LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Parks Tennis Summer Camp proves a big hit in Vicarstown
No matter what your interest is, there is a summer camp for you.
Not only are the options getting better, but there's also more coming...
Seven Laois outdoor projects share almost €220,000
A new lakeside trail in Kilminchy and a cycle hub in Durrow are among the seven outdoor projects in Laois that have been granted...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking back on a memorable day in Croke Park as Laois...
A bit later than we'd have liked but this episode of our Talking Sport Podcast has only one item on the agenda: Laois's brilliant...
Gardaí appeal for information after attempted burglary on Laois hotel
Gardaí in Abbeyleix are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
It's understood...
Jeremiah Grant to put on four quality live shows throughout month of August –...
The hospitality and live entertainment industry have been badly hit over the past couple of years - and they've been working hard to get...
Laois car sales in July show increase though national figure is well down
New car sales in Laois were up 5% in July according to figures released this week by SIMI, the Society of the Irish Motor...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pamela (Pam) O'Byrne (née Fennell)
Greystones, Wicklow/Newbridge, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Pamela (Pam) O’Byrne née Fennell of Newbridge, Co. Kildare...
All of Tuesday night’s Laois GAA results as walkovers dominate again
There was a number of Laois GAA club games fixed for Tuesday evening around the county though half of them resulted in walkovers and...
New Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies course now available at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer a new QQI Level 5 in Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies.
This course will give learners the opportunity...
Veteran Ryan lands late winner as Portarlington juniors see off The Heath to continue...
Portarlington 1-8 The Heath 0-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 2
Portarlington have enjoyed a tremendous spell of success in recent times, with their Senior...
In Pictures: Laois County Council hold public consultation to hear views of the county’s...
On Tuesday of last week Laois County Council held a public consultation event in Bloom HQ, Mountrath, in order to seek the input and...
Death occurs of Tom Phelan, a former Labour Party General Election candidate in Laois
Tom Phelan of Clonkeen, Portlaoise and formerly of Ballinakill was a staunch Labour Party stalwart and standard bearer all his life.
He was a tireless campaigner...
Our senior hurling Team of the Week after the latest round of action
After the second round of the Laois senior hurling championship, we pick our Team of the Week.
This time it's only the senior grade players...
Laois families and friends sought for Fáilte Ireland promotional video
Fancy getting your head on the telly?
Like to do something to promote Laois?
As part of a promotional campaign for Fáilte Ireland, a video is...
Wonderful day’s entertainment planned for Bloom HQ Family Fun Day in Mountrath this Sunday
The beautiful Bloom HQ in Mountrath is set to host a Family Fun Day this coming Sunday, August 7.
It promises to be a great...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as football championships go centre stage again
It's a football week this week as the second round of the various championships go centre stage.
As ever, all eight senior championship games will...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora McEvoy
Ballymoyle, Mountmellick, Laois
Nora McEvoy Ballymoyle, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, died August, 1st 2022, in the...
Belgian Blue All Ireland competitions held at Osssory Show
After a three-year hiatus, the Ossory Show returned last weekend - and one new feature as the Irish Belgian blue cattle-breeding society brought their...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Bergin
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois
Bergin Catherine (nee Miller) of Liogard, Portlaoise, died peacefully on 30th July...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hold a ‘Wild Food Wander’ at Ballintubbert House and Gardens
On a bright and sunny morning, Laois Public Participation Network (PPN) were recently delighted to hold a 'Wild Food Wander' at Ballintubbert House and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Brophy PC
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Clonsilla, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Roskelton, Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois. Michael...
Talking Sport Podcast: Knockout stages become clearer after latest hurling club action – plus...
In a LaoisToday first, our Talking Sport Podcast has been recorded on a Saturday evening.
The All Ireland ladies football final, a Bank Holiday weekend...
Portlaoise Garda Station holding open day today to give insight into their daily work
Portlaoise Garda Station are holding an open day today from 12pm-3pm with a sensory hour from 11am-12pm.
The event is set to give a real...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Loretta Moran (née O’Hara)
Ballinagar, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 K579/Carlow/Athy, Kildare
(Formerly of 79 St. Killian’s Crescent, Carlow)....
HSE encouraging the public to stay safe and help protect hospitals and emergency departments...
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) in the...
Sadness at death of Loretta Moran, well-known in political and business circles
The death has occurred of Loretta Moran, from Ballinagar, Ballylinan, wife of former long-serving Laois Fine Gael county councillor John Moran and mother of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Lower hurling grades, club football updates and c’mon Laois!
In our latest Talking Sport Podcast, our fifth episode of this week, we have a hybrid of lower-grade hurling, senior club football and ladies...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Loretta Moran (née O'Hara)
Ballinagar, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 K579 / Carlow / Athy, Kildare
(Formerly of 79...
SOLAS Bank Holiday Weekend – TV Cameras, Farmer’s Market and Jazz
RTE TV cameras made a welcome return to SOLAS last weekend when on Friday July 22, the crew filming the 3-part environmental programme ‘What...
Internationally renowned American actor set to visit Laois ‘before the end of the summer’
An internationally renowned Hollywood actor and his family are set to visit Laois by the end of the summer.
George Clooney, his wife Amal, and...