LaoisToday Reporter
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
It has been a busy couple of weeks on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, Portarlington...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Tobin
Ossory Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois / Strokestown, Roscommon
John Tobin, Ossory Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and...
In Pictures: The craic is mighty as Laois Le Cheile 2022 a resounding success
There was great craic at the weekend as the Laois Le Cheile - Laois Together 2022 - took place.
The event took place on the...
‘For Better, For Worse’ – Mountmellick all set for three-act comedy show this week
Mountmellick Macra presents For Better, For Worse by Jimmy Keary, a laugh out loud three-act comedy on June 17, 18 and 19 in Mountmellick...
Laois Libraries to host online history talk on Labour movement in revolutionary decade
Laois Libraries is set to present Revolutionary Workers, an online talk with Terry Dunne, Laois Historian-in-Residence, and Francis Devine, labour historian.
This is the second...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois Ladies on form, soccer memories and leg injury update
After another busy weekend of sporting action, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back.
The big winners at the weekend were the Laois Ladies who...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Iris Landon (née Good)
Carrick, Rathdowney, Laois / Fermoy, Cork
Formerly of Gearagh, Fermoy. Peacefully, at her...
Wins for Ballyfin footballers and Camross hurlers in Sunday’s GAA action
Ballyfin 2-10 Timahoe 1-10
ACFL Division 2 Winner's Section Round 1
Ballyfin took a step towards the Division 2 league final following a three point win...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Parkinson
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois, R32 C1Y6
Paddy Parkinson, Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 10th June 2022...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results as Mountmellick avoid ACHL Division 2 relegation
Ten points from Jimmy Hilliard and three from Nigel Murphy helped Mountmellick to a hard-earned 0-16 to 1-12 win over Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe this evening to...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere as Mountmellick school event draws the crowds
The primary school campus in Mountmellick was a hive of activity on Friday night as Scoil Padraig Naofa hosted a brilliant event to celebrate...
Forest Fest the big hit and soundtrack of the summer at Emo village
For weeks the line-up has been the talk of the town.
Now Forest Fest is on track to be the soundtrack of the summer,...
Music sounds better with you! Old Fort Festival returns to Portlaoise
Kick off your summer of music the right way in the heart of the midlands at the Old Fort Quarter Festival in June 23-26,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alphonsus (Alfie) Gannon
Bealady, Rathdowney, Laois
The death occurred of Alphonsus (Alfie) Gannon, formerly of Bealady, Rathdowney,...
All systems go for Buds & Blossoms Garden Festival in Spink this Sunday
The Spink Community Field is the place to be this Sunday, June 12, as the Laois Garden Festival returns for the first time since...
In Pictures: All smiles as Rathdowney-Errill host success golf classic
The Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Golf Classic took place in the beautiful surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Club recently.
Over the years the event has established itself...
Mountmellick school to host food festival this evening following ambitious two-year programme
The young students in Mountmellick BNS love to think big - and this evening on the school grounds they will host a food festival...
In Pictures: Success for Laois Marlins at Leinster Division 1 Championships
Laois Marlins Swimming Club showed great results at the Leinster Division 1 Championships at the National Aquatic Centre recently.
This gala is open to swimmers...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brigid (Bridie) Nolan (née Gorman)
Augha, Nurney, Carlow, R93 YT66/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Brigid...
Host families sought in Laois for Spanish students this summer – top rates paid
Based in Portlaoise, Laois Language Centre in collaboration with A-Level language school in Bilbao, in the North of Spain, was set up with the...
Early goal helps Park-Ratheniska to ACFL Division 2 win over St Joseph’s
Park-Ratheniska 1-13 St Joseph's 0-13
ACFL Division 2
Park-Ratheniska recorded a vital win in Division 2 of the ACFL this evening as an early goal from...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choice for Leaving Certificate students
At Portlaoise Institute we have a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September. All courses are full-time courses, running from September...
SOLAS – New chef and Ireland’s largest mural
While the sun may be reluctant to shine this summer, SOLAS continues to radiate success with an ever-improving offering.
The 2 big developments this week...
Talking Sport Podcast: Junior C catastrophe, club leagues and Cumann na mBunscol
After a mini-hiatus, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back with its latest edition.
The reason for our absence is explained - and it involves...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brigid (Bridie) Nolan (née Gorman)
Augha, Nurney, Carlow, R93 YT66/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Brigid...
Crettyard get the better of Mountmellick to boost survival hopes in ACFL Division 2
Crettyard 1-16 Mountmellick 0-8
ACFL Division 2
Crettyard gave themselves a good chance of survival in ACFL Division 2 thanks to an 11-point win over fellow...
Children come first at Forest Fest in Emo on July 22-24
Forest Fest is delighted to announce that it is teaming up with the Port’ Art Collective to deliver an amazing array of children’s arts...
How the club hurling leagues are shaping up ahead of final rounds
The concluding round of games in the top three divisions of the Laois club hurling leagues are set to be played this week, when...
Four Laois players selected for Leinster Rugby U-18 squad
Four Laois lads have been selected for the Leinster Rugby U-18 squad.
Two play their rugby with Portlaoise RFC while the other two represent Athy...