LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of the Laois Senior hurlers for 2023
The 2023 season for the Laois senior hurlers came to an end in Tralee at the weekend.
Willie Maher's charges defeated Kerry comprehensively but it...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marcella (Cellie) Egan (née Connolly)
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin 12, Dublin
Egan (née Connolly), Marcella (Cellie), 15th May 2023....
JOB VACANCY: Dysart Motors seeking to hire qualified mechanic and part-time recovery driver
At Dysart Motors we require the following:
Qualified Mechanic
5 days a week
For cars and light commercials
Must be a good communicator and be...
‘Midlands excluded from roll-out of new Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams’ says Laois TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has expressed her frustration and disappointment at the decision by Government to exclude midland counties from the delivery...
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB).
The funding has been announced to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and...
Gardai investigating after cars broken into and property stolen in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a number of cars were broken into and property stolen.
The incidents occurred on Sunday night...
Success for Laois athletes in Belfast as one records new PB and U-20 European...
Four Laois athletes made the trip to Belfast on Saturday to take part in the Belfast Irish Milers Club Meet held in Mary Peter’s...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Nolan
Knockraha, Cork / Wolfhill, Laois
NOLAN (Knockraha, Cork and Wolfhill, Co Laois): On May 15th 2023,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois in Cavan, Ladies defeated by Meath and club league update
It was yet another busy weekend on the football scene with action both inside and outside the county.
The Laois footballers hit the road and...
Laois author shares journey of resilience and gratitude in his new Book – ‘Thank...
Author and Life Coach Barry Williams from Abbeyleix has released his new book, 'Thank You Covid: Gratitude, Resilience, and Growth in Crisis: Learning from...
Laois student among the winners at the AIB Career Skills Competition
Laois student Cara Donogher from Clonaslee College was among the winners at the recent AIB Career Skills Competition by Careers Portal.
It was a day...
Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre Open Day: Discover what we have to offer
On Tuesday May 23, Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre will hold an open day for prospective students.
Education and Training
Mountmellick FET Centre provides a range of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Garvey
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilkee, Clare
Garvey Gerard, Hawthorn Way, Esker Hills, Portaloise and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Meath in the Leinster...
A place in the Leinster final is up for grabs as Laois and Meath Ladies clash in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Both teams were beaten...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Aroqbortise
Triogue Manor, Portlaoise, Laois
Gabriel Aroqbortise, Triogue Manor, Portlaoise. Died May 2nd 2023 peacefully at...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Kerry in the Joe...
It is a huge Saturday on the GAA front as both the Laois senior hurlers and footballers are in action at opposite ends of...
LIVE BLOG: Tailteann Cup action as Laois take on Cavan
It is a huge Saturday on the GAA front as both the Laois senior hurlers and footballers are in action at opposite ends of...
Wide range of activities confirmed as Laois County Council Launch Bike Week 2023
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Laois County Council have announced details of Bike Week 2023, which runs from today until Sunday May 21.
Among...
“Rental crisis a ticking time bomb for old and young in Laois”
Local Area Representative for the Labour Party, Eoin Barry says the Alone and Threshold report published this week highlights the hardening of inequality through...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Aroqbortise
Triogue Manor, Portlaoise, Laois
Gabriel Aroqbortise, Triogue Manor, Portlaoise. Died May 2nd 2023 peacefully at...
O’Dempsey’s grind out victory over Graiguecullen to secure opening victory of 2023
O'Dempsey's 0-13 Graiguecullen 0-9
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
O'Dempsey's picked up their first victory of the Division 1 league tonight against their first-round championship opponents,...
A day at the races – Second Point-to-Point of the season takes place in...
Laois Foxhounds hold their second Point-to-Point this Sunday, May 14, on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixture for over 20...
The wonderfully inclusive sport of Tag Rugby is making a return to Portlaoise
Summer is almost upon us and that means the return of Touch Rugby to Portlaoise RFc.
Touch rugby is a fantastic sport that encompasses all...
Fittest Family – Kyle Style – fundraiser returns to Kyle GAA for the second...
Kyle GAA will be hosting Fittest Family - Kyle Style - a fundraiser at the GAA pitch in Ballaghmore.
The club has stressed that the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Owen O'Neill
Marymount Church Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Owen O'Neill, Marymount Church Road, Graiguecullen, on 11th...
ACHL Division 4: Impressive Clonad go top as Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe also win
Clonad 2-26 Rathdowney-Errill 3-12
ACHL Division 4
A powerful second-half performance helped Clonad to an important win away to Rathdowney-Errill this evening as they moved to...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS TY students enjoy busy week with Barcelona, Sci-fest and Junk...
Sixty-six students and five teachers from Mountrath Community School embarked on a thrilling five-day tour of Barcelona recently.
The Transition Year students had a jam-packed...
Gardai appeal for information following burglary and dangerous driving in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following an incident of burglary and dangerous driving.
This occurred in Laois this afternoon and Gardai are asking for any...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Kerry, Joe McDonagh showdown for Laois and club...
It is a huge weekend for the Laois hurlers as they head to Tralee for the final round of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
This Podcast...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Bracken
Stradbally Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly
Bracken Tom. Block Rd. Portlaoise, Co. Laois and...