LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamon Lalor
Durrow, Laois, R32 TK27
We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Eamon Lalor.
Eamon was...
Laois involvement as Midlands Ireland wins national recognition for outstanding STEM engagement
The work of Midlands Ireland was recognised recently at two national awards ceremonies.
Midlands Ireland, led by Laois County Council in collaboration with Longford County...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patsy) Conroy
Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois
Patsy passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 6th December 2025,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20 ‘B’ football and ‘A’...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is a big day of Laois U-20...
Rugby: Donnybrook final ahead as Scoil Chriost Ri reach senior league decider
Scoil Chriost Ri 29 The High School (Dublin) 17
Leinster Senior League Rugby Semi Final
Scoil Chríost Rí booked their place in the Leinster Senior League...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Ó Shea
20 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 F7TE
Passed away unexpectedly. Pre deceased by his...
Blow for Graiguecullen as key forward transfers away
Graiguecullen have suffered a blow ahead of the 2026 season as one of their most influential forwards has transferred away.
Lee Walker has returned to...
LoveLaois Podcast: Aaron Doran – Assisting Evan Ferguson, battling set backs and trying to...
When we last spoke to Aaron Doran, he had just assisted Evan Ferguson to help Bohemian's win the U-17 League of Ireland.
Fast forward almost...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Paddy) Drury
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Paddy died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget in his...
Deadline Extended for People First Credit Union’s €10,000 Community Champions Award
People First Credit Union encourages applications from community and voluntary groups by Monday, 8th December at 9am.
People First Credit Union has announced an extension...
Emo Court to host two days of festive fare – a free event with...
Emo Court will host Christmas at Emo on December 13-14, featuring two days of festive music, community performances, and seasonal food under a heated...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview plus looking ahead to Laois GAA Convention
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead to the weekend...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Keenan
Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois
P.J. passed away suddenly at his home on the 2nd of December...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Two U-20 finals down for decision this weekend
Two more Laois U-20 finals will be played this weekend as the Laois GAA season slowly comes to conclusion.
The U-20 'B' football decider will...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nuala Moore (née Campion)
Celbridge, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
MOORE (née Campion) Nuala (Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Mountrath...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: A night at the Laois GAA Awards presentation
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois GAA Awards evening took place in a packed Midlands Park...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Gallagher
Sanmigul, Moss Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
George Gallagher, Sanmigul Moss Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Looking back on a busy weekend as Port bow out, Camross...
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
We are into December but the action on the pitch continues at...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Gallagher
Sanmigul moss lane, Portlaoise, Laois
George Gallagher, Sanmigul Moss Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Gallagher
Sanmigul moss lane, Portlaoise, Laois
George Gallagher, Sanmigul Moss Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Kelly (née Byrne)
Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Nora Kelly (née Byrne)...
LoveLaois Podcast: Pat McDonagh yarns, Musical magic and council observations
In the latest LoveLaois Podcast, we chat about Steven's trip in the Laois Chamber dinner, enjoying Pat McDonagh's stories and why Alan was well...
Sadness and tributes paid following the passing of David Mulhare
There is deep sadness in Laois this week following the passing of David Mulhare.
David, from Sheffield Cross in Portlaoise, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Previewing Port v Athy with Joe O’Dwyer plus all of the...
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
It is another massive weekend for Portarlington GAA club and we have...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mixsey O'Reilly
Ballypickas, Abbeyleix, Laois
Mixsey died at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home Portlaois on Wednesday 26th November.
He...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lily) Donovan (née O'Neill)
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois/Tully, Kildare
Died November 25th 2025 in her 90th...
Laois turkey farm struck down as latest bird flu outbreak confirmed
A Laois turkey farm has been struck down after it was confirmed that the latest outbreak of bird flu has been recorded.
According to the...
Three people arrested in connection with murder of Laois man in 2019 ‘released without...
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of a Laois man in 2019 have been released without charge.
Gardaí in...
Laois Football Podcast: A night of celebration at the ladies awards
Laois Ladies football held a wonderful end-of-season awards night in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday where they recognised the achievements of the county...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...