Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (née Quigley)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick
Formerly of St Joseph's Terrace, Mountmellick County Laois. Suddenly but peacefully in Cork. A cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Loving wife of Patrick. Devoted...
A solution to the issue that arose around Christmas time in relation to the out of hours GP service in Laois appears to have finally been resolved.
There had been outrage and upset across Laois when it was revealed that...
1 - Two Laois students score top marks as more than 1,000 receive Leaving Cert 2023 results
Two Laois students scored top marks as the Leaving Cert 2023 results.
Scoil Chriost Ri’s Niamh Conroy notched 625 points – scoring all H1s.
While...
Laois County Council has announced the provision of significant, additional car parking at the Glenbarrow Falls Car Park in the Slieve Blooms.
An additional 60 car parking spaces have been provided, immediately adjacent to the existing 35 spaces.
Cathaoirleach of Laois...
Laois County Council are inviting all stakeholders, residents, businesses and interested parties to attend a Public Information Event, setting out the Preferred Option for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Council's funding partners...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Clonaslee Badminton Club are announcing a rescheduled open night for their 2023/2024 season.
The club committee wish to reiterate their desire to welcome new membership, not only from Clonaslee but surrounding areas across Laois and Offaly.
All...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Darby) Hyland
Garryvacum, Ballybrittas, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his father Joseph and sisters Noreen and Bernie. Dearly loved partner of Mary. Loving dad to Danny, Siobhán, Aidan and Patrick. Cherished grandad of...
An analysis by the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has predicted revenue losses for the dairy sector in counties Laois and Offaly.
The ICMSA analysis reveals that overall, when the revenue losses are combined for each county, there...
The 30th Annual Luggacurren 10K is back for 2023.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 10, at 1pm sharp.
There will be prizes in all categories, and all entrants will receive a souvenir T-shirt, and refreshments will be served after...
In order to make higher education more accessible, Portlaoise Institute and South Eastern Technical University (SETU) have teamed up to pioneer the launch of the first ever degree programmes in Laois.
The institutions are proud to introduce the Bachelor of...
Stradbally is set to become home to 750 Ukrainian refugees following the conclusion of this year's Electric Picnic.
LaoisToday understands that a deal has been struck to house these people in temporary accommodation on the lands of Stradbally Hall -...
Every year once Electric Picnic comes around it’s been a case of ‘On your bike’ for Richard Dunne from Stradbally.
Since 2009 he has been taking part in the Tour de Picnic charity fundraiser which sees participants cycle or run...
With the draw now made for the next stage of the football championships, we have compiled a list of all the top scorers so far.
We will continue to update the standings as the year progresses to see who will...
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has an exhibition of her work ‘My Eyes Were Formed There’ at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery...
With the Electric Picnic taking centre stage from today, the GAA action will take a back seat.
Plenty of games have taken place up to now and with group phases now complete, it is time to take stock of where...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rosealeen (Rosie) McDonagh
23 Blueberry Hill, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Rosaleen (Rosie) McDonagh 23 Blueberry Hill, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, died 30th of August following an accident. Dearly loved daughter of Bernard and...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 38.5 acre block of Arable Land at Coolbanagher, Emo, Co Laois.
These lands will be sold by Online Auction on Friday, October 6, at 3pm via the LSL...
The businesses of PARKSIDE Shopping Centre in Portlaoise are delighted to let their customers know that the roadworks on the Abbeyleix Road are finished. Full access is now restored to PARKSIDE.
To celebrate the businesses have come together with a very...
Camross 3-16 Slieve Bloom 0-15
Laois PIHC Relegation Final
Slieve Bloom are relegated to the Intermediate Hurling Championship, after Camross beat them this evening in the Centre of Excellence.
It brings to an end Slieve Bloom's five year stay at the second...
Ballyfin 0-18 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-13
Laois Premier IHC Group A Round 1
Ballyfin have booked their place in the semi-final stage of the Premier IHC with a two-point win over Clonaslee-St Manman's in the LOETB CoE this evening.
This game was a...
With Electric Picnic set to get underway on Friday, tonight is the final bit of GAA action for this week.
And there are two very big matches down for decision in the Premier Intermediate hurling championship.
Both games are due to...
Continuing its partnership with the Electric Picnic, HSE’s Safer Nightlife Programme is expanding its service to include Drugs.ie tents and outreach teams at three locations at the festival.
Here, festival goers can come for information, support and surrender drugs for ‘back...
Introducing MJ Tierney - but not as you have ever seen him before.
The 36-year-old, who won All-Ireland and Leinster medals with Laois, is now a singer-songwriter and has released a brand new track.
The Ballyroan man won an All-Ireland Minor...
When she last played at Electric Picnic in 2019, 22-year-old Alice Laffan from Stradbally just did cover versions. “It’s amazing to be back this year playing my original music,” she told Laois Today.
“I’m playing at Electric Picnic again this...
One Mile Down: Siberian Scramble follows the dreams of two Irishmen who put together an international team to drive across the ice of Lake Baikal.
Motorbike adventure enthusiast, Declan McEvoy joins Laois thrill seeker, Gary O’Keeffe in leading the adventure...
Former All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer Ger Brennan has become the latest name to be linked with the vacant Laois manager's job.
LaoisToday understand that the St Vincent's clubman has applied and is scheduled to be interviewed for the position shortly.
A...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at Electric Picnic's announcement that they will hold the 2024 event in mid-August.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy says that he will not support such a move.
Citing concerns for the farming community, Cllr...
Ballyfin GAA held their fourth annual Golf Classic at the weekend.
Almost 200 golfers turned out in the picturesque surrounds of Mountrath Golf Club
The Liam Linden Memorial Tournament is a champagne golf classic, held in the memory of the club's...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Séan (Jack) Sheehan
Clonskeagh, Dublin / Abbeyleix, Laois
Sheehan, Séan (Jack) – (late of Clonskeagh, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) 29th August 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the...
Spink 5-11 Graiguecullen 1-10
Laois JFC Preliminary Quarter-Final
A sensational second-half performance has given Spink a huge victory over Graiguecullen in Crettyard this evening.
The sides were level at half time after an even enough first half, but early goals after the...
