1 – Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day
A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer story as she encourages everyone to support Daffodil Day later this month.
Ellen Deegan from Stradbally was just 15-years-old when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
2 – In Pictures: A collection of pictures from the many St Patrick’s Day parades across Laois
Ireland’s national holiday is always a great occasion.
LaoisToday had numerous photographers on the ground across the 15 Laois parades this year to record the 2025 festivities.
3 – In Pictures: Taking America by storm – an action-packed day in New York for the Timahoe Male Choir
Two live performances and an trip to the historic Ellis Island made for an action-packed day for the Timahoe Male Choir on their first full day in New York on Saturday.
While Friday evening was about finding their feet in the city that never sleeps, Saturday was very much a case of getting down to business.
4 – 2025 Electric Picnic set to be the biggest ever as organisers seek attendance increase
Stradbally could be set to welcome 80,000 music enthusiasts this year as Electric Picnic organisers have applied for an increase.
EP Republic LTD, in a statutory public notice, has confirmed that it is applying to Laois County Council for a licence to hold the outdoor musical event under the Planning and Development Act 2000.
5 – Laois Domestic Abuse Service promped to show ‘more urgency’ in developing Domestic Refuge in Portlaoise
Laois Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS) have been promped to show “more urgency” in making progress on a Domestic Refuge for the county.
This follows confirmation that Laois County Council will support an application to the Department of Housing for the proposed facility in Portlaoise.
6 – Deep sadness in Mountmellick following the passing of one of the town’s great community figures
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this week following the passing of one of the town’s great community figures.
Brian Lynch, 95, of Chapel Street, Mountmellick, passed away on Wednesday, March 19.
7 – ‘Serious shortcomings’ in Laois ambulance service ‘need to be brought to light,’ and issues ‘need to be addressed’
“Serious shortcomings” in the ambulance service in Laois “need to be brought to light,” and issues “need to be addressed.”
That is according to Independent County Councillor Tommy Mulligan of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
8 – NFL Division 3: McMahon the difference as Laois let six point lead slip and Clare end promotion hopes
Laois will remain in Division 3 of the National Football League in 2026 after they were beaten by Clare in O’Moore Park this week.
Justin McNulty’s charges were excellent in the first half and led by six points but they couldn’t sustain that in the second half.
9 – NHL Division 1B: Laois notch 29 points but just fall short against quality Carlow side
A titanic tussle in Laois Hire O’Moore Park ended in heartbreak for Laois as they came out on the wrong side of a 57-score epic by three points against a good Carlow side.
It was a great contest for the neutral, but perhaps not for those with allegiances on either side as it was a nail biter right down to the wire as the loss sees Laois now relegated to Division 2 for 2026.
10 – In Pictures: Historic occasion as Annanough celebrate 105 years with visit from GAA President
It was a momentous and historic occasion in Annanough last week as the club celebrated 105 years in existence.
The Vicarstown club were honoured to have GAA President Jarlath Burns in attendance.
