LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Glorious Castle Durrow hosts first Midlands Regional PPN since Covid-19
Laois PPN hosted the first in person Midlands Regional PPN Meeting since before Covid-19.
The MRPPN allows the PPNS of the Midlands to share information...
Every child starting school in Laois to receive free Little Library Book Bag
Laois Libraries have announced a new initiative that will see every child starting school in September receiving a free Little Library Book Bag.
To help...
€12,500 per acre as land with extensive road frontage sells at Killeen, Mountmellick, by...
At a recent Auction in the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise Matt Dunne Auctioneer sold 23 acres of land on behalf of the representatives of the...
Two Laois students awarded Carlow College scholarships
Two Laois students in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, were awarded progression scholarships for 2022 this week.
These were given in recognition of their academic achievement...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Scott (née Butler)
The Bungalow, Grange, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Errill, Laois
Margaret Scott (nee Butler), The...
SOLAS – Easter Eggs, Music and Markets
Easter is finally here and for those who have made the effort to give up treats for Lent, SOLAS this Sunday offers you the...
Well-known Laois businessman celebrates 40 years of trading today
A well-known Laois businessman is celebrating 40 years of trading in the centre of Portlaoise.
Jack Nolan opened a shoe repair shop on Railway Street...
Success for Laois athletes at Intervarsities Track and Field Championships
St Abban’s athletes were spread among a variety of different colleges as they competed in the University Track and Field Championships held in IT...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helena (Lena) McEvoy
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Helena (Lena) McEvoy, Trumera, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died (peacefully) on the 13th...
WATCH: Laois SDLP election candidate the victim of assault after youths attempt to steal...
A SDLP Northern Ireland Assembly election candidate, who is originally from Laois, was the victim of an assault while on the election trail.
Elsie Trainor,...
Brand new Laois music and arts festival hits the spot with Hot Press listing
Ireland’s newest music and arts festival, Forest Fest at Emo is hitting all the right notes with fans for its exciting, entertaining, and eclectic...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Dublin, busy week of county action and club...
The volume of our Podcasts has decreased to one per week at present but we have another jam-packed show here.
It is a huge week...
Volunteers requested by Foroige to support young people in Portlaoise
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is looking for adults who are interested in supporting Foróige to come forward.
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is located...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Nicholas Boran
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Nicholas Boran, Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away...
Plans in place ahead of largest Spring clean in the midlands in Laois town
Portarlington will be holding its annual spring clean from 10am to noon on Saturday April 23.
It is the largest of its kind in the...
Improved mobile phone signal comes to Laois following community outreach
Laois County Council and Cellnex have recently delivered new infrastructure to Vicarstown that will transform connectivity for consumers and businesses in the area.
The new...
Big victory for Portlaoise RFC Women to reach Paul Cusack Plate final
Garda 0 Portlaoise RFC 56
Leinster Women's Rugby Paul Cusack Plate Semi Final
Portlaoise senior women travelled to Westmanstown on Sunday and secured a spot in...
Six organisations awarded more than €100,000 funding from the Laois-Kilkenny Community Benefit Fund
EirGrid has awarded €103,675 to six community groups and not-for-profit organisations near the Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project.
This is the first of three phases of funding...
In Pictures: Unprecedented success for Portlaoise Panthers at Midlands Basketball finals
The Midlands Basketball juvenile finals took place over the weekend and Portlaoise Panthers enjoyed incredible success.
Eight of their boys teams made it to semi...
Portlaoise Rugby U-14s earn tough win to reach cup final
Portlaoise 25 Arklow 12
Leinster Rugby U-14 Cup semi final
On a dry, sunny afternoon in Tullow, Portlaoise faced an Arklow side they had beaten last...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Nicholas Boran
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Nicholas Boran, Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away...
HSE plea to parents and carers regarding Kinder Egg products at home
The HSE has urged all parents and carers of young children to check and make sure that they do not have Kinder Egg products...
Camross man flies the Laois flag proudly at Macra Mr Personality Festival 2022
The 15th Macra Mr Personality Festival took place in the Springhill Court Hotel on April 8 and 9 in Kilkenny.
The festival was hosted by...
In Pictures: Mulhall the hero as Abbeyleix AFC claim U-19 CCFL glory after extra...
Abbeyleix AFC secured the CCFL U-19 Division 1 title following an extra time victory in the final against Kinnegad Juniors.
The final took place last...
JOB VACANCY: Midland Steel – Mechanical Project Engineer, Research & Development Department, Automation Projects
As part of ongoing growth, Midland Steel is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to assist with the design, development and delivery of automation projects...
Business Brief: A successful accountancy firm, upcoming events and business supports currently available
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with Laois Chamber member, Donal Horgan, Managing Director of HFS Accountants and Customs.
They have offices in Mountrath...
Second All-Ireland volleyball title of the year sealed by Laois secondary school
Portlaoise College boys, with the guidance of their coach Pawel Nowakiewicz, ended the year with yet another All-Ireland title.
First, Senior Boys won the All-Ireland...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Ger) Scully
Tullore, Ballyroan, Laois
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Deeply...
Portlaoise Institute launches new Advanced Early Learning and Care professional award
In addition to the Certificate in Early Learning and Care at Portlaoise Institute, the college will be running The Advanced Early Learning and Care...
Dowling-Byrne the hero as Round Tower Rovers produce comeback to win first league title...
Round Tower Rovers 4-3 St Joseph’s
Carlow Football League Division 2
Timahoe side Round Tower Rovers claimed the Carlow Football League Division 2 title today following...