LaoisToday Reporter
Sadness as well-known Laois man Pat Hooban passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois following the passing of the well-known and highly-regarded Pat Hooban.
Mr Hooban, a well-known builder and a very popular...
In Focus: Dean Carroll on his role as Health Club Manager at The Heritage
This week we hear from Dean Carroll, Health Club Manager at The Heritage Spa about his background, what his role entails and the advice...
Laois wedding celebrant wins three major Irish Wedding Industry Awards
A wedding solemniser and family celebrant, based in Castletown, has beaten off stiff competition to win three major wedding industry awards.
Reverend Brenda O’Grady won...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Four days of DAREDEVIL Circus
The big news is the arrival of DAREDEVIL Circus for four days at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
David Maher of SOLAS explains: “DAREDEVIL...
Talking Sport Podcast: A cracker in Dr Cullen Park but were Laois really lucky?
Sorry we're a day later coming to you than normal.
We did record this one on Monday morning but other things got in the way...
Medals galore for Laois athletes at National Senior Indoor Championships
Laois athletes had a fantastic showing at the National Senior Indoor Championships held at the National Indoor Arena over the weekend.
With plenty of warm...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda (Birdie) Langton (née Lalor)
21 The Glebe, Stradbally, Laois/Ballyroan, Laois
Breda (Birdie) Langton, 21 The Glebe,...
JOB VACANCY: Allbooks in Portlaoise seeking to hire full-time Senior Sales Assistant
Allbooks Ltd in Lyster Square in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a full-time Senior Sales Assistant.
Job Details
32-40 hours per week for our busy bookshop in...
In Pictures: Glory for Portlaoise CBS as they claim Mid-Leinster ‘A’ U-17 soccer league...
Portlaoise CBS 4 Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy 2 (AET)
Mid-Leinster 'A' U-17 Soccer League Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned U-17 'A' Mid-Leinster Soccer League champions following...
Portlaoise Institute students gain work experience in Malaga
Learners from Portlaoise Institute recently had the opportunity to spend two weeks on a work placement abroad as part of the Erasmus+ Programme.
20 students...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke)
Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Laois
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke), Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident in New Zealand.
Sean Clear from Ballacolla died late this week after...
From the Archives: Remembering the career of Bobby Miller – who made a huge...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2019, ahead of a decisive National Football League game between Laois and Carlow.
The Laois and Carlow...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
Kelly Cup Roundup: Wins for Ballylinan, St Joseph’s and Killeshin
Ballylinan 2-6 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-5
Kelly Cup Group B Round 2
Gary Walsh made his first appearance of the year and helped himself to 1-4 as Ballylinan...
Fitzpatrick fires over injury-time equaliser as Laois U-20’s draw again
Laois 0-8 Roscommon 0-8
John Kerins Cup (U-20 Football)
The Laois U-20 footballers remain unbeaten in the John Kerins Cup following a dramatic draw with a...
The Week that Was: Looking back on our most read stories of the past...
1 - Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán...
Leinster honours for Joe Mallon Motors at prestigious Electric Vehicle Dealership awards
Laois business Joe Mallon Motors were the Leinster winner at the prestigious Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year awards held in Dublin this week.
Zero...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
All of this weekend’s local CCFL soccer fixtures
All of this weekend's CCFL soccer fixtures, with a number of Laois teams in action.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
First-named team at home and all games at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
Property: 18 acres of prime agricultural land near Ballyroan for sale by public auction...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer 18 acres of prime agricultural and for sale by Online Public Auction Online Auction Friday 10th March 2023...
JOB VACANCY: Miller’s Home and Garden seeking to hire mechanic
Miller's Home and Garden, based on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, are seeking to hire a mechanic to work in our busy workshop.
Experience...
Garda warning after a number of ‘sports clubhouses broken into’ in Laois in recent...
Gardai have released a warning in relation to sports clubhouse after a number have been broken into.
The incidents occurred at a range of locations...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Carlow, Ladies, Camogie, U-20 football and Kelly Cup
We are two thirds of the way through February and one of the busiest GAA weekends of the year so far is ahead of...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at Juvenile B Cross Country Championships
The St Abban's Boys U-11 team performed fantastically at the Juvenile B Cross Country Championships held in Gowran on Sunday last.
These Championships are specifically...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Kelly (née Hosey)
12 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 RX07 / Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, surrounded by...
JOB VACANCY: Boland & Company Solicitors Kilkenny seeking to hire experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Boland & Co. Solicitors Kilkenny are seeking to recruit an experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary to join their team.
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years experience is preferable...
14 events announced for Laois’s Local Enterprise Week 2023
Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 14 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Cullen
Royal Court, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Denis Cullen, Royal Court, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. February 14th....