lucky EuroMillions winner after ticket sold in Laois
A person in Laois could be waking up a whole lot richer...
Fr Paddy: Students are more than just points
I have a recurring dream, it centres itself around my leaving cert.
I find myself sitting my history exam and not having a clue of...
A bumper weekend of soccer ahead as CCFL publish latest figures
The local soccer season is almost 12 months old now as efforts to bring the 2019-2020 campaign to an end continue.
The CCFL have published...
Laois TD calls for ‘crisis in autism services’ to be addressed
A Laois TD has called for the 'crisis in autism services' to be immediately addressed.
Sinn Fein Deputy Brian Stanley says that 1,940 children in...
Death occurs of popular Laois Patrician Brother
The death has occurred of Brother Maurice Murphy, who was a popular member of the staff in Ballyfin College for many years. He was...
Moment in Time: St Aengus host last awards night before the school is demolished
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 28, 2009, when St Aengus Post Primary School in Mountrath held their last...
Department of Education to give ‘particular focus’ to incoming Sixth Year students
The Department of Education says it will give 'particular focus' to incoming Sixth Years when schools reopen later this year.
The 2019-2020 Fifth Years saw...
LaoisToday Poll: 60% believe pubs should remain shut while 50-50 split on whether matches...
One of the hardest hit sectors since the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced have been the pubs.
Among the first to close, just before what would...
Weekend Read: Inside the yard of the Laois trainer making huge strides in horse...
Kieran Cotter's rise in the horse racing game in the last 18 months has been nothing short of meteoric.
The flat racing trainer - who...
#LoveLaois: ‘No shows’ a low blow to hairdressers and beauticians as they cope with...
We're living in such unusual times. For the past five months there hasn't been a competitive sports game or a pub open. There has...
Laois teacher sets up Instagram account to help students with career paths CAO deadline...
A Laois primary school teacher has set up an Instagram page to help students with their career paths.
Laura Phelan, from Castletown, who recently qualified...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Deep shock and sadness following the sudden passing of popular Laois publican
Slieve Bloom native Tom, who owns Tom Delaney and Sons Pub...
Advice to aspiring young soccer players from a Laois man exposed to the professional...
Portlaoise’s Paul Cahillane has offered some advice to young Laois soccer players who may be offered the opportunity of a professional career abroad.
The former...
My Club & I: Meet the Clough-Ballacolla woman who is breaking new ground
The Coronavirus pandemic means that while we should be in the middle of GAA action - we've yet to get started.
Around now, Laois clubs...
Laois author Helen Cullen on early influences, a big breakthrough and her favourite words
We love nothing more than a success story here in the LaoisToday office.
Portlaoise native and author Helen Cullen is just that.
Helen's debut novel, The...
Laois Football Memory: A beautiful day in Navan – remembering Laois’s win over mighty...
At the time Meath were the bluebloods of Gaelic football; they were revered, feared and respected and had not only scaled the peak once...
‘Low risk scenario’ as Government announce that schools will re-open at the end of...
Taoiseach Leo Vardakar has said that the current government plan will see schools open at the end of August to begin the new school...
WATCH: Laois students record stunning rendition of ‘Wicked’ classic to celebrate finishing school
This is absolutely class.
Two Laois Leaving Cert students have recorded their own version of a hit song and made a brilliant video to celebrate...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, May 26, 2020
One new case in Laois
For the first time in five days, Laois has recorded a new case of Coronavirus.
That brings the total infected here...
The Weather, Laois v Dublin and The Year 2020 – It’s all in our...
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
We're...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 22, 2020
National and Laois Coronavirus figures
1,592 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 11 from yesterday.
While there has been a...