Two Laois senior hurling clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season.
Both Abbeyleix and Castletown have gone outside the county and into Tipperary for their new men in charge.
After three years at the helm, David Cuddy brought...
People are still wishing one another a happy new year year, yet the GAA is set to make its return as the 2025 fixture list has been revealed.
After a brilliant 2024 for Laois teams, three of the four codes...
A special information evening event has been announced in the hopes of reigniting Laois Community Games in 2025.
The event will be held in the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday, January 16, at 7.30pm.
Cairn Community Games is a volunteer-led initiative...
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...
It is one of the most popular shows on Irish TV and First Dates Ireland has a Laois man in a very prominent role.
The acclaimed dating show returns to our screens for a brand new season as the show...
A Laois hotel raised close to €11,500 over the Christmas period with the proceeds going towards a fantastic local charity.
The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise announced that they have raised €11,496 for Friends of Suicide Loss through its Christmas...
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a woman returned home and disturbed burglars.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a house in Lough Gate, Portarlington.
It is understood that the woman discovered two burglars in the upstairs part...
Davin McEvoy and his Portlaoise Panthers team mates are bracing themselves for a tough challenge when they face off against Titans BC in, what will be, their first ever appearance in the President’s National Cup semi-finals this Saturday night...
The 2024 Intermediate Hurling Championship is one that won't be forgotten in a hurry, particularly by champions Mountmellick.
And they deservedly lead the way in our 2024 IHC Team of the Year selection with eight players on the team.
It took...
After the Christmas break, the second episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett for this one and the first item on the agenda is pretty obvious - the weather.
Snow and...
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...
Tractors and trucks making their way through the Little Town of Stradbally is a regular sight - but they'll be doing so in much larger numbers on Sunday, February 2.
A Tractor and Truck Run will take place in aid...
With snow and ice causing the vast majority of Laois primary and secondary schools to remain closed this week, that didn't stop three students from making their way to the BT Young Scientist Exhibition.
From today, 550 projects from 225...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise says that the hospital continues to experience a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
There are 17 patients being managed with a respiratory illness requiring isolation at MRHP...
It will take a while for all the small print to be finalised but it is only a matter of time before a new Government takes shape.
Fianna Fáil, as the largest party, will once again go into power with...
Many Leaving Cert students are still trying to figure out what courses to put on their CAO form.
Earlier in the year I highlighted new courses in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary, PE, Home Economics and Technology teaching, Game Design, Software...
On the latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast, Alan is joined by Laois Coaching and Games manager Shane Keegan.
Laois Gaels, the Laois GAA Supporter's Club, has now come under the umbrella of the Coaching and Games...
2024 was a marquee year for Mountmellick GAA club, with their hurlers and footballers delivering a memorable County Final double.
The two masterminds behind Mountmellick's success were Ballinakill's Damien Carter and local legend Colm Coss.
The club have now confirmed that...
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...
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 Sunday, January 5 following a short illness.
Emily, who was just...
Portarlington Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close.
A Paralympic silver medalist and multiple-time international medallist, Nicole leaves the sport as one of Ireland's most celebrated athletes.
Nicole initially took...
Met Eireann has issued status orange low temperature and ice warnings for the next two nights as the temperatures are set to plummet to as low as -8 degrees celcius.
The warning takes in most parts of the country, including...
They joined An Garda Síochána on the same day in September 1991 and retired from Portlaoise District on the same date - October 25, 2024 - Detective Garda Maria McWey's and Garda Ann Marie Dunphy's paths often crossed.
Maria McWey...
Borris-Kilcotton were very worthy champions of the 2024 Premier IHC and it will come as no surprise that they dominate proceeding in the LaoisToday Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Team of the Year.
The title winners have no less than 10...
Camross have appointed David Cuddy as their senior hurling manager for the 2025 season.
Cuddy was over the club from 2021 to 2023, and guided them to their 27th senior title in his last season.
He stepped down after their Leinster...
It was a brilliant start for a Laois horse racing trainer as he scored a big, and somewhat surprising success, in Fairyhouse.
John Storey claimed the Happy Retirement To Noel Fanning Handicap Hurdle at odds of 18/1.
The horse was bred...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, her...
Cross Electrical Services are now hiring for workers in Rathdowney in Laois for the following positions:
Electricians
Apprentices
General Operatives
To Apply
Send your CV to careers@crosselectrical.ie or call Noel on 087 7420135
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy,...
Sunday brought a barrage of snow and the white stuff is set to remain on the ground until Friday.
That is the latest assessment of the situation provided by Met Eireann and the National Emergency Co-ordination Group.
Much of the country...
When Conor Croke took the decision to head off to Australia, little did he foresee how his life would develop and that one day he would be lauded by New Zealand Rugby.
Conor, from Portlaoise, left Dublin airport in January...
