The brand new Colt/Shanahoe GAA club was officially rubber-stamped by Laois GAA at their County Board meeting on Monday night.
Earlier this month, Colt and Shanahoe clubs held votes on a proposal to amalgamate fully for hurling.
The decision follows months...
Tonight IT Carlow will look to make history by winning the Sigerson Cup for the first time in what is their maiden appearance in the showpiece of third level football.
The college reached a first Fitzgibbon Cup final in 2017....
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulletin from the campaign trail – from Laois-Offaly, Kildare South and various snippets from around the country.
Laois candidates to feature on Midlands...
This week a new textbook was launched entitled “Computer Science for Leaving Certificate”.
The book was written by Kildare native, now Mountmellick man Dr Keith Quille, of TU Dublin, with co-author Dr Brett A. Becker of UCD, as well as...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Behan
Late of Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving and tender care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home Monasterevin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Mark Wall is a Labour councillor for the past ten years who is seeking election to Dáil Eireann in the Kildare South constituency in the upcoming General Election.
"On a daily basis I assist people who are experiencing personal and...
Fiona McLoughlin-Healy is an Independent Councillor with a proven track record in holding local government to account, a track record that attracted a historical record-breaking vote in the Newbridge electoral area in the Local Elections in May 2019.
With Kildare...
General Election 2020 is just 11 days away.
And here at LaoisToday, we have surveyed all of the 26 candidates who are running in Laois-Offaly and Kildare South.
We asked candidates a total of 13 questions and 16 of them responded...
The Laois Inter-School Debating Cup took place Monday night in Mountmellick Library hosted by Mary Jo McCane.
St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise came out with a unanimous win over a very talented Heywood team comprised of Heather Murray, Ciara Brennan, Kate...
The Laois camogie team are back on track for 2020!
A representative of the Camogie Association confirmed this evening that Laois will compete for the 2020 season.
They said: “We’ve just received word and Laois have confirmed to us that all...
Portlaoise CBS 2-9 Carlow CBS 1-9 (AET)
Top Oil Schools South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise CBS goalkeeper Conor Browne was their hero as his extra time penalty save helped them to a three point win over Carlow CBS...
Ballyfin GAA are set to host their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 2 at 11.30am.
The route encompasses the beautiful grounds, buildings, woodlands, tower and the lake.
This event is also baby...
Fallon Sherrock (25) made history last December when she became the first ever female darts player to win a round at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Sherrock knocked out Ted Evetts in the first round to make history.
She didn't stop...
Extensive plans for a brand new primary school in Laois have been unveiled.
Clonad Development Association have put together a draft proposal which, they say, 'outlines the need for an additional school in Portlaoise and also the rationale for locating...
This is a brilliant achievement!
Kavanagh's Bar in Portlaoise has been shortlisted for an Irish Music Rights Organisation CLG (IMRO) Live Music Venue of the Year Award.
The pub, on main street, has been shortlisted among 25 other venues to win...
The main local group behind the campaign to save Portlaoise Hospital have launched a scathing attack on Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and his colleague, Minister for Health Simon Harris.
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee (PHAC) have voiced...
Laois County Council have confirmed that they have served an enforcement notice on the illegal encampment of caravans at Shannon Road in Mountrath.
The notice was served by the local authority on Monday, of last week, January 20. Under due...
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulleting from the campaign trail – from Laois-Offaly, Kildare South and various snippets from around the country.
Difficult years for rural Ireland are...
The use of WhatsApp to communicate within clubs is prohibited by the GAA, it has been revealed.
In a document distributed to clubs in Laois recently, the problem with using the app to communicate messages to teams appears to relate...
The Laois senior footballers got their National League Division 2 campaign underway on Sunday and emerged from Dr Hyde Park with a draw.
Mike Quirke’s men went into the game as underdogs but scored two goals in the final six...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tommy) O'Rourke
Ballycormack, Mountrath, Laois
Thomas (Tommy) O'Rourke, Ballycormack, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 25th January 2020, after a short illness, at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, peacefully surrounded by...
The draws for the Kelly Cup and the Palmer Cup were made at tonight’s Laois County Board meeting.
In the Kelly Cup, eight teams have entered and all of those are senior sides bar one.
Defending champions Arles-Killeen will begin the...
There's something so classicly timeless about election count photos.
And even though it's only nine years ago, the photos from the 2011 Laois-Offaly General Election count are a real trip back in time.
John Whelan's excellent Election Memories piece (when he...
The Portlaoise Pantomime group staged their 36th annual production last week from Saturday 18 to Saturday 25.
This year’s production was Robin Hood, a timeless classic and is one of the best loved fairy-tales of all times, adored by both...
With the 2020 General Election now less than two weeks away, Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that he has received assurances from his Health colleague Simon Harris that services at the Midlands Regional Hospital...
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A Laois town is this week in lockdown and under siege it has been alleged.
The sensational and extraordinary claim was made at a meeting of Laois Councy Council this afternoon.
According to the elected representatives from the area local residents...
Laois-Offaly General Election Green Party candidate Pippa Hackett launched her party's Rural Manifesto in the Dunamaise Arts Centre this afternoon.
The manifesto includes 'decent bus services, post offices, easy access to local shops, jobs in the local community and access...
The Irish Life Health National Junior and U-23 Championships took place in Athlone on Saturday.
For many athletes it marks their first opportunity to get back on track after a hard slog through the winter.
A host of Laois athletes took...
A new defibrillator has been installed in a renovated telephone kiosk in Portlaoise.
The kiosk is situated beside the top square at the side wall of St. Peter's Church.
The old phone box was donated by Mary and Pat O'Regan from...
