LaoisToday Reporter
Gardai urge witnesses to come forward as investigation launched following assault in Laois town
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an assault in a Laois town to come forward.
The incident occurred in Fr Breen Park in Abbeyleix on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ladies triumph, hurlers disappoint, minor drama and joy for Park-Ratheniska
It was another busy weekend of local GAA action with pride of place undoubtedly going to the Laois ladies footballers who claimed the Division...
Average price of Laois house ‘skyrockets’ year-on-year but remains stable from the first quarter...
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically year-on-year once again, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the second...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Holohan
Brockview, Mountmellick, Laois / Kilkenny
Brock View Mountmellick and formerly Ballyragget Co.Kilkenny. Died unexpectedly on...
Moment in Time: Great photos from Mountrath Green Flag presentation in 2007
You can always trust Alf Harvey's brilliant archives to deliver.
This week we take a trip down memory lane to 2007 when he visited Scoil...
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...
Cheddar: ‘There’s no denying Wexford were a far better team … but we have...
Cheddar Plunkett's second coming as Laois hurling manager hasn't been the fairytale we all hoped it would be and his first championship match back...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack O'Connell
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Late of Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea County Tipperary. Peacefully surrounded by...
A wonderful musician, teacher and baker – remembering the late Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley.
Originally from Mayo, Brother Gus came to Castletown at the age...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack O'Connell
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Late of Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea County Tipperary. Peacefully...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the 2020 Laois Junior football final...
Laois GAA have made great progress on their delayed 2020 championships over the past couple of weeks and they'll cross another final off their...
And they’re off – three Portlaoise employees begin 575km Malin to Slea Head cycle...
Starting today, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise will commence a three-day, 575km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
Talented Stradbally teenager releases new version of song based on a Laois man living...
A talented Laois teenager has released a brand new single. Stradbally’s Ross Molloy, ‘Rossi M’, has released An Old Man's Wish, a cover of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Westman
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St....
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster action for senior hurlers and minor footballers plus Erone Fitzpatrick...
After an inter-county free weekend last week, the top level of the GAA roars back into action this weekend.
Three Laois teams are set to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Costelloe
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois / Newcastle, Galway
Late of Newcastle, Galway and former secretary...
TFI Local Link Laois-Offaly announce details of new bus service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles
TFI (Transport for Ireland) Local Link Laois-Offaly have announced details of the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to...
In Pictures: Active Flag goes up as Newtown NS bring the curtain down on...
Over the last couple of years, Newtown National School in Crettyard completed a programme of activities designed to achieve an Active Flag for the...
LaoisToday Podcast: Electric Picnic – Yes or No? And is the Leaving Cert now...
On this week's LaoisToday Podcast, Stradbally-based county councillor Paschal McEvoy joined presenter Paul Downey and Steven Miller to discuss Electric Picnic and whether or...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Hartill
Ballylinan, Laois
Paul Hartill, The Crescent, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, June 19th 2021 at St. James’s...
New Patient Advocacy Service established to assist those in Laois who wish to to...
A newly established Patient Advocacy Service is offering support to people in the Laois area who want to make a complaint about the care...
Popular RTE dating show seeking Laois singletons for brand new series
First Dates Ireland is back for a brand-new series and the match making is in full swing.
The hit RTÉ2 show is looking for men...
Killeshin Hotel hosting wedding showcase this weekend, June 26-27
The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise will host a Wedding Showcase for couples this Saturday and Sunday between 12-4pm.
Couples will be able to view the perfect set-up for...
Wide range of traders as Stradbally Farmers Market goes from strength to strength
Stradbally Farmers market has been operating in Market Square since October 2020 where it takes place every Friday from 2pm to 5pm.
Laois County Council...
Mink farming in Laois set to be ‘phased out’ under new government bill
A fur farm in Laois will be forced to cease operations by 2022 under a new government bill.
The Journal.ie is reporting that Minister for...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Hartill
Ballylinan, Laois
Paul Hartill, The Crescent, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, June 19th 2021 at St. James’s...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 15 QQI Level 5 courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2020.
The benefits to doing course at Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 celebrates the creativity of young people in Laois
Cruinniú na nÓg took place in Laois on Saturday last, June 12.
It was a national day of creativity for children and young people under...
‘Unprecedented growth’ leads to Laois soccer club fielding four adult teams
Mountmellick United got back to competitive soccer at the weekend, after a long hiatus, and the growth of the club was in evidence as...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan O' Brien
Formerly of Millview, Portlaoise, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Ciaran Orange
Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at...