RTE's brand new Sunday evening show, Marty's Big Picture, continued last weekend and the focus was all about Laois.
A photo unseen for 60 years, a reunited rock band, championship glory in Durrow and a long lost wedding album are...
The interview process to select the next Laois senior football manager got underway this week.
Billy Sheehan stepped down from the role more than 11 weeks ago and Laois are now just one of four counties without a manager.
Before the...
Saturday evening will see the Laois IHC semi finals down for decision with games in Rathdowney and Mountrath.
Rathdowney once again hosts Clonad who scored six goals there in their quarter final win over Mountrath.
Colt-Shanahoe are their opponents this time...
Portlaoise AFC have announced that the club lottery is now available online.
The deadline for online players will be 8pm sharp, every Tuesday.
Physical lottery tickets will still be available from the usual sources.
The draw will continue to take place in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Bolger (née Byrne)
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Wife of the late David. Deeply regretted by her...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the chaos being experienced in the school transport system shows "a complete absence of local co-ordination".
Deputy Stanley says that this is happening year after year and says that a solution...
Durrow, Mountrath, and Rathdowney credit unions are facing a drastic reduction in the number of days they will be open for business.
As things currently stand, the opening times for each credit union will soon be reduced by over 30%.
Carmel...
After a dramatic and controversial round of quarter-finals and relegation playoffs, the semi-finals of the hurling championships take centre stage this weekend.
We have compiled the list of all the top scorers so far, both in total and from play,...
A man is due before court today following a drugs seizure in Laois on Tuesday worth around €60,000.
Gardai, on routine patrol, made the seizure on the R445 near Emo after stopping a car containing two men.
Following a search of...
Francie Gorman, the Laois man who is hoping to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), says he is hugely enthused by the reception he is getting as his campaign ratchets up a level ahead of...
The Listowel Racing Festival is taking place this week in Kerry and a horse that is owned and trained in Laois was victorious yesterday.
Ballyglass Beauty galloped to glory in the 3.15pm Devon Hill Handicap Hurdle.
The horse is owned by...
The Premier IHC has run into something of a scheduling problem following the quarter final meeting between Clonaslee-St Manman's and Rathdowney-Errill.
With the full time score wrong, a replay has been ordered and that game is down for Friday evening.
The...
Crettyard-based athletics club, St Abban's are busily preparing for the return of the cross country season this week.
The Club Cross Country took place last weekend on the land of the Graham Family in Tolerton, nestled between Crettyard and Killeshin.
It...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds)
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds), Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 19th September 2023, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by...
Portlaoise College has taken a significant step forward in enhancing accessibility and convenience for prospective students by introducing a user-friendly online application process.
Speaking ahead of the school's upcoming Open Nights on September 27th and 28th (7-9 pm) Principal Noel...
Emo Building Services are seeking a general operative/carpenter for their building company based in Emo, Co Laois.
No experience required but a willingness to work and be part of a team.
Willing to learn
Lifting and handling part of...
Make Way Day is all about changing the small things can have a very big impact on people with differing abilities.
This year's event will take place on Friday, September, 22.
Laois County Council are supporting the event, which will help to...
Schools across Laois are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) by new Brand Ambassador and rising Irish media star, Louise Cantillon.
The Limerick native is a former second-level school teacher and has encouraged the thousands...
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon and Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming both believe that the redrawing of the electoral boundaries is a positive thing.
The pair spoke separately to LaoisToday on the issue at the Ploughing Championships yesterday.
Fine Gael's Heydon is...
A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the wind and rain to come to Ratheniska on Tuesday for Day 1 of the Ploughing Championships.
Despite inclement weather conditions, the crowd ploughed on in lively spirits.
Those who braved the weather enjoyed...
Laois TD and Minister for State Sean Fleming expects the current government to complete its full five year term.
With the Dail returning from its summer recess today, rumours had swirled throughout the summer that we could have an early...
There is sadness in Clonaslee this week following the passing of one of their most loved Gaels - Eugene Young.
Eugene passed away following a long illness on Saturday, September 16.
He is survived by his wife Bridget, son James and...
Laois Local Studies, now housed in a spacious and dedicated room in the new Portlaoise Library, has enjoyed a big increase in visitor numbers since opening in July 2023.
From people dropping in to view the Terry Redmond photographic exhibition...
With the football action in the county now down to just two more rounds, we have updated our rankings.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett live from the Agriand tent at the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
The lads will rank...
Sunday, September 17 marked the the 10th anniversary of Banríon Gaels Camogie Club.
The day was celebrated by over 160 members, parents, and invited guests, who all gathered in O’Dempseys GAA Club in Killenard.
Guests included club founders, Tara Brereton and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Dunne
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 C8H3
Larry Dunne, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, September 19th. 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Lar...
SOLAS: A Hub of Activity
SOLAS is gearing up for several weeks of excitement, with double market weekends featuring Farmers on Saturdays and Vintage and Craft on Sundays.
If that's not enough, we're also bringing a Circus and a chess tournament...
Laois Connects 2023 presents a new, innovative webinar, called 'Parenting the tech-savvy child' presented by Richard Hogan PHD.
The webinar will be on Thursday, October 12 at 7pm and will explore key areas and issues to watch out for when our...
66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Despite inclement weather conditions, the crowd ploughed on in lively spirits.
Those who braved the weather enjoyed everything from all...
Laois 1 Suttonians 1
Leinster Hockey League - Division 6
Laois Hockey Club played their first ever competitive game on Saturday, finishing all square with Dublin side, Suttonians in a fantastic game in Loretto Kilkenny.
Laois gave a wonderful account of themselves...
