LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the 60th anniversary of the Laois Cross Country...
The 60th running of the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships will take place on Sunday, December 17, in Barrowhouse.
It is a historic milestone for...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Beere
Hammerstone, Straffan, Kildare/Ardclough, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Beere, Frank, Hammerstone, Straffan and late of Celbridge and Ardclough,...
Special Christmas Offer! LaoisToday premium sports annual membership now available
LaoisToday's annual Christmas membership option for our premium sports content is now available.
For a limited time only you can subscribe for 12 months for...
Moment in Time: Ballyroan Christmas concert in 2008
As our thoughts are firmly fixed towards Christmas, our Moment in Time looks back to a festive event in Ballyroan.
In an era long before...
The Heath Ladies crown their winners as Sadie Ging named Golfer of the Year
The Heath Ladies held their end of season awards recently and Sadie Ging won the Golfer of the Year.
Sadie has been a long-standing member...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Beere
Hammerstone, Straffan, Kildare/Ardclough, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Beere, Frank, Hammerstone, Straffan and late of Celbridge and Ardclough,...
Moment in Time: 2009 talent show in Rathdowney will bring back great memories
Our moment in time has a festive theme as we look back to St Fergal’s College Talent Night 2009.
Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand...
Festive fashion and gifting at Fifty-Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium
The festive season is upon us and we all have to-do lists as long as our arms or we need something new and fresh...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent (Vinnie) Cooney
14 Mary Street, Durrow, Laois
Vinne passed away, unexpectedly, at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise,...
Winner confirmed following first ever LaoisToday QuizCast live final
Brian Hogan has been confirmed as the first ever winner of the inaugural LaoisToday QuizCast competition.
He was crowned the champion after coming out the...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Our preview ahead of the finals night as Alan and Mark are...
Excitement is building as we are now just hours away from the live semi final and final of the inaugural LaoisToday QuizCast.
Murt Norton, Brian...
In Pictures: Laois primary school teacher launches brand new sports book
A new sports book has been launched by a Laois primary school teacher.
The launch was held on Wednesday, December 6, at Kavanagh’s of Main...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent (Vinnie) Cooney
14 Mary Street, Durrow, Laois
Vinne passed away, unexpectedly, at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise,...
All roads lead to the Square Bar as inaugural QuizCast champion set to be...
After weeks of build up, the LaoisToday QuizCast will reach a finale tomorrow (Friday) evening in the Square Bar in Portlaoise.
The general sports knowledge...
Funeral details announced for John Delaney as local councillors pay tribute to ‘lovely young...
Funeral details have been announced for John Delaney, the young Laois man who died tragically this week while out for a run near his...
SOLAS Santa Grotto 2023: A Magical and Affordable Family Christmas Experience
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington Co Laois. R32 RPX8
The holiday season is upon us, and families are eagerly looking for ways to make this...
Six clubs represented on the LaoisToday Intermediate Football Team of the Year for 2023
Ballylinan's success in the 2023 Laois intermediate football championship sees them rewarded with seven positions on this year’s Team of the Year selection.
Having being...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jack) Delaney
Kyledellig, Ballacolla, Laois
John (Jack) Delaney, Kyledellig, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died suddenly December...
Tractor run on The Heath as part of National School’s annual Christmas event
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts their annual Christmas themed event on Sunday, December...
Shock at sudden death of young Laois man John Delaney
There is widespread shock across the county today following the news of the sudden passing of John Delaney from Ballacolla, at the age of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May Lyons (née Byrne)
Clonmore, Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
May Lyons, December 4th 2023 in the gentle...
Philomena Begley and Dana among the stars set to perform in Christmas Concert in...
If you're going to do something, you might as well do it in style.
That is definitely the view of the St Manman's Parish Council...
Celebrating the Magic: SOLAS Eco Garden Centre’s Enchanting Elves and Festive Surprises!
Welcome to the winter wonderland that is SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, where the holiday spirit is in full swing!
As we embrace the festive season with open...
In Pictures: Think Languages Day a big success at Mountrath Community School
The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department at Mountrath Community School ran a hugely successful Think Languages Day which is organised through the Post Primary...
Portlaoise lead the way on the 2023 LaoisToday Premier IHC Team of the Year
Portlaoise's success in the 2023 Laois Premier IHC sees them rewarded with eight positions on this years Team of the Year selection.
Runners up Ballyfin...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy ( Nora) Kavanagh (née Walsh)
1 St. Fergal’s Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Nancy (Nora) Kavanagh nee Walsh,...
In Pictures: TY students ready to bring ‘Grease’ to Dunamase College
Dunamase College's Transition Year students are set to transport audiences back to the golden era of the 1950s with their upcoming production of the...
Mountrath Community School celebrate Stand-up Awareness Week and Anti-Bullying Week
Students at Mountrath Community School have been celebrating Stand up Awareness week and Anti-bullying week.
The theme this year for Stand-Up Awareness Week was Allyship.
Students...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-Final – Gavin Deering v Steven Miller
The last quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Gavin Deering take on Mr LaisToday, Steven Miller.
Gavin was impressive in Round 1 where he overcame...