LaoisToday Reporter
Free public Wifi now available in Portlaoise town following rollout of new EU scheme
Free public Wifi is now available in parts of Portlaoise Town centre following the launch of a new European initiative which promotes free connectivity...
Stanley: Sinn Féin Bill will tighten regulation around Airbnbs – and free up more...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the ‘Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill’ proposed by his party and passed unopposed through first stages...
New phase of club football league set to begin as final places, relegation and...
The top three divisions of the Laois club football leagues are being played under a new structure this season - with the latest phase...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy Brennan
2 Main Street, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
In the care of Dr. Ravi and his team,...
Laois Hospice Sunflower Day returns on Friday, June 10,
Laois Hospice is delighted that their Hospice Sunflower day is back after two years of COVID restrictions.
This year it takes place on Friday,...
A further €238,000 for Laois clubs after Sports Capital Grant appeals
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when...
Garda inquiry following ‘alleged incident of assault’ at minor football game in Laois
Gardaí say they are investigating an "alleged incident of assault" at a minor football game in Laois on Monday night.
A minor football league match...
Fleadh Cheoil season underway ahead of Portlaoise hosting provincial finals next month
Laois Comhaltas organization got into full swing last weekend with the start of the Fleadh Ceoil season.
The Fleadh was launched on Sunday, May 29,...
In Pictures: Glorious occasion at Laois Africa Day in Portlaoise
Africa Day Laois took place on the grounds of Portlaoise Leisure Centre on Saturday last in glorious weather conditions where the large crowd were...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as club league action heats up
The inter-county action may be coming to an end for 2022 (with the honourable exception of the minor hurlers who play Clare in an...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Phelan
Stacks Villas, Tralee, Tralee, Kerry / Laois
Patrick (Pat) Phelan, Stacks Villas, Tralee and...
Calls for a passport office to open in the midlands to tackle application backlog
Government must consider setting up a passport processing office in and for the midlands region.
That was the position put forward by Independent TD for...
In Pictures: Excellence commended at Portlaoise CBS annual Awards Day
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise official held their annual Awards night recently in the school.
A wide variety of awards were presented to Sixth years and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise RFC Youth awards round off a successful season
A full house was on hand as Portlaoise RFC President Philip Bradley welcomed all present to the end-of-season awards at the clubhouse in Togher...
Host families wanted in Portlaoise and surrounding towns for Spanish students this summer –...
Based in Portlaoise, Laois Language Centre in collaboration with A-Level language school in Bilbao, in the North of Spain, was set up with the...
Extra precautions urged on Laois farms ahead of busy summer season
As the summer days get longer, temperatures (hopefully) begin to rise, and children are on their school holidays, John Fitzpatrick, Laois IFA chairman, describes...
Talking Sport Podcast: What next for the Laois footballers? Minor hurlers impress and Ladies...
It was another very busy weekend on the GAA front and we're back to review it all.
On Talking Sport this week, the lads look...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Phelan
Stacks Villas, Tralee, Tralee, Kerry / Laois
Patrick (Pat) Phelan, Stacks Villas, Tralee and...
Showcase of Ireland’s up and coming DJs this Bank Holiday weekend at Jeremiah Grant’s...
This Bank Holiday Sunday, June 5, will see a showcase of some of Ireland’s best up and coming DJs at the Gallows stage in...
Laois ladies prove far too strong for Sligo in massive 33-point win
Laois 6-23 Sligo 0-8
All Ireland Ladies IFC Round 1
The Laois ladies football team romped to a facile win over Sligo this afternoon in the...
Property Watch: Five homes currently in sale in Laois for around €375,000
On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around Laois for around €375,000.
As well as...
Moment in Time: Heart of Laois 10k run in Abbeyleix in 2012
Ten years. How time really flies.
At the end of May in 2012, the Ballyroan and Abbeyleix Athletic Club hosted a 10K 'Heart of Laois'...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sarah (Sally) Osborne (née Loughnane)
Fr. O'Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Sarah (Sally) Osborne (née Loughnane), Fr. O'Connor...
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...
In Pictures: Bealtaine Workshop at Laois Arthouse a huge success
A series of workshops took place in the Laois Arthouse as part of the Bealtaine Festival this month.
It ran on Wednesday May 4, 11,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: A selection of images from Shine 2022 at Emo Court
What a day!
The crowds flocked to Emo Court in their thousands...
Local trad band Goitse set to officially launch their latest studio album
This Sunday sees the launch of ‘Rosc’, the 6th studio album by Goitse, supported by Sásta, in the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.
"It has been...
Clonaslee Badminton Club aiming for Leinster glory in first season
Having only been set up last year as a social outlet due to Covid, Clonaslee Badminton Club are now closing in on success in...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Barton (née Moore)
Cooloultha, Galmoy, Kilkenny/Laois
Sheila Barton (nee Moore), Cooloultha, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny. May 26th...
Laois ladies football team named for All Ireland opener against Sligo
The Laois ladies football team to take on Sligo on Sunday in the opening round of the All Ireland intermediate championship shows two changes...