LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois GAA referees on rules, rows and controversies – and why they...
With the Laois GAA club season beginning to get up and running again, we sat down with some of the men that make it...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia (Patty) Holohan (née Cullen)
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois
Holohan, Patty, Liogard, Portlaoise, March 8th 2022. Peacefully in...
Big win for Portlaoise RFC Women sees them jump up to second in Leinster...
New Ross 0 Portlaoise 15
Leinster Rugby Women's League Division 3
Portlaoise women travelled to New Ross on Sunday and defeated the home side to move...
War in Ukraine: Vigil in Portlaoise, local school does their part and Laois brewery...
Portlaoise vigil
Laois Integration Network are hosting a vigil outside County Hall, in Portlaoise at 6pm this evening, Tuesday, March 8.
Laois people are invited to...
Wins for Portarlington and Portlaoise U-14s in latest rugby action
The rugby season is coming near an end now but there is still plenty of Laois interest on the field.
The prestigious Towns Cup got...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Tobin
Elm Lawn, Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Tobin, Sharon, Elm Lawn, Portlaoise, March 6th 2022, at...
Laois politicians report ‘positive’ meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois politicians were happy following a meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital which took place recently.
The primary purpose of the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Tedders (née Maher)
Knocknacarra, Galway / Oranmore, Galway / Rosenallis, Laois
On Saturday evening, 5th March, Margaret...
Moment in Time: Laois Vintners Dinner Dance in 2005
There's something classicly timeless about black tie when it comes to photographs.
Our regular trips down memory lane with our Moment in Time in series...
Rally being held today to ‘Save the Woodenbridge’
A public rally to 'Save the Woodenbridge' is taking place at 12 noon today at the well-known location between Durrow and Ballacolla.
It has been...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Billy Sheehan: ‘We were beaten by a far superior team’
There was no excuses from Laois football manager Billy Sheehan after Saturday's Division 3 loss to Fermanagh in Enniskillen.
Laois were beaten 3-15 to 3-9...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rachel Frances Gee (née Kenny)
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Rachel died surrounded by her loving family...
Dublin too strong as Laois bow out of U-20 Development League
Laois 1-8 Dublin 3-10
U-20 Football John Kerins Cup Round 3
The Laois U-20 footballers have been eliminated from the John Kerins Cup following defeat against...
WATCH: Osborne and Cahillane on target as Portlaoise AFC advance
Portlaoise AFC 3 Usher Celtic 1
Lummy O'Reilly Cup 1st Round
Two goals from Scott Osborne and one from Paul Cahillane helped Portlaoise AFC to a...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai appeal for information following burglary in rural Laois while arrest made after incident in Portarlington
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Rita) Whelan (née Flanagan)
Corrigeen, Stradbally, Laois
Rita Whelan (nee Flanagan) Corrigeen. Stradbally. Co. Laois. March...
Portarlington Rugby Club holding reception for Ukrainian community
Various communities across Ireland are doing what they can to help Ukraine at their current time of incredible difficulty and tomorrow in Portarlington, the...
New Food Czar and bedding plants to feature at SOLAS this weekend
This weekend at SOLAS will feature their regular Farmers’ Market on Saturday and the monthly Craft Market on Sunday.
You can enjoy the comfort of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret ( Rita) Whelan (née Flanagan)
Corrigeen, Stradbally, Laois
Rita Whelan (nee Flanagan) Corrigeen. Stradbally. Co. Laois....
Talking Sport Podcast: County action, Laois schools success and it’s a long way to...
We are heading for the first weekend in March and yet another busy one lies in front of us.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Billy Gorman
Monaclear, Ballinakill, Laois / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Funeral arrangements later
Margaret (Maggie) Kealy (née Malone)
6F The...
JOB VACANCY: Bowe’s Cafe in Durrow are seeking to hire a Café/Restaurant Supervisor
Are you an experienced Café/Restaurant Supervisor looking for more of a work-life balance?
We now have a fantastic opportunity available where daytime hours are...
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...
Gardai appeal for information following burglary in rural Laois while arrest made after incident...
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a burglary in rural Laois recently.
The incident occurred at a house in the...
In Pictures: Toman and Doyle strikes key as Portlaoise CBS U-19s reach soccer league...
Portlaoise CBS 3 Kilcullen 1
U-19 School's Leinster Soccer League Division 1 Semi Final
In dramatic fashion, the Portlaoise CBS U-19 soccer came out on top...
In Pictures: Sage-McGuirk’s goal crucial as Portlaoise College reach U-16 North Leinster final
Portlaoise College 3-12 Colaiste Clavin Longwood (Meath) 2-8
North Leinster U-16 'D1' Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise College are through to the North Leinster U-16 'D1'...
All-Laois semi final ahead as Portlaoise CBS see off Carnew in 2nd Year South...
Portlaoise CBS 5-8 Colaiste Bhride Carnew 3-9
2nd Year South Leinster Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS had a convincing win over Scoil Bhride Carnew in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fiona Donagher (née Carroll)
Bishopswood Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Hospital,...
Powerful new mural unveiled in Portlaoise to mark Midlands LGBT+ first birthday
A very impressive new mural to mark the first birthday of the the Midlands LGBT+ project was unveiled in Portlaoise yesterday when Minister of...