LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Phelan (née Guilfoyle)
Killeaney, Kilbricken, Shanahoe, Laois
Maura Phelan, Killeaney, Kilbricken, Shanahoe, Co Laois. Died peacefully,...
Job Vacancy: Telfords Portlaoise seeking to hire Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords Portlaoise Ltd are seeking an energetic, bright individual to join their Trade Sales Team in Portlaoise.
Key Responsibilities:
. Provide a high quality of...
Late Kelly goal sees Crettyard get the better of St Joseph’s in league opener
Crettyard 1-4 St Joseph's 0-6
ACFL Division 3 Round 1
A late goal from Dara Kelly helped Crettyard to a narrow win over their neighbours St...
In Pictures: Laois club host successful first ever vision impaired golf try day
The Heath Golf Club hosted a Vision Impaired Golf try day successful recently.
The club's PGA coach, Mark O'Boyle, and a number of Heath Golf...
Talking Sport Podcast: London calling, hurling battle and Cathal Og Greene interview
The countdown is well and truly on to this weekend's NFL Division 4 clash between Laois and London and ahead of that game we...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Big Laois participation at school’s All-Ireland cross country championship finals
Saturday last, March 11, saw the closing event of the schools cross country competition, the qualifier for the International competition due to be held...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois U-20 footballers beat Carlow and the elements plus Cahir Healy...
Alan was in Dr Cullen Park on Tuesday night as the Laois U-20 footballers got their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start...
Powerful second half sees Portlaoise RFC through to U-15 North Midlands final
Portlaoise 62 Cill Dara 26
North Midlands U-15 Rugby Semi Final
Portlaoise eventually saw off the challenge of Cill Dara in Togher on Saturday to advance...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Dowling’s Gala in Killenard celebrates one year in business this weekend
Setting up in business at the back end of a global pandemic was no easy feat.
But Colm and Lynda Dowling, who took the brave...
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening on Tuesday, March 28, from 5-7pm where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the Laois U-20 footballer’s Leinster campaign
The Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening away to Carlow.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea's side are in Dr Cullen Park...
Two from two as Laois U-16 Ladies defeat Wicklow in Leinster championship
Laois 4-8 Wicklow 1-7
Leinster U-16 ‘B’ Ladies Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-16 Ladies team made it two wins from two in the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Mulhall’s SuperValu launches revamped store in Portlaoise
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise has this week launched its new look, state of the art store following a significant investment in sustainable equipment and...
In Pictures: Laois students work in local school and provide life-saving medicines in trip...
Sixteen students and four staff members of Portlaoise College departed for Banjul as part of the school's Gambia Partnership Project at the end of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Dead rubber in Dublin and disappointment in Carrick-on-Shannon
It was a busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast deals with that.
Steven is in the presenter's chair as we hear...
In Pictures: Seachtain na Gaeilge a huge success at Dunamase College
Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is going from strength to strength.
The Irish language is very important to them as a...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to fill numerous positions
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel is currently seeking to fill numerous positions.
Kitchen Porter
Night Porter - part-time position
Chef - part-time position
To...
JOB VACANCY: EEW Ltd seeking to fill Stores and Counter Sales position in Portlaoise
EEW Ltd. is currently seeking to hire a Stores and Counter Sales person for their Portlaoise branch.
The electrical wholesalers and distributors are based in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Bergin
Killeaney, Mountrath, Laois
Kevin Bergin, Killeaney, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 17th March 2023 (peacefully), predeceased...
Nerney hits hat-trick to help Laois Ladies remain in hunt for Division 2 league...
Laois 4-6 Cavan 2-8
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 6
The Laois Ladies will go into the final round of the National Football League...
Brilliant Portlaoise Panthers claim Division 1 title and promotion to the Super League
Portlaoise Panthers 70 St Paul's Killarney 62
Basketball - Women's National League Division 1 final
The Portlaoise Panthers women's team have experienced a hugely eventful league...
Much-improved signage needed for approach roads to Emo Court, argues local councillor
Emo Court is one of Laois's most visited beauty spots - but drivers are making dangerous U-turns on the approach roads to it because of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mick (Michael) Kennedy
Shanahoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
(Ex Bord Na Mona) Suddenly at his home surrounded by his...
A fourth defeat in a row as the Laois camogie team fall short in...
Laois 1-5 Westmeath 1-13
National Camogie League Division 2A
Laois suffered a third consecutive defeat in Division 2A of the National Camogie League as they finished...
Witness Appeal: Serious Road Traffic Collision – Monasterevin, Co. Kildare – 17th March 2023
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision which occurred on Friday evening, 17th March 2023 at Rathangan Road, Monasterevin,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - ‘Be warned – we are coming’ – Top Garda issues warning to those engaging in illegal activity at popular Laois tourist spot
A...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Leitrim – classy Keith Beirne, a football-mad county...
Ahead of the crucial NFL Division 4 game between Laois and Leitrim this Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon, we chatted to Damien Butler, a coach with...