LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Locky) Loughman
4 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Died peacefully, in the loving care of the...
More glory for Portlaoise AFC as Lummy O’Reilly success completes a great day
Portlaoise AFC 2 Kilbarrack 0
Lummy O'Reilly Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC have ended their season on a high thanks to a 2-0 win over Kilbarrack this...
From the Archives – Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview as orginally published on LaoisToday in March 2018.
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music...
All-Ireland Champions! Breslin and Kerry on target as Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls make Laois...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Greystones United 0
SFAI National Cup U-14 Final
What an absolutely unbelievable achievement from this fabulous group of young soccer players!
Portlaoise AFC have...
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 hugely disappointed but insists Laois can play at highest level
And so a wretched season for the Laois hurlers comes to an end.
They suffered their fifth defeat on the trot in the round robin...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Mahony (née Kenny)
Chapel St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Wife of the late Larry...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Garda detectives charge man after two youths the victim of robbery in Portlaoise
Gardai have charged a man in his 30s after two...
In Pictures: Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser a huge success
On Sunday May 15 the Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser took place and was a huge success.
Following months of detailed planning, it...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school celebrate multi-cultural fun day
The students of Mountrath Community School celebrated multi-cultural fun day on Friday.
The organiser of the day was Ms Evelyn Geary and she was delighted...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Mahony (née Kenny)
Chapel St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Wife of the late Larry...
Laois raised bogs to receive €15,000 under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Laois’s raised bogs are set to benefit from an award of €15,000 under the Community Peatlands Engagement Scheme.
The award will be made to the...
Centenary of Barrowhouse Ambush to be remembered this weekend
History is all around us and that will be very much remembered this Saturday in the small rural community of Barrowhouse as they commemorate...
All Ireland championship details confirmed for Laois ladies footballers
The Laois ladies football team will take on Tyrone and Sligo in their All Ireland intermediate championship campaign.
Laois were defeated by Wexford in the...
Double for Portlaoise AFC U-18s as they claim Kildare Premier Division in style
Rathangan FC 1-6 Portlaoise AFC
KDUL U-18 Premier Division
After a wobbly start to their first season in the KDUL, Portlaoise AFC u-18 travelled to Rathangan...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Broomfield
Camira, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Hospital. Dearly missed by...
Portlaoise RFC U-12 girls finish their season with an incredible unbeaten record
A strong panel of Portlaoise U-12 girls travelled to St Mary's RFC on Saturday last to participate in their final blitz of the year.
Weather...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portlaoise AFC U-14 manager Dave McCall ahead of historic FAI Cup...
A big occasion for female sport in Laois this weekend lends itself to a special episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
The Portlaoise AFC...
Celebrations on the double as Killeshin Hotel pick up two prestigious awards
The champagne is flowing at the Killeshin Hotel this week where two prestigious awards have been picked up.
The Travellers Choice Awards from TripAdvisor selected...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Bees, butchers and tractors
Another successful week here at SOLAS, as even with what at best can be described as ‘mixed weather’ we are becoming a ‘busy 7-days...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at Belfast Track and Field meet
The Track and Field season burst into action in a sun drenched Mary Peter’s Track in Belfast on Saturday May 14.
With many St Abban's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie Garrett (née Wade)
Chantier Gate, Portlaoise, Laois / Cashel, Tipperary
Garrett (nee Wade), Chantier Gate, Portlaoise,...
Sadness in The Heath and Portlaoise at the passing of Theresa Tynan
The death has occurred of Theresa Tynan (nee Larkin) from The Heath.
Theresa was very well-known in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas where she worked...
Fixture details confirmed for Laois’s Tailteann Cup clash with Westmeath
The Laois and Westmeath senior footballers have been handed a Sunday afternoon slot for their opening round Tailteann Cup game on Sunday week, May...
Laois students exhibit their projects at SciFest National Awards in DCU
For the first time in two years, the SciFest National Awards were held in person recently in Dublin City University.
Nine Transition Year students at...
All the latest golf results from around the county
With the weather picking up and the evenings getting longer, activity is picking up on the golf courses around the county.
See below the recent...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Theresa Tynan (née Larkin)
The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Theresa Tynan, The Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise,...
JOB VACANCY: The Heritage seeking full-time Spa Therapist
The Heritage in Killenard are currently looking to hire a Full Time Spa Therapist to join our existing team.
The Heritage offers a sophisticated elegance with impeccable hospitality...
Great line up for Laois Aloud live music gig in the Anvil in Portarlington...
The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is one of the best live music venues in the region and this Saturday, May 21, they have a...
HSE warning of ‘significant disruption’ as Medical Laboratory Scientists set for strike action
The HSE is warning of significant disruption and service delays in hospitals, tomorrow Wednesday May 18 from 8am-8pm, due to the planned industrial action...