We are into the third week of January and the return of competitive GAA action is just over a week away.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where the pair look ahead to what is to come.
The fixtures for...
Willie Aird (Fine Gael) topped the poll overall in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election - but he had to play second fiddle to Fianna Fáil's Sean Fleming in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
Tallies from the election have...
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young person was allegedly the victim of an assault outside a Laois cemetery.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 7pm in Errill and resulted in a Laois teenager being admitted to Portlaoise...
Portlaoise are set to appoint Cyril Duggan as the new manager of their senior hurling team.
After two successful years, Tommy Fitzgerald departed to take up the vacant Laois manager job.
That came about abruptly after Tipperary's Darren Gleeson, who initially...
Portarlington Rugby Club celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024 and part of the celebrations included a series of fundraisers, the biggest of which took place over Christmas.
The club's seniors came up with a rather novel idea to hold a...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Dempsey
Portlaoise, Laois/Dublin
Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly Dublin in his 82nd year. Will be sorely missed by his loving family, daughter Fiona and son, Mark and his wife, Katherine.
Funeral Arrangements...
Kealy Plastering are seeking to fill two positions, based in the Laois area.
Plasterer - full time
Salary negotiable
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Solas-based apprenticeship
Learning onsite and in college
Competitive rates
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Email dinnykealy@hotmail.com for more info.
If you would like to advertise...
Mountmellick Macras Capers team took to the stage to compete against five other teams to secure a place in the All Ireland final over the weekend.
And, following a fantastic performance, they prevailed to secure a final spot on February...
A Laois TD has called on local community groups to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme.
Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming has called on those who are eligible to apply for this funding.
This government funding supports local groups for capital projects...
2024 was a somewhat turbulent year for the Laois property market, with the average price for home ebbing and flowing when compared with month-on-month figures from 2023.
The most expensive property sold in the county last year was a house...
Funeral details for the late Emily Ellen Culhane, who sadly passed last week, have been announced.
The late Emily of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Sunday, January 5 following a short illness.
Emily will be reposing at...
Four poetry workshops have been announced by the Laois Arts Office which are set to begin today and will be hosted by Dr Arthur Broomfield at the Laois Arthouse and Library, Stradbally.
Dr Broomfield is a poet, essayist, and short...
New data has revealed there were 526 solar panel installations carried out on homes in Laois throughout 2024.
Solar panel installations with grant support increased by 34% in Laois last year, as households turn to solar energy to cut their...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard Maybury
Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Richard passed away unexpectedly on the 10th January 2025, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father John.
Sadly missed by his son...
North Meath 27 Portlaoise 10
Leinster League Division 2B
There was no new-year's bounce for Portlaoise as Lar Hogan's side were beaten by 17 points in Kells this afternoon.
Portlaoise had been one of the division's premier sides having gone unbeaten in...
Ballybrittas Utd 5 Rosenallis AFC B 1
CCFL Division 3A
Local soccer returned to Laois this weekend with patches of snow and ice still evident from a turbulent couple of weeks around the county.
Rath National School was the venue as Ballybrittas...
Well-known Laois kitchen designer Danny Hanlon, and his business Hanlon Kitchens, are set to feature on RTE's immensely popular Room to Improve programme again this evening.
Having appeared twice before, Hanlon Kitchens are in line for two appearances in this...
Portlaoise Panthers 67 Titans BS 55
President’s National Cup semi-final
History was made in Cork last night as Portlaoise Panthers men's team reached their first ever National Cup final.
That is after Jack Scully's charges got the better of Galway side Titans...
There is sadness in the Courtwood area and its surrounds this weekend with the news of the passing of Liam Kelly, a highly-respected member of the community.
Mr Kelly was aged in his early 90s and made a huge contribution...
The LaoisToday premium model, which had been confined just to sports coverage since July 2022, has now been broadened to include additional content.
The change, which comes into effect immediately, means that some of our higher-quality unique content will now...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter...
1 - Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a teenage girl.
Emily Ellen Culhane of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on...
There was Laois success in the RDS last night as the award winners of the BT Young Scientist Exhibition for 2025 were unveiled.
Joshua Corbett, of Portlaoise CBS, finished second in the Senior Technology Individual Category.
A past pupil of St...
Most colleges held open days during the Autumn term. Some students didn’t get there, and others might have changed their minds about where they want to go.
And some might have attended but didn’t put the time spent there to...
'12', a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition exploring themes of addiction and recovery, will open at Dunamaise Arts Centre on January 19 and run until March 22.
Curated by Ciara Buckley and David Delaney, the exhibition is free
to attend, and full...
Portlaoise ended 2024 in third place in Division 2B of the Leinster League, finishing behind only Newbridge and North Meath.
That leaves The Town safely through to the next phase of the competition, which is scheduled get under way this...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter...
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out several acts of destruction - on snowmen.
An individual calling himself the 'Snowman Killer' has been driving around the town systematically destroying snowmen and snowomen.
Following a week of...
There is sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a retired Garda who was a devoted member of the local golf club.
John P Halloran, from Carlow Road, Abbeyleix, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on...
Martin Whelan from Abbeyleix has been appointed as the new CEO of the national Housing Agency.
Mr Whelan will take up the position on March 31 where he will join from the National Treasury Management Agency, where he is currently...
