LaoisToday Reporter
Sadness in Rathdowney and beyond at the passing of PJ Butler
There was sadness in Rathdowney and beyond this week at the death of the widely-respected PJ Butler.
Mr Butler served as secretary of Rathdowney IFA...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at Leinster Juvenile Championships
The Technological University of the Shannon, previously Athlone IT was the destination for the Lenister Juvenile Day 1 and 2 Indoor Championships.
After a very...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Reenie (Catherine) England
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
John Dunne,...
Two arrested following thefts from vehicles in two Laois towns
Gardai have made two arrests following a number of thefts from two Laois towns recently.
The incidents occurred in Mountrath and Portarlington while Gardai say...
Business Briefing: Portland Barbers on their story so far and a range of local...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hoffman caught up with Laois Chamber member Gary Devane, owner of Portland Barbers located in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
Tell us...
Sadness in Mountmellick at the passing of the highly-regarded Larry O’Rourke
There is sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at the death of Larry O'Rourke, who for many years worked as the manager in the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Defeats for Laois footballers and hurlers, win for Minor camogie and...
It was another very busy weekend on the sporting front with plenty of action involving Laois teams.
The weekend saw Tipperary and Westmeath both come...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernard (Bernie) O'Keeffe
Moanbawn, Mountrath, Laois
Sadly, the death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) O’ Keeffe, Moanbawn Close, Mountrath,...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Killeshin NS in 2009
Who doesn't love a good photographic Moment in Time?
Most people are probably experiencing the fear of seeing old photographs of themselves in their most...
Shock and sadness at the death of the well-known Mick Doran
There is sadness in the Clonad community and beyond this weekend with the news of the sudden passing of Mick Doran.
Mick worked with Eircom...
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, February 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry O'Rourke
O'Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 5th...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There was widespread shock in Portarlington this week at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher...
January car sales in Laois lower than pre-pandemic levels though electric sales more than...
There were a total of 323 new car sales in Laois in January, 14% lower than what they were a year ago and over...
From the Archives: 25 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 4, 2018.
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to their amateur inter-county counterparts...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Butler
Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Laois
PJ Butler, Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 2nd February 2022. Peacefully at the...
Laois’s smallest camogie club gearing up for 2022 season
As winter turns to spring, GAA action resumes around the country.
And one of Laois's smallest and newest clubs are really looking forward to the...
€100,000 for Rathdowney to develop ‘Town Centre First’ plan
€100,000 in funding is being provided to the town of Rathdowney under a new Government initiative to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new...
Portlaoise Institute opens Applications for September 2022
At Portlaoise Institute there is a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September.
All our courses are outlined on our new updated...
Fourth Wall Laois Theatre set to take to the stage as ‘The Field’ goes...
“If there was more co-operation the world would be an easier place," says the Bird O’Donnell as he covers up for a heinous crime...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Scully
The Pike, Timahoe, Laois
John passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family....
In Pictures: History for Dunamase College as they claim first ever football championship win
Dunamase College 7-10 Athy College 2-5
South Leinster School's 'D' 2nd Year Final
Dunamase College saw off a spirited challenge from Athy College to win their...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
Craft Market returns to Solas Eco Garden Centre this Sunday, February 6
This weekend sees the first monthly craft market of the year with over 30 different craft and artisan stalls on display this Sunday, February...
Laois athletes advance as massive turnout at South Leinster Schools Cross Country
The South Leinster Secondary Schools Cross Country took place this week in Carlow - with a massive field of of almost 1,300 runners competing...
Sadness following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick – mam of Supervet Noel
There is sadness in Ballyfin this week following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick at the age of 92.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, of Esker, Mountmellick, passed peacefully...
Talking Sport Podcast: Bumper weekend in O’Moore Park as Tipp and Westmeath come to...
For the first time in almost two years, O'Moore Park will welcome supporters to watch the Laois county teams in action.
And it's a huge...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Fitzpatrick
Esker, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 YK49
Rita Fitzpatrick (92), our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in...
Cummins Motor Group – new Opel dealers in Portlaoise – celebrate massive January sales...
Official figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), highlight the Opel brand recorded phenomenal growth in County Laois in January 2022.
Following...
Local TD questions need for €22,000 afforestation poll ‘when Department already has the answer’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has questioned the necessity of a poll conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on...