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23/08/2024

Absolutely incredible results! Well done to all in Scoil Chriost Ri 👏👏👏

There were brilliant Leaving Cert results in Scoil Chriost Ri where one student, Sarah Daly, achieved the maximum of 625.

23/08/2024

It’s not good to see a walkover in the senior hurling championship - but it was entirely predictable given the system in place …

LaoisToday column looking at Laois senior hurling championship format that has resulted in a walkover being granted in Round 3

23/08/2024

An incredible sum of money raised for two great charities in memory of the late Fergal Donaghy…

An idea born in a sitting room prior to Last Christmas led to a fundraising event that has raised €11,000 for two worthy charities.

23/08/2024

The staff and management of Portlaoise Institute would like to offer a sincere congratulations to the Leaving Certificate Class of 2024 who received their results today...

If students are eager to continue their education, or gain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career, Portlaoise Institute offers an extensive range of full and part-time courses

23/08/2024

The recent deaths in Laois. May they rest in peace...

Death notices in Laois for Friday, August 23, 2024

23/08/2024

This is a big undertaking. Good luck …

Brendan Guinan, caretaker and founder of Fior Bhiafarm in Boghlone, Portlaoise, is about to embark on an epic cycle challenge.

22/08/2024

St Canice’s Credit Union recently held a very special event attended by a large audience drawn from community groups and volunteer associations…

St Canice’s Credit Union recently held a very special event attended by a large audience of community groups and volunteer associations.

22/08/2024

Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet…

Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet, set to take place on Sunday, August 25.

22/08/2024

“The hype was mad and I was so excited. It was like a dream. I’m still waiting to wake up from it.”

Young Stradbally singer Alice Laffan says she is still buzzing after her Electric Picnic experience at the weekend that saw her as the opening act on the Croí stage on Friday afternoon.

22/08/2024

🚨Laois Hurling Podcast🚨
Looking ahead to the final round of hurling championship group games

The Laois Hurling Podcast is back after a three week break thanks to the Electric Picnic weekend.

22/08/2024

Another successful year for Emo-Rath AC...

It was another very successful year for Emo Rath Athletic Club in Track and Field competition.

22/08/2024

Rathdowney-Errill have booked themselves a spot in the JHC ‘C’ Final...

Rathdowney-Errill have booked themselves a spot in the JHC ‘C’ Final after a professional victory over Camross last night.

22/08/2024

The recent deaths in Laois. May they rest in peace …

The most recent deaths in Laois. May they Rest in Peace

22/08/2024

The Timahoe Male Choir were one of the real success stories of the Electric Picnic …

One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir, who performed to two bumper crowds on Sunday afternoon.

22/08/2024

One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir...

One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir, who performed to two bumper crowds on Sunday afternoon.

21/08/2024

We went out and about the campsites to test people’s knowledge of the Electric Picnic acts …

21/08/2024

Thinking about college but unsure which path to take? LOETB Abbeyleix offers Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses that can be the perfect bridge between secondary school and higher education.

21/08/2024

Electric Picnic 2025 is fully sold out in less than a day…

Electric Picnic 2025, less than three days after the 2024 edition concluded, is fully SOLD OUT.

21/08/2024

This historic move made Rockwell College Ireland’s first co-educational Catholic boarding school …

Last year, Rockwell College proudly welcomed girls to its residence for the first time, with 21 girls staying on campus for the 2023/24 academic year.

21/08/2024

This was a right good parish battle …

For this Remember the Game, we look back on Timahoe's first-round victory over rivals Stradbally in 2012.

21/08/2024

Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is all about the 2024 Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival…

Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is all about the 2024 Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival.

21/08/2024

The infamous Portlaoise Prison breakout was 50 years ago this week and it makes for a fascinating story …

The Portlaoise Prison breakout occurred on Sunday, August 18, 1974

21/08/2024

God knows when this will be played 🙈

The scheduled Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 final between Clonaslee-St Manman's and Kilcavan has been postponed.

21/08/2024

The recent deaths in Laois. May they rest in peace …

The Most recent deaths in Laois. May they Rest in Peace

21/08/2024

An absolute Irish sporting legend …

Zach Tuohy's incredible Australian Rules career will come to an end at the end of this season.

21/08/2024

The post Electric Picnic Lost and Found has moved to a new location …

The Electric Picnic from 2024 is fading into the distance as tickets for the next edition go on sale from 9am today.

20/08/2024

The football hot shots of the 2023, so far …

The fixtures for round 3 of the Senior Football Championship are now known, albeit after a calamitous draw.

20/08/2024

Listen back to our live episode of the LaoisToday QuizCast at Electric Picnic …

The LaoisToday QuizCast made its Electric Picnic debut at the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield on Friday. It pitted three of the four contestants who battled it out in the Square Bar last year against each other. Defending champion Brian Hogan returned with Murt Norton and Colin Delaney also taking to the...

20/08/2024

A great selection of images …

The Friday of the 2024 Electric Picnic was a very special occasion for everyone in LaoisToday as it was our performing debut.

20/08/2024

All of the latest fixtures…

All of the latest Laois GAA Fixtures.