LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Brennan
Killeshin, Laois/Carlow
Seán Brennan, 7 Rathvarna, Killeshin, formerly of Ballyhide, Carlow and originally Arles, Co....
The Fabulous Pharmacist to speak at Women in Business lunch as part of Local...
Local Enterprise Week 2025 takes place from March 3-7 with a large number of events and clinics taking place around Laois and are open...
Trilogy Triathlon Club to host TriLaois 2025 – The perfect event to start your...
Trilogy Triathlon Club are gearing up to host the TriLaois Sprint and Tri-a-Tri races to be held on Saturday, April 12, as part of TriLaois...
Ballyfin Demesne is awarded prestigious Michelin Star as awards list for 2025 announced
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland has unveiled its newest awards including a Michelin Star for the five-star Ballyfin Demesne in Laois.
Under...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Improvement against Waterford, Tommy Fitzgerald and looking ahead
The Laois Hurling Podcast is back and we are looking back at the action from the weekend.
The Laois senior hurlers headed for Walsh Park...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe
Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Cork/Castletown, Laois
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown,...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Medical Receptionist
We are seeking a part time Medical Receptionist for 2 days per week to join our friendly and supportive team in a GP surgery in Portlaoise.
To...
In Pictures: Serious style as Stradbally GAA celebrate three trophies at Dinner Dance
There was serious style as a crowd of 180 people gathered in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel to celebrate the achievements of Stradbally GAA.
2024 was...
Laois Football Podcast: Lovely Leitrim, Brian Byrne, Justin McNulty and Kelly Cup
The Laois Football Podcast is back and the lads look back on a great win for the footballers against Leitrim.
Alan Hartnett is joined by...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Laois get off the mark with comeback victory away to...
Down 4-3 Laois 2-11
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 3
The Laois Ladies have their first win in Division 3 of the National Football...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois hurlers take on Waterford...
The Laois senior hurlers are on the road this Sunday as they have made the trip to Waterford.
This game, which throws in at 2pm,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois...
Basketball: Scoil Chriost Ri triumph and qualify for U-14 All-Ireland semi final
Scoil Chriost Ri have qualified for the All-Ireland U-14 'A' Cup semi-final following a clean sweep of wins at the recent Cup tournament.
The Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Blanche Cooper (née Stanley)
Blackrock, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, in her 92nd year, in the excellent care of...
‘Walk for Justice’ – Event organised in Laois for the late Joe Drennan demanding...
A 'Walk for Justice' will take place in Mountrath this weekend demanding justice for the late Joe Drennan.
The Mountrath student, 21, was killed in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Duffy
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
John Duffy of Capard, Rosenallis and formerly of Emo Park and...
Property: Hennessy Auctioneers bringing 30 acres of prime agricultural land to the market
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market circa 30 acres of prime agricultural land in 2 separate lots - circa 17.4 acres...
Roche to the fore as UCD claim Sigerson Cup final place with Heffernan’s DCU...
Killian Roche was to the fore last night as UCD advanced to the Sigerson Cup final following a dramatic penalty shoot out.
The Killeshin man...
Laois Football Podcast: Defeat against Offaly, new rules, Justin McNulty and Leitrim ahead
A little bit later that is usually the case, the Laois Football Podcast is back.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller to access the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Patrick) Lowry
Munny, Stradbally, Laois
Gerard (Patrick) Lowry, Munny, Stradbally Co.Laois. Died 3rd February 2025 unexpectedly....
Laois Gardai issue warning over bogus caller offering ‘tarmac, roofing and other services’
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to people in Abbeyleix over a bogus caller offering services such as 'tarmac, roofing and other services'.
A Black...
UPDATE: €14m drugs seized and arrests in operation in Laois and West Dublin
Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team are today continuing their investigation following the seizure of drugs in Laois.
Approximately 182kg of cocaine and 4kg...
In Pictures: Eurovision winner Dana plays Sacred Heart charity concert in Abbeyleix
Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana played a charity concert in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel over the weekend to launch the All-Ireland Sacred Heart Crusade...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Defeat against Offaly, Tommy Fitzgerald and looking ahead to Waterford
After a false start, the Laois hurlers got their campaign underway on Sunday when they hosted Offaly in O'Moore Park.
The game didn't go the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seàn Quinn
Blandsford, Ballyroan, Laois
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The...
A range of brilliant offers available as Centrepoint Carpets celebrates 35 years in business
It's no mean feat to be celebrating 35 years in business and to mark that milestone, Centrepoint Carpets have a massive sale now on...
JOB VACANCY: Millers Home and Garden seeking to hire
Millers Home and Garden, based in Kealew Business Park in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire.
Mechanical experience an advantage as the role will...
In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA community celebrate 2024 and beyond at annual Dinner Dance
The Portlaoise GAA community came together at the weekend to celebrate the 2024 season and the times before that.
The 2024 year was filled with...
Laois Football Podcast: The Laois contingent hoping to lead Ardscoil Athy to first ever...
Saturday, February 8 in O'Connor Park in Tullamore, will be a historic occasion for all in Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy.
For the first time in...