LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Laois footballers among the graduates as DCU host first ceremonies since 2019
Over the last three days, almost 4,000 students have graduated from DCU and a number of Laois people were among them.
Two of these are...
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme launched as Laois TD encourages those eligible to apply
A major Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme has been launched that will support dozens of outdoor adventure projects across the country.
This €15 million fund...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin O'Neill
Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly on the 21st February.
The family would like to thank you...
St Vincent de Paul manager on what they do, how they can help and...
With St Vincent de Paul recently moving into a new home in Mountrath, we chat to local manager Abigayle Noyce.
Why did you choose Vincent’s?
"St...
Laois duo to the fore as University of Limerick claim Fresher’s League title
University of Limerick 1-24 Queen's University 1-14
Fresher's 2 League Final
University of Limerick were crowned Fresher's 2 League champions last night following a ten point...
In Pictures: No joy but fine performances as Laois handballers compete in Leinster finals
Last Wednesday night, two Laois handballers were in Leinster Final action but unfortunately neither were successful.
Andrew Dowling (St. Brigid’s, Monavea) facing Anthony Martin of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lillian Cruickshank
Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois
Lillian passed away peacefully in the loving care of the...
JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits in Abbeyleix seeking to hire QC Laboratory Technician
First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Technical Department.
QC Laboratory Technician
Working on a shift basis this role is a...
Wide programme of events for Local Enterprise Week 2022
Running from 7th to the 11th March, Local Enterprise Week 2022 will feature a full programme of events, most which will take place online...
League glory for Portarlington RFC as they see off Tallaght to maintain perfect Division...
Portarlington 22 Tallaght 14
Leinster Senior Rugby League Division 3
Portarlington were crowed the Division 3 Leinster Rugby Senior League champions following victory over Tallaght yesterday.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Costello (née Flood)
St Patrick’s Tce, Portarlington, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Portlaoise County...
Women in Business Networking lunch with Local Enterprise Office Laois in collaboration with Laois...
Local Enterprise Office Laois in collaboration with Laois Chamber will be hosting a Women in Business Networking lunch on Tuesday, March 8, to celebrate...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise Rugby Club Dinner Dance in 2000
It seems a long time since any of us have been able to dress up and go to an event - but thankfully that...
Laois get 2022 U-20 hurling season up an running with big win away to...
Laois 3-18 Carlow 1-12
Leinster U-20 Hurling League Round 1
The Laois U-20 hurlers got their 2022 season up and running with a big win away...
Property Watch: Looking at some of the homes for sale in Laois for around...
There's a market for every type of house.
And this week on our Property Watch we take a look at some of the properties on...
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 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Costello (née Flood)
St Patrick's Tce, Portarlington, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Portlaoise County...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Teenager arrested after man slashed in the face following early evening attack in Portlaoise town centre
A teenager was arrested following a frightening...
Abbeyleix daycare in limbo but some progress on Portlaoise and Mountmellick
Local TD Brian Stanley has said that badly-needed progress has been made on Portlaoise and Mountmellick Day Care Centres - but that the situation...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard P. (Gerry) Fleming
Hettyfield, Douglas, Cork/Laois
Fleming (Cork & Laois): On February 17th, 2022, peacefully, in the...
St Joseph’s see off Ballylinan as club GAA season gets underway with Kelly Cup
St Joseph's 6-6 Ballylinan 0-8
Kelly Cup Round 1
St Joseph's hit five goals in the first half to get the better of neighbours Ballylinan in...
This weekend at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington – Food, Products, Events &...
SOLAS Hot Food
Our special this weekend is ‘Pork and chicken burrito with spicy pickled chilis’. Our Chef Chris has produced his famous ‘Home Made Pork...
Frustration expressed over withdrawal of day care services from Abbeyleix
There is extreme frustration with the current situation where day care services are no longer being offered in Abbeyleix hospital.
The issue was raised at...
Sadness at death of young Laois woman after long illness
The death has occurred of young Laois woman Roxy Phelan at her home in Abbeyleix after a long battle with cancer.
Originally from Rathdowney, she...
Arles-Kilcruise turn to former player as manager for 2022 season
Arles-Kilcruise have appointed long-serving club player James Conway as manager for the 2022 season.
Conway was involved as a selector in 2021 with Mick Byrne...
Laois athletes impress at the AAI Games as they prepare for National Championships
Last weekend saw the St Abban's Senior athletes in action at the AAI Indoor Games in Abbotstown.
With National Senior Championships taking place in two...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Thompson (née Mooney)
Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Breda Thompson (Nee Mooney) Ballylusk...
JOB VACANCY: Stradbally Town and Country seeking to hire Shop Counter Salesperson
Stradbally Town and Country currently have a vacancy for a Shop Counter Salesperson.
Duties include
Dealing with customers
Stock Management
Processing deliveries.
Must have computer...
Leinster final on the horizon for Heywood CS following dramatic comeback win over O’Carolan...
Heywood Community School 4-6 O'Carolan College Nobber (Meath) 0-16
Leinster School's Senior 'C' Football Championship Semi Final
Hewyood Community School are through to the Leinster Senior...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Arthur Buckley
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois / Tarbert, Kerry
Arthur Buckley Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois...