LaoisToday Reporter
Consultation launched on the future Economic, Community and Sustainable Development of Laois
Laois County Council has announced the launch of a community consultation that seeks to inform the County Laois Local Development Strategy (LDS) 2023-2027, the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup begins, the view from Cavan and GAA Go saga
Three weeks after being well beaten by Dublin in the Leinster quarter-final, the Laois footballers are back in championship action this Saturday.
They make the...
“Who is Government beholden to; Irish mortgage holders or the European Central Bank?” asks...
Laois-Offaly TD, Carol Nolan, has called for a clear political decision one way or the other with respect to the introduction of mortgage interest...
LoveLaois Podcast: Photographing the Irish community in Australia, Fianna Fáil getting ready for battle...
In our latest LoveLaois Podcast, we're joined by former LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller who is now living in Sydney in Australia.
She chats to...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gaughan
Mary’s Street, Durrow, Laois
Cherished son of Michael and Trish, dearly loved brother of Sarah,...
Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling glory for marvelous Mountrath Community School
Mountrath Community School 5-18 Colaiste Eoin (Dublin) 2-8
School's Leinster 'B' Second Year Hurling Final
Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster 'B' Second Year hurling champions...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballer hosts GAA camp in Emo
There were plenty of smiles in Emo recently as a Laois senior footballer hosted a GAA camp for the first time.
The Sean Greene Football...
Arles NS students complete 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National...
Laois students win National Ward at Enterprise Finals in Croke Park
Students from Laois have taken 3rd prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals, which took place in Croke Park.
Supported...
JOB VACANCY: Beechfield Healthcare seeking to hire Office/Accounts Assistant in Portlaoise
Beechfield Healthcare Ltd are currently seeking to recruit an Office/Accounts Assistant, to join our expanding Healthcare Company in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
You will be...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gaughan
Mary's Street, Durrow, Laois
Cherished son of Michael and Trish, dearly loved brother of Sarah,...
Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of teenager last seen in Stradbally
Gardai in Laois are seeking the whereabouts of a teenager who was last seen in Stradbally.
16-year-old Brandon Varszegi was last seen on Sunday night,...
€12,740 Approved for Community-Based Integration Projects in Laois
Funding of €12,740 has been allocated for local community-based integration projects in Laois.
This funding is being made available to local communities to promote integration...
Cistercian College Roscrea students take to the University Concert Hall Stage in Limerick
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music...
Talking Sport Podcast: Joe McDonagh Cup, Ladies defeat, Camogie loss and Feile winners
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front with games across hurling, ladies football, camogie and juvenile football.
The Laois hurlers were back in...
“Love is Brewing” at Midlands Park Hotel wedding event
Midlands Park Hotel are hosting a Wedding event on Sunday May 28th called “Love is Brewing”. The event will run from 11am to 1pm....
Business Briefing: EBS Mortgage Master, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Matthew Kennelly, a Mortgage Master with over 15 years’ experience working with EBS, located at...
Fun-Filled Summer @ SOLAS: Plant Swap & Milkshakes in Portarlington
Delight in Family-Friendly Activities, Delicious Refreshments, and Gardening Tips at Your Local Eco Garden Centre
As SOLAS Eco Garden Centre continues to innovate and invest...
Laois team put in fine performance at Flag Football tournament
Laois Labs Flag Football Club took part in the American Football Ireland mixed tournament in Gormanstown on Saturday recently.
Flag Football is a non-contact version...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Elizabeth Delaney
Navan Road, Dublin / Laois
Delaney, Sr. Elizabeth, (Navan Road, Dublin and formerly of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Dublin in the Leinster...
The Laois Ladies begin their first Leinster Senior football championship campaign in six years this afternoon.
Donie Brennan's charges travel to the capital to take...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lee
Bay Road, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Lee, Bay Road, Mountmellick, died May 6th, at the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Kildare in the Joe...
After a weekend off last weekend the Laois hurlers are back in championship action this afternoon as they welcome Kildare to O'Moore Park for...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Patrick Connolly
Vesey Close, Abbeyleix, Laois / Dundalk, Louth
Formerly of Dundalk. Peacefully in the tender...
Weekend Read: Ladies football star Clodagh Dunne on her memories of 2001, building on...
While her memory of the on-field action is somewhat sketchy, Laois defender Clodagh Dunne had the privilege of being amongst a crowd of 21,000...
Darkness Into Light 5km walks begin in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Durrow tomorrow morning
Laois Senior Football Champions, Portarlington are joining forces with Durrow Lions AFC and staff at the Midlands Prison to host 5km walks as part...
Gardai confirm seizure of €230,000 of heroin and cocaine in Portlaoise
Gardaí have seized approximately €230,000 of suspected heroin and cocaine during a number of searches in Portlaoise this week.
The searches were conducted as part...
Talking Sport Podcast: Joe McDonagh, Tailteann Cup, Ladies football and minor football
After a longer break than usual, we are back with our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast.
We have plenty of games to reflect...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kit) Brown (née Fitzgerald)
Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois
Kathleen (Kit) Brown nee Fitzgerald, Kilburn London and formerly...
Laois woman Claire Byrne rules herself out of becoming Late Late Show host
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has ruled herself out of the race to become the new presenter of the Late Late Show.
Ryan Tubridy announced...