LaoisToday Reporter
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...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Egan, Sr. de Sales (Lil)
Presentation Sisters, Mountmellick, Laois
Egan, Sr. de Sales (Lil), Presentation Sisters Mountmellick,...
From the Archives: Vivienne Phelan: ‘What a weekend … I’d written myself off on...
The story of the 2024 Local Elections in Laois was undoubtedly the remarkable comeback of Fine Gael's Vivienne Phelan.
The Stradbally woman was as much...
From the Archives – Hillman Hunters, Fork Suppers, Pint Bottles and the glory days...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday in March 2018 and was written by the late Cllr Tom Mulhall, whose family home is beside the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Olga Moody
(née Worrell)
Clongarrett house, Clonbullogue, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
In her 90th year. Peacefully surrounded by...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan Oakley
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Sadly...
Camogie: Heartbreak for Heywood as Templemore end All-Ireland dream
Heywood CS 1-6 Our Lady's Templemore 0-10
All-Ireland Colleges Camogie ‘C’ Senior Championship Quarter Final
There was heartbreak for Heywood CS today as their All-Ireland dreams...
Laois students awarded Certificate in 21st Century Digital Skills from Maynooth University
28 students from Portlaoise College were recently awarded a Level 6 Certificate in 21st Century Digital Skills from Maynooth University.
This achievement was part of...
Student podcasters put Laois TDs through their paces
Student podcasters from Dunamase College recently got the chance to bring the newly elected TDs for Laois to their ‘Dunamase Diaries’ Podcast Studio.
The students...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily (Frances) Humphreys (née Bradish)
Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Emily (Frances) Humphreys née Bradish....
Community groups across Laois encouraged to apply for national literacy fund
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to a national fund which aims to address literacy needs tight across the country.
The Adult...
Funeral details announced for the late Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
Funeral details have been announced following the sad passing of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano.
Mr Ciamberlano is known to all in Laois as the owner of...
Road to Recovery Road Run to be held in aid of Friends of Portlaoise...
There is great excitement for the launch of the Road to Recovery Road Run with all proceeds going to support the Friends of Portlaoise...
1st Year Football: Champions! Heywood CS claim South Leinster ‘C’ glory
Heywood CS 9-6 Coláiste Chill Mhantain (Wicklow) 5-4
First Year South Leinster ‘C’ Football Championship Final
Heywood CS were crowned First Year South Leinster 'C' football...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
1 Glenregan, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan,...
Three Laois secondary schools qualify for VEX Robotics National Finals in Cork
Laois recently hosted the county's first Junior Cycle VEX IQ Robotics Competition which enables student teams to take part in battles of engineering wits,...
Mountmellick Arts Centre set to host Macra Capers Final this Saturday night
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final will take place this Saturday, February 1, at Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The final begins at 7:30pm and promises a...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Hurlers finally to start this weekend, Barry is back and Ryan...
The Laois senior hurlers were supposed to be in action last week but the game against Westmeath was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
They...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
1 Glenregan, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan,...
Applications now open at Portlaoise Institute
For September 2025, students of Portlaoise Institute will have 33 full-time and 28 part-time courses available to them.
Prospective students can submit their applications...
Sadness and tributes paid following the passing of the owner of Nino’s chipper
There is sadness in Laois today following the passing of Nino Ciamberlano - the owner of Nino's Fish & Chips on Main Street in...
Laois Football Podcast: Weather delays, first look at new rules and GAA promotion
After a dramatic false start last weekend, it is hoped that we will see action on the field for Laois GAA teams this time...
1st Year Football: Goals crucial as Knockbeg College defeat Naas CBS to reach semi...
Knockbeg College 7-6 Naas CBS 1-11
First Year Leinster ‘A’ Football Championship Quarter Final
Knockbeg College advanced to the semi final of the First Year Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Clarke
Tierhogar, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois/Kilrush, Clare
Formerly of ESB Moneypoint, Kilrush County Clare. Peacefully under...
Brutal conditions but ferocious competition at Laois Novice Road Championships
While Storm Éowyn battered the county on Friday, weather conditions had not improved much by Sunday when the Laois Novice Road Championships took place...
Rugby: Victory for Portlaoise RFC U-16 girls following tough Tullamore test
Portlaoise 39 Tullamore 33
U-16 Girls Rugby Premier League Round 4
Portlaoise U-16s girls rugby team welcomed Tullamore for Round 4 of the Premier League on...