Emo 1-15 Arles-Kilcruise 0-6
ACFL Division 4 Final
The Langfords and the Merediths were in fine form as Emo defeated Arles-Kilcruise to claim Division 4 glory this evening.
The aforementioned families contributed 13 points to their team's total tonight as they ran...
The Laois Arthouse hosted artist Tom McLean who led a four-day Masterclass Art Programme entitled Construct/Deconstruct for adults recently.
This took place in the beautiful surroundings of the Malthouse in Stradbally from June 21 to 24.
The annual masterclasses are arranged...
One of Ireland’s largest annual cultural events, National Heritage Week from August 13-21, makes a full return to in-person events this year.
Participation in National Heritage Week is open to individuals, families, communities and organisations. New and experienced heritage enthusiasts...
Portlaoise Panthers basketball club, county winners in the recent Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for €5,000.
This money will be used to fund its development programme and to provide equal opportunities for all members...
Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme are set to reform the sector, a Laois TD has said.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan says the changes will extend eligibility criteria for Laois participants and provide additional flexibility...
SOLAS is on the charm offensive this weekend as it is hosting an open day with over 50 journalists invited to sample the food and atmosphere of the Food court and Farmers market.
David Maher co-owner of SOLAS, explains: “Now...
A War of Independence medal has been posthumously awarded to a Laois man 101 years after his death.
Lieutenant (LT) John Byrne of The Irish Volunteers was born in 1891 at the family farm at Gracefield, Ballylehane lower in Ballylinan...
Since the De La Salle Brothers last held their Day of Remembrance or Cemetery Day in 2017, twenty-five Brothers have gone to their eternal reward.
Normally held every three years, the day was postponed in 2020 and 2021 because of...
The second ever hurling tournament in memory of a legendary Laois hurlers will get underway on Thursday evening.
Back in 2017, the people of Ballinakill and Laois GAA were in mourning following the sudden death of a great servant –...
There was great excitement with the return of GAA Handball Féile na nGael last Saturday which was held in Laois.
Approximately 350 players and nearly 60 clubs from right across the country descended upon Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny venues to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Grant (née Gorman)
Artane, Dublin / Ballyfin, Laois
GRANT, Mary, née Gorman, (Artane, Dublin and formerly The Lodge, Ballyfin, Co. Laois). 28th June, 2022, peacefully, in her 94th year, in the loving...
SDES is recruiting a 3rd/4th year electrical apprentice to join our team.
Commercial
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To Apply
Email CVs and cover letter to info@sdes.ie.
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in touch with LaoisToday by calling 057...
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Head Receptionist - Experience required. Full time position.
Bar Supervisor - Experience required. Full time position.
To start immediately.
To Apply
Please email CVs to april@amh.ie or for more information.
If you would like...
Graiguecullen and Rosenallis will contest the ACFL Division 3B final following tonight's semi finals.
Graiguecullen were big winners over Stradbally while Rosenallis narrowly edged past The Harps.
The game in Graiguecullen was close for the opening twenty minutes with Jamie Murphy...
Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick says the Offaly side of Portarlington is seeking to secure funding under the town and village renewal scheme.
The funds would be used for a Project Development plan for that area of the town.
This follows...
The Heath Rounders claimed two more All-Ireland titles by securing the U-15 Girls and Boys John West Feile Na Gael titles in Wexford last Sunday.
Both teams were in incredible form and ran out deserving winners remaining unbeaten throughout the...
The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Kildare, Waterford, Laois and Dublin today - Wednesday June 29.
The search operation was conducted by Bureau Officers supported by the Dublin Armed Support Unit, the Eastern Regional Armed Support Unit,...
A 120-acre residential farm in Laois netted a cool €1.34 million at an online auction recently.
The farm in question was Avenue Farm in Camross and it was offered by Hennessy Auctioneers.
The guide price was €1.1 million and the farm...
Revolutionary War, the final in their three-part series of online talks on Revolutionary Laois, is set to take place this week.
The series was organised by Laois Libraries as part of its Decade of Centenaries programme for 2022.
Local historian Michael...
The 9th Embrace FARM Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place on Sunday June 26 at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix.
Embrace FARM was delighted to welcome families in person to its annual remembrance service for the...
A pair of Laois brothers have completed a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital.
Crettyard brothers, Ciaran and John Delaney, took on a 113km walk along the river Barrow from Robertstown in Kildare...
It's a busy weekend of club football in Laois with an assortment of league finals down for decision.
The game of the weekend is the Division 1A clash between St Joseph's and Graiguecullen in O'Moore Park on Friday night.
While there...
On Friday night last, former Leinster, Laois and Rathdowney legend, Bill Maher, officially launched Alex Stenson’s new publication 'Rathdowney and Errill GAA – the story so far'.
Rathdowney Golf Club was packed to capacity with a glittering line up of...
New Labour party leader Deputy Ivana Bacik visited Laois recently and was joined by Portlaoise Councillor Noel Tuohy and Local Area Representative in Graiguecullen-Portarlington Eoin Barry.
Deputy Bacik visited the new Community Centre in Killeshin and was updated on the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Delaney
Clonburren, Rathdowney, Laois
Martin Delaney, Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, June 28th 2022. Peacefully, at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sarah and his sister Sr. Sheila (St....
The green light has been given to a project which will see 54 modular homes constructed in Portlaoise.
The approval for the build at Hepburn Court off the Ballyfin Road was agreed by County Councillors at a meeting yesterday.
A modular...
Over 10,600 old mattresses are dumped in County Laois every year - costing the economy €1.9 million.
So says Bounce Back Recycling who have teamed up with Laois County Council for a free amnesty mattress event this Saturday.
Bounce Back Recycling...
A Laois man has been appointed as the manager of League of Ireland First Division side Cobh Ramblers.
Shane Keegan is the new gaffer after he signed an 18th month deal with the Munster side.
Keegan will leave his roles with...
It’s another busy weekend of action in the Laois football and hurling leagues as they come to a conclusion.
There are finals down for decision in both codes this week as they get wrapped up before championship.
Check them all out...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Moloney (née McEvoy)
Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway / Ballacolla, Laois
(Formerly Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Co. Laois) Teresa passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway. Much loved mother of Michael, Eamonn, Kevin, Sean, Niamh...
