LaoisToday Reporter
Laois Cumann na mBan exhibition to open in Mountmellick this week
An exhibition on Laois Cumann na mBan will be launched in Mountmellick Library this Tuesday, July 5, at 7.30pm.
The exhibition was curated by...
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...
Camross and Borris-Kilcotton pick up second wins in Laois minor ‘A’ hurling championship
Camross 5-22 Abbeyleix 3-10
Laois MHC 'A' Round 2
Ben Deegan got 0-12 and Emmet Bergin and Josh Hynes got two goals apiece as defending champions...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Elizabeth Galbraith (née Boyle)
The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. Surrounded by her...
Annanough and Ballyroan-Abbey set up ACFL Division 3 final showdown
Annanough 2-6 O'Dempsey's 0-5
ACFL Division 3A semi-final
Second-half goals from Colin Miller and Simon Shortall helped Annanough to a seven-point win over O'Dempsey's this evening...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Brennan
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan James, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. Died June 30th 2022. Predeceased by...
Folly Festival set to return with a bang to Cullohill this July 8 and...
Ireland’s First Gender Balanced Festival - a very worthwhile Folly!
The Folly Festival returns with a bang this July, and boasts a line up that is...
Calls for Laois domestic violence centre to be established reiterated following government announcement
Calls for a domestic violence refuge centre to be constructed in Laois have been reiterated following a government announcement.
Just last week, a Council meeting...
11 categories as new Laois Business Awards are officially launched
The new Laois Business Awards, organised by Laois Chamber, will take place at a black-tie event later this year.
In all 11 category winners will...
12 types of characters you’ll find on every GAA club team
A GAA club is a diverse place, where all sorts are welcome.
The team environment allows for a variety of characters to come to the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rugby Club’s annual golf classic a huge success
Portlaoise Rugby Club held a their hugely successful annual golf classic at Portlaoise Golf club recently.
Golfers from across the county teed it up last...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Claxton (née O'Brien)
Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sharon Claxton (nee O'Brien), Cashel,...
SOLAS – Craft and farmers market, free WIFI and nighttime art
SOLAS is on the charm offensive this weekend as it is hosting an open day with over 50 journalists invited to sample the food...
War of Independence medal posthumously awarded to Laois man 101 years after his death
A War of Independence medal has been posthumously awarded to a Laois man 101 years after his death.
Lieutenant (LT) John Byrne of The Irish...
GAA Handball Féile na nGael 2022 proves huge success for Laois clubs
There was great excitement with the return of GAA Handball Féile na nGael last Saturday which was held in Laois.
Approximately 350 players and nearly...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Grant (née Gorman)
Artane, Dublin / Ballyfin, Laois
GRANT, Mary, née Gorman, (Artane, Dublin and formerly The...
JOB VACANCY: SDES seeking to recruit 3rd/4th year electrical apprentice
SDES is recruiting a 3rd/4th year electrical apprentice to join our team.
Commercial
Industrial
Robotic Milking
Telecoms
To Apply
Email CVs and cover letter to info@sdes.ie.
If you...
JOB VACANCY: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to hire full-time staff
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Head Receptionist - Experience required. Full time position.
Bar Supervisor - Experience required. Full...
Division 3B finalists confirmed as Conlon’s Stradbally go down to Graiguecullen and Rosenallis defeat...
Graiguecullen and Rosenallis will contest the ACFL Division 3B final following tonight's semi finals.
Graiguecullen were big winners over Stradbally while Rosenallis narrowly edged past...
Criminal Assets Bureau seize vehicles, watches and cash in raids at 15 locations including...
The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Kildare, Waterford, Laois and Dublin today - Wednesday June 29.
The search operation was conducted by...
Talking Sport Podcast: League football preview show goes live on tour
It's a busy weekend of club football in Laois with an assortment of league finals down for decision.
The game of the weekend is the...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as brand new GAA book officially launched
On Friday night last, former Leinster, Laois and Rathdowney legend, Bill Maher, officially launched Alex Stenson’s new publication 'Rathdowney and Errill GAA – the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Delaney
Clonburren, Rathdowney, Laois
Martin Delaney, Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, June 28th 2022. Peacefully, at Portlaoise...
Dumped mattresses ‘cost Laois economy over €1.9m per year’ as free amnesty planned for...
Over 10,600 old mattresses are dumped in County Laois every year - costing the economy €1.9 million.
So says Bounce Back Recycling who have teamed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Moloney (née McEvoy)
Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway / Ballacolla, Laois
(Formerly Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Co. Laois) Teresa passed...
In Pictures: Huge success for Laois athletes at National Track and Field Championships
Santry stadium played host to the 150th National Senior Track and Field Championships over the weekend with a plethora of St Abban’s athletes to...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois Ladies, leagues and Star of the Week
Another busy weekend of GAA action has come to an end and the Talking Sport Podcast is here to guide you through it.
The main...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Payne (née Curham)
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Marie Payne (nee Curham), Mountmellick, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Outrage as Laois farmer has silage stolen from 18-acre field
A Laois farmer has been the victim of a rather bizarre yet sinister...
Fundraising 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved Alan...
Anyone looking for a pleasant 5k run/walk this week could do far worse than make the short trip over the Laois-Kildare border to the...