LaoisToday Reporter
Leinster Club JHC: Clonad’s 2025 adventure continues as they see off Kevins of Dublin
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Clonad 0-19 Kevins (Dublin) 0-16
Leinster Club JHC Quarter...
Leinster Club IHC: End of the road for Ballyfin as Offaly champions Lusmagh prove...
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Lusmagh (Offaly) 0-17 Ballyfin 1-9
Leinster Club IHC Quarter...
Timahoe Male Choir wins prestigious Pride of Place Award at a ceremony in Limerick
Timahoe’s community spirit took centre stage on Friday as members of the Timahoe Male Choir, joined by representatives from Laois County Council, attended the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Bonham
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly of, Abbeyleix, Laois
Bonham, Patrick (Pat), Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly...
In Pictures: Laois family’s home-grown garden wins national award
A Laois family is celebrating after their creative home-grown garden earned them a top prize in Co-operative Housing Ireland’s annual Gardening Competition.
Vasile and Diana...
‘Convicted and violent non-nationals should be automatically deported following jail terms’ says local TD
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she believes there is widespread public support for the automatic deportation of non-nationals found guilty of violent crimes...
Success for St Abban’s at Laois Masters, Junior and Juvenile Development races
The Laois Masters, Junior and Juvenile Development races took place at Laois’ premier Cross Country venue, Emo Court, on Sunday last.
The picturesque setting, along...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Monica O'Brien
The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois
Monica O`Brien (Mon) The Hermitage. Portlaoise and formerly Dr Murphys Place....
Leinster Colleges SFC: Knockbeg College score seven goals as they defeat Dublin side St...
St. Fintan’s HS (Dublin) 2-5 Knockbeg College 7-15
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 1
Knockbeg College have advanced to the knockout phase of the Leinster Colleges SFC...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan (Barney) Murtagh
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin
Brendan (Barney) passed away on the 3rd November 2025, unexpectedly at the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan (Barney) Murtagh
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin
Brendan (Barney) passed away on the 3rd November 2025, unexpectedly at the...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Laois teams in Leinster, U-20 state of play and...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of our Podcast is here and this time it...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Big games in Leinster club, U-20 and camogie
Leinster club championships and Laois U-20 football are the main focus this week with a number of games down for decision.
While it's largely the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Des Moore
Branswood, Athy, Kildare/Stradbally, Laois
Formerly of Garrons, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his parents Jack...
Lorraine Keane’s award winning preloved boutique Fashion Relief Comes to Joe Mallon Motors Naas...
If you love your fashion and love to support a charity while doing so, then put Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd, in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edward Haslam
Dysart, Portlaoise, Laois/Watergrasshill, Cork
Edward (Ned) Haslam. Dysart Portlaoise and Watergrasshill Co. Cork. Nov 1st...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Byrne
Killian Park, Shannon, Clare/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in Milford Care Centre surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased...
Unforgettable celebration of local community at Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival
The Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival is set to bring an unforgettable celebration of our local community to the heart of Stradbally, Co. Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Bracken
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Donal Bracken, Meelick Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 30th peacefully surrounded by his...
‘The manner that this has been handled is a scandal’ says Brian Stanley on...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has expressed his full support for the Fastway workers and contractors following the collapse of the company this week.
He said:...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Bracken
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Donal Bracken, Meelick Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 30th peacefully surrounded by his...
Portlaoise woman named as Lidl’s Laois Family Carer of the Year
Gemma Lawlor from Portlaoise has been named the Laois Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025.
The awards recognise the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength...
Iconic Gray’s Restaurant goes on the market in Portlaoise with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers have just brought to the market, the iconic Gray’s Restaurant on Portlaoise Main Street also known, in more recent years, as The...
Leaves Festival of Writing & Music 2025: Celebrating Irish Voices in Laois
4th–8th November 2025
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returns to Co Laois this November, bringing a vibrant celebration of Irish literature, music, and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor
Kilcock, Kildare/Abbeyleix, Laois
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor who resided at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie Farrell (née Morrissey)
Foxhill, Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Josie Farrell (née) Morrissey, Foxhill, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away...
Gardai make one arrest and seize €8.1 million of cocaine in Laois
Gardai have made one arrest and seized €8.1 million worth of cocaine in Laois.
The seizure was made following a search operation at residential lands...
Major step forward for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme as preliminary design stage is complete
Laois County Council, in partnership with and with the approval of the OPW, have announced that the preliminary design of the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme...
Laois GAA Fixtures: U-20 grade up and running as Leinster club also comes into...
With most of the main Laois GAA competitions now wrapped up, it's a quieter fixture list than usual.
But there's still a busy schedule of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Hamilton
Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
James (Jim) Hamilton of 33 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formerly...