LaoisToday Reporter
Sadness in The Heath and Portlaoise at the passing of Theresa Tynan
The death has occurred of Theresa Tynan (nee Larkin) from The Heath.
Theresa was very well-known in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas where she worked...
Fixture details confirmed for Laois’s Tailteann Cup clash with Westmeath
The Laois and Westmeath senior footballers have been handed a Sunday afternoon slot for their opening round Tailteann Cup game on Sunday week, May...
Laois students exhibit their projects at SciFest National Awards in DCU
For the first time in two years, the SciFest National Awards were held in person recently in Dublin City University.
Nine Transition Year students at...
All the latest golf results from around the county
With the weather picking up and the evenings getting longer, activity is picking up on the golf courses around the county.
See below the recent...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Theresa Tynan (née Larkin)
The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Theresa Tynan, The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise,...
JOB VACANCY: The Heritage seeking full-time Spa Therapist
The Heritage in Killenard are currently looking to hire a Full Time Spa Therapist to join our existing team.
The Heritage offers a sophisticated elegance with impeccable hospitality...
Great line up for Laois Aloud live music gig in the Anvil in Portarlington...
The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is one of the best live music venues in the region and this Saturday, May 21, they have a...
HSE warning of ‘significant disruption’ as Medical Laboratory Scientists set for strike action
The HSE is warning of significant disruption and service delays in hospitals, tomorrow Wednesday May 18 from 8am-8pm, due to the planned industrial action...
In Pictures: O’Moore Park buzzing as Laois go down to Offaly in Leinster minor...
What an occasion!
A crowd of 12,487 packed into O'Moore Park on Monday evening as Laois and Offaly did battle in the Leinster minor hurling...
Laois amenity on the double at All-Ireland Community Woodlands awards
Carrigmeal Woodlands, situated at Dysart, Stradbally has received a Special Commendation and placed 2nd in the 2022 All-Ireland Community Woodlands Awards.
Carrigmeal, owned by James...
In Pictures: Brochan rules supreme as Laois Hurlers Golf Society hold first outing of...
The Laois Hurlers Golfing Society hosted their first outing of the year on Saturday last.
As usual, their hosts, Rathdowney Golf Club, gave them a...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Payne
Emmett Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Sean Payne , Neasden, London and formally Emmett Terrace Mountmellick Co....
Talking Sport Podcast: A disappointing result but Monday Night Hurling in O’Moore Park is...
The morning after the night before.
The latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast looks back on last night’s wonderful occasion in O’Moore Park as a crowd...
Timahoe Heritage Festival 2022 – The Vikings Are Coming!
Timahoe Heritage Festival takes place on June 4th and 5th, 2022, in the glorious and historical surroundings of Timahoe Round Tower & Heritage Centre,...
JOB VACANCY: Solas in Portarlington are seeking to hire a Head Chef
We are looking for a creative individual to join our team at Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington as Head Chef.
The ideal candidate:
Will...
In Pictures: Money raised for Pieta House as Laois primary school celebrate Mental Health...
The children at Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe celebrated Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday and managed to raise over €500 for Pieta House.
As part...
Shock and sadness following the passing of young Laois dad in America
There is deep sadness in Graiguecullen following the sudden passing of Paddy Branagan.
Mr Branagan, who is aged in his late 20s, died while on...
Garda detectives charge man after two youths the victim of robbery in Portlaoise
Gardai have charged a man in his 30s after two youths were the victims of a robbery recently.
The incident occurred early on Friday May...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster minor final preview, senior struggles and final day league drama
With the Laois minor hurlers in Leinster final action, we look forward to their big showdown with Offaly in O'Moore Park.
Alan gives us a...
Success for Laois athletes at Day 2 of Laois Schools Track and Field Championships
The South Leinster Secondary Schools Track and Field continued on Wednesday May 11, with Day 2 featuring the Intermediate and Senior age-groups.
The standard is...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne (née Doherty)
Hillcrest, Clonaghadoo, Mountmellick, Laois, R35 DT68/Newbridge, Kildare
Mary died peacefully at The Regional...
Braeburn Coffee launches nationwide at Applegreen to much acclaim
Applegreen, Ireland’s leading roadside retailer, are proud to launch their newest creation, braeburn coffee, designed to meet all coffee customers’ needs, featuring non-dairy, and...
JOB VACANCY: Exciting Opportunities for Accounting Trainees in the Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny
O’Neill Foley is recruiting Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountants and Trainee Accounting Technicians to join our growing team.
O’Neill Foley is a professional training firm, we...
From the Archives: Talking Music: Brian O’Mahoney on touring Germany, supporting Shane McGowan and...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020.
Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands,...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
There is a wide selection of great walking routes in Laois - and two of them have been included in a new book that...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne (née Doherty)
Hillcrest, Clonaghadoo, Mountmellick, Laois, R35 DT68/Newbridge, Kildare
Mary died peacefully at The Regional...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Brilliant Ben does it again as Laois minor hurlers defeat Kilkenny to reach Leinster final
The Laois minor hurlers beat Kilkenny for the...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero Nicole Turner honoured by Laois County Council
The Paralympic success of Portarlington's Nicole Turner was an incredible moment in 2021.
And she was formally honoured by Laois County Council on Thursday night.
Joined...
Bike Week: A celebration and promotion of cycling takes place from May 14 to...
‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday, May 14, to Sunday, May 22. Cycling...