LaoisToday Reporter
Our intermediate hurling team of the week as knockout stages confirmed
Nine clubs are represented on our latest Premier Intermediate/Intermediate hurling team of the week following the third round of group games in the two...
Laois handballers in action as Leinster 60×30 singles finals take place
The Leinster 60x30 Handball Singles Finals were played recently with Laois represented in two finals.
Úna Brophy of Cullohill HBC represented Laois in the Ladies...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Lansdowne Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital...
Abbeyleix FETC launches new Bio Science course to begin this September
Demand for science graduates is at an all-time high as the European Commission predicts employment in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) related sectors...
JOB VACANCY: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are seeking to hire
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Part-time HR Manager
Experienced Head Receptionist
To start immediately.
To Apply
Please email CVs to april@amh.ie or for more...
Wins for Stradbally, Courtwood, Park Ratheniska and Rathdowney in Junior C football quarter finals
Stradbally 2-12 St Joseph's 1-7
Junior C Football Championship Quarter Final
A strong second half display saw Stradbally defeat St Joseph's in Kellyville in the Junior...
Gardai and Revenue combine to sieze MDMA worth €82,000 in town on Laois border
Revenue officers seized MDMA following the search of a residential premises in the Athy area of Kildare.
They recovered approximately 1.37kgs of MDMA with an...
Meeting arranged as 30 families left without school bus service ahead of resumption
The summer holidays are almost at an end and attention is quickly turning to the start of the new school year.
It can be a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Group stage hurling concludes and we update our rankings
The group stages of the various hurling championships in Laois have now concluded.
We know who is through to the semi finals, who will contest...
Laois community group present Temple Street Hospital with €20,000 cheque following fundraiser
Clonaslee High Nelly Club members recently welcomed Temple Street Community Engagement Administrator Laura Hill to Hickey's Pub for the official presentation of a cheque...
Our latest senior hurling team of the week as group stages conclude
The group stages of the Laois senior hurling championship came to a conclusion at the weekend as the finishing places were finally confirmed on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Keane (née Kelly)
Corrigeen, Stradbally, Laois
Breda Keane (nee Kelly) passed away peacefully on 14 August...
Talking Point: Should Laois GAA move club championship games out of O’Moore Park?
This week we debate whether Laois GAA should move senior club championship games out of O'Moore Park?
YES - O'Moore Park isn't suitable for every...
Incredible effort as Laois Vintage Run smashes the €1 million barrier
The wonderful Laois Vintage Run took place on Saturday with an array of classic cars and tractors traversing the county in the glorious August...
A new look! Formal change to An Garda Síochána uniform comes into effect from...
If you're out and about today and come across a member of An Garda Síochána you'll notice that they'll be looking somewhat different than...
Laois athletes among the medals as curtain comes down on 2022 Track and Field...
A sweltering Tullamore was the venue for the National Masters Track and Field championships on Saturday.
The Masters Championships caters for the ages above 35,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George (Georgie) Brophy
Doonane Terrace, Crettyard, Carlow/Laois/Kilkenny
Beloved son of the late William & Margaret, pre-deceased by...
A look ahead to Sunday’s Laois club hurling championship action
SHC Group A Round 3 – Camross v Castletown
In O’Moore Park at 3.30pm
Both of Camross and Castletown are safe from the relegation battle having...
JOB VACANCY: Laois solicitor’s firm seeking to hire Legal Secretary
A local Laois Solicitors firm are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Executive for their small practice in Laois.
This is a permanent position - salary...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Imelda Ryan (née Cahill)
Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
Imelda Ryan (nee Cahill) Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
Previewing all of Saturday’s Senior and Premier Intermediate hurling championship games
SHC Group A Round 3 – Clough-Ballacolla v The Harps
In O’Moore Park at 5pm
In the first of two complete dead rubber games this weekend...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Daly (née Matthews)
Bealady, Rathdowney, Laois/Castleknock, Dublin
Maura Daly (nee Matthews), Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Three goals for Loughman as Portlaoise ladies prove too strong for newcomers Ballyroan
Portlaoise 5-12 Ballyroan 1-7
Laois Ladies SFC Round 1
A battle took place this evening under a blistering hot sun as Ballyroan welcomed Portlaoise to kick...
Incredible haul for Camross Comhaltas at Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann
After a two-year hiatus Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann returned to the streets, hostelries and various venues throughout the town of Mullingar last week.
Indeed...
In Pictures: Seven Laois clubs enjoy incredible occasion at Croke Park Experience Day
Anyone who has ever been associated with a GAA team has dreamed of lining out in Croke Park.
And this week a number of young...
Boost for nine Laois walking trails as details of new funding scheme announced
Community groups responsible for managing walking trails in Laois will receive grants of €1,000-€3,000 under new funding announced this week.
Walking routes in Cullohill, Durrow,...
ATMs to be banned in gambling venues, says Laois Minister
The Government is drafting legislation to ban ATMs in gambling venues, according to Laois-Offaly TD Sean Fleming and Minister of Stat in the Department...
The top scorers in the Senior and Premier Intermediate hurling championships ahead of Round...
With the final round of group games set to be completed this weekend, we have compiled the list of all the scorers so far...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Daly (née Matthews)
Bealady, Rathdowney, Laois/Castleknock, Dublin
Maura Daly (nee Matthews), Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Murphy’s goal proves key as Mountmellick see off Clough-Ballacolla in Laois IHC
Mountmellick 1-14 Clough-Ballacolla 0-15
Laois IHC Group B Round 3
Mountmellick’s intermediate hurlers suffered a disappointing defeat to Colt-Shanahoe in their opening group match, but they...