LaoisToday Reporter
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock and sadness around Abbeyleix after passing of beloved local figure
A tremendous sense of shock and sadness is reverberating around Abbeyleix and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colm Lynch O'Sullivan
Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025.
Pre-deceased by...
Funeral details confirmed for young man who tragically died following fatal road collision in...
Funeral details for a young man who tragically died following a fatal road collision in Laois in the early hours of Wednesday morning have...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: League final previews, semi final reviews and Mo Nerney
The latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here with plenty to talk about for the next 50 minutes.
Steven Miller is...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at National Children’s Games and U-12 Championships
The National Children's Games and U-12 Championships were held in Tullamore recently with St Abban's excelling.
As with any National Championship, the standard is extremely...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colm Lynch O'Sullivan
Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025.
Pre-deceased by...
Public meeting called over proposed windfarm planned between Durrow, Ballyragget and Lisdowney
A public meeting over a proposed windfarm which is planned between Durrow, Ballyragget and Lisdowney will take place next week.
The meeting will take place...
Garda appeal for information following fatal road collision in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Laois in the early hours of the morning.
At around 3.15am, a single-vehicle...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our Leaving Cert columnist Aoife Fitzpatrick reflects on exams and looks to...
And with that, Leaving Cert 2025 is over. It's in the past.
For the exam students they can take a well-earned collective sigh of relief.
Over...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan)
Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan), Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Died...
ACFL Division 3: Arles-Kilcruise send Timahoe down while Portarlington book Division 5 final place
Arles-Kilcruise 1-13 Timahoe 1-9
ACFL Division 3 Relegation Playoff
Arles-Kilcruise have maintained their ACFL Division 3 status for another season after they got the better of...
Castletown community to come together for summer festival
The various hard-working communities in Castletown are coming together this Sunday to host a summer festival in the village which promises to be a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Graham (née O'Rourke)
Kylebeg, Stradbally, Laois, R32 Y5P6
Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family....
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Ballyroan-Abbey clinch final berth while Crettyard see off Graigue...
Ballyroan-Abbey 5-16 Stradbally 0-6
ACFL Division 4 Semi final
Ballyroan-Abbey clinched promotion to Division 3 for 2026 following a comprehensive win over Stradbally this evening.
Relegated last...
New initiative bringing STEM subjects to life for children with autism in three Laois...
Children with autism in Laois are taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that...
Another milestone year for Laois woman with most severe form of rare skin disease
Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on...
Laois GAA Fixtures: All Ireland ladies football quarter-final, hurling league finals and football semi-finals
As to be expected, it's another busy week of Laois GAA action.
The Laois ladies football team host Wexford on Sunday afternoon in the All...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
ACFL Division 4: Ballylinan see off Annanough to book final place and clinch promotion
Ballylinan 1-21 Annanough 2-8
ACFL Division 4 semi-final
After a disappointing season in 2024 that saw them relegated from the senior championship and from Division 3...
Sadness in Park-Ratheniska at death of Eddie Mansworth
There is sadness in Park-Ratheniska this week at the news of the death of Eddie Mansworth, a hugely popular member of the local GAA...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of late Laois mother as funeral details also confirmed
A fundraiser has been launched for the daughters of a late Laois mother who passed away last Thursday.
There was an outpouring of emotion following...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Club action with league final places decided ahead of...
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast returns to look back on a busy weekend of club action in both codes.
Steven Miller is joined by...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as ‘Peace Rally’ for Palestine takes place in...
A powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine took place in Portlaoise yesterday.
Organisers say that hundreds of people gathered for a Peace...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dorota Gabrysiak
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak. Esker Hills Portlaoise. Died 19th June 2025. Peacefully...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Noel) Monahan
Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 19th of Christopher...
LoveLaois Podcast: Council rows, Laois Abroad and new careers interview series
The LoveLaois Podcast returns and there is plenty of news for the lads to talk about.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and they...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: League semi finals and finals plus walkover reduction success
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here with the focus of the episode being on club.
As Laois camogie have received a walkover from...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Noel) Monahan
Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 19th of Christopher...
Croke returns as Portlaoise RFC unveil ambitious plans for 2025/2026 season
Portlaoise RFC are already planning for the season ahead and have announced a number of changes and a returning face.
They have revealed the club's...