LaoisToday Reporter
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre holding Open Day this Tuesday, March 7
It is with great excitement that the team at Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre invite you to their Open Day on Tuesday 7th...
Small Changes, Big Savings – How to cut costs and make savings in your...
As part of this year's Local Enterprise Week, the hugely-experienced Bláthnaid Bergin is hosting a three-hour workshop on Thursday, March 9, in the Maldron...
Local Enterprise Week: Hear from renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan next week in Laois
Renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan is giving a talk in Bloom HQ in Mountrath next Tuesday evening, March 7, at 7pm on ‘Optimising your...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Brophy
Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois
Gabriel Brophy, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Suddenly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Weekend of losses, learnings and a fierce lot of sand
All four of Laois's adult GAA county teams were in action over the weekend - but it was far from a good return.
Four losses...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Clear
Farren Cross, Ballacolla, Laois
Tragically in Taumarunui, New Zealand. Predeceased by his beloved Nanny Ev...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...
Support your local club through annual Laois GAA draw
Laois GAA people are being urged to support their local club ahead of the first All County Clubs Members Draw next month.
There is over...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
In Pictures: All style as Naomh Eamann camogie celebrate 2022 success
Naomh Eamann have been a coming force in Laois camogie over the past number of years - and they enjoyed a breakthrough season in...
Success for Portlaoise College student at World Archery Competition.
Portlaoise College student Olivia Reynolds recently competed at the 2023 World Indoor Field Archery Championships held at Medway Park Sports Centre, in Kent, England.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe)
Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe) Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise passed away...
Moment in Time: When Cowen came to Clonaghadoo in 2007
There's nothing like an official school opening to get the dignitaries out in force.
And that was certainly the case in Clonaghadoo in September 2007...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Meredith Bayley (née Townsend)
Forest View, Southfield, Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare, R14 WP64 / Laois
Mary Meredith...
East Laois Macra group set to host vintage car, truck and tractor run in...
A vintage car, truck and tractor run will take place in Laois next month in aid of an addiction treatment centre.
East Laois Macra members...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Natalia Pilch
Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise, Laois
Natalia Pilch. Rathevan Heights . Portlaoise. Co. Laois. Feb 23rd 2023...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver caught driving away from court following sentance
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver following a rather bizarre incident recently.
Back in January, Abbeyleix Gardai were on patrol when they detected a driver...
Talking Sport Podcast: Kevin O’Brien from Wicklow, hurlers v Kilkenny and updated Kelly Cup...
We are into the final weekend in February and all four of our premier county teams are set to be in action.
It all gets...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Dunne
Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Manchester, England and formerly of Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix. Predeceased by his...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
Powerful performances as Heywood CS claim All-Ireland U-19 ‘C’ girl title in style
Heywood CS 63 St Mary's Dundalk 39
All-Ireland U-19 'C' Basketball Schools League Final
Heywood Community School are celebrating this afternoon after they U-19 girls were...
JOB VACANCIES: Midlands Park Hotel seeking to fill a variety of roles
Why Work at Midlands Park Hotel?
At Midlands Park Hotel, care is at the centre of everything we do - for our amazing guests, our...
15 transfers approved by Laois GAA ahead of the 2023 club season
Laois GAA have approved 15 transfers internally ahead of the 2023 club season.
Mountmellick are the big beneficiaries with four of the transfers coming to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Susan Brennan
Greenview, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan Susan, Greenview, Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise. February 19th 2023. Died suddenly at...
First mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit for the Midlands set to be live on Friday
The first Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Unit to operate in the Midlands will be in operation on the grounds of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore...
Former newsreader and top culinary personality set to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary...
A former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen will come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary school in early March.
Honorary Laois...
Portlaoise RFC U-18s win again while U-15s suffer first defeat of the season
Portlaoise 43 Skerries 24
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
Ewan McCann and Ivan Okonkwo stood up in an anxious second half to put the nail in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Hooban
20 Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Hooban, Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Co Laois (R32 YKC5) February 20th 2023,...
Property: 25 acres of agricultural land in Walsh Island to let on a five-year...
Tom McDonald & Associates are delighted to offer to the market approximately 25.2 acres of agricultural land in one lot to let on a...