LaoisToday Reporter
History made as Clonaslee College claim first ever Midlands Senior soccer title
Clonaslee College travelled to Celbridge to play Naas Community College in the Midlands League 2 school's soccer final recently.
This was the second year in...
Celebration planned for Laois man following National Lifetime Services to Athletics Award
St Abban's Athletics Club are set to host a celebration night for one of its members after they received a National Lifetime Services to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Padraig Walshe
Bishopswood, Durrow, Laois
Suddenly. Beloved husband of Ella and dear father to Julieanne, Catherine, Elma...
Portlaoise Institute Opens Applications for September 2023
At Portlaoise Institute we have a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September. Our full-time courses, run from September until May...
Much loved Portarlington man unveiled as latest Operation Transformation ad-break challenge hero
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portarlington this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
Beautiful tribute paid as ‘Chilly’ Ward ‘who was Port to his bones’ to be...
There is deep sadness in Portarlington this week following the passing of one of its most loved characters.
Philip 'Chilly' Ward passed away peacefully at...
Talking Sport Podcast: New Laois senior hurling captain Willie Dunphy
It is a huge weekend on the GAA front and we will bring you two Podcasts this week ahead of it.
The Laois senior hurlers...
Portlaoise RFC U-18s get Premier League campaign of to a winning start
Portlaoise 17 Kildare Scarlets 10
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
In the first game back after the Christmas break, both teams understandably struggled to brush of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Raymond (Mouse) Leavy
St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James...
Sadness and shock at death of former IFA president Padraig Walshe
The death has occurred of Padraig Walshe, the Laois man who was a former president of the Irish Farmers Association. He was aged in...
Scoil Bhride Girls NS Mountrath now accepting enrolments for 2024-25 school year
Scoil Bhride Girls National School in Mountrath are now accepting applications for the coming school year.
Call in to our school for an application form...
All-Ireland volleyball and Leinster basketball success for Portlaoise College
Last week, Portlaoise College continued their excellent extra-curricular year with victories in the U-16 Boys 'A' All-Ireland Volleyball and U-19 Girls’ Leinster Basketball finals.
Portlaoise...
Dunamase College boys take U-16 Leinster basketball title while girls just miss out
It was an exciting day for the students of Dunamase College on Friday 27 as they made their way back to the National Basketball...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Laidlaw (née Keenan)
17 Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Margaret Laidlaw (nee Keenan). 27/5/1952 - 29/01/2023. Purley,...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Hire seeking to fill Trade Counter role in Portlaoise
Laois Hire are currently seeking to hire for a Trade Counter role based at their depot in Portlaoise.
Job Responsibilities:
Dealing with trade customers for...
Management teams for six Laois GAA squads confirmed for the 2023 season
The management teams for the six Laois GAA hurling and football squads for the 2023 season have been confirmed.
The majority of the Senior management...
Heartbreak for Mountmellick Community School as Clara pip them for North Leinster glory
Mountmellick CS 0-11 Ard Scoil Chiarain Clara 1-9
School’s North Leinster Senior ‘D’ Football Championship Semi Final
There was heartbreak for Mountmellick Community School in the...
Laois TD urges people to check their passports are in date before booking holidays
Minister Seán Fleming has urged people in Laois to check their passports are in date before booking foreign travel for 2023.
With many people preparing...
Sadness in Colt and Raheen community following the death of the much-loved Bosco Grant
The small tight-knit community of Colt and Raheen is in mourning this week following the death of the widely popular Bosco Grant.
Every GAA club...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois footballers win in Sligo, Billy Sheehan reaction and tough day...
It was a mixed weekend results wise for the two Laois GAA teams that were in action at venues outside the county.
The Laois footballers...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Walsh
Lacka, Ballaghmore, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Joseph Walsh, Lacka, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossary, Co Laois....
Westmeath go goal crazy as Laois Ladies suffer National League Division 2 defeat
Laois 0-11 Westmeath 7-8
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 2
The Laois Ladies footballers suffered a big defeat away to Westmeath this afternoon.
The two...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as Laois in National Football League action on...
It might be the last Sunday in January, but it is still a busy day for Laois GAA teams.
The National Football League Division 4...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix celebrate fantastic 2022 campaign in style
The Abbeyleix hurlers are enjoying an incredible couple of years with success coming in various different forms.
Having put in huge work in the underage...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Wesley Dempsey
Corrig, Portarlington, Laois
Wesley passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Palliative team...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Sheila Bowe
Presentation Convent, Parnell St, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Sr. Sheila Bowe (Presentation Convent, Parnell...
Successful conversational Irish group announce plans to continue in Vicarstown
A group of conversational Irish speakers have been meeting in the Old School in Vicarstown for the past month.
Significant interest in the group has...
Funeral of well-known Laois man who died in England to take place this weekend
The funeral of Portlaoise man Declan Bracken, who died unexpectedly in the UK earlier this month, will take place in his native town this...
Portlaoise Badminton Club welcomes beginners as booming club continues to grow
As many people look towards getting fit and trying something new as January sets in, Portlaoise Badminton Club are encouraging people to give the...