LaoisToday Reporter
What’s New at SOLAS Farmers Market this Saturday, September 11?
The SOLAS Farmers’ Market in Portarlington has now expanded to 27 stalls allowing the addition of new exhibitors to this Saturday’s Market (September 11,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Dollard
Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gerard Dollard, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully...
Stradbally Community Development Association elect new committee following AGM
Stradbally Community Development Association (SCDA) held their AGM recently.
At the Social Services Centre on Main Street, Stradbally, a new committee was elected on the...
Portlaoise Ladies RFC hold on to make winning start in Paul Cusack Cup
Portlaoise 12 Clondalkin 7
Paul Cusack Cup
The Portlaoise Senior Women’s team finally kicked off the 2021/22 season with a five-point victory over Clondalkin RFC in...
In Pictures: Back to School as new term begins around the county
It might not have had the same historical significance of last September as primary schools around the country opened for the first time since...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking forward to this weekend’s huge hurling championship action
Hurling goes centre stage again this weekend with Round 2 of the Laois hurling championships across the top three grades.
And we're back with our...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Dollard
Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gerard Dollard, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully...
‘Deep shock and sadness’ following the tragic passing of well-known Laois man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise in the surrounding areas following the news of the tragic passing of Owen 'Rake' McDonald.
Mr McDonald, from Colliers...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Dollard
Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gerard Dollard, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully...
In Pictures: Smash Hits! bring back the 90s grove with live performance in Portlaoise
After more than 500 days of shut down, live music has finally returned to Laois in the last week.
From Friday, August 27 to Saturday,...
Deep sadness as a great Laois and Stradbally GAA Gael passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today following news of the passing of Ted 'Teddy' Delaney.
Mr Delaney, of Kylebeg, Stradbally, in Laois, passed peacefully...
Sadness in Stradbally as one their ‘kindest, most witty and most likeable characters’ is...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its 'kindest, most witty and most likeable characters' has been laid to rest.
Larry Keenan,...
Three debutantes but no victory as Portlaoise RFC get campaign underway
Portlaoise 8 Edenderry 29
Leinster League Division 2 Cup
Portlaoise Rugby Club got the new season underway in Togher on Friday evening but without much success.
After...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Hooban (née Tobin)
St. Patrick's Tce., Castletown, Laois
Bridget Hooban (nee Tobin), St. Patrick's Tce., Castletown,...
13 clubs represented on Team of the Week following Round 1 SFC and IFC...
The first Team of the Week from the Round 1 SFC and IFC action from 2021 is here.
We had eight senior games, four intermediate...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking back on the opening round of the Laois club football...
What a busy weekend that was and in our latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look back on all the local club GAA action.
Following...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Keenan Senior
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Larry Keenan (Senior), Main Street, Stradbally, Co Laois. Peacefully on...
JOB VACANCY: Kilminchy Hair Design seeking to hire part-time hair stylist
Kilminchy Hair Design are looking for a bubbly energetic part-time hairstylist to join our fun and friendly team.
The successful candidate should be qualified and...
Scully hat-trick gets Annanough off to winning start in Laois JFC
Annanough 3-8 Killeshin 1-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group D Round 1
The Laois junior football championship has got off to a patchy start with the first...
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, September 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Howard (née Styles)
Drim, Mountrath, Laois, R32 EY11/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of No1 Marian Ave. Beloved wife...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Donoher (née Bentley)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrica passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving children at...
Talking Sport Podcast: Courtwood shock Portlaoise, Crettyard and Mountmellick finish strong
Another midweek evening, another selection of Talking Points from an eventful schedule of Laois club championship action.
And that's why we're back with our latest...
Housing stock in Laois to be boosted following €20bn 5-year Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to...
In Pictures: Dual power as talented girls claim treble Feile success
The Laois camogie and Ladies ladies Feile finals took place in recent weeks.
Last weekend, Sarsfields claimed Division 1 ladies Feile glory by winning 1-6...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Donoher (née Bentley)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrica passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving children at...
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year.
The Centre has a wide range of courses, including:
Healthcare Support QQI...
16 young players to watch out for as the 2021 Laois SFC gets underway
The 2021 Laois SFC gets underway this evening and is set to keep us all very busy from now until the middle of November.
There...
JOB VACANCIES: Hanlon Kitchens seeking to fill a number of new roles
Hanlon Kitchens are an established kitchen making company, located in Aghaboe near Ballacolla, Co. Laois, supplying kitchens nationally for both private and commercial clients.
This is an...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Mynie) Higgins
Laois
Higgins Mary (Mynie) (late of Co. Laois), August 29th 2021, peacefully, at Beechlawn...