LaoisToday Reporter
Reports of a house ‘shot at’ in Portlaoise
There have been multiple reports that a house in Portlaoise was shot at last night.
LaoisToday understands that Gardaí were called to Carmody Way, Fairgreen...
22 things you’ll remember from going to the Gaeltacht
The Gaeltacht wouldn’t be everyone’s ideal way to spend the three months of solace and freedom, but for many a young man and woman...
‘This event has been life changing for me both inside and outside of this...
Thefts from farms are “an attack on the fabric of rural society”, Judge Keenan Johnson told a sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Court today.
He was...
Horse and Pony racing in Killenard promises a great day out
It's hard to beat the excitement of live horse racing up close and it is even more special when it takes place right smack...
€500,000 winning Lotto ticket bought in Emo found in car
A winning EuroMillions worth half a million euro spent seven weeks being driven around in a car before the owners realised that they had...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 9, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Tommy Fleming
7 The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving parents Andy...
Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy night of Laois GAA club action with a full schedule of games in ACHL Division 1 and ACFL Division 1B...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Margaret Muldowney
17 Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
In the loving care of the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Sheila McDonough (née Murray)
Rathgar, Dublin/Laois
McDonough, Sheila (née Murray) (Vernon Grove, Rathgar, Dublin...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Moira Carroll
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at Naas Hospital. Deeply regretted by...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Ellen Redmond (née Dillon)
102 Castletimon Road, Coolock, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Formerly Charter Road, Stradbally,...
Laois Garden Festival promises another great day out
Spink Community Sports ground will be the place to be on Sunday, June 11, as the second Laois Garden Festival takes place.
Over 1200 people...
Laois athletes go for All Ireland glory in Tullamore
The highlight of the schools athletics season takes place in Tullamore on Saturday with the All Ireland Track and Field finals.
It's always a really...
Extra time heart ache for Laois as Westmeath U-21s advance
Westmeath 1-20 Laois 0-21 - After extra time
Leinster U-21 HC quarter-final
The Laois U-21 hurlers suffered extra-time heartache against Westmeath this evening in the opening...
Ballybrittas set to be hopping as May Pole festival returns
The Final Furlong in Ballybrittas should be hopping all this weekend as they host their May Pole Festival, starting on Friday night.
With music over...
Laois soccer clubs Power Rankings
Following on from the success of our Laois GAA football Power Rankings, we bring you our Laois soccer clubs equivalent.
The soccer season has just...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
James (Jim) Shortall
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
James (Jim) Shortall, formerly of Portarlington,...
22 unforgettable things about the night club at Pedigree Corner
The sign is still above the door but 'Turning Point' night club is no more.
For a spell throughout the 1990s it was the only...
In Pictures: Laois supporters out in force to cheer on hurlers
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
There was a big crowd and a good atmosphere in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon as Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 28, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Patrick (Paddy) Coffey
Barnhill, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, following a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 27, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Patrick (Paddy) Coffey
Barnhill, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny, following a...
Laois captain in race against time for Kildare game
Laois captain Stephen Attride is in a race against time to be fit to face Kildare in the Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final...
20 things you’ll never forget about the Cumann na mBunscol
It's currently Cumann na mBunscol hurling finals season and after spending the day in O'Moore Park yesterday, it got us thinking back to our...
WATCH: Stradbally GAA release CCTV of club property being vandalised
Stradbally GAA club have released CCTV footage of a group of people vandalising club property.
The footage appears to show a group of youths smashing...
Job Vacancy: Bankz in Portlaoise are looking for a Beauty Therapist
Bankz Hair and Beauty Salon in Portlaoise are looking to hire a Senior Beauty Therapist for full-time hours with an immediate start.
The role is...
16 things to keep in mind as Silage Season is upon us
With Silage Season fast approaching, here are the most common occurrences experienced on our typical Irish farm and some advice for the farmers, their wives...
Reports say Portlaoise prison locked down after brawl
Up to 60 inmates and six prisoner officers were involved in a brawl at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, it has been reported.
According to the Irish...
15 things you’ll remember if you went to St Leo’s in Carlow
We've brought you memories from many schools around Laois.
This week we go just over the county border into Carlow but St Leo's College have...
Keenan and Millet lead the way as Laois athletes star at Leinster Track and...
The Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships took place in Santry over two days last week. First up on Wednesdayw ere the Minor and Junior athletes,...
Phelan on the double as Castletown edge out Ballinakill
Ballinakill 2-14 Castletown 3-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Castletown came out on top in a tense encounter in Ballinakill this evening, winning by just...