LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Corcoran
Edenmore, Dublin / Laois
CORCORAN, William (Bill) (late of Edenmore, Dublin and Co. Laois) –...
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shock as animal carcasses dumped in scenic part of rural Laois
There was shock in a rural part of Laois this week as the remains of two dead animals were dumped in a popular walking...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Killeen (née Guilfoyle)
St. Canice's Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Kathleen Killeen (nee Guilfoyle), St. Canice's Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory,...
Laois woman takes on key role in Irish Farmers Journal
Laois woman Siobhan Walsh has taken on a key role in the Irish Farmers Journal, replacing the long-serving Andy Doyle as the Tillage Correspondent.
From...
Restaurant located on the grounds of popular Laois golf course announces closure
A restaurant located on the grounds of a popular Laois golf course has announced that it has closed down.
Seve's Bar and Restaurant, which has...
Laois GAA club officially open new fully lit walking track at their grounds
The community of Ratheniska came out in force on December 23 to celebrate the opening of the new walking track in the GAA grounds...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Meskill
Agoura House, Kileen, Stradbally, Laois, R32 C770
The death has taken place of Noel Meskill,...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Byrne Cup returns, Willie Maher ahead of the Walsh Cup and...
2023 is well underway now and we're back with our first Talking Sport Podcast of the year is here.
Up first on the agenda is...
New Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as cameras make their way to Vicarstown
All roads lead to Vicarstown this Friday evening January 6 as Operation Transformation film this week's Ad Break Challenge at Annanough GAA grounds.
And the...
Death occurs of John McDonald, stalwart of Arles-Kilcruise GAA club for many years
The wider community around Arles-Kilcruise GAA club have lost two great stalwarts in recent months.
John McDonald, of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, was laid to rest on...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Birney
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois
James (Jimmy) Birney, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 31st 2022...
Longford too strong as Laois suffer big defeat in O’Byrne Cup opener
Longford 3-18 Laois 0-13
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
The Laois footballers endured a difficult season in 2022 with relegation to Division 4 and a calamitous Leinster...
Ballylinan community bid sad farewell to Pat Julian
Ballylinan said farewell to one of the pillars of their community on Christmas Eve with the funeral of Pat Julian, a highly-respected and much-loved...
Conversational Irish group to begin weekly meetings in Vicarstown for month of January
We all like to be able to use a little bit of Irish from time to time.
But what we learned in school over the...
Sadness in Portarlington at the death of Rose McCann
There is sadness in Portarlington this week with the news of the death of Rose McCann, a woman who made a lifelong contribution to...
In Pictures: Laois school launches local History and folklore collection as part of Christmas...
A Laois school held a ‘Celebration of Christmas’ which coincided with the launch of their local history and folklore collection.
‘Tracing Our Past-Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,...
SOLAS – Fitness Swap, Tree Shredding and Homeware Sale
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington starts the new year with its focus firmly on good food, fitness and the environment.
Fitness Equipment Swap -...
Busy weekend in store as CCFL soccer season returns with a bang
After a couple of weeks off for a Christmas break, the local CCFL soccer season returns this weekend with a busy schedule of games.
There's...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Anthony Hanly
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Kevin Anthony Hanly, formerly of Wolfe...
JOB VACANCY: Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary
Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors, an ambitious and progressive legal firm based in Portlaoise, are seeking a Legal Secretary.
The role will be on a 5-day per week...
Sadness in Courtwood and Rath areas at the passing of Rich O’Connor
The festive period marked the end of an era in the Courtwood area with the news of the death of Rich O'Connor on Christmas...
WATCH: Laois mammy confirmed as one of the leaders for Operation Transformation
The brand new season of Operation Transformation appears on our TV screens on Wednesday night - and there is now added Laois interest.
This year’s...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Brennan
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents James...
In Pictures: Forest Fest in Emo goes down a treat as new three-day event...
A selection of photos from the first Forest Fest, a new three-day music festival in Emo, in July 2022.
All weekend the small picturesque village...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John McDonald
Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
John McDonald, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded...
From the Archives: Laois Football Memory: Looking back on the glorious 1997 All Ireland...
Ahead of a 25-year reunion of the All Ireland-winning Laois minor footballers in October, we looked back at their glorious 1997 success.
This evening in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John McDonald
Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
John McDonald, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded...
MIDOC arrangement is an ‘interim’ solution only says Laois TD
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has described the out of hours GP service as an ‘interim solution only’.
Last night, Fianna Fail TD Sean...
2022 Remembered: Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'
There is a wide...