LaoisToday Reporter
Funeral details announced for Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick, the Laois father and son who...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick, the Laois father and son who were killed in an accident in Turkey on...
Laois County Council sets the standard for climate action with captivating video series
Laois County Council is taking a leadership role on climate action in partnership with local communities – working to reach its own climate targets...
Cistercian College Roscrea announces new Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study
Cistercian College Roscrea haved announced the appointment of Mr Frank Kelly as Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study.
Mr Kelly joins Cistercian College...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on The Harps
Since gaining promotion from Premier Intermediate in 2020, The Harps have flirted with relegation in 2021 and 2022.
This is something that they will be...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rosenallis
Since Rosenallis gained promotion to the senior grade in 2019, they have made a serious impact at this level.
They knocked Camross out of the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Phelan (née McLoughlin)
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Betty Phelan (nee McLoughlin), Ballytegan, Portlaoise, July 21st 2023. Formerly...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Friday evening’s club hurling championship games
The First Friday of the club hurling championship season provides three interesting fixtures across the top two grades.
In O'Moore Park, last year's Premier Intermediate...
Government funding set aside for new Christmas tree in Mountmellick
Government funding has been set aside for the Reimagining Mountmellick’s Christmas Tree Project.
The famous old tree had been pride of place in Mountmellick since...
WATCH: Behind the scenes footage as Forest Fest set to take Emo by storm...
The stage is set to welcome 10,000 music lovers to Forest Fest in Emo this weekend - as a new video gives a behind-the-scenes...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Borris-Kilcotton
Back to back defeated finalists in 2020 and 2021, 2022 was a year to forget for Borris-Kilcotton.
Perhaps the effort from those previous years caught...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Abbeyleix
Premier Intermediate hurling champions in 2022 - what impact can Abbeyleix make on their return to the senior grade this year?
They were far too...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Fahy (née Ray)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bolton, England. Peacefully surrounded by her loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill meet in Laois...
Following on from Camross's comfortable win over Castletown last night, the action in the Laois SHC this evening turns to the other group.
Three-in-a-row champions...
Medals for McConnell, McDonald and Whelan brothers as Laois Athletics continues to thrive
It was a successful weekend for Ballyroan Abbeyleix & District Athletics Club, with athletes winning medals at both national and international levels.
On Saturday, club...
15 years on, Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run is continuing to raise money for cancer charities
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run was established in 2008 by members of the community, aiming to raise funds for a local cancer charity.
15 years...
Sadness following passing of Laois dad in Australia after successful fundraising effort
There is sadness in Portarlington and Laois this week following the news of the sad passing of a Laois dad in Australia.
Formerly of Station...
Tribute paid to ‘talented hurler’ Laois dad and son who was ‘kindest boy you...
A Laois GAA club has paid tribute to a Laois dad and son who died tragically in Turkey earlier this week.
Mechanic Eoin Fitzpatrick, 36,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of the Premier Intermediate hurling championship
The latest edition of the Premier Intermediate hurling championship gets underway this evening and an exciting competition is anticipated.
Portlaoise, fresh from their Division 2...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rathdowney-Errill
Underachievers over the last few years - will 2023 be the year that Rathdowney-Errill manage to pull it all together?
Injuries to key men have...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of the Intermediate hurling championship
The latest installment of the Intermediate hurling championship commences tonight and an close competition is expected.
There are five 'first' clubs in the championship and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary B Delaney (née Cahill)
Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois, R32E273 / Callan, Kilkenny
Mary B died at St.Vincent's Private...
JOB VACANCY: Breen Manning Solicitors seeking to hire part-time Legal Secretary
Breen Manning Solicitors, Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time Legal Secretary.
Legal experience essential must be proficient in Dictaphone typing.
To Apply
To apply for this...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Camross and Castletown meet in opening round...
The Laois senior hurling championship gets underway in O'Moore Park this evening with the clash of Camross and Castletown, one of the great rivalries...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clough-Ballacolla
Can anyone stop Clough-Ballacolla? That is the big question as they begin their quest for four Bob O'Keeffe's in a row.
They begin with a...
Warning that insurance premiums have jumped by almost 22% in the last year
The Consumers’ Association of Ireland has warned that insurance premiums have jumped by almost 22% in the last year. A remarkable figure.
Many homeowners in...
Eight young players to watch out for as the 2023 Senior hurling championship gets...
The Senior hurling championship will get underway this week and it is once again expected to be an exciting affair.
The action begins this evening...
Excitement builds across Laois for the Judging Day at the Pride of Place Awards
The village of Camross and SVT Activity and Wellness Hub are representing Laois in the 2023 All Island Pride of Place Competition, with judging...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Castletown
Castletown reached the semi-final of the Laois senior hurling championship last season for the first time in 14 years - and they'll be looking...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Nolan (née Brennan)
Oldcourt, Ballylinan, Laois / Ballinakill, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Formerly of The...
Portlaoise Boxing Club to receive funding towards their adult educational initiative
Portlaoise Boxing Club is set to receive €30,000 in funding under the Collaborative and Innovation Fund (CIF).
The funding has been earmarked to help support...