12+ hour, 36+ min ago   (340+ words) Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to retain energy supports into the autumn and winter amid rising fuel and household energy costs. The Laois TD says increasing prices are putting further pressure on households already struggling…...

12+ hour, 39+ min ago   (356+ words) Five emerging acts have secured places on the Electric Picnic line-up following the Electric Youth 2026 Grand Final in Portlaoise. A sold-out Dunamaise Arts Centre hosted the final, with 13 acts from across the country taking to the stage after progressing through…...

12+ hour, 46+ min ago   (238+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. Peacefully in his sleep on August 10th after a brief illness and in the care of the kind staff at St. James’ Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen, whom he cared for with love and…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (983+ words) Lourdes is a sacred place that continues to inspire hope and healing. A recent visit by Graiguecullen parish of over 300 people reminds me of the sacred connection between Laois and Lourdes. Soon Pope Leo will visit Lourdes, embracing a sacred…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago   (73+ words) Laois Today Camross 5-21 Borris-Kilcotton 2-27 Laois SHC Round 4 Camross have solidified their position at the top of Group A in the Laois Shopping Centre SHC with a three-point victory over Borris-Kilcotton in an incredible game in O’Moore Park this evening. Borris-Kilcotton…...

17+ hour, 20+ min ago   (70+ words) Laois Today Ballinakill 2-20 Ballyfin 0-21 Laois SHC Round 4 Ballinakill remain with a fighting chance of qualification to the knockout phase of the Laois Shopping Centre SHC after a — point victory over Ballyfin in the first of the Saturday double header in…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (473+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. Peacefully in his sleep on August 10th after a brief illness and in the care of the kind staff at St. James’ Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen, whom he cared for with love and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (375+ words) There is a strong Laois connection to one of the greatest moments in Irish athletics history this week as Mark English stormed to a sensational European 800m title in Birmingham. The Donegal athlete produced a brilliant finish to win Thursday night’s…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (218+ words) Three new self-guided walking routes have been launched in Durrow, giving locals and visitors a new way to explore the area’s history, woodland and biodiversity. The Durrow Digital Trails, developed by Durrow Development Forum and Durrow Tidy Towns, feature three…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (72+ words) laoistoday.ie The Harps 0-24 Rosenallis 0-11 Laois SHC Round 4 The Harps have one foot in the knockout stages of the Laois Shopping Centre SHC after a comprehensive thirteen point victory over Rosenallis in O’Moore Park this evening. A close game was…...