Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate 25th anniversary with Silver Gala Ball
Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
What might the Brian Stanley-Sinn Féin saga mean for other parties and candidates ahead...
It's a saga that continues to rumble on, an all-out war of words between Brian Stanley and the Sinn Féin party in statement after...
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Laois Football Podcast: Our latest Pick ‘n Mix – Relegation, Junior, Senior ‘B’ and...
Our latest Laois Football Podcast discussing a wide range of topics.
We begin with Ballyfin's win over Ballylinan in the senior relegation playoff. After three...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Martina Mulhall: Helping current Sixth Class students choose subjects for Junior Cycle
An important deadline is fast approaching, the closing date for enrolment to post-primary schools.
With that comes the obligation to choose subjects for the junior...
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JOB VACANCY: Laois Garden World seeking to hire full-time shop assistant
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Dunamase College holding Open Evenings on October 2 and 3 ahead of 2025 school...
Dunamase College is holding its open evening on Wednesday, October 2nd, for students wishing to view the Aonad Lán Gaeilge and Thursday, October 3rd...
Foster, Mullen and Lee confirmed as Top Scorers in 2024 football championships
A long and entertaining summer of football is almost at end, meaning it is time for LaoisToday to reveal the top scoring clubs and...
Laois MHC ‘A’ Shield: Glory for Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe after emphatic win over Borris-Kilcotton
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 7-17 Borris-Kilcotton 2-11
Laois MHC 'A' Shield Final
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe ran out comfortable winners of the Laois MHC 'A' Shield final on a crisp and cool...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kenna
Temperance Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Blandsford and Ralish. Former employee of Laois County Council....
Portlaoise Hospital launches to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The...
‘I stand by what I stated,’ says Stanley who welcomes Sinn Féin move to...
Brian Stanley has welcomed Sinn Féin's decision to refer the inquiry into a complaint about him to the Gardaí.
In a statement issued by his...
Six Talking Points as Portarlington reign supreme once again
Man of the Match - Colm Murphy (Portarlington)
Jake Foster was excellent for Portarlington, with 1-5 of his 1-6 tally coming from play, while Ronan...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Stalemate as 14-man Knockbeg come from behind to draw with Athy
Knockbeg College 1-11 Ardscoil na Tríonóide Athy 1-11
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 1
It was honours even in Graiguecullen this afternoon as Knockbeg College and Ardscoil...
Laois Sinn Féin to meet this week as Stanley fallout continues
Sinn Féin members in Laois are set to meet this week to discuss their next steps following the decision of TD Brian Stanley to...
Urgent need for addiction support services and education in County Laois
There is an urgent need for enhanced addiction support services and education in the community in County Laois.
That is according to Independent County Councillor...
Sinn Féin will contest General Election in Laois, says Mary Lou McDonald who hits...
Sinn Féin will have a candidate in the General Election in Laois, according to Mary Lou McDonald, who was speaking in the wake of...
Laois Football Podcast: Our MFC final review plus captain Ben O’Connor and manager Brian...
A drought was ended in O'Moore Park on Sunday as Portlaoise claimed their first Laois MFC title since 2012.
They were full value for their...
In Pictures: Champions again! Portarlington celebrate as they claim Jack Delaney Cup once more
'The sweetest one of them all' - That was how many of the Portarlington players described their victory on Sunday.
Portarlington were crowned Laois Senior...
In Pictures: Jubilant scenes as Portlaoise celebrate first minor success since 2012
There were jubilant scenes as Portlaoise ended a minor football championship drought that stretched back 12 years.
Hard and all as it is to believe,...
Laois Football Podcast: Our SFC final review plus Jason Moore, Colm Murphy and Paddy...
And just like that, the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship is over once again.
After a year of great drama, Portarlington are the champions...
Basketball: First defeat for Portlaoise Panthers in Women’s Super League
Portlaoise Panthers 51 Liffey Celtics 73
Women's Basketball Super League Round 2
Portlaoise Panthers were given a sharp reminder of the standards they need to hit...