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Roxy Phelan

Sadness at death of young Laois woman after long illness

The death has occurred of young Laois woman Roxy Phelan at her home in Abbeyleix after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Rathdowney, she...
James Conway Arles-Kilcruise

Arles-Kilcruise turn to former player as manager for 2022 season

Arles-Kilcruise have appointed long-serving club player James Conway as manager for the 2022 season. Conway was involved as a selector in 2021 with Mick Byrne...
St Abban's indoor

Laois athletes impress at the AAI Games as they prepare for National Championships

Last weekend saw the St Abban's Senior athletes in action at the AAI Indoor Games in Abbotstown. With National Senior Championships taking place in two...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 18, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Breda Thompson (née Mooney) Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Laois The death has occurred of Breda Thompson (Nee Mooney) Ballylusk...
Stradbally Town and Country

JOB VACANCY: Stradbally Town and Country seeking to hire Shop Counter Salesperson

Stradbally Town and Country currently have a vacancy for a Shop Counter Salesperson.  Duties include  Dealing with customers Stock Management Processing deliveries. Must have computer...
Heywood CS Leinster Football (2)

Leinster final on the horizon for Heywood CS following dramatic comeback win over O’Carolan...

Heywood Community School 4-6 O'Carolan College Nobber (Meath) 0-16 Leinster School's Senior 'C' Football Championship Semi Final  Hewyood Community School are through to the Leinster Senior...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 17, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Arthur Buckley Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois / Tarbert, Kerry Arthur Buckley Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois...
Corcoran's Recovery

JOB VACANCY: Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre seeking to hire Recovery Driver

Recovery driver required by Corcoran’s, Portlaoise.  Must be local to the area. All training will be given. To Apply Please forward your CV to ann@corcoranrecovery.ie or call...
Water Safety

Essential Water Safety Classes return to Portlaoise

Did you know that on average 115 people drown in Ireland each year? Most of these tragic deaths happen inland, in rivers and lakes,...
Mountrath Community School 2nd Year Trip (2)

In Pictures: Historic adventures at The Rock of Cashel and Donaghmore Workhouse

The second year group of Mountrath Community School  embarked on a medieval historical outing recently. On Monday, led by Mr Cillian Hegarty, the group headed...
Arthur Buckley RIP

Sadness at death of Arthur Buckley, a hugely influential and long-standing member of Mountrath...

Mountrath Golf Club have paid tribute to Arthur Buckley who passed away this week.  Mountrath Golf Club members are saddened with the news of the...
Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Hurling woes, ladies impress, Laois Gaels and a road trip to...

After missing a couple of episodes last week, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back with a bang today. Alan belatedly getting Covid threw the...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Duggan (née Conroy) Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois Mary better known as Moll, loving wife of the...
Mary B Culliton RIP

Sadness at death of legendary Mountmellick community woman Mary B Culliton

At the funeral mass of Mary B Culliton (nee O'Gorman) in Mountmellick, Fr Michael Murphy remarked that if a token from all the various...
St Mary's Hall Portlaoise Panthers

Basketball club and Portlaoise parish at loggerheads over future over St Mary’s Hall

Portlaoise Panthers and Portlaoise Parish, who own St Mary's Hall, are at loggerheads over the future of the facility. In a lengthy statement released yesterday,...
Portlaoise RFC

Portlaoise RFC Division 2A survival still in the balance following Palmerstown defeat

De La Salle Palmerstown 25 Portlaoise RFC 14 Leinster Rugby League Division 2A The final scoreline is not reflective of the effort put in by Portlaoise...
Portlaoise RFC U-14s

Portlaoise Rugby U-14s return to league action with a big win over Carlow RFC

Portlaoise RFC 57 Old Crescent RFC 0 U14 Leinster League Premier Division  Portlaoise U-14s returned to league action on Saturday at home to Carlow RFC in...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Sherry Shiel Ballaghmore, Stradbally, Laois Sherry passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends....
Athletics

In Pictures: Great day for Laois Athletes as curtain comes down on 2021-22 cross...

Castlelyons, Fermoy was the venue for the final event of the cross country season, as the local St Nicholas AC hosted the National Masters,...

In Pictures: Some great images as young Laois musicians perform at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra enjoyed the experience of performing the intimate Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon. This...
Gardai

Teenager arrested after man slashed in the face following early evening attack in Portlaoise...

A teenager was arrested following a frightening incident that occurred in Portlaoise in the early hours of Sunday evening. Just before 6pm on Bull Lane,...
Sean Hall Manguard Plus

Business Briefing: Ballybrittas native Sean Hall on the success of Manguard Plus as staff...

Laois Chamber member Manguard Plus are finalists in the Professional Services Category of Permanent TSB’s Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2022. The final takes place...
Portlaoise RFC

Mucky conditions no problem for Portlaoise Women as they claim win over Arklow

Portlaoise 24 Arklow 0  Leinster Women's Rugby League Division 3 Portlaoise Women travelled the long road to Arklow on Sunday for their Leinster Division 3 and...
Garda

‘Rural burglaries on the rise’ as Laois gardai appeal for information following two incidents

Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following two burglaries which occurred in the county recently. Portlaoise Gardai are investigating two burglaries in Rathmore, Stradbally...
Laois places to find love back in the day

From the Archives – The best places for Laois people to find love back...

This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018.  Valentine’s Day. No matter if you love it or hate it, you just can’t avoid it. And...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 14, 2022

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Sherry Shiel Ballaghmore, Stradbally, Laois Sherry passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends....
accounts job portlaoise

JOB VACANCY: Accounts assistant/Trainee accountant/Accountant Technician required for Portlaoise firm

Holohan MacNamara Chartered Certified Accountant and Registered Auditor based in Portlaoise are seeking to hire: Accounts assistant/Trainee accountant/Accountant Technician We provide accounts, tax and audit services...
Laois minor camogie team 2022

Five-star Laois camogie minors see off Meath to reach All-Ireland semi final

Laois 5-14 Meath 2-7 All-Ireland ‘B’ Minor Camogie Championship Round 2 The Laois minor camogie team have sealed their place in the All-Ireland semi finals following...
Laois senior hurlers

First half collapse sees 14-man Laois suffer heavy Waterford defeat

Laois 0-19 Waterford 7-31 National Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 2 An incredible collapse at the end of the first half saw the Laois...
Rosenallis NS 2000

Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Rosenallis NS in 2000

In the early years of the 2000s, the editorial team in the Laois Nationalist came up with the idea of sending photographer Alf Harvey around to...