LaoisToday Reporter
LIVE BLOG: Super Sunday of hurling ahead with five matches down for decision
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another huge day on the hurling...
Laois Premier IHC: Strong second half sees Clough-Ballacolla survive and demote Abbeyleix
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Clough-Ballacolla 3-16 Abbeyleix 1-12
Laois Premier IHC Relegation Final
Clough-Ballacolla...
Much loved Portlaoise cafe announces closure after almost 12 years
The Pantry Café, a much-loved fixture in the Portlaoise community, has closed its doors after nearly 12 years of business.
Located on Market Square and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons
Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath/Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat), formerly of Portlaoise, passed away peacefully at...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Saturday’s SHC and IHC games
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The Laois Shopping Centre hurling championships continue today...
‘We will never forget you Ger’ – Heartfelt tribute paid to Laois club stalwart...
There is great sadness in Ballaghmore this weekend following the passing of one of their much loved sons.
Ger England, passed away peacefully at home...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard England
Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Gerard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Round 5 of the SHC and the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is a massive weekend in the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Canice Farrell
Knockatrina House, Durrow, Laois, R32XK7K/Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Canice Farrell, Knockatrina House, Durrow, Co. Laois and formerly...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Round 5 of the SHC as group stage concludes
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Fitzpatrick
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Peter Fitzpatrick, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise 2nd September 2025. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital....
LoveLaois Podcast: Reviewing Electric Picnic 2025, performing twice and 2026 ticket scramble
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The 2025 Electric Picnic is now in the rear-view window and attention now...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Premier IHC and IHC quarter finals plus relegation finals and...
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Laois JHC ‘C’: Clonad go goal crazy as Borris-Kilcotton strike late to set up...
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Clonad 7-16 Abbeyleix 6-11
Laois JHC 'C' Semi-final
Two goals...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Maher (née Dalton)
Abbey Crescent, Abbeyleix, Laois/Rathcoole, Dublin
Peacefully as Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole surrounded by...
St Mary’s CBS Open Night 2025 – Wednesday, September 10
Parents, guardians and students of 5th and 6th Class are welcome to attend the St Mary's CBS Open Night in Portlaoise next Wednesday, September...
Laois family to host fundraising coffee morning in memory of beloved son and brother
A Laois family are set to host a fundraising coffee morning in memory of their late son and brother who passed away suddenly in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Wayne Smyth
Hillview, Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Suddenly, at home, alongside his beloved wife Andrea.
Predeceased by his cherished...
MASSIVE CLEARANCE AUCTION! Garden décor/antiques, classic cars, boat & lots more!
Attention all garden lovers !!!
A rare opportunity to buy garden décor/antiques at public auction this Saturday, September 6 at 12 noon in Lackagh, Monasterevin,...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Normality resumes as crucial hurling championship games scheduled across this week
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The club hurlers of the county are the...
In Pictures: Huge success as Timahoe Male Choir and Stradbally Community Choir rock Electric...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
There was a huge local element to the final day of Electric Picnic...
In Pictures: Mighty craic between the showers as Electric Picnic 2025 comes to an...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival has come to an end for...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kay (Teenie) Casserly (née Kelly)
Cedarwood Avenue, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny/Abbeyleix, Laois
Kay, in her 93rd year, passed...
Portarlington Further Education hosting Open Morning this Thursday, September 4
Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Open Morning this Thursday, September 4, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Offering a range of courses at...
JOB VACANCY: Maryborough Family Practice in Portlaoise seeking to hire Clinical Nurse Manager 1
Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) – General Practice
Location: Maryborough Family Practice, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Job Type: Permanent | Part-Time or Full-Time (Negotiable)
Salary: HSE CNM1 Pay Scale...
Dermot Kennedy confirmed as special guest for Electric Picnic performance with The Cranberries
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
Irish singer Dermot Kennedy has been confirmed as the special guest who will...
Two choirs, one parish – Stradbally and Timahoe set to star at Electric Picnic...
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We are onto day 3 of Electric Picnic 2025 and it is a...
In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen spirits as Day 2 of Electric Picnic 2025...
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Day 2 of the 2025 Electric Picnic Music and Arts festival proved to...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kathleen Kearney (née Davey)
Durrow, Laois/Stradbally, Laois
Mary Kathleen Kearney (née Davey), formerly of 24 Erkindale...
Rumours circulate that Lewis Capaldi set for surprise Electric Picnic performance as he is...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The Electric Picnic rumour mill is in overdrive this afternoon with talks that...