LaoisToday Reporter
Laois turkey farm struck down as latest bird flu outbreak confirmed
A Laois turkey farm has been struck down after it was confirmed that the latest outbreak of bird flu has been recorded.
According to the...
Three people arrested in connection with murder of Laois man in 2019 ‘released without...
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of a Laois man in 2019 have been released without charge.
Gardaí in...
Laois Football Podcast: A night of celebration at the ladies awards
Laois Ladies football held a wonderful end-of-season awards night in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday where they recognised the achievements of the county...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was recently chosen as one of twenty schools to participate in a training day for the SPOTLITE programme, an initiative...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Hire recruiting for Construction Plant Fitter
Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland that provide a comprehensive range of services from tool and plant machinery...
Soccer: Third league win for Stradbally Town plus all of the latest CCFL results
Tullamore Town 0-2 Stradbally Town
CCFL Division 3
Stradbally made the trip across to Leah Victoria Park in Tullamore on Sunday morning looking for their third...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20 HC and Leinster club...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another big Sunday of action with...
‘Family concerned for wellbeing’ as Gardai launch appeal for missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Tom Raftery.
Mr Raftery is reported missing from his home in Portarlington, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) O'Connor
St Bridid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Clonad’s Leinster semi final and the U-20...
We have a big Saturday of action ahead with games concerning Laois teams both inside and outside the county.
The action begins in Hawkfield at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: 100% record maintained as Portlaoise CBS score big win in...
Portlaoise CBS 6-16 Wexford CBS 0-5
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’ Round 2
Portlaoise CBS maintained their 100% record in the South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B'...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
Sadness following passing of former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach
There is sadness in Laois this week following the passing of a former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach.
The death of former Fianna...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edmund (Eamonn) Rafter
Knockanoran, Durrow, Laois
Eamonn MCC (retired) in his 95th year has passed away peacefully...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Republic of Ireland, Port in Louth, Camross camogie glory...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Our latest Podcast is here and we have plenty to talk about...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Conway
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Ennistymon, Clare
Frank Conway, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Ennistymon, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of...
Laois GAA Previews: Portarlington continue Leinster journey with trip to Louth while U-20 hurling...
Leinster Club SFC - Portarlington v Naomh Mairtín (Louth)
In Integral GAA grounds in Drogheda at 1.30pm
The Portarlington footballers break new ground again this afternoon...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Park-Ratheniska begin Leinster adventure and one U-20...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The wind and rain has finally abated and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Lynch
23 Derrywood, Durrow, Laois, R32 DT22
Margaret formerly of Aharney, Lisdowney and retired night Matron...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Harvey (née Carter)
Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her...
Students from Portlaoise schools come together for greener travel in a pioneering move
In a pioneering move, Portlaoise has become the first town in Ireland where all schools are working together on the Green-Schools Travel theme at...
LoveLaois Podcast: The new President, County Council drama, a trip to the Aviva and...
The latest edition of the LoveLaois Podcast is here and it is a wide and varied episode.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Looking back at last weekend, ahead to what is...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
After a bit of a break, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pauline Conroy (née Crossan)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Pauline Conroy (nee Crossan) Marian Ave. Portlaoise 11th November...