LaoisToday Reporter
Big weekend for all in Abbeyleix AFC as they chase historic double double
Abbeyleix Athletic face into their penultimate game of this season's CCFL Division 2 campaign knowing that a win would put them one step closer...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Minnie) Delaney (née Flanagan)
Derryroe, Mountrath, Laois
Mary (Minnie) Delaney, nee Flanagan, Derryroe, Mountrath,R32 T9W6 died...
The list of Laois locations for Darkness into Light tomorrow morning
For the first time since 2019, the Darkness into Light walks take place across the country.
Virtual events were held in 2020 and 2021 due...
Sadness and shock in Killenard and surrounding areas at sudden death of Alan Kavanagh
The community of Killenard was stunned this week with the shock and sudden passing of Alan Kavanagh.
Only in his late 30s, Mr Kavanagh was...
Laois Hurling Memory: Looking back on 2013 and the county’s last Leinster minor final...
Tomorrow the Laois minor hurlers welcome Kilkenny to O'Moore Park for a Leinster championship semi-final, a week after dumping Wexford out at the quarter-final...
Laois Chamber shortlisted for two ‘Chamber of the Year’ Awards
Chambers Ireland has announced the shortlist for the 'Chamber of the Year' Awards.
Laois Chamber has been shortlisted in two categories; Local Authority Collaboration for...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen O’Connor
Carlow Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
In her 99th year. Peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital,...
Portarlington Credit Union launch new MYCU Current Account and Debit Card
The role of Credit Unions in Irish life has never been more important and Portarlington Credit Union have launched their new MY Current Account...
Important wins for Park-Ratheniska and Ballyfin in ACFL Division 2
Park-Ratheniska and Ballyfin both recorded vital wins this evening in their bid to gain promotion from ACFL Division 2.
They are the only two senior...
Portlaoise Hospital celebrates its staff on international Day of the Midwife
Portlaoise Hospital is celebrating the work undertaken by their team of midwives on International Day of the Midwife.
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated...
Popular Laois band The Lost Messiahs release new single
Laois band The Lost Messiahs, who will play at Electric Picnic and the new Forest Fest in Emo this year, have released a new single,...
In Pictures: Laois town celebrates Poetry Day Ireland in style
Mountmellick recently celebrated Poetry Day Ireland with an event at the Hare's Corner in the MDA Business Campus.
Mountmellick made it a poetry-filled afternoon on...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Tableware, Peppers, Bees & BBQs
Another busy week of improvements at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington continued with upgrades to the facilities including new outdoor lighting, tableware, electric...
Portlaoise Rugby club appoint manager with international experience ahead of new season
Portlaoise RFC have announced the appointment of Johan Taylor as head coach for the next two seasons.
Johan brings a wealth of experience with him...
Ladies football Féile success for Portlaoise, The Heath and Ballyfin
It has been a busy couple of weeks of Feile action across the codes and on Monday of this week, Laois Ladies football hosted...
Two Laois students excel and triumph in All-Ireland Enterprise Awards
The Student Enterprise Programme is Ireland’s largest and most successful student enterprise programme with over 26,000 second level students taking part each year.
Last month...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois secondary school heads on first foreign school tour...
TY students in Mountrath Community School embarked on a stunning and exciting cultural school tour to Verona, Venice and Lake Garda in Italy recently.
The...
First Year football glory for Portlaoise CBS
Portlaoise CBS 5-9 Cnoc Mhuire Granard (Longford) 2-13
Brother Hubert First Year Football 'C' Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned Brother Hubert First Year Football 'C' champions...
Mighty Mullen leads Portlaoise RFC U-14s to Leinster Cup glory in Donnybrook Stadium
Portlaoise RFC 18 Navan RFC 5
Leinster Rugby U-14 Cup Final
Portlaoise RFC U-14s completed an historic double on Bank Holiday Monday when they added the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen O'Connor
Carlow Road, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare
In her 99th year. Peacefully, at the Midlands...
Job vacancies and business opportunities at Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington
As we continue to expand and grow our operations, we are always looking for talent to join our team at Solas Eco Garden Centre...
Transmitter and Smash Hits to bring the curtain down on Old Fort Festival
The Old Fort Festival is set to return with a bang to Portlaoise this June - and the closing acts for the Sunday night...
Laois Fire Service set to go to Hell and Back for autism charity
Members of the Laois Fire Service are going to Hell and Back to support AsIAm - Ireland's National Autism Charity.
The member, from Portarlington, Portlaoise,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Would the Joe McDonagh Cup be a better fit for the...
After another tough weekend for the Laois hurlers and a 27-point loss to Wexford, we ponder whether the Leinster round robin championship offers any...
Podcast series gives insight into the homelands and cultures of Direct Provision residents in...
'Home Stories' is a podcast series that offers insights into the lives, hopes and childhood memories of residents of Direct Provision and Emergency Accommodation...
In Pictures: Knockbeg College and Colaiste Iosagáin lead the way after Day 1 of...
The South Leinster Secondary Schools Track and Field returned to action in glorious sunshine to the Carlow IT Sports Complex on Thursday last.
Schools from...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura (Maureen) Whelan
Dublin/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Maura (Maureen) Whelan died peacefully in the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin on...
‘Micro-generation customers must wait until at least July to receive payment or credit’ says...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is not setting a date or deadline for the timing...
Promotion for Portlaoise RFC women as they prove too strong for Clontarf
Portlaoise 20 Clontarf 0
Leinster Women's Rugby Division 2/3 Promotion/Relegation Play Off
Portlaoise RFC Senior Women brought the curtain down on a long and testing season...
Damien Dempsey confirmed as latest headline act for Old Fort Festival
Damien Dempsey has been confirmed as the latest headline act for the Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise this June.
The hugely popular Old Fort Festival...