Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anna Brophy (née Crowe)
Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin / Laois / Limerick
Formerly of Carrigmore House, Doon, Co Limerick, Anna died peacefully in the care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on 20th December...
The school in Vicarstown may have been closed by the Department of Education in 1969 - but it still remains a central part of the local community more than half a century later.
Since 1974 a committee has been overseeing...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have unveiled plans for a Gala Ball, a night set to dazzle and make a significant impact on the team’s fundraising efforts.
The committee have been busy working in the background planning what promises to...
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a well regarded and admired former Garda inspector.
Michael Morris, of Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 20.
Originally from Kinvara in...
Schoolchildren at Rath NS turned the tables on a former pupil, deciding if they’d put him on the ‘nice or naughty list’ by picking his brains to celebrate the launch of their annual charity calendar.
There was a great atmosphere...
Laois Ladies have elected a brand new county board for the 2024 season following a meeting of the clubs last night.
Park-Ratheniska's Pat O'Sullivan has been appointed as chairperson with Portlaoise's Olga Loughman to serve as vice-chair.
Eimear O'Connor of Mountrath...
The sale of vapes to people under the age of 18 is set to be banned from this Friday, December 22.
The first element of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill comes into effect this week,...
Members of the Knockbeg senior football panel are set to dye their hair blonde in a bid to raise funds for breast cancer research.
The lads are currently preparing to compete in the Leinster 'A' football championship quarter finals which...
As 2023 draws to a close, we at LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Camogie Team of the Year.
O'Moore's dominate our selection, having overcome Camross after extra time in an epic County final in...
We are almost at the end of 2023 and we are here on the latest Talking Sport Podcast to review the last 12 months.
Over the next few days, Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford will be handing out...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan (Snowball) Leeds, formerly of Monavea, Crettyard Co. Laois. Peacefully, after a short illness, at St...
As the year 2023 comes to a close, SOLAS Garden Centre reflects upon a year filled with growth, community engagement, and an unwavering commitment to providing a vibrant space for all.
From healthy living markets to new suppliers and exciting...
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered very strong Coláiste Iosagáin teams 1 and 2, Scoil Chriost Ri and Heywood in the...
There is sadness in Camross and the Laois hurling community following the passing of Sean Cuddy.
Sean died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 18.
A renowned hurler, he is the holder of a staggering 16 Laois senior...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says that the current waiting times in the Laois /Offaly are unacceptable.
He said: "Currently the waiting...
We are almost at the end of 2023 and we are here on the latest Talking Sport Podcast to review the last 12 months.
Over the next few days, Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford will be handing out...
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, will hosts its Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28, in Coolrain Village.
This fundraising event has proven to be a great day out for all the family and promises the usual excitement with the Tractor...
As 2023 draws to a close, we at LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Ladies Football Team of the Year.
Portlaoise overcame St Conleth's in October to to claim their third senior title in four...
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Coaches want their players to be 'coachable'; players who listen, players who want to constantly learn and improve their...
Newbridge 17 Portlaoise 22
North Midlands U-16 Area Rugby League Semi-Final
Portlaoise travelled to Newbridge on Sunday and got the better of the home side to progress to the North Midlands Area league final.
In mild and breezy conditions, both sides played...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan (Snowball) Leeds, formerly of Monavea, Crettyard Co. Laois. Peacefully, after a short illness, at St...
As part of an LOETB wide evaluation process, Portlaoise Institute recently undertook a centre evaluation gaining the insights from students, teachers and the wider community, where the further education provider garnered feedback from over 180 respondents.
The overwhelming sentiment from...
Gardai are appealing for information an incident in Portlaoise in the early hours of Monday morning, December 18.
Two cars and a house were damaged following an incident in the Esker Hills estate.
A number of windows and the front door...
As we roll towards Christmas, the golf clubs around Laois are still going strong.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, The Heath and Portarlington.
If any of the other golf clubs in Laois would like to...
It was standing room only in the Seven Oaks in Carlow on December 9 as Killeshin GAA gathered for their annual awards night.
It was a successful year for the club with three championships and a shield won by their...
A Laois man who for many years worked as a detective Garda, has now turned his hand to crime writing.
Ray Croke’s latest book ‘Bitter Justice’ is the fourth in the Detective Kate Bowen crime thriller series.
The author-publisher grew up...
Donegal native Odhran Gallagher has been appointed as the new manager of the Park-Ratheniska footballers.
He succeeds John Sugrue who stepped down following their relegation from the senior ranks this year.
Gallagher transferred to O'Dempsey's from Na Rossa in Donegal in...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a special children's mass on Christmas Eve, boys and girls from Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown will...
Portlaoise 20 Rhinos 7
Leinster Girls Rugby Legaue Division 1
The Rhinos charged into Portlaoise Rugby FC to take on an unbeaten Portlaoise side for the their last game of the year at the weekend.
The Rhinos are based in Carlow and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Claffey
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Mary Claffey, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Fardrum, Athlone, 16th December 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Paddy. Deeply regretted...
