Excitement is building in Camross ahead of Sunday's SHC final against Abbeyleix in O'Moore Park.
Darragh Duggan took over captaincy duties from Andrew Collier this year for Camross and he’s looking forward to the occasion.
“We’ve learned a lot from last...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly of Lower Rossmore, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on September 26th, 2023.
Beloved son...
Killeshin 3-8 Rathdowney 2-9
Laois JFC 'B' Final
Every drop of rain in the sky fell on top of the Centre of Excellence this evening, as Killeshin held off Rathdowney to make an instant return to Junior A Football, following last...
Portlaoise Athletics Club has a strong and proud history in the town.
With over 100 juvenile members, the club is continuing to go from strength to strength.
The club provides juvenile training from the age of eight to 18 years, as...
Mountrath Tidy Towns and the Mountrath Town Team have been have been busy creating a landscape plan to help revitalise and improve the town.
The organisations have been working closely with Tim Austin, from Austin Associates, and Brian Gaynor, from Green...
There are 14 counties represented on the Ireland squad named today for the Hurling/ Shinty international against Scotland on Saturday, October 21 at Páirc Esler in Newry.
And four Laois players have made the cut - Castletown's Ryan Mullaney, Rathdowney-Errill's...
Abbeyleix are heading into their first Senior Hurling Championship final in 74 years, and club legend PJ Peacock is at the helm.
He managed the club to Junior 'A' success in 2022 and made the step up to senior team...
Laois Comhairle na nÓg are giving young people a voice through their new podcast, which will focus on discrimination.
Comhairle na nÓg (CNN) are child and youth councils in the 31 local authorities of the country.
These councils give children and...
Over quarter of a million euro has been designated for the funding of Laois Sports Partnership projects.
The €262,000 grant comes as part of the Government's Dormant Accounts Fund.
The funding will be geared towards projects that will assist and increase the...
It will be a massive Saturday in O'Moore Park as neighbouring clubs go head to head for championship glory.
Colt-Shanahoe and Trumera will go head to head at 6.15pm for the right to play Premier Intermediate in 2024.
Barry McEvoy joins...
Sunday is a huge day on the hurling front and it begins with something of a lost tradition - the Minor hurling final.
This was previously a routine curtain raiser to the SHC final but in recent years, that has...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly of Lower Rossmore, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on September 26th, 2023.
Beloved son...
We are just days away from the big Pool B decider between Ireland and Scotland.
The sides will meet at 8pm (Irish time) on Saturday evening in Paris.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to preview that...
Discover Excitement at SOLAS this Weekend
As the weekend approaches, SOLAS is gearing up for one of its most beloved events - the car boot sale.
This event always draws a lively crowd, and the icing on the cake is the...
Laois Chamber Alliance recently held their fourth AGM on the evening of Tuesday, October 3, in SOLAS Eco Garden Shop, Portarlington.
At this AGM, James McElwee, Partner with Portlaoise-based Rolleston McElwee Solicitors, stepped up from his previous role as Vice-President...
St Conleth's have been selected as one of 19 clubs chosen for the LGFA’s 2023/2024 Club2Gether Programme.
The club are just days removed from a dramatic extra-time victory over Sarsfields, which saw them qualify for their third final in a...
A Laois business has been recognised by the Irish Pub Awards, as the search continues to find the Irish Pub of the Year 2023.
O’Dea’s Bar and Bistro in Portarlington has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Customer Service...
A delegation from the county of Williamson, Tennessee, in the US, which is twinned with Laois, has made contact with Laois IFA with a view to arranging a student farmer exchange programme.
The delegation also met with representatives of Laois...
The Transport For Ireland bus routes in Laois have been described as "chaos" by a local Councillor.
Independent Cllr, Ollie Clooney was speaking at the most recent meeting of Laois County Council, where he called on the Council to:
"Contact Transport...
The countdown is on for the Laois Senior hurling championship final which is set to take place on Sunday in O'Moore Park.
It will be a 3.30pm throw in as Abbeyleix contest their first final in 74 years against Camross.
Ahead...
A decision on who will be the next person to lead the Laois senior football team is expected to be made later this week.
LaoisToday understands that six candidates were interviewed in the initial stage of the process.
Former Dublin player...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly of Lower Rossmore, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on September 26th, 2023.
Beloved son...
Park-Ratheniska 4-9 The Heath 3-7
Laois MFC 'B' Shield Final
In the first of this season’s minor football finals, Park-Ratheniska and The Heath took to the field in the 'B' Shield decider.
The sides served up a hugely entertaining game in greasy...
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Laois Chamber Alliance Office, Portlaoise, but some travel required
Reporting to: The Board of Laois Chamber Alliance
About Laois Chamber Alliance
Laois Chamber Alliance acts as an umbrella body for Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism, strengthening networking opportunities, collaborating with events and sharing of resources to create a thriving and bustling...
Telfords Ltd are looking for customer-focused Trade Sales Advisors to join our fast-moving Portlaoise and Mountrath branches.
Main Duties
Provide a high-quality and friendly service whilst optimising sales.
Working with customers to offer advice and solutions to any queries they...
Rosenallis 1-6 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Relegation Semi Final
Rosenallis left it late but they produced a brilliant late comeback to secure their spot in the Senior Football Championship next year.
As a result of the loss Clonaslee St...
While this is a hurling week, there are two big football matches midweek and one of them is on tonight.
Survival is the name of the game as Rosenallis and Clonaslee-St Manman's meet in the SFC relegation semi final.
Rosenallis were...
Business News
Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member Blacknight Solutions who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Over the last two decades, Blacknight has supported the growth of the tech sector in Ireland through their services, bringing Irish businesses online and making...
Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to academic excellence, and its vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Both nights opened with an address from Principal Noel...
14-year-old, Rebecca Allen, from Ballyroan, Laois completed a fantastic performance at the World Darts Federation World Cup last weekend.
The event was held in Denmark, where Rebecca was part of the Ireland Youth team.
Along with Sean McKeon, Christina Byrne, and...
