Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terence (Terry) Morris
Borohan, Errill, Laois
Terence (Terry) Morris, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. January 3rd 2021. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his longtime friend Michael. Sadly mourned...
A Laois nursing home is battling a Covid-19 outbreak amongst residents and staff.
Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally had remained Covid-free throughout the pandemic until recently.
Brookhaven Healthcare group runs the nursing home and they have confirmed that 40 of the...
There have been a further six Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 6,110 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the new cases announced today, 80 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...
The Teacher's Union of Ireland has called on the government to extend the current school closures until January 18 at the earliest.
TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie made the call in advance of a meeting with the Department of Education...
The annual St Stephen’s Day 5km event held by Portlaoise Atheltics Club proved to be a big success once again.
For the last number of years, people of all ages have got out to walk, run or jog the Christmas...
A Laois county councillor has said that public bodies like the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) should be brought to municipal district meetings to explain their approach to elected members of county councils.
Cllr...
The third staging of the bi-annual 'Towns Cup' golf competition has raised €7,000 for the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
Every second year, 24 golfers from Portlaoise battle it our Ryder Cup style for the honour of claiming the Towns Cup...
A Laois nurse working on the frontline in a busy London hospital has opened up about her experiences since March.
Christine Lambe, who hails from The Heath, also called on people to avail of the vaccine against the virus when...
The Errill community is mourning the death of Jerry Dowling, a man who contributed hugely to his area over his long life.
He passed away at the age of 90 on New Year's Day and will be laid to rest...
We could have a Laois horse in Cheltenham this year as Augusta Gold pulled off a remarkable win in Fairyhouse yesterday.
The 10/1 shot, owned by Portarlington's Kieran Leavy and Lorcan Cribbin, triumphed in Grade Three John & Chich Fowler...
Here at LaoisToday we do our best to cover as many GAA matches as possible.
We got to venues all around the county and followed our Laois teams around the country.
And now we’ve compiled a list of the ten best...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Dalton
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dalton, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co. Laois, January 3rd 2021. Predeceased by his son John and daughter Martina.
Beloved husband of Catherine and loving father to Michael,...
The Laois footballers will be without the services of one of their longest serving defenders for the 2021 season as Denis Booth has announced his retirement.
The Heath man has represented the county for the majority of the last decade...
The death has occurred of Johnny Dalton from Timahoe, known far and wide for his involvement in sporting, community and charity groups.
Aged in his mid 70s, Johnny was originally from Raheen and played hurling with Colt in his early...
Back in August, we found some fantastic pictures from the Leaving Cert results day in 2004.
Another one of the things we’ll miss this year is Leaving Cert results day.
No students hanging around the school nervously awaiting their results. No...
There have been a further seven Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 4,962 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the new cases announced today, 40 of them are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day...
In August, Kilminchy School House were credited with an award in Early Childhood Education accreditation.
A Portlaoise-based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it meets the highest standards of service and trust.
Kilminchy School House, owned by Sonya Duggan, was...
In November, Olga Hyland retired from principal of Clough National School.
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the door on Clough National School and crossed the road to her home for the final...
In February, we compiled a list of our top Laois TikTok-ers.
TikTok isn’t exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the internet.
For the non-initiated amongst us (and that included most of the LaoisToday office before this...
Back in April, one Laois granny celebrated her 100th birthday.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – these are extraordinary times that we are all living in.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed just about every aspect of our...
A Laois family are currently travelling around Asia.
Portlaoise parents Aoife O’Meara and Martin Halion, with children Sam, Mia and Alice who are all aged under six, began their life changing adventure prior to the Coronavirus outbreak around three months...
Back last year, we had the very tough task of creating the best Laois football team from the last two decades.
That was hard!
Picking any team is a tough challenge but when we decided to select the best Laois football...
In November the Department of Health issued advice regarding Vitamin D outlining its importance for the older generation.
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement to ensure they get the...
In November, the Gardai announced that they would tackle the harassment that the elderly are faced with in Portlaoise.
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division says his force will take decisive action to stamp out aggressive begging in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dolores O'Donovan
Higgins Park, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballinacurra, Limerick
O'Donovan Dolores, Higgins Park, Portlaoise. Formerly Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick. January 2nd 2021 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care...
Back in August, we spoke to Durrow pair Kate and Ruth O'Hara about their Pâtisserie business which began at the end of 2020.
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in...
Two of the first babies to be born in Ireland in 2021 were delivered in the early hours of New Year's Day in Portlaoise Hospital.
The first, at just four minutes past midnight, is certainly close to being the newest...
In March, one garda heroically saved a person's life along the River Barrow.
There was an astonishing act of heroism in Laois yesterday as a Garda saved a person’s life at full flood in the River Barrow.
In the early hours...
Over 100 of the new Coronavirus cases announced today are in Laois, according to today's figures from the health authorities.
In total, 104 new cases of the virus are in Laois, bringing the county's overall 14-day incidence rate to 381.4,...
In May, young Jake Cleere brought smiles to our faces as he was tested by his mother in the 'Patience Challenge'.
The ‘Patience Challenge’ is the latest craze sweeping the internet and this young Laois boy has absolutely smashed it.
2-year-old...
