Excitement building ahead of historic All-Ireland basketball final for Portlaoise CBS
There is great excitement in Portlaoise's basketball scene as the CBS' U-19 team is getting ready for a historic clash in the All-Ireland final...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
Portlaoise, Killenard, Spink, Ballybrittas and Rathdowney – A look at the Top Ten properties...
On Monday, we revealed the full list of the top 100 properties that were sold in Laois in 2024.
Homes from every part of the...
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Meet the Spanish basketballer who is hoping to lead Portlaoise Panthers to National Cup...
We are just one day away from a massive game in the history of Portlaoise Panthers basketball as they face Limerick Celtics in the...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Interview with new Laois hurling manager Tommy Fitzgerald
As the 2024 GAA season was beginning to wind down last autumn, being involved with the Laois senior hurlers certainly wasn't on Tommy Fitzgerald's...
Panel and captains confirmed as Laois ladies minor footballers prepare for championship
The Laois ladies minor football panel - as well as its joint captains - have been confirmed ahead of their upcoming Leinster championship campaign.
Manager...
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The LaoisToday premium model, which had been confined just to sports coverage since July 2022, has now been broadened to include additional content.
The change,...
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Last chance to visit Santa at SOLAS & a look back at a magical year
As Christmas approaches, there’s still time to experience the festive magic at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington but don’t delay — this weekend...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Sheehan
Blackrock, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois
Joan passed (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St...
Laois businesses among hundreds set to exhibit at prestigious Showcase 2025
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to exhibit at Showcase 2025 which takes place at the RDS...
Camogie: Leinster senior success as Heywood CS see off Rosbercon to claim glory
Heywood CS 4-7 Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School Rosbercon (Wexford) 2-8
Leinster Colleges Camogie 'C' Senior Championship Final
Heywood Community School were crowned Leinster 'C'...
1st Year Football: Work rate crucial as Heywood through to South Leinster ‘C’ final
Heywood CS 8-6 St Kevin's Dunlavin (Wicklow) 4-6
First Year South Leinster 'C' Football Championship Semi Final
Heywood are through to South-Leinster 'C' First Year football...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing continues to grow
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Box by box: Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan – How your area voted in the recent...
More than 45 years of experience as a local elected representative certainly paid off in style for Willie Aird in the Portlaoise area in...
Ballylinan turn to former player as new manager as they seek immediate return to...
Ballylinan have appointed former player Cathal Leonard as their intermediate football manager ahead of the 2025 season as they seek an immediate return to...
Killeshin men face off as UCD defeat DCU in Sigerson Cup clash
Killian Roche and Conor Heffernan are teammates the vast majority of the time when they take to the field - but that wasn't the...
Soccer: Nine-star Heywood CS smash St Conleth’s to claim U-17 school league success
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U-17 Secondary Schools Soccer League Final
Heywood Community School were crowned U-17 Secondary School South Leinster Soccer league champions...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael J. O'Brien
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold public information event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
Paddy Buggy elected new Cathaoirleach of Portlaoise Municipal District
The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach.
Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...
Box by box: Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick – how your area voted in the recent General Election
Willie Aird's poll-topping success in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election was particularly evident in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District according to the...
Cha returns with plenty of new faces involved as Laois hurlers play Tipperary in...
Cha Dwyer has returned to the Laois senior hurling set up for the first time since 2022 as the new season edges ever closer.
The...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers set make history with first ever President’s National Cup Final appearance...
History will be made this weekend when the Portlaoise Panthers make their debut appearance in the President's National Cup Final.
The Women’s team made the...
Laois Ladies confirm Ballyroan midfielder as captain for 2025 season
Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff has chosen Andrea Moran to captain the team for the 2025 season.
The Ballyroan midfielder, who was vice-captain last year,...
