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Fr Paddy: Spirit of God, Loving and free, Spirit of God, flow through me
Time moves by too quickly; soon we arrive at the longest day of the year - June 21.
These long bright days I pray will...
Laois Abroad: Meet the Portlaoise couple who made Melbourne in Australia their home
Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services
The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the second time in 2025.
Up next...
Fr Paddy: Power of the possible with the story of the humble farmer Thomas
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his...
In Pictures: A celebration of memories and milestones as Portlaoise College class of 2025...
Portlaoise College marked a significant milestone on Friday last as the graduating class of 2025 gathered with family, staff, and friends to celebrate their...
From the Archives – Weekend Read: The story of the Portarlington to Mountmellick Tramway
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in August 2020 as part of National Heritage Week.
In September 2019, local media highlighted an online campaign...
Weekend Read: Food for thought – Bobby Miller on life as a tillage farmer...
There is a growing disconnect between consumers and farmers and it’s only when food is scarce that consumers appreciate what they have, according to...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers men cap superb regular season with double-game weekend wins
Portlaoise Panthers brought the curtain down on their Men’s Division One regular season with two road wins against Malahide (95-82) and Carrick Cruisers (85-71)...
New York Diary: Choir, council reps and LaoisToday all set for Big Apple trip
Timahoe crew put finishing touches to New York tour plan
Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain may have been playing out a Champions League classic on...
Fr Paddy: Vocation is a rich and deeply fulfilling way of life
There is a real sense here in Ireland, that the vocation crisis, to the priesthood, is having real consequences in terms of aging clergy...
Six Talking Points as the Laois footballers pick up first league win
After a disappointing loss to Offaly in O'Moore Park in their first outing last week, Laois made the long trip to Ballinamore on Saturday...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers back with a bang in National League as they rout Killarney
Portlaoise Panthers 105 Killarney Cougars 66
Men's Basketball League Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers made an impressive return to Men’s Division One action on Saturday night as...
Government urged to increase ‘unsustainable’ income threshold for social housing
The Government is being urged to increase the income threshold for social housing, with the current thresholds described as "unsustainable."
The call came from the...
Assessing the chances of ministerial role of any type for Sean Fleming as Government...
A new Government is set to be officially voted in this Wednesday when the Dáil resumes.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independent grouping and...
2024 Remembered: Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article, by Darragh Lyons, contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a...
2024 Remembered: From Cullahill to Kentucky – The Laois man who is thriving in...
“Farming is pretty much the same everywhere you go" - Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man working in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, running a business called...
2024 Remembered: Garrett Malone Column: The good, the bad and the ugly – childhood...
The following is an extract from Garrett Malone's book Goal-den Days, which can be purchased at this link here.
According to the 2022 census figures, Laois has...
On the Canvass: ‘Fire in her belly’ as Pauline Flanagan knocking on doors once...
Pauline Flanagan is well able to walk at a right good pace.
As she powers on down Colliers Lane on a bitterly cold Friday evening,...
On the Canvass: Brian Stanley strengthening his base as General Election draws near
It is 0° Celsius on a bone-chilling Tuesday evening in Portlaoise, but Brian Stanley and his team are undeterred and out in force.
The group...
On the Canvass: Energy in abundance as Elaine Mullally and her ‘Mullarmy’ hit the...
An election campaign has the ability to bring kindred spirits together and that's very much evident as Elaine Mullally and her team of campaigners...
2024 Laois Football Review: Awards, Talking Points and our rankings
Now that the local adult club football season is at an end (U-20 remains and Leinster club do remain outstanding), we take a look...
From Cullahill to Kentucky – Meet the Laois man who is thriving in the...
“Farming is pretty much the same everywhere you go" - Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man working in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, running a business called...
Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a glimpse into a...
Extreme farmer frustration at proposal to suspend Straw Incorporation scheme
The grain harvest has got underway around the country this week - but there is considerable frustration at a Government proposal to immediately suspend...
Garrett Malone Column: The good, the bad and the ugly – childhood memories supporting...
The following is an extract from Garrett Malone's book Goal-den Days, which can be purchased at this link here.
According to the 2022 census figures, Laois has...
Local Elections: Bumper crowd as Fianna Fáil launch campaign and target two extra seats...
If political opinion polls aren't the most reliable gauge, then election launches are on another level again in accurately ascertaining a party's current health.
But...
Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
From the...
Remember the Game: Laois’s trip across the Irish Sea back in 1993
Laois 1-19 Lancashire 2-6
1993 Junior All-Ireland Football Semi-Final
While Laois no longer field a junior team, back then it was the second string side and...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as busy January period now underway
"Attendance at EDs remained relatively high throughout the Christmas period, and GP out of hours services have also been very busy."
So say Portlaoise Hospital...
Laois JHC: Junior glory up for grabs when Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe meet Camross
Laois JHC ‘A’ Final – Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe v Camross
In O’Moore Park at 4.30pm
Laois' youngest hurling club will go head to head with the county's most...
Laois JFC: Annanough conclude group stage with win as Castletown prepare for relegation fight
Annanough 5-19 Castletown 1-8
Laois JFC Round 3
Annanough completed the group phase of the Junior A championship with a comprehensive victory away to Castletown this...
