Road users urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic...
Road users have been urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic year on Irish roads.
That is after figures show...
In Pictures: Laois Traveller Action Group launch first ever cookbook
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) launched their first ever Traveller Cookbook on Tuesday last, December 17, at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
Women within the Laois...
Fr Paddy: May the Lord fill us with health of body and peace of...
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ this year, I’m conscious of all what we have to be grateful for.
Many long for...
Champions Crettyard lead the way on LaoisToday Intermediate Football Team of the Year for...
Crettyard’s success in the 2024 Laois intermediate football championship sees them rewarded with eight positions on this year’s Team of the Year selection.
Having being...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Our end of season awards – Flop, Manager, Controversy...
And just like that, the end of 2024 is almost upon us.
So before the year gets wrapped up, Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Dunne
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in Carlow District Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Attracta,...
Last chance to visit Santa at SOLAS & a look back at a magical year
As Christmas approaches, there’s still time to experience the festive magic at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington but don’t delay — this weekend...
LoveLaois Podcast: John Whelan, poetry and Pogueology’s Fairytale of New York
The hugely talented John Whelan joins us on the latest version of the LoveLaois Podcast where he tells us of his journey into writing...
In Pictures: Serving up social togetherness with the Camross Lunch Club
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” said Greek physician and celebrated ‘Father of Medicine’ Hippocrates, which is as true today...
Laois GAA confirm U-20 Footballer and Hurler of the year for 2024
Laois GAA have announced that Jake Darcy is the U-20 footballer of the year for the 2024 season.
The Annanough defender, who is eligible for...
Four clubs represented on the 2024 LaoisToday Senior Hurling team of the year
With another edition of the Laois Senior Hurling Championship in the history books we've come up LaoisToday Senior Hurling Team of the Year.
Champions Clough-Ballacolla...
Crettyard go internal as replacement found for victorious Noel Delaney
Newly promoted Crettyard have appointed a new manager ahead of the 2025 season.
After three years in charge, Ballyroan-Abbey's Noel Delaney has departed the role.
And...
Christmas carol service plus new sensory courtyard, garden and nest swing equipment for Ballyadams...
Ballyadams NS have fully reconfigured their second autism classroom and further doubled the size of the outdoor softplay area for both autism classes.
The school...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Gorman (née O'Riordan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick surrounded...
LoveLaois Podcast: Live from Dáil Eireann as new term gets underway
The LaoisToday team of Paul Dargan and Steven Miller travelled to Dublin on Wednesday for the first day of the 34th Dáil.
We caught up...
Gardai release details ahead of final National Slow Down Day of 2024
Gardai will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7am tomorrow morning in partnership with the Road Safety Authority.
Tomorrow is the final National...
Another TV appearance ahead as Timahoe Male Choir to feature on Ear To The...
There really is no stopping this group of Laois lads - and they will be back on our TV screens once again tonight.
The final...
Laois-owned iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel records multi-million profits once more
Copper Face Jacks, the iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel, has recorded pre-tax profits of €2.8m.
Coppers is owned by former Garda Cathal Jackson, a Laois...
Three Laois GAA clubs appoint new managers ahead of 2025 season
Three more Laois GAA clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season.
First off, the next calendar year is set to be an...
Five clubs represented in LaoisToday Senior Football Team of the Year for 2024
As the year draws to a close, we in LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Senior Football Team of...
St Paul’s Monasterevin student claims national art competition win
A Fifth Year student from St Paul’s Secondary School, Monasterevin, has won a national art competition.
Anna Antonova has been named the national winner of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Veronica (Vera) O'Connor (née Kearney)
Bayside, Dublin/Ballybrittas, Laois
O’Connor, Veronica (Vera), (née Kearney) –17th December 2024, (Bayside,...
In Pictures: Concert, trad session, big sing and movie as Christmas festivities held in...
Christmas officially arrived in Portlaoise last weekend with four brilliantly organised events taking place.
On Saturday December 14, Laois School of Music and Music Generation...
Laois school represented in all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition
Portlaoise College students Catherine Graham and Isabel O'Leary have been recognised as finalists in the 2024 Poetry Aloud competition.
The competition challenges second-level students across...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs...
There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure.
After...
Laois GAA increase fines for walkovers following a season blighted by concessions
Laois GAA have increased the punishments for teams who give walkovers following a 2024 season which was blighted by them.
In 2024, any team who...
Martina Mulhall: Explaining the process of applying for college courses in the UK
Irish students have been choosing to study in the UK in significant numbers for some time. As many as 5000 applied to universities across...
Laois river granted ‘priority status’ as it secures European funding
The Erkina River has been granted priority status under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership.
The River Erkina has its source on the Laois-Kilkenny...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Kennedy (née Cullinan)
Ironmills, Ballinakill, Laois, R32K260
Maureen died peacefully at St.Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny in her...
Housing Adaptation grants increase for older people and those with disabilities in Laois
A Laois TD has confirmed that Housing Adaptation grants have been increased by the government.
It means that the amount of money available for older...
