LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Bracken
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Donal Bracken, Meelick Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 30th peacefully surrounded by his...
‘The manner that this has been handled is a scandal’ says Brian Stanley on...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has expressed his full support for the Fastway workers and contractors following the collapse of the company this week.
He said:...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Bracken
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Donal Bracken, Meelick Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 30th peacefully surrounded by his...
Portlaoise woman named as Lidl’s Laois Family Carer of the Year
Gemma Lawlor from Portlaoise has been named the Laois Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025.
The awards recognise the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength...
Iconic Gray’s Restaurant goes on the market in Portlaoise with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers have just brought to the market, the iconic Gray’s Restaurant on Portlaoise Main Street also known, in more recent years, as The...
Leaves Festival of Writing & Music 2025: Celebrating Irish Voices in Laois
4th–8th November 2025
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returns to Co Laois this November, bringing a vibrant celebration of Irish literature, music, and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor
Kilcock, Kildare/Abbeyleix, Laois
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor who resided at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie Farrell (née Morrissey)
Foxhill, Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Josie Farrell (née) Morrissey, Foxhill, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away...
Gardai make one arrest and seize €8.1 million of cocaine in Laois
Gardai have made one arrest and seized €8.1 million worth of cocaine in Laois.
The seizure was made following a search operation at residential lands...
Major step forward for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme as preliminary design stage is complete
Laois County Council, in partnership with and with the approval of the OPW, have announced that the preliminary design of the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme...
Laois GAA Fixtures: U-20 grade up and running as Leinster club also comes into...
With most of the main Laois GAA competitions now wrapped up, it's a quieter fixture list than usual.
But there's still a busy schedule of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Hamilton
Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
James (Jim) Hamilton of 33 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formerly...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy O’Brien
Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Christy O'Brien Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O'Moore Place Portlsoise...
Laois Football Podcast: Glory for Portarlington plus Colm Murphy and Jason Moore
The Laois Senior football championship has come to an end for 2025 and Portarlington are once again the champions.
Pat Roe's side saw off Courtwood...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy O’Brien
Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Christy O'Brien Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O'Moore Place Portlsoise...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn O'Rourke (née O'Keeffe)
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Evelyn O`Rourke (nee O`Keefe) “Bonton Villa “ Ballyfin Rd....
Famed Laois GAA programme collector hosting Memorabilia Fair this Bank Holiday Monday
Any GAA enthusiasts at a loose end this coming Bank Holiday Monday could do worse than check out a GAA Programme and Memorabilia Fair...
County Final Diary: Courtwood-Portarlington final replay memories, Maurice in the Middle again and how...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Courtwood and Portarlington meet in the Laois SFC...
In Pictures: Massive success for Laois competitors at Cup of Europe karate competition
The 47th BKK British Open-inc International Federation of Karate 15th Cup of Europe took place in Crawley this month and Laois were well represented.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn O'Rourke (née O'Keeffe)
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Evelyn O`Rourke (nee O`Keefe) “Bonton Villa “ Ballyfin Rd....
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd. is currently seeking both Full-Time and Part-Time General Operatives to join our team at our busy timber milling plant on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
We...
Fitz of Inch Christmas Food & Crafts Fair – Stallholders are invited to apply now
Fitz of Inch has opened applications for stallholders to attend their inaugural Christmas Festival, which is set to take place from Friday, December 12,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Dunne
Ballyhuppahaun, Rosenallis, Laois
Joseph better known as Joe Dunne Ballyhuppahaun, Rosenallis, Co. Laois passed...
Brilliant Ballyroan put up huge score as they defeat Emo in Division 2 final
Ballyroan 4-21 Emo 3-4
Roinn 2 Boys Championship
Ballyroan were crowned Division 2 champions following an incredible display against Emo.
After a close first half, Ballyroan blasted...
Fantastic Finn scores four as Killeen NS defeat Scoil Bhride in Division 6 Shield
St Abban’s Killeen 8-14 Scoil Bhride 1-2
Roinn 6 Boys Shield
Finn Enright scored 4-4 as Killeen NS proved too strong for Scoil Bhride in the...
Laois Football Podcast: Eddie Kinsella and Cathal Ryan ahead of the SFC Final replay
The Laois Football Podcast returns and we are all set for the last big domestic weekend of the year.
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC replay...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Evans (née Murphy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly...
‘The tillage area has declined by 40% in 40 years … (but) the sector...
With many tillage farmers across the region currently sowing winter crops, the industry as a whole was discussed in the Dáil last week.
In a...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Our Premier IHC review plus the Willie Hyland interview
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Hurling Podcast is here and this...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Feehan
Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Patrick (Paddy) Feehan, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...