LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Fun for all the family at Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort Festival continues all weekend in Portlaoise with entertainment for all ages in the town centre.
The town's main street was closed off...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Graham (née Butler)
Ferndale, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Jimmy and much...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results as league final pairing confirmed and minor hurling...
There was a handful of Laois GAA club games down for decision today across the county.
In adult football, Stradbally and Rosenallis played out a...
Long-serving Laois secondary school principal announces decision to retire
The long-serving principal of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington has announced his decision to retire.
Seamus Bennett has been principal of the Laois-Offaly school since September...
Gardai appeal for witnesses and information following fatal road crash in Laois
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information surrounding a fatal road accident in Laois to come forward.
The incident happened on the Athy Road outside...
Laois clubs head for Meath to embark on Féile adventure
There will be a big exodus from one part of Laois today as two local clubs set off to compete in the national Féile...
Laois Football Memory: Remembering ladies Leinster intermediate success over Wicklow in 2018
Laois 2-13 Wicklow 0-13
2018 Leinster Ladies IFC Final
It's only four years ago but so much has changed in the time since.
On the 1st of...
Wins for Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla in opening round of Laois minor ‘A’ hurling championship
The Laois minor hurlers gave us all wonderful entertainment over their memorable championship campaign this year - but attention turned to the club season...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Baby Ozzie Michael Rothwell
Corran na Noir, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the Coombe Women & Infants University...
ACFL Division 1A league final pairing confirmed as St Joseph’s inflict another defeat on...
St Joseph's 0-13 Portarlington 0-6
ACFL Division 1A (Winners Section)
St Joseph's will play Graiguecullen in this year's Laois ACFL Division 1A final after a seven-point...
In Pictures: Laois man receives Freedom of City of London with musician Ed Sheeran
Gary Dunne from Portlaoise has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London along with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and community volunteer Maeve Heath.
The...
Busy Laois road closed after serious accident
A busy Laois road has been closed following a serious car crash this afternoon.
A section of the R428 between Stradbally and Athy has been...
In Pictures: A selection of wonderful images as the Whistlin’ Donkeys get the Old...
The Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise began with a bang on Thursday evening with a raucous gig put on by Tyrone band the Whistlin...
In Pictures: Further success for Laois athletes at Leinster Juvenile Championships
Athletes from Ballyroan, Abbeyleix and District, Emo-Rath, St Michael's and Oughaval AC were out in force at the Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships.
St....
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brian Brothwood
St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois / Dundrum, Dublin
Formerly of Dundrum, Dublin. Brian died at...
Laois population goes above 90,000 according to preliminary Census report
The population of Laois is now almost 92,000, according to the preliminary results of Census 2022.
The results published today shows that the county now...
SOLAS – Great food and mural takes shape
The last two weeks since new chef (Allan Hendry) joined, have been amongst the busiest ever for SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington and...
Talking Sport Podcast: League final previews with our new hurling analyst
This weekend is a big one on the hurling scene in Laois with finals in the top three Divisions down for decision.
On Friday, Camross...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lennon
Clogrennane, Carlow / Laois
Paddy Lennon of Clogrennane, Carlow, passed away, on June 20th, 2022.
Beloved...
Laois Vintage set to host 25th annual Road Run in aid of Laois Hospice
Laois Vintage Limited will return with their 25th annual Road Run, in aid of Laois Hospice, in August.
This year’s sponsored Road Run will take...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine Guilfoyle (née Reeves)
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply...
Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre seeking enrolments for September
Post Leaving Cert courses will be offered in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this September - with a number of options available.
The centre...
Host of Laois teachers honoured by INTO at function following retirements
A host of Laois teachers were honoured at a function recently following their recent retirements.
A total of seven teachers were honoured by the Portlaoise...
Growing frustration over derelict properties as register ‘not accurate’
A number of Laois county councillors expressed their frustration over derelict properties in the county - with the Derelict Sites Register labelled "not accurate,...
18 potential candidates to fill the vacant Laois hurling manager’s job
For the second time in the last three years, the Laois senior hurlers are without a manager.
Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett decided to step down as...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colin Menzies
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Edinburgh , Scotland. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore....
Open Day at Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre are holding an open day this Friday, June 24, from 10am–2pm and 4pm-6pm.
There are many free courses...
Talking Sport Podcast: Star of the Week, Hurling manager vacancy and league updates
There's plenty to talk about on this week's Talking Sport Podcast where Steven and Alan chat about Cheddar Plunkett's decision to step aside as...
Business Briefing: Sisters open new store in Laois, latest supports and news from across...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with Samantha Moloney Murphy, one half of S&S Soap Sisters.
The business was founded during the pandemic in...
Athletic Development Plan in place to keep young county hurlers and footballers in the...
A number of young Laois hurlers and footballers are being brought into an Athletic Development programme to help them prepare for the 2023 U-20...