LaoisToday Reporter
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as Division 1 hurling league gets underway
It's another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
All-Laois derby goes Killeshin’s way as they claim Carlow U-19 Cup glory
Killeshin FC 3 St Pats Boys 1
Carlow Football League U-19 Cup Final
The Carlow U-19 Cup was an all Laois parish derby on Saturday night...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Murphy
Kellyville, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, children Eugene, Therese, Joe,...
JOB VACANCY: Rolleston McElwee Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary/Executive
Rolleston McElwee Solicitors LLP are looking for a Legal Secretary/Executive and/or Trainee for their general practice firm in Laois.
This successful candidate will work closely...
In Pictures: Glorious weather as special event in Abbeyleix draws the crowds
Celebrating the return of audiences to the arts, Dunamaise Arts Centre presented ‘A Sunday Afternooon’ in Abbeyleix as part of re:CENTRING Laois last weekend.
Abbeyleix...
Magic Mountrath Community School claim Second Year All-Ireland Volleyball title
Mountrath Community School are All-Ireland Second Year Volleyball champions.
The girls and their coach Katie Wallace won the All-Ireland title in the Sports Arena in...
Back-to-back wins for Laois Camogie U-16s in Leinster championship
Laois 2-10 Westmeath 1-4
Leinster U-16 'B' Camogie Championship Round 2
The Laois U-16 camogie team continued their winning start to the Leinster championship with a...
New Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies course now being offered at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer a new QQI Level 5 in Business Sustainability & Environmental Studies.
This course will give learners the opportunity...
League glory for Portlaoise RFC U-18s as U-14s progress to the final
Portlaoise RFC 50 Enniscorthy 20
Leinster Rugby U-18 Division 2 League Final
Portlaoise RFC U-18s travelled the short distance to Athy for Leinster League final on...
In Pictures: Inclusivity the key to new upgrade at Portlaoise Leisure Centre’s Playground
Inclusivity was the central message as a brand new upgrade to the playground at Portlaoise Leisure Centre was unveiled recently.
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Conor...
Late brace propels Portlaoise AFC into Leinster League promotion places
Portlaoise AFC 2 Newtown Rangers 0
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Two late goals saw Portlaoise AFC jump up to third spot in the Leinster Senior...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Fitzpatrick
Shankill, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
Frank Fitzpatrick of Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois,...
JOB VACANCY: Sparrow Insurances Ltd seeking to hire Administration Assistant – Life & Pensions...
Sparrow Insurances Ltd are looking for a confident and engaging person to join us in a permanent full-time role as an Administration Assistant –...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Midlands Masters win first ever Over 40’s Women’s Cup
Midlands Master 50 Glanmire 47
Masters Over 40’s Women’s National Cup final
Midlands Masters won the first ever InsureMyHouse.ie Masters Over 40’s Women’s National Cup.
There was...
Moment in Time: A Thorny Rose in Mountmellick in 2004
Various different ideas have come to the fore over the years - and in 2004 an event in Mountmellick certainly promised a good night...
In Pictures: Laois group tackle Dysart Woods as part of Climb with Charlie campaign
All over Ireland this weekend, people donned their walking boots and 'Climbed with Charlie', as part of a nationwide fundraiser organised by former RTE...
Property Watch: Five properties currently for sale in Laois for close to €400,000
On this week's LaoisToday Property Watch we take a look at some of the properties currently for sale around the county for around €400,000.
As...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Fitzpatrick
Shankill, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
Frank Fitzpatrick of Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois,...
Two goals for Fitzpatrick as Portarlington continue winning run in Courtwood
Portarlington 2-14 Courtwood 0-11
ACFL Division 1A
Jordan Fitzpatrick helped himself to 2-2 as county champions Portarlington continued their winning start to this year's Division 1A...
The Week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois farm of 42 ½ acre sells for €582,000
Matt Dunne Auctioneer reported a few weeks ago he was instructed to sell the...
First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link – opens...
This week saw the official opening of the Triogue Way (Phase 1), providing a direct walking and cycling link from the Portlaoise Southern Circular...
Sadness at the death of John O’Reilly Senior, from Harristown near Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of John O'Reilly Senior from Harristown near Graiguecullen at the age of 82.
A highly-regarded farmer, who was well known across...
Midland Masters Men and Women all set for National basketball Cup finals
The finals of the Inaugural Masters National Basketball Cup take place in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this weekend.
After a two year hiatus...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John O'Reilly
Harristown, Carlow/Laois
John O’Reilly, Harristown and formerly Fruithill, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his...
US president Joe Biden to visit Laois village as link established with local relatives
US President Joe Biden is to make an official visit to Timahoe later this year as part of a brief tour of Ireland after...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sadie Kinsella (née Byrne)
Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, Laois / Bluebell, Dublin
Formerly of Bluebell, Dublin 12. Unexpectedly...
SOLAS – Free BBQ, craft and farmer’s markets plus healthy food menu
This is a double market weekend in Portarlington with the SOLAS Farmer’s market on Saturday and the monthly Craft market on Sunday.
SOLAS will be...
WATCH: Murphy and Mulhall goals seal latest Portlaoise AFC win in promotion push
Portlaoise AFC 2 St Francis 0
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Second-half goals from Jason Murphy and Chris Mulhall helped Portlaoise AFC remain in the promotion...
Club by club: How the Laois hurlers have graded their players for 2022
How the Laois club hurling teams have graded their players for the 2022 season has been confirmed according to recent correspondence sent to the...