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Political rivalry, departed friends and a new perspective as Fine Gael set out their...
The Fine Gael Local Election selection convention for the Portlaoise Municipal District was held in the Killeshin Hotel on Wednesday night - with the...
Third Fine Gael nomination hopeful in Graiguecullen/Portarlington named
Another new name has come up to contest the Fine Gael Local Election nomination in Graiguecullen/Portarlington for this year.
Aisling Moran, who lives near Ballylinan, has...
2018 Remembered – Fianna Fail choose successor for vacant Portlaoise seat following death of...
Laois County Council said a sad farewell to the late Cllr Jerry Lodge during the year, a long serving member for Fianna Fáil.
Cllr Pauline...
2018 Remembered – 20 Laois lads we reckon would go viral on Reality TV
Eoin Scully's appearance on First Dates back in January got us thinking about other Laois men who would be a big hit on reality...
Madigan and Ormond added as Fianna Fáil finalise General Election candidates
The political parties are busy getting ready for three elections at the moment - Local, European and General.
While the Local and Europeans are set...
Councillors clash in arguments for and against election posters
Last week the news came that the sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
This may not...
In Pictures: Fifty Seven Boutique make Hospice presentation again following 16th consecutive Coffee Day
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington recently held its 16th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning - with another significant donation made to the very worthy...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
With the FAI Cup final taking place yesterday, there was no CCFL action.
But it will be back this weekend and here are all the...
One of Laois’s longest serving politicians announces plans to retire
One of Laois's longest serving politicians has revealed that he will not contest the 2019 Local Elections.
Fine Gael Councillor for the Portarlington/Graiguecullen District John...
Long-serving Fianna Fail official steps down as community project overlooked for government funding
A long-serving Fianna Fail official has stepped down from his role as chairperson of his local cumann following the decision not to award funding...
Row brewing in Fianna Fail as Madigan prepares to take seat
As Laois's newest councillor Pauline Madigan gets set to take her seat in the Council chamber, a major row is brewing in the local...
Fianna Fail choose successor for vacant Portlaoise seat following death of Jerry Lodge
Fianna Fail have selected Pauline Madigan to fill the vacant Laois County Council seat left vacant following the death of the long-serving Jerry Lodge...
Fine Gael set convention date as General Election comes into focus
Fine Gael will hold their selection convention later this month as the party sets their sights on fighting the next General Election in the...
Vacant Council seat to be filled in July while one candidate ‘refused interview’
The seat left vacant by the sad passing of Jerry Lodge earlier this year will be filled next month, LaoisToday understands.
Eight people put themselves...
In Pictures: King crowned as Rathdowney welcomes home its new Cathaoirleach
O'Malley's Pub in Rathdowney was the place to be on Monday night as Cllr John King was welcomed back to his native town as...
Laois football captain launches summer camp as recovery from horror injury begins
Last Sunday, Laois reached their first Leinster senior football championship final since 2007 by defeating neighbours Carlow.
However, the win came at a massive cost...
Two more candidates in the mix as Fianna Fail HQ to decide on Jerry...
The battle within Fianna Fail to take the Laois County Council seat left vacant since the sad passing of Jerry Lodge is to be...
REVEALED: Three more candidates come forward to replace late Cllr Jerry Lodge
Last week, we brought you the news that three men had put themselves forward to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr...
Frustrated referendum voters turn up at wrong polling centre
The first signs of confusion over the move of Laois voters into the South Kildare constituency emerged during Friday’s referendum, when a number of...
REVEALED: Three men in the running to replace the late Cllr Jerry Lodge
Three men are in the running to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr Jerry Lodge, LaoisToday can reveal.
There was widespread...
Funeral details announced for late Fianna Fail Cllr Jerry Lodge
Funeral details have been announced following the sad passing of Fianna Fail Cllr Jerry Lodge.
The death notice is as follows: "Jerry Lodge, 'Curra Dubh',...
Well-known community activist laid to rest
A well-known Mountmellick community activist was laid to rest in his native town earlier today.
Donal Keenan served with the Irish Defence Forces for 40...
20 Laois lads we reckon would go viral on Reality TV
Camross man Eoin Scully appeared on First Dates on Tuesday evening and the nation was infatuated by him.
His catchphrase, 'How are ya kapin', really...
Controversy as Cllr Moran elected municipal chair
There was controversy at this afternoon's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting following the election of Cllr John Moran as chairman for the next year.
At the...
Anger as Cllr King’s reign in municipal chair continues
A war of words erupted this morning when it emerged that Cllr John King is to serve a second term as chairman of the...
Laois Fianna Fail stalwarts praised by Michael Martin
Laois County Councillor Jerry Lodge - who will this year celebrate 50 years as an elected representative - was singled out for special praise...
10 lesser known facts about Minister Charlie Flanagan
As Charlie Flanagan is honoured with a civic reception by Laois County Council, we take a look at some of the lesser known facts.
One...
Four Laois players selected on Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate All-Stars team for 2025
Four Laois players have been selected on the Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate All-Stars team for 2025.
These selections honour outstanding individual displays throughout the 2025 TG4...
Six clubs represented on our SHC Team of the week as group stage concludes
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
This weekend saw the group stage of the...
Simon Harris: ‘Charlie Flanagan served with honour, with compassion and with dignity in every...
It was a real who's who of Fine Gael, past and present, in the Killeshin Hotel on Thursday night as the Laois branch of...
