LaoisToday Reporter
Laois Partnership to host public consultations on new Local Development Strategy
Laois Partnership is set to host a series of public consultations on the creation of the new Local Development Strategy for LEADER 2023-2027.
Laois Partnership...
Talking Sport Podcast: Glory, Glory Knockbeg, the view from Waterford and dream championship draws
There's nothing like a bit of midweek GAA action and fresh from watching Knockbeg College win a thrilling South Leinster 'A' senior football league...
Glory for three Laois soccer clubs as silverware handed out in CCFL and Midlands...
Mountmellick 0-5 Portlaoise
CCFL U-17 Premier Division
Portlaoise made the short trip to Conor Davis Park in Mountmellick for the second time in three weeks.
They went...
Further wins for Portlaoise RFC boys U-18 and girls U-14 while boys U-14 go...
Barnhall 10 Portlaoise 31
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
There was sadness in the air as both teams showed great respect in a minutes silence for...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Bergin
Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph Bergin, Chicago, USA and formerly Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th...
€500 award for top float as Clonaslee really push the boat out for this...
It's that time of the year again with St Patrick's Day parades set to take place all around the country.
And in Clonaslee, the brilliant...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre holding Open Day this Tuesday, March 7
It is with great excitement that the team at Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre invite you to their Open Day on Tuesday 7th...
Small Changes, Big Savings – How to cut costs and make savings in your...
As part of this year's Local Enterprise Week, the hugely-experienced Bláthnaid Bergin is hosting a three-hour workshop on Thursday, March 9, in the Maldron...
Local Enterprise Week: Hear from renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan next week in Laois
Renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan is giving a talk in Bloom HQ in Mountrath next Tuesday evening, March 7, at 7pm on ‘Optimising your...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Brophy
Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois
Gabriel Brophy, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Suddenly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Weekend of losses, learnings and a fierce lot of sand
All four of Laois's adult GAA county teams were in action over the weekend - but it was far from a good return.
Four losses...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Clear
Farren Cross, Ballacolla, Laois
Tragically in Taumarunui, New Zealand. Predeceased by his beloved Nanny Ev...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...
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...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
In Pictures: All style as Naomh Eamann camogie celebrate 2022 success
Naomh Eamann have been a coming force in Laois camogie over the past number of years - and they enjoyed a breakthrough season in...
Success for Portlaoise College student at World Archery Competition.
Portlaoise College student Olivia Reynolds recently competed at the 2023 World Indoor Field Archery Championships held at Medway Park Sports Centre, in Kent, England.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe)
Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe) Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise passed away...
Moment in Time: When Cowen came to Clonaghadoo in 2007
There's nothing like an official school opening to get the dignitaries out in force.
And that was certainly the case in Clonaghadoo in September 2007...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Meredith Bayley (née Townsend)
Forest View, Southfield, Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare, R14 WP64 / Laois
Mary Meredith...
East Laois Macra group set to host vintage car, truck and tractor run in...
A vintage car, truck and tractor run will take place in Laois next month in aid of an addiction treatment centre.
East Laois Macra members...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Natalia Pilch
Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise, Laois
Natalia Pilch. Rathevan Heights . Portlaoise. Co. Laois. Feb 23rd 2023...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver caught driving away from court following sentance
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver following a rather bizarre incident recently.
Back in January, Abbeyleix Gardai were on patrol when they detected a driver...
Talking Sport Podcast: Kevin O’Brien from Wicklow, hurlers v Kilkenny and updated Kelly Cup...
We are into the final weekend in February and all four of our premier county teams are set to be in action.
It all gets...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Dunne
Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Manchester, England and formerly of Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix. Predeceased by his...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
Powerful performances as Heywood CS claim All-Ireland U-19 ‘C’ girl title in style
Heywood CS 63 St Mary's Dundalk 39
All-Ireland U-19 'C' Basketball Schools League Final
Heywood Community School are celebrating this afternoon after they U-19 girls were...
JOB VACANCIES: Midlands Park Hotel seeking to fill a variety of roles
Why Work at Midlands Park Hotel?
At Midlands Park Hotel, care is at the centre of everything we do - for our amazing guests, our...
15 transfers approved by Laois GAA ahead of the 2023 club season
Laois GAA have approved 15 transfers internally ahead of the 2023 club season.
Mountmellick are the big beneficiaries with four of the transfers coming to...