LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael J. O'Brien
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by...
Cha returns with plenty of new faces involved as Laois hurlers play Tipperary in...
Cha Dwyer has returned to the Laois senior hurling set up for the first time since 2022 as the new season edges ever closer.
The...
Laois Ladies confirm Ballyroan midfielder as captain for 2025 season
Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff has chosen Andrea Moran to captain the team for the 2025 season.
The Ballyroan midfielder, who was vice-captain last year,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Dempsey
Portlaoise, Laois/Dublin
Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly Dublin in his 82nd year. Will be sorely...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Practice Nurse
We are seeking a part time Practice Nurse for 1-2 days per week to join our friendly and supportive team in a GP surgery...
‘Words can barely express the depths of grief that is felt in this church...
The funeral mass of a young Laois teenager who passed away unexpectedly has heard how she was a 'ray of light' for all who...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Club manager update, fixtures confirmed and new rules
We are into the third week of January and the return of competitive GAA action is just over a week away.
Steven Miller is joined...
Gardai launch investigation after ’16-year-old boy beaten up’ outside Laois cemetery
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young person was allegedly the victim of an assault outside a Laois cemetery.
The incident occurred on Sunday...
One Portlaoise legend replaces another as Town hurlers secure successor to Tommy Fitzgerald
Portlaoise are set to appoint Cyril Duggan as the new manager of their senior hurling team.
After two successful years, Tommy Fitzgerald departed to take...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Dempsey
Portlaoise, Laois/Dublin
Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly Dublin in his 82nd year. Will be sorely...
JOB VACANCY: Kealy Plastering seeking to fill numerous roles
Kealy Plastering are seeking to fill two positions, based in the Laois area.
Plasterer - full time
Salary negotiable
Apprentice Plasterer
Solas-based apprenticeship
Learning onsite...
Funeral details announced following sad passing of Laois teenager
Funeral details for the late Emily Ellen Culhane, who sadly passed last week, have been announced.
The late Emily of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in Beaumont...
Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today
Four poetry workshops have been announced by the Laois Arts Office which are set to begin today and will be hosted by Dr Arthur...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard Maybury
Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Richard passed away unexpectedly on the 10th January 2025,...
Basketball: History made as Portlaoise Panthers reach first ever Men’s National Cup final
Portlaoise Panthers 67 Titans BS 55
President’s National Cup semi-final
History was made in Cork last night as Portlaoise Panthers men's team reached their first ever...
LaoisToday premium model now broadened to include additional content
The LaoisToday premium model, which had been confined just to sports coverage since July 2022, has now been broadened to include additional content.
The change,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of...
New exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre explores addiction and recovery through art
'12', a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition exploring themes of addiction and recovery, will open at Dunamaise Arts Centre on January 19 and run until...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Sadness following passing of retired Garda who was devoted member of Laois golf club...
There is sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a retired Garda who was a devoted member of the local golf club.
John...
Special information evening announced to help reignite Laois Community Games
A special information evening event has been announced in the hopes of reigniting Laois Community Games in 2025.
The event will be held in the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Garda appeal after woman returns home while house being burgled
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a woman returned home and disturbed burglars.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a house in...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Snow everywhere, managerial appointments and inter-county updates
After the Christmas break, the second episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett for this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Shane Keegan on Laois Gaels, new football rules and...
On the latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast, Alan is joined by Laois Coaching and Games manager Shane Keegan.
Laois Gaels, the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died...
Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of a teenage girl.
Emily Ellen Culhane of Boley, Abbeyleix, died in...
New Year’s Day success as Laois trainer scores a big winner in Fairyhouse
It was a brilliant start for a Laois horse racing trainer as he scored a big, and somewhat surprising success, in Fairyhouse.
John Storey claimed...