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Business Briefing: Patricia Frayne on managing Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, seeing companies grow and the...
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Patricia Frayne, Centre Co-Ordinator for Portlaoise Enterprise Centre.
Tell us a bit about Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Monday January 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Stephen (Padraig) Deignan
De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Laois/Geevagh, Sligo
Br. Stephen (Padraig) Deignan...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois hurlers and ladies footballers go into...
As the new GAA season begins to crank up, we have the busiest day of 2023 so far with two Laois senior teams in...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dermot Golden
Gort na Noir, Abbeyleix, Laois / Dublin
Dublin and formerly of Gort na Noir, Abbeyleix...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois footballer trying to make it in American Football has become internet sensation
Killeshin and former Laois U-20 footballer, Ross Bolger, is trying...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Dempsey
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving wife...
End of an era as Courtwood community bids farewell to ‘Mrs O’Connell of The...
The small rural community of Courtwood is bidding farewell this weekend to Tess O'Connell, who passed away aged 89.
Mrs O'Connell lived at her home...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers in Offaly, Ladies in O’Moore Park, big night in Clonaslee...
We're ticking towards the end of January and our latest Podcast is here ahead of a busy weekend.
All of the action is piled into...
In Pictures: Two clubs in Laois village enjoy successful fundraiser ahead of night at...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club and Clonaslee-St Manmans GAA joined forces to host an enjoyable day out in the village in support of OsKaRs participant...
Two Laois players set to feature as Leinster take on Ulster in Interpro rugby...
Round 3 of the Women's Inter-provincial Rugby championship is set to take place this weekend.
Connacht host Munster on Saturday at 1pm where a win...
Laois athlete excels at National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships
Ruby Millet was the star of the show at the National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships which took place at the National Indoor Arena...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Dunne
Main Street, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Coolroe, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the passing of legendary community champion Dick Sides
The town of Portlaoise is in mourning tonight with the news of the death of Dick Sides, a man who gave so much to...
Death occurs of Tommy Dunne senior, well-known figure in GAA community and building industry
The death has occurred of Tommy Dunne senior, a highly-regarded figure in the Laois GAA community and a well-known builder in Portarlington, Ballybrittas and...
Incredible line up of guests confirmed for Clonaslee St Manman’s GAA fundraiser event
Talk about a stellar line up of stars!
Nine-time All Ireland-winning hurler Tommy Walsh, Waterford legend Dan Shanahan and Westmeath great Dessie Dolan are among...
WATCH: Penalty shoot-out drama as St Fergal’s Rathdowney defeat Carnew to reach South Leinster...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 2-12 Colaiste Bride Carnew 3-9 (AET) - St Fergal's win 5-4 on penalties
School’s Senior 'C' South Leinster Hurling Championship Semi Final
We...
SOLAS – Car boot sale and new look cafe
Car Boot Sale Sunday January 22
This Sunday January 22 will see SOLAS host a car boot sale. Last time this event was held over...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Brennan
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix County Laois. Peacefully in...
Tributes paid following sudden passing of Laois man who was ‘an absolute gentleman’
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a Laois man who has been described as 'an absolute gentleman'.
Tony Greene,...
New members welcome as Laois Macra groups set to host information night
Laois Macra are hosting a new members information night in Portlaoise Macra Hall (R32 EY24) on Thursday January 26 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
This information...
Classy Cunningham leads the way as Portlaoise RFC U-15s win the battle at Boyne
Boyne RFC 7 Portlaoise RFC 54
U-15 Leinster Rugby Premier League
On a cold Sunday morning in Drogheda, Portlaoise turned in their best performance of the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Greene
St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Greene, Tony, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, 16th January 2023 (Suddenly)....
JOB VACANCY: Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally are seeking to hire
Simpsons Gala Stradbally are currently seeking to hire a full time Deli Manager.
Currently we are seeking to hire a full time Deli Manager to...
In Pictures: Kind-hearted Laois locals come together to free a swan tangled in fishing...
A group of Laois people came together last week to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
The incident occurred on Thursday...
Laois cafe announces closure following more than 11 years in business
A Laois cafe has announced that it has closed following more than 11 years in business.
Rafters, which was located in the Laois Shopping Centre...
Big Laois involvement as Ardscoil Athy see off Naas CBS in dramatic fashion to...
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy 4-15 Naas CBS 3-9
School's Junior A South Leinster Football Championship Round 2
The Ardscoil na Trionoide junior footballers finished their group...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Francis (Jack) Mullen
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois, R32 N281
Francis passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois give the Cats a game, a DJ in Rathdowney and...
The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and there is only one item on the agenda - hurling.
Barry McEvoy was in...
Carlow College hosting CAO Choices Open Evening this week
Carlow College, St Patrick’s, is holding an online CAO Choices Open Evening this Thursday, January 19, for school and Further Education students, parents, teachers...