LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Ranking Laois’s hurling clubs from 1-25 – and explaining the algorithm...
A week out from the start of the Laois club hurling championships, we're joined by Damien Carter to update our club hurling rankings.
Who are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy (Anne) Whelan (née Rowan)
Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Nancy (Anne) Whelan (nee Rowan)...
JOB VACANCIES: Aubren seeking to hire mechanical and electrical engineers in Portlaoise
Aubren Ltd design, make and deliver outstanding air handling products.
The company has been providing this design and manufacture expertise to our wide range of clients...
JOB VACANCIES: JSD Contracting seeking to fill a number of roles
JSD Contracting in Portlaoise is currently hiring for a number of roles.
Accounts/Admin Assistant
Site Clerk
M&E/Technical Services Coordinator
You can check out the full...
Summer Sale now on in Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium in Athy and...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium Athy and Durrow's Summer Sale is Now On.
Save up to 50% off original prices on top quality clothing...
All of Wednesday’s Laois GAA results as Junior ‘C’ football championship continues
There was further club championship action in Laois this evening with a range of games in the Laois JFC 'C'.
Stephen Knowles helped himself to...
Gardai make drugs seizure and arrest following traffic stop in Laois
Gardai in Laois stopped a car and made a drugs seizure following a routine stop yesterday.
The Laois roads policing unit was on patrol when...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Culliton (née Peake)
No.1 Grange Hall and Castlebrack, Killeigh, Mountmellick, Laois
Rita died peacefully after a...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Broderick (née Rafter)
Kyletelogue, Ballacolla, Laois, R32 A0C6
In her 96th year, peacefully at the Midlands...
Gardai launch investigation after man in his 60s seriously assaulted and robbed from in...
Gardaí in Carlow are investigating an aggravated burglary that happened on Saturday, July 2, in Graiguecullen.
At around 11pm, a man in his 60s was...
Six Talking Points after busy weekend of club football league finals
It was a busy weekend of club football league action with four finals and a number of semi-finals down for decision.
St Joseph's were the...
Business Briefing: Setting up a HR business in Laois, recent news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Sinéad Grehan, founder of Iridium HR based in Portlaoise.
When was Iridium HR established,...
Changes to Emergency Department at Portlaoise Hospital to come into effect this monthnth
There will be a new access point to the Emergency Department at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise from next week.
"Members of the public...
Venue confirmed as Laois ladies football team go in search of All Ireland final...
Fixture details have been confirmed for the All Ireland intermediate ladies football semi-final between Laois and Clare next weekend.
Kiltoom in Roscommon will host the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Fitzpatrick
Cappinrush, Ballyfin
The death has occurred of Maura Fitzpatrick (nee Carmody), Cappanrush, Ballyfin, Laois. Peacefully,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Predictions nightmare, league finals and latest Star of the Week
We're approaching the end of the league season and getting ready for the start of the championship.
The week gone by saw a glut of...
Range of healthcare courses available in Portlaoise Institute
The demand for Healthcare staff has never been as high with a record number of vacancies advertised online.
The Health and Humanities Department at Portlaoise...
Laois Cumann na mBan exhibition to open in Mountmellick this week
An exhibition on Laois Cumann na mBan will be launched in Mountmellick Library this Tuesday, July 5, at 7.30pm.
The exhibition was curated by...
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...
Camross and Borris-Kilcotton pick up second wins in Laois minor ‘A’ hurling championship
Camross 5-22 Abbeyleix 3-10
Laois MHC 'A' Round 2
Ben Deegan got 0-12 and Emmet Bergin and Josh Hynes got two goals apiece as defending champions...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Elizabeth Galbraith (née Boyle)
The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. Surrounded by her...
Annanough and Ballyroan-Abbey set up ACFL Division 3 final showdown
Annanough 2-6 O'Dempsey's 0-5
ACFL Division 3A semi-final
Second-half goals from Colin Miller and Simon Shortall helped Annanough to a seven-point win over O'Dempsey's this evening...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Brennan
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan James, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. Died June 30th 2022. Predeceased by...
Folly Festival set to return with a bang to Cullohill this July 8 and...
Ireland’s First Gender Balanced Festival - a very worthwhile Folly!
The Folly Festival returns with a bang this July, and boasts a line up that is...
Calls for Laois domestic violence centre to be established reiterated following government announcement
Calls for a domestic violence refuge centre to be constructed in Laois have been reiterated following a government announcement.
Just last week, a Council meeting...
11 categories as new Laois Business Awards are officially launched
The new Laois Business Awards, organised by Laois Chamber, will take place at a black-tie event later this year.
In all 11 category winners will...
12 types of characters you’ll find on every GAA club team
A GAA club is a diverse place, where all sorts are welcome.
The team environment allows for a variety of characters to come to the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rugby Club’s annual golf classic a huge success
Portlaoise Rugby Club held a their hugely successful annual golf classic at Portlaoise Golf club recently.
Golfers from across the county teed it up last...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Claxton (née O'Brien)
Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sharon Claxton (nee O'Brien), Cashel,...
SOLAS – Craft and farmers market, free WIFI and nighttime art
SOLAS is on the charm offensive this weekend as it is hosting an open day with over 50 journalists invited to sample the food...