LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Ramsbottom
Orchard, Timahoe, Laois
Noel passed away peacefully in his 90th year at the Regional Hospital...
Nerney nails the winning goal as O’Dempsey’s bounce back to beat Killeshin in U-20...
O'Dempsey's 1-16 Killeshin 2-10
Laois U-20 'B' FC Group A Round 2
The second round of this year's Laois U-20 football championship gets underway this weekend,...
Warm welcome as €5.7 million in LEADER funding announced for Laois to support rural...
A €5.7 million funding pot to support rural communities and enterprises in Laois over the next five years was announced this week as part...
Tidy Towns results announced as Abbeyleix top Laois list once again
Abbeyleix has once again be listed as the highest scorer in Laois in the national Tidy Towns results announced today.
They recorded a score of...
Sadness at the death of Noel Ramsbottom from Timahoe
The death has occurred of Noel Ramsbottom from Timahoe, a man known far and wide for his sporting endeavours and involvement with teams.
Noel passed...
Progress demanded on provision of domestic violence refuge in Laois
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the need to prioritise a domestic violence refuge in the county.
Speaking in the Dáil he stressed the...
In Pictures: Newly-refurbished Laois Music Centre is officially opened in Portlaoise
The official opening of the newly refurbished Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise, home to both Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Ramsbottom
Orchard, Timahoe, Laois
Noel passed away peacefully in his 90th year at the Regional Hospital...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as Laois School of Music celebrates its 21st...
Laois School of Music celebrated its 21st year last weekend with two concerts in St Peters Church of Ireland, Portlaoise.
On SaturdayLaois School of Music...
Early bird tickets for Forest Fest2 in Emo set to go on sale tomorrow
Tickets for Forest Fest 2023 in Emo go on sale tomorrow, Friday, October 28.
Following a sell-out success last year, discounted early bird weekend tickets...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Connolly (née O'Hearne)
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Bridget Connolly, (née O'Hearne), Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Peacefully on the...
Portlaoise CBS too strong for Heywood in South Leinster Colleges opener
Portlaoise CBS 3-15 Heywood CS 0-8
South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B'
Portlaoise CBS got their South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B' campaign off to a winning start...
Sadness at death of the much-loved Sr Paula, a former teacher in Portlaoise
The death has occurred of the much-loved and highly-respected Sr Paula O'Dwyer, a former teacher in Portlaoise and member of the Presentation Sisters. She...
In Pictures: Laois Comhairle na nOg host annual youth conference and AGM
Laois Comhairle na nÒg hosted their annual youth conference and AGM this week in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
This is where the Laois Comhairle...
Knockbeg begin latest Leinster colleges championship campaign
Knockbeg College look forward to the 1st round of the Leinster Senior A Championship on Thursday, October 27, against Good Counsel of New Ross...
In Pictures: Over 100 students honoured as Abbeyleix Further Education celebrate
After a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre graduation night returned last Friday, October 21.
Over 100 students received...
SOLAS – Moo Cow Milk, Money Saving and Cosy Cafe
Value for money is the name of the game this week at SOLAS after a very successful sustainable living and energy saving course by...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois soccer star Emily Corbet ahead of a massive end to...
The Women's League of Ireland season is coming to a conclusion over the next couple of weeks and there will be huge Laois interest...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Calum Sean Dougan
Carlow Town, Carlow/Portlaoise, Laois/Randalstown, Antrim
Dougan, Carlow, formerly Portlaoise, Laois and Randalstown, Co Antrim,...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
First-named team at home and all games at 2.30pm unless stated otherwise
FAI Youths Cup 2nd Round
Prosperous Utd v St Francis, 2pm
U-17 Premier...
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly now operating new bus service connecting Birr to Portlaoise
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly is delighted to announce the new Route 823 bus service connecting Birr to Portlaoise, launched on October 20, 2022.
The...
JOB VACANCY: Recharge Portlaoise are seeking to hire part-time Bookkeeper/Administration Assistant
Recharge Portlaoise are recruiting for a part time Bookkeeper/Administration assistant.
Working hours are approx 16 hours per week and can be flexible around other commitments/school...
HSE reports results of Ireland’s first ‘back of house’ drug testing pilot from Electric...
The HSE National Social Inclusion Office has published their findings from Ireland’s first ‘back of house’ drug testing pilot programme - which was carried...
Impressive line-up for coaching workshop this Bank Holiday Monday
Aspiring hurling and camogie coaches can avail of a coaching clinic that is taking place just down the road in Moneygall GAA club this...
In Pictures: Delegates from all over the country attend national PPN conference in Laois
Laois welcomed nominated delegates from 31 Public Participation Networks (PPNs) representing 18,000 PPN member groups from across Ireland for the National PPN Conference 2022....
Ballyfin group set to hit the stage with latest Frances Harney play ‘The Case’
A new play from the pen of Ballyfin playwright, Frances Harney is a fast-paced and witty ‘Whodunit’ called The CASE - and is on stage...
All of this weekend’s Laois GAA fixtures
It's somewhat of a quieter weekend on the Laois GAA front - with mostly underage action down for decision.
The only adult game in the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice Maher (née Mulhall)
Woodview, The Lock, Portarlington, Laois/Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Woodenbridge, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully,...
Gardai appealing for witnesses following assault of man in Portlaoise on Sunday morning
Gardaí in Portlaoise are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a male on Coote Street in Portlaoise in the early hours of Sunday...
In Pictures: New Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Information Hub is officially...
Minister Seán Fleming, officially opened the new Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) Information Hub in Portlaoise town centre on Friday last.
The...