LaoisToday Reporter
Top darts players set to play in Durrow in aid of Hero’s Aid charity
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the...
Laois footballer’s DCU claim college’s Division 1 league title ahead of Sigerson Cup
Mark Barry's DCU warmed up for the upcoming Sigerson Cup by claiming the Division 1 League glory yesterday.
The O'Dempsey's man was a second half...
Emo NS mark retirement of deputy principal Florence Fennelly
The staff and Board of Management of Emo National school finally got an opportunity to mark the retirement of Florence Fennelly who has been...
Laois and Offaly ‘have no connection yet under National Broadband Plan’ says Laois...
A Laois TD says he is 'gravely concerned about the pace of progress with the National Broadband Plan'.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley was speaking after...
Local CCFL soccer season resumes after winter break
The local soccer season resumes at full pace this weekend with the return of the Combined Counties leagues after the Christmas break.
You can check...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dunne
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard (Dickie) Dunne, Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, died January 3rd 2022,...
Laois native receives award in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List
A Laois native has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II in the annual New Year's Honours List in the UK.
Dr John Fingleton, who...
Garda appeal for information after cash stolen following robbery from house in Laois
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after cash was stolen following a robbery from a house in the town.
The incident occurred at a...
Sadness in Timahoe at sudden death of Denis Lowry
The Timahoe area was saddened last week by the shock death of Denis Lowry.
Aged in his mid 60s, Mr Lowry was a highly-respected member...
Average asking price of Laois house now €218,000, 13% up on a year ago
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €218,000, 13% higher than what it...
Finline Furniture honour long-standing staff members with over 200 years of combined service
Just before Christmas, the management and staff of Finline Furniture were delighted to present commemorative gifts to some longstanding members of the company.
Three staff...
Laois hurlers and footballers to begin 2022 seasons this weekend
The Laois hurlers and footballers begin their competitive seasons this weekend in the opening round of the pre-season Walsh and O'Byrne Cup competitions.
Billy Sheehan's...
Laois senior football championship could revert to group format for next season as proposal...
The Laois senior football championship could be played under a new format in 2022 with proposals set to go to the first county board...
Cocoman and McDonald take top spots in Ballyroan-Abbey Christmas 5k
The Annual Ballyroan-Abbey GAA 5km race took place on St Stephen’s Day in ideal weather conditions with over 50 people taking part.
Naas AC's Joe...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dunne
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard (Dickie) Dunne, Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, died January 3rd 2022,...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Sales Apprentice
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
From the Archives – In Pictures: Big names turn out for official launch of...
October 2018 saw the launch of Portlaoise's newest, most stylish venue.
Lilly's is establishing itself as a key feature of main street Portlaoise, with business...
From the Archives – A list of powerful Laois GAA women operating in a...
We love a good list here in LaoisToday.
This one in 2018 was all about the women who make the GAA tick in Laois.
And it...
From the Archives – 52 brilliant pictures from the 2018 Laois Rose selection night
In May 2018 the Laois Rose selection night took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, where Grainne Hogan from Camross was crowned the Laois...
From The Archives – Bono and Hozier among the investors as craft brewery founded...
Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the...
From the Archives – Breaking Ball: Cumann na mBunscol the greatest sporting victim of...
In June we looked back on some of our fond memories of taking part in Cumann na mbunscol.
“Is it as far away as Killadooley?”
When...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan)
Brockry, Errill, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan) Brockry, Errill, Portlaoise,...
2021 Remembered – Breaking Ball: Nine times when the Laois hurlers have come agonisingly...
Back in July we looked back at the nine times were Laois hurlers came agonisingly close to pulling off some massive victories.
This Saturday the...
2021 Remembered – Four Laois students in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise get maximum...
Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points.
For a school to...
2021 Remembered – WATCH: Four young Laois travellers behind documentary making waves in London
Back in September, a documentary that starred four young Laois travellers became very successful across the water in London.
Four young Laois travellers are behind...
2021 Remembered – Up and Coming: Meet the aspiring architect behind Bunlacken Brú at...
Back in October, we met with Cullohill native Eoin O'Sullivan who told us all about his business Bunlacken Brú.
The pandemic has taken so much...
2021 Remembered – Laois man secures top job in Limerick County Council
Back in February, Mountrath native Alan Dooley, became Head of Digital Strategy in Limerick County Council.
A Laois man has secured a top job in...
2021 Remembered – REVEALED: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
Back in March, we revealed the top earning legal aid solicitors in Laois.
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free...
2021 Remembered – Meet the Laois man helping to drive a hurling revolution in...
Back in September, we spoke to Eddie Downey on the Talking Sport Podcast about his positive impact on hurling in Portarlington.
History was made in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Day
16 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Demelza, children Andreas,...