LaoisToday Reporter
Abbeyleix festival to celebrate renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon
The life of internationally renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon is being celebrated in Abbeyleix next weekend.
The Abbeyleix Heritage Arts Festival will run from August 12-14 with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Burns
Cottage 1, The Green, Stradbally, Laois, R32 XA66/Killeshandra, Cavan
Margaret Burns, Cottage 1, The Green,...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 17 QQI full-time and 7 part-time courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2022.
The benefits to doing course...
Priceless historical artefact to be donated to Laois during Heritage Week
A flag which was presented to Col James Fitzmaurice during his victorious trip around America following the first East West Transatlantic Flight will be...
Business Briefing: Laois Domestic Abuse, live on Newstalk and what’s coming up
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, recently chatted with Marna Carroll, Service Director at Laois Domestic Abuse Service, a Charity Member of Laois Chamber …
Tell...
Average rent in Laois now €1,204, up almost 11% on 12 month ago
The average rent in Laois now stands at €1,204, up 10.8% on this this last year.
That figure is now 128% higher than it was...
Further delays to re-opening beds in Abbeyleix deemed ‘unacceptable’
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that further delays in opening beds in the nursing unit and the Day Care Centre in Abbeyleix...
Grennan penalty claims dramatic Over 35s league title for Mountmellick Utd
Mountmellick Utd 1 Birr Town 0
CCFL Over 35s League
A late penalty from Mark Grennan was enough for Mountmellick to claim their first ever Over-35s...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael McDonnell
Norwood Park, Rushbrooke, Cobh
Retired Garda Sergeant & formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, surrounded by his...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting in Portlaoise seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting – Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position: Office Administrator:
The position required is for a busy deadline driven environment. The office...
Portlaoise College launches ‘Recognising Student Excellence’ programme
Portlaoise College is a school that endeavours to uncover every child’s full potentia, nurturing all pupils to achieve their best, enabling them to thrive...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael McDonnell
Norwood Park, Rushbrooke, Cobh
Retired Garda Sergeant & formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, surrounded by his...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as hurling comes to the fore once again
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
First-named team has home advantage; all games throw in at 7pm unless stated otherwise
Laois JHC 'B' Group A Round 3
Kyle v Castletown
Mountmellick...
Talking Sport Podcast: A championship classic, man of the match controversy and a boot...
Aedin Dunne is back in the presenter's chair and is joined by Steven to look back on all eight Laois senior football championship games...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results on a busy evening of underage championship action
On a glorious summer's evening there was a busy schedule of underage championship action around the county.
As well as Mountmellick Parish Gaels and Portlaoise...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels book minor semi-final spot after high-scoring clash with Ballylinan
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 4-10 Ballylinan 2-10
Laois MFC 'A' Quarter-Final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels welcomed Ballylinan to their home grounds in Acragar this evening for this Minor...
Rural homeowners in Laois to benefit from upgraded laneways and non-public roads
Funding for the Local Improvement Scheme has been doubled to €22 million as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious policy for rural...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Bracken
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Bracken Noel. Beladd, Portlaoise, August 5th 2022, suddenly, at his residence. Deeply...
Classy Culleton hits 2-4 as Mountmellick claim bragging rights against The Rock
Mountmellick 3-14 The Rock 0-9
Laois IFC Round 2 - Losers section
Mountmellick and The Rock collided in the Laois IFC Round 2 losers section on...
Timahoe go goal crazy to book intermediate quarter-final place
Timahoe 5-9 O'Dempsey's 1-11
Laois IFC Round 2 - Losers section
Timahoe are through to round three of this year’s Laois Intermediate football championship following a...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dempsey
Swan Road, Durrow, Laois
Predeceased by by his beloved wife Joan, father Richard, mother...
Workers in Laois-Offaly still waiting for pandemic bonus payment promised by Government
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that “the Taoiseach must directly intervene to ensure frontline workers in Laois/Offaly receive the pandemic bonus...
Super Sale weekend in Fifty Seven Boutique in Athy
Those of us who love a good bargain in the Summer sales should arrange their schedule to be on Leinster Street in Athy at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine Brennan (née Cantwell)
Killeshin, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois/Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Josephine Brennan (née Cantwell) of Coolane, Killeshin, Carlow, Co....
JOB VACANCY: Part-time chef position at Solas Eco Garden Shop in Portarlington
Solas Eco Garden Centre are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about Irish produce and food to join our team as a...
Luxury Laois country house nominated for European sustainability award
Inch House near Stradbally has been nominated for a European tourism sustainability award - organised by Quartz Inn Hotels - in the categories of...
Plenty of questions as Laois camogie championship gets underway this weekend
The Laois camogie championship is kicking off this weekend and there is much at stake between healing last year’s wounds as well as the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Maher
56 Hillview Drive Knockmay, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded...
Graiguecullen have too much for Annanough as they claim big Junior win
Graiguecullen 3-12 Annanough 1-5
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 2
Graiguecullen gave their chances of reaching the knockout stages of this year's Laois JFC 'A'...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Courtwood take on Portlaoise in the Laois...
It's a case of little v large in O'Moore Park this evening as Courtwood take on Portlaoise in the second round of the Laois...