LaoisToday Reporter
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Teenager arrested after man slashed in the face following early evening attack in Portlaoise town centre
A teenager was arrested following a frightening...
Abbeyleix daycare in limbo but some progress on Portlaoise and Mountmellick
Local TD Brian Stanley has said that badly-needed progress has been made on Portlaoise and Mountmellick Day Care Centres - but that the situation...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard P. (Gerry) Fleming
Hettyfield, Douglas, Cork/Laois
Fleming (Cork & Laois): On February 17th, 2022, peacefully, in the...
St Joseph’s see off Ballylinan as club GAA season gets underway with Kelly Cup
St Joseph's 6-6 Ballylinan 0-8
Kelly Cup Round 1
St Joseph's hit five goals in the first half to get the better of neighbours Ballylinan in...
This weekend at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington – Food, Products, Events &...
SOLAS Hot Food
Our special this weekend is ‘Pork and chicken burrito with spicy pickled chilis’. Our Chef Chris has produced his famous ‘Home Made Pork...
Frustration expressed over withdrawal of day care services from Abbeyleix
There is extreme frustration with the current situation where day care services are no longer being offered in Abbeyleix hospital.
The issue was raised at...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
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 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 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 – 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
‘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...