St Joseph’s will head into their first county final in 21 years against Portlaoise this Sunday in O'Moore Park, and club legend Mick Dempsey is at the helm.
Dempsey has won senior championships with Joseph's as both a player and...
Legendary Limerick hurling manager John Kiely will be joined by Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett and Mick Dempsey at the launch of Pat Critchley’s new book ‘A Coaching Way’ this Wednesday, October 18, in The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
A coaching...
Laois SFC 'B' Final - Stradbally v The Heath
In O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
Neighbours Stradbally and The Heath meet in O'Moore Park this evening to decide the destination of the new Laois SFC 'B' title, a competition introduced this year...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Mulhall (née Dalton)
Bog Road, Ballyroan, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Bennett Ward, St. James's Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Nan,...
There was joyous scenes in O’Moore Park last night as Annanough were crowned Laois Junior ‘A’ football champions.
The Vicarstown-based club were deserved winners over The Harps with two first -half goals from full-forward Killian Horgan setting them on their...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-8 Park-Ratheniska 3-7
Laois SFC Relegation Final
Clonasalee-St Manman's pulled off one of the most remarkable escapes in recent history as they narrowly defeated Park-Ratheniska in Stradbally tonight.
Clonaslee-St Manman's couldn't have got off to a worse start as their...
Annanough 3-6 The Harps 1-3
Laois JFC Final
Damien McCaul and Killian Horgan, just as they did in 2018, were the difference as Annanough defeated The Harps to claim Junior glory this evening.
As teenager, they fired their club to glory at...
It is a huge weekend of football action and the first of the games gets underway this evening.
There are two to follow tonight and both throw in at the same time - 7.30pm.
The highest profile and one that has...
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) were delighted recently to welcome invited guests to the opening of their newly refurbished headquarters.
With keynote speaker, Dr Eddie Murphy, and a blessing from Mons John Byrne and Rev Janet Finlay, the building was officially...
County final fever brings huge excitement to all areas - and Friday saw us visit our fifth school of the week.
Pupils in St Colman's NS in Stradbally have interest in no fewer than three of the four finals scheduled...
The LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast went on a bit of a road trip this week ahead of the Laois senior football final.
We pointed the car to Tony Byrne Park in Kellyville home of the St Joseph's club who are...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday, as a tribute and to celebrate Mr O’Laoire’s last day after 31 years in the...
The Abbeyleix Bog Project's international Volunteer week was a significant event that brought together volunteers from various countries, including Belgium, the UK, Ukraine, and Finland.
This initiative had been planned for 2019 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Annanough v The Harps
In O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
The footballers of Annanough and The Harps will do battle in O'Moore Park this evening with Laois JFC 'A' honours up for grabs.
It's a novel enough pairing between clubs from opposite ends...
The final of the Laois Senior Football Championship gets underway at 3.30pm, this Sunday in O'Moore Park.
Old rivals Portlaoise and St Joseph’s will collide in what promises to be a game to remember.
Portlaoise manager, Kevin Fitzpatrick spoke with LaoisToday...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh and Tommy. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Linda, sons Eoin, Alan, Danny...
An information morning will take place in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this Wednesday, October 18, from 10-11am.
The part-time courses commencing this November are:
Everyday Computer Skills
QQI Level 3
Starts: Wednesday, November 8
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Computer Systems Hardware
QQI...
Ballyfin 2-9 O'Dempsey's 1-8
Laois MFC 'B' Final
A strong second half and a fine performance from Cian Hill saw Ballyfin crowned Minor 'B' football champions after victory over O'Dempsey's this evening.
Star man Cian Hill, who hurls with Mountrath, scored a...
After a great day in Holy Family in Portlaoise yesterday, we headed the opposite direction today - deep into St Joseph's territory.
Our first stop brought us to The Swan where 28 pupils are split between two classrooms.
The Swan has...
An online player in Laois has become the 32nd National Lottery millionaire of 2023, after scooping the €2,294,855 in Wednesday night’s draw.
The Laois player became the 12th Lotto jackpot winner of the year after purchasing their ticket through the...
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All funds raised will go towards resources and activities for the pupils.
A great night of fun,...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, October 20, at 8pm in Portlaoise Macra Hall.
The open evening is a great opportunity for anyone aged 17-...
On Friday last the Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) held its annual graduation ceremony at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
The ceremony was a celebration of the hard work and dedication of the FETC's graduates, who have completed...
The winners of the 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced, with Laois taking two huge prizes.
Among the winners at the awards were Ballyfin Demesne and Bramley Abbeyleix.
The awards are presented by Georgina Campbell Guides...
It's been building towards this all year.
One of the most even Laois senior football championships in a number of years comes to a conclusion in O'Moore Park on Sunday with probably the biggest rivalry of the past 50 years.
St...
We are now just three days away from the latest installment of the final of the Laois senior football championship.
Old rivals Portlaoise and St Joseph's are set to go head to head with excitement building.
Ahead of the game, we...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh and Tommy. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Linda, sons Eoin, Alan, Danny...
Gowan Auto has announced the appointment of Joe Mallon Motors to the Peugeot Network of Ireland, for new vehicle sales and aftersales.
The Peugeot brand will operate from a dedicated, newly constructed showroom, located on the Sallins Road, Naas
Speaking...
Last Weekend's Triumph and Culinary Delights
The recent car boot sale at SOLAS proved to be a monumental success, with nearly 50 exhibitors and brisk sales recorded, leaving traders beaming with joy.
Meanwhile, the SOLAS food section set a near-record for...
A young Laois-Israeli woman who was missing following an attack by Hamas has been found dead.
Kim Damti was attending the Tribe of Nova trance music festival in the desert near the Gaza-Israel border, one of the first targets in...
