In Pictures: Leinster badminton glory for Mayo National School
A Laois primary school was celebrating last week after it captured a Leinster title in style.
The boys from Mayo National School of Crettyard were...
LoveLaois Podcast: Willie Aird on life in the Dáil, milking less and being a...
After 45 years in Laois County Council, Willie Aird was elected to Dáil Éireann in December 2024 and has now a year under his...
2nd Year Football: Leinster ‘B’ final ahead for Portlaoise CBS after they thrash Malahide...
Portlaoise CBS 8-10 Malahide CS 0-3
2nd Year Leinster ‘B’ Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS had surprisingly easy victory over Malahide CS in the 2nd...
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Portarlington Further Education are offering the following Post Leaving Certificate Programmes (PLC) commencing in September 2026.
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JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise auctioneering firm seeking to hire receptionist
A leading and busy auctioneering firm in Portlaoise have a six-month position for a receptionist starting immediately, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
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All of this weekend’s local adult sports fixtures
As always, it's a busy weekend of sports action across the county and we've compiled all the adult sports fixtures across basketball, GAA, rugby...
Rugby: Top four place secured for Portlaoise Womens U-16s following big win over Naas
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Leinster U-16 Women's Rugby Premier Division
On Saturday last, January 31, Portlaoise hosted Naas RFC in round four of the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 6, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shiela Bennett (née Gorman)
Campclone, Ballyfin, Laois
Sheila Bennett, Campclone, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, 5th of February 2026,...
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Applications open for September intake at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute has announced that applications for all full-time courses commencing in September will open on Tuesday, 20th January.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply...
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JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles
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2nd Year Football: Five-star Knockbeg College secure Leinster title by battering Dublin champions Colaiste...
Knockbeg College 5-14 Colaiste Eoin Stillorgan (Dublin) 1-3
2nd Year Leinster 'A' Football Championship Final
Knockbeg College have completed the perfect week as their 2nd Years...
Stanley: ‘Laois needs to be selected for the new Childcare Scheme’
Independent republican TD Brian Stanley has set out the case for Laois to be one of the first locations for the Governments new childcare...
‘We’re certainly very keen to see the bus routes expanded’ says Council CEO
One of the great success stories of local life around Portlaoise in recent years has been the addition of a dedicated bus service around...
Laois Soccer Podcast: Irish international, Champions League player and now a dedicated coach –...
The latest episode of the Laois Soccer Podcast is here and this is guest is certainly our most high profile to date.
Alan is joined...
Gardai renew appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision in Laois
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Laois last week.
The incident happened on Main Street...
Six Talking Points after the first two rounds of the Ladies National Football League
Ladies football coverage on LaoisToday is brought to you in association with Meaney Plant and Civil, proud spoonsors of Laois LGFA
Dropped points
Laois endured a...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Cashin (née Dowling)
The Course, Durrow, Laois/Kilkenny
Bridget passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Portarlington Further Education have a range of PLC courses starting in September 2026
Portarlington Further Education are offering the following Post Leaving Certificate Programmes (PLC) commencing in September 2026.
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South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘A’: Glory for Knockbeg College as super second half sees...
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South Leinster Colleges JFC 'A' Final
A magical week for Knockbeg College continued in Bunclody this afternoon as they claim...
1st Year Football: Extra time heroics see Knockbeg College reach Leinster ‘A’ final
Knockbeg College 3-11 Patrician Newbridge 3-10 (AET)
1st Year Leinster 'A' Football Championship Semi Final
Knockbeg College 1st Years are into the Leinster Final after a...
Willie Aird: ‘I think I’m on my last warning from the Ceann Comhairle’
After 45 years as a local councillor, it's understandable that there would be a bit of getting used to life as a TD.
But Willie...
Six Talking Points after the Laois senior hurlers navigate the first two rounds of...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
It has been a hectic...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on the first two rounds of the National Hurling...
Solid but far from spectacular - that is probably a fair summation of the Laois senior hurlers thus far.
Tommy Fitzgerald's men have a 100%...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Delaney
Feereigh, Rathdowney, Laois
Paddy Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 1st. 2026, peacefully at Midland’s...
Portlaoise College past pupil and head boy awarded a Trinity College Dublin Entrance Exhibition...
Past pupil and last year’s head boy of Portlaoise College Nathan Dewing has been awarded a Trinity College Dublin Entrance Exhibition Award.
Nathan, who is...
Laois Football Podcast: Wexford woes, Down defeat and Alan in trouble for criticising referees
It was a disappointing weekend for Laois teams in National League action as both were defeated.
The Laois footballers headed to Wexford on Saturday evening...
