LaoisToday Reporter
Community groups across Laois encouraged to apply for national literacy fund
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to a national fund which aims to address literacy needs tight across the country.
The Adult...
Funeral details announced for the late Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
Funeral details have been announced following the sad passing of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano.
Mr Ciamberlano is known to all in Laois as the owner of...
Road to Recovery Road Run to be held in aid of Friends of Portlaoise...
There is great excitement for the launch of the Road to Recovery Road Run with all proceeds going to support the Friends of Portlaoise...
1st Year Football: Champions! Heywood CS claim South Leinster ‘C’ glory
Heywood CS 9-6 Coláiste Chill Mhantain (Wicklow) 5-4
First Year South Leinster ‘C’ Football Championship Final
Heywood CS were crowned First Year South Leinster 'C' football...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
1 Glenregan, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan,...
Three Laois secondary schools qualify for VEX Robotics National Finals in Cork
Laois recently hosted the county's first Junior Cycle VEX IQ Robotics Competition which enables student teams to take part in battles of engineering wits,...
Mountmellick Arts Centre set to host Macra Capers Final this Saturday night
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final will take place this Saturday, February 1, at Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The final begins at 7:30pm and promises a...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Hurlers finally to start this weekend, Barry is back and Ryan...
The Laois senior hurlers were supposed to be in action last week but the game against Westmeath was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
They...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano
1 Glenregan, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan,...
Applications now open at Portlaoise Institute
For September 2025, students of Portlaoise Institute will have 33 full-time and 28 part-time courses available to them.
Prospective students can submit their applications...
Sadness and tributes paid following the passing of the owner of Nino’s chipper
There is sadness in Laois today following the passing of Nino Ciamberlano - the owner of Nino's Fish & Chips on Main Street in...
Laois Football Podcast: Weather delays, first look at new rules and GAA promotion
After a dramatic false start last weekend, it is hoped that we will see action on the field for Laois GAA teams this time...
1st Year Football: Goals crucial as Knockbeg College defeat Naas CBS to reach semi...
Knockbeg College 7-6 Naas CBS 1-11
First Year Leinster ‘A’ Football Championship Quarter Final
Knockbeg College advanced to the semi final of the First Year Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Clarke
Tierhogar, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois/Kilrush, Clare
Formerly of ESB Moneypoint, Kilrush County Clare. Peacefully under...
Brutal conditions but ferocious competition at Laois Novice Road Championships
While Storm Éowyn battered the county on Friday, weather conditions had not improved much by Sunday when the Laois Novice Road Championships took place...
Rugby: Victory for Portlaoise RFC U-16 girls following tough Tullamore test
Portlaoise 39 Tullamore 33
U-16 Girls Rugby Premier League Round 4
Portlaoise U-16s girls rugby team welcomed Tullamore for Round 4 of the Premier League on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brian McHugh
Johnstown Rd., Rathdowney, Laois
Brian McHugh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 27th. 2025, peacefully...
Boost your confidence and stay safe: Water Safety Ireland Laois classes now available
Water is a source of endless enjoyment — whether you’re swimming, kayaking, or just taking a dip on a sunny day. But with all...
History made as Scoil Chriost Ri seal dramatic Leinster Cup rugby victory in debut...
History was made last week as Scoil Chriost Ri claimed victory in the Leinster Junior Rugby Cup competition in their first ever appearance.
In what...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
MATCH OFF – Laois Ladies Division 3 clash with Carlow called off minutes before...
All three of the inter-county games involved Laois this weekend have been called off.
The Laois Ladies were the last team standing as they were...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - ‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream Laois home turned into a nightmare
People in Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny)
Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly...
GAA: South Leinster success as St Fergal’s Rathdowney defeat Clane in Junior C final
St Fergal's Rathdowney 0-12 Clane 0-9
South Leinster Junior 'C' Hurling Championship Semi final
There was glory for St Fergal's Rathdowney as they defeated Clane to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Delaney (née Bowden)
Clonburren, Rathdowney, Laois
Joan Delaney (née Bowden), Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 20th....
STATUS RED: Schools set to close on Friday as Met Eireann extends highest storm...
Schools in Laois are set to close on Friday as Met Eireann has extended its Status Red warning to include Laois.
This is as the...
Status Orange warning announced as Storm Éowyn to batter the country on Friday
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for the entire country as Storm Éowyn is set to batter the country on Friday.
The...
Basketball: All-Ireland success as Portlaoise CBS defeat Mayo side to claim U-19 ‘A’ glory
Portlaoise CBS 67 St Muredach’s College (Mayo) 58
Schools All-Ireland U-19 'A' Basketball Final
Portlaoise CBS lifted the All-Ireland U-19 'A' Boys Schools Cup in the...