LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Beth) Buggie (née Fennelly)
Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
Elizabeth (Beth) Buggie (née Fennelly),...
Portlaoise College Open Nights on Wednesday and Thursday, September 28-29
The transition from primary school to post-primary school is a monumental occasion for both students and indeed for their parents/guardians.
Portlaoise College is aware...
Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre holding Information Evening on part-time and lifelong learning...
Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Information Evening on Tuesday, September 27, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
There are a range of courses...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kieran Francis Begadon
Aughmacart, Cullohill, Laois
Kieran Francis Begadon, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and formerly Aughmacart, Cullohill, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ian Murphy
Sue Ryder House, Ballyroan, Laois/Ballinakill, Laois
Ian was formerly of Ballinakill Co Laois, Shropshire and...
Memorial charity cricket match set to take place in Stradbally this weekend
The curtain will come down on the cricket season in Laois this weekend as a memorial charity match will be played.
This will be the...
In Pictures: Well wishes and tributes as long-serving CEO of Portarlington Credit Union retires
Michael McEvoy had his last day in the office as CEO of Portarlington Credit Union on September 17.
While planned well in advance, the day...
Laois secondary school appoints new principal as existing one set to retire after 22...
A Laois secondary school has appointed a new principal as their existing one is set to retire in a couple of weeks.
Justin Brown has...
Talking Sport Podcast: The Heath or Arles-Kilcruise? Our intermediate football final preview
In our latest Talking Sport Podcast, we hear from Arles-Kilcruise manager James Conway and Heath manager Sean Cotter as we preview the 2022 Laois...
Talking Sport Podcast: Pat O’Sullivan joins us to preview the Ladies Senior, Intermediate and...
It is a huge weekend for football in the county - and especially in the Ladies game where three county finals are down for...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lillian Avril Kenny
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Laois
Lillian Avril Kenny, Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, (formerly of...
Great value on the Laois/Offaly border! Matt Dunne offering 29.5 acres plus farmyard
Matt Dunne Auctioneer is selling 29 ½ acres of good arable land with small farmyard and semi-derelict bungalow.
Whilst the house has been uninhabited for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior and Junior football semi final preview plus our new feature...
It is a huge week on the football scene with semi finals and finals taking place in the top three grades.
We will have a...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lillian Avril Kenny
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Laois
Lillian Avril Kenny, Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, (formerly of...
Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise accepting enrolments for September 2023
Scoil Chríost Rí are currently accepting applications from the current 6th class girls for the September 2023 school term.
They are holding an Open Night...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Day 1 of the Ploughing
Over 91,000 spectators attended Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
It was like old times as thousands thronged to the hugely popular...
WATCH: We took on the Ploughing and asked punters a very important question
The National Ploughing Championships got underway in Ratheniska yesterday in some glorious sunshine.
The craic was mighty as 91,500 patrons from all over the country...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Doyle
Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois / Killeshin, Laois
Formerly of Ardenteggle, Killeshin, County Laois. Passed away on...
Age Friendly Laois launches ‘Reframing Aging’ campaign for Positive Ageing Week
Positive Ageing Week 2022 runs from September 25 to October 1 and celebrates ageing and the contribution and agency of older people.
The theme of...
Our penultimate Senior hurling Team of the Week as finalists confirmed
There was plenty of action in O’Moore Park on Sunday as the Laois Senior hurling championship semi finals took place.
Two very interesting affairs unfolded...
Laois parents continue campaign for school transport service as further meeting planned
Parents from Emo, Vicarstown and the Rock held a public meeting and met with local representatives recently in relation to ongoing and persistent school...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pamela Conneely (née O'Sullivan)
Clonee, Meath / Portarlington, Laois
Conneely (née O’Sullivan) (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly Portarlington,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Junior A winners crowned while Premier Intermediate and Intermediate finalists confirmed
It was a big weekend in the second, third and fourth tier of hurling in Laois with games across the county.
The Junior A title...
Business Briefing: Meet a Laois visual artist, latest business news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Aileen Donovan, a visual artist based in the county.
Tell us a bit about yourself...
In Pictures: Laois ploughing host World Ploughing at Stradbally Hall
People from all over the world descended upon Stradbally once again as Laois Ploughing hosted members of the World Ploughing association.
Stradbally Hall is no...
Talking Sport Podcast: A look back at the Laois Senior hurling semi finals
There was nowhere to hide in O'Moore Park on Sunday as the Laois Senior hurling championship semi finals took place.
Two very interesting affairs unfolded...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) O'Shea
St.Brigids and Dr.Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) O'Shea (affectionately known as 'The Monk')....
Mixed weekend for Laois teams as CCFL season prepares to get into full swing
It was a tough day all round for Laois soccer on Sunday. Both Abbeyleix Athletic and Mountmellick United A were knocked out of the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne
Coole, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois
Mary Dunne, Coole, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Co. Laois. September 16th. 2022...
Clonaslee St Manman’s topple Camross in hard-hitting affair to book PIHC final spot
Clonaslee St Manman's 0-15 Camross 0-12
Laois Premier IHC Semi-Final
Clonaslee St Manman's have enjoyed a marvellous season in both codes, football and hurling, this year.
After...