LaoisToday Reporter
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois U-20 footballers take on Wexford
After a hard-earned win over Carlow in Portlaoise last week, the Laois U-20 footballers hit the road this evening for the second round of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on Division 4 success for Laois footballers and Justin McNulty
The dust has now settled on the victory for the Laois senior footballers in the Division 4 final on Saturday.
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers ordered to replay 0.3 seconds of Division 1 playoff game
A bizarre situation has arisen in the National Basketball League as Portlaoise Panthers have been ordered to replay 0.3 seconds of their playoff.
Last week,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Walker
Carlow Town, Carlow/Laois
Joe Walker of 6 St Patrick’s Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by...
JOB VACANCY: Leprino Foods EU seeking to hire Warehouse and Logistics Manager in Portlaoise
We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team here in Leprino Foods EU, providing strong leadership and development of the team. Lead...
JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Transport Administrator based in Mountrath
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and
pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland and...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire full-time office administrator
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit a full time office administrator, based in Portlaoise.
Tasks and Responsibilities
All administrative duties including raising invoices, liaising...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Three Laois Gardai among 165 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
165 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána...
Legendary rock group AC/DC to perform rare intimate gig in Laois
Legendary rock band AC/DC will return to Ireland this summer as part of their ‘POWER UP’ European Tour, and a very unexpected Laois date...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers triumph, Willie Maher, Aaron Dunphy and Martin Phelan
The Laois senior hurlers were crowned Division 2A champions following a big victory over Carlow yesterday.
In the latest Talking Sport Podcast, Barry McEvoy joins...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Francis Breen
Cooleshall, Roscrea, Tipperary/Laois
Denis Francis Breen, Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Died suddenly 29th March...
ACFL Division 4: Barrowhouse ease to another big win as Graigue v The Rock...
Barrowhouse 2-17 Killeshin 1-3
ACFL Division 4 Round 2
Barrowhouse recorded their second big win of their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 campaign as they...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Carlow in NHL Division 2 final
The Laois hurlers are in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon to take on Carlow in the NHL Division 2 final.
Both sides have already secured...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Francis Breen
Cooleshall, Roscrea, Tipperary / Laois
Denis Francis Breen, Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Died suddenly...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois bid to claim NFL Division 4...
With promotion already secured, the Laois footballers bid to claim the NFL Division 4 title in Croke Park today when they take on Leitrim.
Leitrim...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon)
43 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 C5F6
Pilar passed away peacefully in her...
Laois Football Memory: Looking back on a lower league success in 1978
Laois adult teams winning finals have been few and far between over the years though some stand out more than others, naturally enough.
The 2003...
Calls for Good Friday to be made a public holiday for all workers
It causes confusion every year. Is Good Friday a working day? Who is off? Who is on? What's open, what's not?
The Labour Party are...
“People of Laois deserve better than what this Government has to offer” – TD...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that house prices in Laois are 'out of control thanks to bad Government policy and decision...
Laois rugby player called up to Ireland Women’s Six Nations squad for Italy clash
A Laois rugby player has been called up as a replacement on the Ireland rugby panel to take on Italy in the Women's Six...
In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St. Joseph's Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey's family...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois senior hurling captain Aaron Dunphy ahead of Sunday’s final v...
We are just two days away from the National Hurling League Division 2A final between Laois and Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.
Ahead of Sunday’s...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the weekend as Laois contest two National League finals
It is a huge weekend on the GAA front with the footballers and hurlers set to contest National League finals.
Up first, the Laois footballers...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn Connor (née Read)
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois / Raheny, Dublin
Evelyn Connor (nee Read), Maryborough Village,...
Death occurs of former Laois football great Liam Doran from Killeshin
The death has occurred of Liam Doran from Killeshin, a man regarded as one of the finest Laois footballers of his era.
Liam, who represented...
In Pictures: Tough conditions as Laois minor footballers battle with Dublin in Leinster opener
The Laois minor footballers were beaten by Dublin in Round 1 of the Leinster championship in the Centre of Excellence last night.
Ger Slevin’s charges...
Property: 25 acre residential farm for sale at Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Co Laois, with Hennessy...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this 25 acre residential farm at Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HK10). These lands...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois football captain Evan O’Carroll ahead of Division 4 final
We are just two days away from the National Football League Division 4 final between Laois and Leitrim in Croke Park.
Ahead of Saturday's showdown...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls advance to league cup final and Kettle Festival a...
Greystones 10 Portlaoise 24
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby League Semi Final
Portlaoise travelled to Greystones on Saturday where the pitch was in perfect condition for this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oliver Grogan
6 The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois / Dublin
The death has occurred...