LaoisToday Reporter
WATCH: Gardai launch investigation after fire engulfs building in Laois town overnight
Gardai are investigating a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning in Laois.
Dramatic footage captured the blaze that occurred at...
Talking Sport Podcast: National League preview, the view from Louth and O’Moore Park makeover
The National Football League gets underway this weekend and the Laois footballers are on the road to face Louth.
Sunday at 2pm in Ardee will...
In Pictures: Laois secondary schools cross country championship a huge success
Emo Court was the venue for the Laois Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships which took place yesterday.
After a two year absence, students really enjoyed...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Curran (née Moore)
Ranelagh, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
Curran, (née: Moore) Breda, Dublin & Stradbally, Co.Laois...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver in possession of knife and issue warning over ‘bogus...
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver who was subsequently found to be in possession of a knife.
Gardai were on patrol in Portlaoise on Monday...
Defeat for youthful Scoil Chriost Ri in Leinster U-16 ‘A’ Schools final
Loreto Navan 4-14 Scoil Chriost Ri 2-2
Leinster U-16 'A' Schools Ladies Football Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the Schools Leinster U-16 'A'...
Success for Laois trainer on at recent meeting at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
Shelbourne Park said goodbye to early starts in some style on Saturday with the second round of the RCETS Gold Cup providing some excellent...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Casey
Waterfront Apartments French Church Street, Portarlington, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of Tallaght, Dublin. Unexpectedly...
Last Man Standing fundraiser competition to help Light Up O’Dempsey’s GAA grounds
There's nothing like a predictions competition to separate the know-it-alls from the spoofers.
And O'Dempsey's GAA club have launched their Last Man Standing competition again...
Laois GAA club pays tribute following sad passing of ‘dedicated supporter’
There is sadness in Ballickmoyler this week following the passing of Margaret Brennan.
From Arles, Ballickmoyler, Ms Brennan passed away suddenly on Saturday January 22.
A...
Business Briefing: Glamping under the Stars on their latest developments, their long-term aims and...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hoffman caught up with Kyra Fingleton, Managing Director of Glamping Under the Stars, located in Cullenagh, near Portlaoise.
Tell us a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Sue Ramsbottom interview on Laochra Gael, army career and the rise...
This Thursday evening, ladies football great Sue Ramsbottom from Timahoe will become the first Laois person to feature on Laochra Gael, the iconic TG4...
Big wins for Portlaoise and Portarlington rugby clubs in Leinster League
Portlaoise 21 Balbriggan 18
Leinster Senior League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC travelled to Balbriggan on Sunday knowing nothing less than a win would suffice if they...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brennan
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at...
JOB VACANCIES: O’Neill-Foley Accountants hiring accountants and graduate trainee chartered accountants and tax advisers
Job Opportunities in Kilkenny
O’Neill Foley is a dynamic, 5 partner independent practice, located in Kilkenny.
We have more than 50 employees and we are expanding....
People First Credit Union Offering Agri Loans for Fertilizer
Due to the surge in fertilizer prices so far in 2022 which has resulted in the cost of standard fertilizer products such as Urea...
Local Enterprise Office Laois launch Spring Training Schedule 2022
Local Enterprise Office Laois is here to support you and your business through these challenging times.
From training and mentoring programmes to advice on funding...
Extra 10% off all LG TVs in Telfords Electric this week
For one week only at Telfords Electric Portlaoise get an extra 10% off all LG TVs.
Plus on top of that amazing offer save up...
In Pictures: Smiles galore as more Laois students among graduates in IT Carlow
More Laois people have been pictured receiving their certificates following graduations ceremonies at IT Carlow recently.
Craig Murray from Mountmellick graduated with a Bachelor of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Defeat to Dublin, Panthers fall short and club championship restructure?
Laois’s O’Byrne Cup adventure came to an end in Carlow on Saturday when they were beaten 1-13 to 0-11 by Dublin in Dr Cullen...
Laois athlete in line for European Championships following two stunning runs in four days
A Laois athlete is in the running to represent Ireland at the European U-18 Championships following two stunning performances in four days.
St Abban's athlete...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brennan
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Patricia (Pat) Murphy (née Dillon)
Grange, Maganey, Carlow / Maganey, Laois
Patricia...
JOB VACANCY: Aubren Ltd seeking to hire Senior Design Engineer in Portlaoise
Aubren Ltd design, make and deliver outstanding air handling products.
The company has been providing this design and manufacture expertise to our wide range of...
Moment in Time: The Stars of our Bars final in 2010
Talent from across Laois was showcased at the Stars of our Bars final which took place in Grellan Delaneys on April 23 2010.
A huge...
All of Sunday’s local soccer and rugby results
It was another busy day on the local soccer and rugby front with a range of Laois teams involved.
Below are all the soccer results...
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...
Cumann na mBunscol Memories: Looking back at the 2000 football finals action
There was plenty of stars of the future on the display in the Laois Cumann na mBunscol football finals 20 years ago in the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Corcoran (née Mahon)
Dunegan, Mount Temple, Moate, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
Mary Corcoran (nee Mahon); Dunegan, Mount Temple, Moate,...
Flash Sunday continues this weekend with Gerry Browne Jewellers offering 25% off EVERYTHING
Gerry Browne Jewellers decided to keep you busy this Sunday with their unbelievable Flash Sunday offers.
This is the last day of the Flash Sunday...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois footballers take on Dublin...
The Laois footballers play their fifth O'Byrne Cup game in 14 days today when they take on Dublin in the final of the pre-season...