LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Hennessy
3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Pat Hennessy of 3 Church St., Governey Park,...
Heartache for Laois in the Leinster Minor Camogie Final in Abbottstown as Meath lift...
Meath 1-11 Laois 1-9
Leinster Minor Camogie 'B' Final
A spirited fight-back from Laois was not enough to turn around Meath's sizable lead as The Royals left...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Hennessy
3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Pat Hennessy of 3 Church St., Governey Park,...
LIVE BLOG: Laois footballers take on Waterford in latest National League Division 4 action
After last week's disappointing setback at home to Wicklow, the Laois footballers are back in O'Moore Park this evening when they welcome Waterford for...
Laois U-20 footballers suffer their first defeat of the year away to Galway
Galway 1-12 Laois 1-11
John Kerins Cup
A powerful third quarter surge wasn’t enough as Laois’ U20s fell to their first defeat of the year.
A 61st...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There was shock and sadness following the news that a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Connolly
Esker (R32VH26), Ballyfin, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Connolly, Esker, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32VH26 died...
In Pictures: Timahoe students have a ‘blast’ at the RDS!
The good times are back!!
So said the children at Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe as they found themselves boarding a bus and heading off to...
Funeral details announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who was killed in an accident in Tipperary in the early hours...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Adam Kirwan
Derrough, Mountrath, Laois, R32 DN79
Adam Kirwan, Derrough, Mountrath, Co. Laois. On the 2nd of...
Check out the incredible €50 rail at Super Sale in Fifty Seven Boutique
Anybody who has an upcoming occasion and loves the thrill of a bargain needs to check out the €50 sale rail currently in Fifty...
Property: Matt Dunne & Associates offering almost 40 acres, 38 stables and two-bed cottage...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS, the Portarlington-based auctioneers, have been instructed to sell Kingsdale Stud, Kilkeaskin, Carbury, Co Kildare, W91P528, three miles Carbury, seven...
Talking Sport Podcast: Picking the standout games from this year’s club championship draws
The Laois GAA 2023 club championship draws were made on Thursday night and Steven and Alan have recorded a bonus Talking Sport Podcast to...
Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan, aged in...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership seeking to appoint new CEO for role based in Portlaoise
Laois Partnership are currently seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Organisation
Laois Partnership is a well-established Local Development Company with a strong track...
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...