Back by popular demand, our ten minute series returns this week to preview the four SFC Round 3 games.
There are double headers in O'Moore Park on Saturday and Sunday and the second game involves Graiguecullen and Stradbally.
This is the...
The Heath’s men’s and mixed rounders teams will go in search of a place in the All-Ireland finals this Saturday
Final places are up for grabs as the semi-finals take place in Clonguish, in Longford on Saturday, August 26.
First up...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Imelda Hanlon (née Murray)
Station Court, Portarlington, Laois / Sandymount, Dublin
Formerly of Seafort Gardens, Sandymount, Dublin. Unexpectedly, at her residence. Predeceased by her parents, Cornelius and Mary, brother Michael and former husband Gerry....
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) is a leading provider of further education and training in County Laois.
The centre offers a wide range of courses for adults of all ages from school leavers to those who want...
Congratulations to all Leaving Certificate students!
Wondering what to do next? Why don't you consider Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre?
We are offering the following Post Leaving Certificate Programmes (PLCs) commencing in September 2023.
Office Administration (QQI Level 5)
Business...
Application forms are now available for prospective 1st year students in Portlaoise CBS for the 2024-25 school year.
The closing date for applications is Friday, October 27, at 1pm - but applications can't be submitted before Monday, October 2.
Applications are...
St Joseph's 2-10 Graiguecullen 1-12
Laois JFC 'A' Group A
St Joseph's have booked their place in the Laois JFC 'A' semi-final following a hard-fought win over Graiguecullen this evening in Kellyville.
The win sets up a semi-final meeting with Annanough at...
A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), has shown a continuing decline in the number of pubs across Ireland, with the rate of decline accelerating since Covid-19.
There have been almost 2,000 pub closures across Ireland...
It is the final GAA weekend of August and attention turns back to football this week.
It is a pivotal week in the Intermediate and Junior football championships as several teams will be knocked out.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are...
Clubber TV, the online streaming service, has announced that they have entered a partnership with Laois GAA for the 2023 Laois Club Championships.
The company say that 'this collaboration marks a significant milestone in the world of sports entertainment and...
The return of the domestic rugby season is almost upon us, and with it comes a huge milestone in Laois sport.
The 2023/24 season marks the 50th anniversary of Portarlington Rugby Club.
The club are running a season-long celebration to commemorate...
Electric Picnic is set to take place two weeks earlier than its normal date in 2024, according to a social media post published by the organisers this morning.
Electric Picnic have posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook that next year's...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman recently caught up with Niall Treacy, Manager of Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant, located on The Heath.
Tell us a bit about Treacy’s Bar and Restaurant and the history behind your business?
"Treacy’s has been family-owned...
Laois GAA have announced that Damien Carter will be the new manager of the U-20 hurlers in 2024.
Ballinakill native Carter makes the step up from the minor managers role this year - having served as a selector in 2022.
Currently...
The 2023 Laois Minor Hurling Championship has given a tremendous spotlight to the future stars of the game in the county.
Abbeyleix finished with a narrow victory over Mountrath to complete their 100% record in the championship so far with...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Imelda Hanlon (née Murray)
Station Court, Portarlington, Laois / Sandymount, Dublin
Formerly of Seafort Gardens, Sandymount Dublin. Unexpectedly at her residence. Predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Mary, brother Michael and former husband Gerry....
Martley's of Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire full-time bus drivers (coach or mini bus).
Must have D or D1 license.
To Apply
Email CV to careers@martleys.com
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in touch with LaoisToday by calling...
The National Car Testing Service (NCT) has taken the decision to adopt a ‘cashless’ payment policy for those wishing to have their vehicles declared roadworthy.
The RSA is the statutory body with responsibility for the operation of the NCT.
The move...
Excitement is at a fever-pitch as revellers will begin arriving in Stradbally for the 2023 Electric Picnic, which kicks off in just ten days.
Back by popular demand is Freetown - the latest thriving new addition enhancing the music and...
Business News
Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member, G’s Gourmet Jams, nominated for three awards in the Preserves category.
The nominations were for their Four Summer Fruits, Strawberry, and Raspberry jams, in the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2023,.
Now in...
There is sadness in Laois this morning following the news of the passing of the Paddy Ramsbottom.
Paddy was the owner of Ramsbottom’s Pub in Stradbally for a long number of years before selling the business in recent times.
The establishment...
Night one of the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival is in the record books, and what a night it was for our Laois Rose.
Sinéad Dowd was one of the 32 Roses appearing across the two-night festival, live from...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that 'catastrophic social and financial costs will be incurred unless there is an immediate step-change in the position of Government around support for the private and voluntary nursing home sector'.
Deputy Nolan...
With the final round of group games all but completed, we have compiled the list of all the scorers so far in the hurling championship.
We will continue to update the standings as the year progresses to see who will...
After a busy weekend on the hurling front, attention now switches back to football.
It will be win or bust in the top two grades as six teams will find themselves in the SFC and IFC 'B' competitions after this...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent Coffey
Oldcourt, Clough, Laois
Vincent Coffey, Oldcourt, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. 20th August 2023. Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Pauline (nee Moore) and his brothers...
The knockout stages of the Laois hurling championships are now almost entirely confirmed after the latest weekend of action across the grades.
And we're back with our latest Talking Sport podcast to look back on all the games.
With a bit...
Parents of secondary school children from Emo and The Rock attending their feeder school in Mountmellick are after losing out in a lottery for places on a school bus.
Students are returning to school this week, at least four families...
National Heritage Week 2023 has been a huge success with events held all across Laois.
There was a plethora of children's events, held predominantly in the county's libraries.
Archaeologist and museum curator, Donna Gilligan brought her Bronze Age Jewellery Crafts on tour to...
While the Laois flag will be proudly flown by Sinead Dowd in Tralee next week, she isn't the only O'Moore interest in the competition.
Ottawa Rose, Aoife McDonald, whose dad Patrick is from Portarlington, grew up immersed in Irish heritage.
“My...
