Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard O'Brien
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary.
O`Brien, Gerard, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Feb 26th 2021, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his infant son James. Dearly loved husband to...
There's something so classicly timeless about election count photos.
And even though it's only nine years ago, the photos from the 2011 Laois-Offaly General Election count are a real trip back in time.
John Whelan's excellent Election Memories piece (when he...
The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme has opened for applications and Cllr Conor Bergin has encouraged all Laois farmers to apply before the deadline of May 17.
The Basic Payment Scheme is an income support paid to farmers. They are paid...
There has been 13 further Coronavirus-related death and 738 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
10 of these deaths occurred in February, 1 occurred in January, 1 occurred in October and 1 date...
Laois TD, Charlie Flanagan, has provided an update on the planned refurbishment of Portlaoise Garda station.
The refurbishment of the station is included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2016-2021.
The project involves an upgrade and refurbishment of the present Garda...
1 - Laois Gardai make four arrests following chase after ‘suspicious activity’
Gardai in Laois made four arrests last Friday after pursuing a stolen car.
Gardai say they discovered a car and its occupants acting suspiciously near Junction 15 off the...
Sources suggest we’re going to be stuck in a lockdown morass until May. Two weeks ago I said we would look at other things we can do to keep us feeling positive whilst living restricted lives.
At that time we...
The wait for students in one Laois school is almost over as their brand new building is set to be fully completed in the coming months.
Back in July 2017, almost four years ago, planning permission was granted for St...
Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy is set to open a new coffee shop in Portlaoise in a partnership with his long-time friend Murry Rogers.
The two Portlaoise lads will open The Wandering Elk on Bull Lane in Portlaoise in the same unit...
On March 14 2014, Gary O'Reilly's life changed forever following a workplace accident which left him paralysed from the waist down.
The Portlaoise man fell from a forklift and shattered three vertebrates in his back.
O'Reilly had rods placed in his...
Two Laois footballers have been awarded Third Level scholarships from Leinster Ladies Gaelic Football Association.
Aoife Hyland Conlon and Jessica Byrne are two of four students selected in the province.
They will each receive €1,000 to assist them with their studies.
Hyland-Conlon,...
Brendan Kennelly’s poem Begin launches us into our Spring-time.
This past week has seen changes in the weather. The extra light each morning and evening is most welcome. We used to associate Lent with Fast, Sin and Confession, which was...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Loretta Dunne (née Sweeney)
Main St., Clonaslee, Laois
Loretta Dunne (nee Sweeney), Main St. Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Passed away on the 26th of February 2021, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The latest figures show that 226,291 people have received their first dose and 133,325 people have received their second dose of Covid-19 vaccine in...
There has been 29 further Coronavirus-related death and 776 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 of these deaths occurred in February, and 12 occurred in January.
The median age of those who died...
Laois GAA have unveiled details of a brand new supporters club - Laois Gaels.
Headed up by O'Dempsey's man Bryan Breen, the organisation takes the place of the old Club Laois.
The aim of Laois Gaels is to work alongside the...
A Laois family has been named as the winners of a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service.
Martin Dempsey, Michael Dempsey, PJ Dempsey, Sean Dempsey, Betty Moore, Margaret Farrelly and Ann Smith were named winners of the Dermot Earley Family...
Ireland's Fittest Family has proven to be a huge ratings winner for RTE over the past eight years with the latest competition coming to a thrilling conclusion on our TV screens last Sunday evening.
The show's enduring popularity is down...
There will be no GAA played at secondary schools level this academic year.
Leinster GAA confirmed the news with a statement released this morning.
They say that school's games are only possible when the country is in Level 2 restrictions and...
On this week’s LaoisToday Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by former Fianna Fáil TD and Junior Minister John Moloney.
It’s 10 years this week since John lost his seat in the Dáil, bringing an end to his 30-year career...
Concerns have been raised about asylum seekers in a Laois facility following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Around 17 residents of the the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre in Abbeyleix have fallen ill with the virus and have been transferred to the Citywest...
Students and staff of a Laois Special School are delighted to be back in their normal routine of going to school.
So says Fr Paddy Byrne, the chairperson of the board of management of St Francis Special School in Portlaoise.
Two...
Cheltenham is just around the corner and a virtual preview night has been organised in aid of the Midlands Simon Community.
The offers many services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to help get them back...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Cleere (née Lalor)
Garryduff Clough, Ballacolla, Laois
Teresa Cleere (nee Lalor) Garryduff, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. February 24th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Fennor...
The town of Mountmellick has been renowned for its St Patrick's Day celebrations over the years - and this year, their Boglands Festival is going virtual.
The first ever Boglands Festival, which was due to take place last year and...
There has been 35 further Coronavirus-related death and 613 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
21 of these deaths occurred in February, 12 occurred in January, 1 in November, while one further death...
Portlaoise Rugby Club has unveiled a major plan which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the likes of basketball, hockey, tennis and athletics.
The club, which is based at Togher on an...
Funding has been approved for the development of New Respiratory Assessment Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The new development will involve a two story extension, adjacent to the Emergency Department, which will provide additional clinical capacity to enhance...
A Laois teenager is set to appear on this Friday's Late Late Show.
Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner, a recent guest on the Midweek Podcast, will be interviewed by host Ryan Tubridy.
President of Paralympics Ireland, John Fulham, and athletes Ellen Keane, Colin Judge...
A new initiative to promote reading among young children in Laois has been launched.
'Talking Buddies', funded by Sláintecare, has been set up to promote language development in communities in Laois to encourage everyone to get reading aloud to young...
