LaoisToday Reporter
Big win over local rivals Tullamore sees Portlaoise AFC continue brilliant league start
Tullamore Town 1 Portlaoise AFC 5
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC moved into top spot in Division 1A of the Leinster Senior League following...
Talking Sport: Chris Conway on 2020 championship semis plus big games for Laois ladies...
After a break for the Bank Holiday weekend, we are back with a bumper Podcast this week.
Up first, analyst Chris Conway joins Steven Miller...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Daly
13 Hillside, Clonaslee, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the care of his loving family....
What’s new at the SOLAS Farmers’ Market in Portarlington this Saturday, August 7?
The SOLAS Farmers’ Market in Portarlington continues to grow and add new offerings each week with this Saturday’s Market (August 7 - 10am-2pm) featuring...
Twitter reacts to the news that Electric Picnic has been cancelled
Earlier today, the news broke that Laois County Council had refused to grant a license for this year's Electric Picnic.
In a statement released at...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Audrey Canavan (née Morris)
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Canavan (nee Morris) Portlaoise. July 30th 2021 Peacefully with...
Billionaire Irish entrepreneur who recently bought €20 million Laois mansion purchases airport in Kildare
An Irish billionaire who recently bought a €20 million mansion in Laois has now purchased a majority stake in an airport in Kildare.
According to...
Gardai seize €2,500 of cocaine following search of vehicle in Laois
Gardai in Mountmellick seized €2,500 worth of cocaine following the search of a vehicle on Sunday night.
A number of men are being interviewed by...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures – with both 2020 and 2021 championship...
It's another very busy week of Laois GAA action as the 2021 adult championships get underway - as well as games from the delayed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Fitzpatrick of Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on...
One man dies and another seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash on M7 in Laois
One man has died and another has been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the M7 in Laois today.
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating...
The Mere Mortals on Baggot Inn, Feile and just missing out on the Commitments
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in September 2018.
In the history of the local Laois music scene, there's few bands that are remembered...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Conroy
The Fields, Portlaoise, Laois
Died August 1st 2021 peacefully at home in the loving...
Food and craft market in Vicarstown planning for big event this Sunday
On the second Sunday of every month at the Community Sports Hall, the Vicarstown Canal Artisan Foods and Crafts Market takes place - and...
Moment in Time: Timahoe Round Tower Festival in 2006 another big hit
The sooner the better this pandemic is over and communities all across the country can return to doing what they do best.
Not since the...
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, August 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Predeceased by his sisters Kitty and Betty and his recently deceased brother...
Late surge reinvigorates All-Ireland camogie charge as Laois down Tipperary
Laois 3-11 Tipperary 1-12
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 2
The Laois camogie team are back in the running for an All-Ireland quarter final place following a...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Anger as Laois teenager left stricken on GAA pitch for two hours as ambulance fails to arrive
A Laois teenager who sustained a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 31, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Died unexpectedly July 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife May,...
Electric Picnic bosses write to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Ministers outlining plans for how 2021...
Electric Picnic organisers have written letters to the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and several Ministers outlining how they plan to 'safely' stage this year's festival at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Fennelly (née Deffew)
36 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died July 29th 2021 Peacefully at The General...
In Pictures: Great joy as Laois U-16 ladies claim Leinster ‘B’ glory
The Leinster U-16 'B' championship came to a conclusion last night as Laois defeated Longford in Moate to claim glory.
This competition has been run...
Expectant Laois mother hits out at ongoing maternity restrictions
An expectant Laois mother has hit out at the ongoing restrictions that are being imposed on parents during labour.
At present, partners of mothers are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peggy Hogan (née McEvoy)
Coolowley, Errill, Laois
Peggy Hogan (nee McEvoy), Coolowley, Errill and formerly Kiladooley, Co....
JOB VACANCY: Experience Rigid Tipper lorry driver required for quarry on Laois/Kildare border
Experienced Rigid Tipper Lorry Driver required to work from a quarry on Laois/Kildare border.
Must have full clean C Licence, CPC and Safe Pass.
To Apply
Phone...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Delaney
Garoon, Mountmellick, Laois
July 27th unexpectedly at home (retired Bord na Móna employee). Predeceased by...
Laois social enterprise awarded business supports from Rethink Ireland
A Laois social enterprise has been awarded business supports by Rethink Ireland under their Genesis Programme.
The successful Laois organisation is The Treo Nua Resource...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Majella Brophy (née Tobin)
Bagenalstown, Carlow / Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Majella Brophy (née Tobin) of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Grumley (née Conroy)
Maclone, Rosenallis, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Predeceased by her dear...