LaoisToday Reporter
Funeral details announced following sad passing of Laois teenager
Funeral details for the late Emily Ellen Culhane, who sadly passed last week, have been announced.
The late Emily of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in Beaumont...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard Maybury
Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Richard passed away unexpectedly on the 10th January 2025,...
Basketball: History made as Portlaoise Panthers reach first ever Men’s National Cup final
Portlaoise Panthers 67 Titans BS 55
President’s National Cup semi-final
History was made in Cork last night as Portlaoise Panthers men's team reached their first ever...
LaoisToday premium model now broadened to include additional content
The LaoisToday premium model, which had been confined just to sports coverage since July 2022, has now been broadened to include additional content.
The change,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of...
New exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre explores addiction and recovery through art
'12', a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition exploring themes of addiction and recovery, will open at Dunamaise Arts Centre on January 19 and run until...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Sadness following passing of retired Garda who was devoted member of Laois golf club...
There is sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a retired Garda who was a devoted member of the local golf club.
John...
Special information evening announced to help reignite Laois Community Games
A special information evening event has been announced in the hopes of reigniting Laois Community Games in 2025.
The event will be held in the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Garda appeal after woman returns home while house being burgled
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a woman returned home and disturbed burglars.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a house in...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Snow everywhere, managerial appointments and inter-county updates
After the Christmas break, the second episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett for this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Shane Keegan on Laois Gaels, new football rules and...
On the latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast, Alan is joined by Laois Coaching and Games manager Shane Keegan.
Laois Gaels, the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a teenage girl.
Emily Ellen Culhane of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in...
New Year’s Day success as Laois trainer scores a big winner in Fairyhouse
It was a brilliant start for a Laois horse racing trainer as he scored a big, and somewhat surprising success, in Fairyhouse.
John Storey claimed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at...
JOB VACANCY: Cross Electrical Services seeking to fill number of roles in Rathdowney
Cross Electrical Services are now hiring for workers in Rathdowney in Laois for the following positions:
Electricians
Apprentices
General Operatives
To Apply
Send your CV to...
Temperatures to fall to -8 as no thaw expected in Laois before Friday
Sunday brought a barrage of snow and the white stuff is set to remain on the ground until Friday.
That is the latest assessment of...
Laois man wins major New Zealand Rugby award over Christmas
When Conor Croke took the decision to head off to Australia, little did he foresee how his life would develop and that one day...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at...
From the Archives – When Laois band Pogueology brought the house down at Electric...
This article originally featured on LaoisToday in 2017 following the Electric Picnic.
Portlaoise band Pogueology made their Electric Picnic debut in the early hours of Saturday...
From the Archives – A remarkable tale of how one Laois village came together...
The people of Timahoe heroically came to the rescue of three Electric Picnic goers in September 2018 after their campervan broke down in the...
From the Archives – Laois footballer makes Wicklow trip memorable for one young supporter
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in June 2017 after Laois played Wicklow in the All Ireland Football Qualifiers.
It features the Ben...
From the Archives – Great memories from 2003 Cumann na mBunscol finals
The 2003 Cumann na mBunscol football finals threw up its usual share of thrilling action and future stars.
Killenard continued their proud record by beating...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Janice Cambell
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home,...
Status Orange snow-ice warning in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday
A Status Orange snow-ice warning is in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday evening as Met Eireann warning of very difficult travelling conditions,...
From the Archives: Laois principal fulfills ‘lifelong ambition’ of achieving Educational Doctorate
In October we reported on the significant achievement of Portlaoise Institute principal Keith McClearn.
Portlaoise Institute had proudly announced that its Principal, Mr Keith McClearn,...