LaoisToday Reporter
A Christmas Wonderland in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre this weekend
SOLAS again this weekend has its Farmers Market on Saturday (December 4) from 10am to 2pm and will have a Christmas Craft market on...
Big Laois involvement as DCU defeat UL to claim Division 1 League Ladies title
There was Laois involvement on both sides as DCU and University of Limerick met in the Division 1 Ladies League final last night.
In atrocious...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Keenan
Beechlawn, Mountrath, Laois
John Keenan, Beechlawn, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died peacefully on 2nd December 2021, surrounded...
Laois player scoops almost €30,000 in latest Lotto draw as record €19 million jackpot...
The largest prize in Irish Lotto history remains up for grabs on Saturday night after Wednesday’s historic €19.06 million draw continued to roll without...
Garda appeal for information after chainsaws recovered in Laois
Gardai have appealed for information after they recovered chainsaws during a search of car in Mountrath.
The car was searched on Saturday November 27 where...
Laois students receive college scholarships following outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students have been awarded a scholarship following their outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Laura Devoy, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost Ri...
Talking Sport Podcast: New football analyst wanted, Keith Bracken interview and weekend previews
We're into December but the action continues thick and fast in the world of GAA.
The biggest news of the week is that for the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Derek William Young
'Tatahi', Ballyconnigar Upper, Blackwater, Wexford / Enniscorthy, Wexford / Dublin 18, Dublin /...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ray Warren
Mountmellick, Laois / Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Neilstown. Died peacefully at home, 1 Silverglen, Mountmellick,...
Defeat for Portlaoise in Leinster rugby league as Palmerston prove too strong
Portlaoise 10 De La Salle Palmerston 43
Leinster Rugby League Division 2A
Portlaoise dropped to seventh place in Division 2A of the Leinster League after shipping...
Four Laois companies nominated for Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2021
Four Laois companies have received nominations in a range of different categories for the Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2021 awards.
71 nominees have...
Leinster club action and U-20 football semi-finals as GAA action continues thick and fast
The local GAA action continues apace this week with another schedule of interesting games.
The two U-20 'A' football championship semi-finals are down for decision...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Brennan (née Scully)
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Brennan (née Scully), Mountmellick,...
JOB VACANCIES: ND Audit & Advisory seeking to fill a number of positions in...
ND Audit & Advisory, based in Portlaoise are seeking to hire across a number of roles.
You can see the full details below.
Who are ND...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
JOB VACANCY: Lunchbag.ie require night driver for Laois and surrounding areas
Lunchbag.ie, who deliver lunches to schools around the region, are currently seeking to hire a night driver for Laois and surrounding areas.
Sunday to Thursday
School...
HSE clarify booster schedule after Laois people turned away at walk-in clinic
The HSE have clarified the booster Covid-19 vaccine schedule after a number of people were turned away in Laois at the weekend.
In a press...
Clough-Ballacolla’s award winners seeking to drive on in Leinster as big days keep on...
The big days keep on coming for the Clough-Ballacolla hurlers.
As if winning two senior county finals in the one year wasn't enough, they've also...
Stand Up Week a huge success in Laois secondary school as 2nd Year footballers...
Dunamase College were proud to show their support for their LGBTIQ+ students throughout Stand-Up Week 2021 recently.
The students learned a lot about LGBTIQ+ topics...
Laois ranked as fifth county most likely to have a white Christmas according to...
Laois has been ranked as the fifth county in Ireland most likely to experience a white Christmas this year according to new research.
Legacy Communications...
Portarlington lead the way on our list of nominations for 2021 senior football Team...
Back-to-back Laois senior football champions Portarlington lead the way with a massive 15 nominations for the 2021 LaoisToday Laois senior football Team of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla, Abbeyleix and Na Fianna Og enjoy great weekends
We might be heading for December but the GAA season shows no sign of letting up.
On the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phil McCann (née Holohan)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the presence of her family and the staff...
Killeshin Hotel Winter Wedding Showcase this Saturday, December 4
The Killeshin Hotel are hosting a Winter Wedding Showcase this Saturday, December 4.
The event takes place from 12pm to 4pm and the Wedding Team...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise Musical Society Singin’ in the Rain in 2012
The Portlaoise Musical Society have always gone way above and beyond in terms of their production values - and they've been duly honoured at...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Carter
St. Fintan's Terrace, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Carter, St. Fintan's Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 27th...
Extra time success for Ballyfin Ladies in Wicklow as they march into Leinster semi...
Ballyfin 2-12 Tinahely 1-5 (AET)
Leinster Ladies Club JFC Quarter-final
Ballyfin Ladies kept their remarkable 2021 season going as they came through extra time to see...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Mountmellick community stunned at tragic death of young Daragh Lee
There was a deep sadness in Mountmellick following the tragic death of Daragh...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Lalor
Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Hom, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his parents...
18 clubs represented as Laois GAA, Camogie and Ladies award winners for 2020/2021 announced
The GAA award winners for the 2020 and 2021 seasons in Laois have been announced.
As Covid-19 cancelled last year's event, 2020 and 2021 were...