LaoisToday Reporter
Deep sadness as a great Laois and Stradbally GAA Gael passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today following news of the passing of Ted 'Teddy' Delaney.
Mr Delaney, of Kylebeg, Stradbally, in Laois, passed peacefully...
Sadness in Stradbally as one their ‘kindest, most witty and most likeable characters’ is...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its 'kindest, most witty and most likeable characters' has been laid to rest.
Larry Keenan,...
Three debutantes but no victory as Portlaoise RFC get campaign underway
Portlaoise 8 Edenderry 29
Leinster League Division 2 Cup
Portlaoise Rugby Club got the new season underway in Togher on Friday evening but without much success.
After...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Hooban (née Tobin)
St. Patrick's Tce., Castletown, Laois
Bridget Hooban (nee Tobin), St. Patrick's Tce., Castletown,...
13 clubs represented on Team of the Week following Round 1 SFC and IFC...
The first Team of the Week from the Round 1 SFC and IFC action from 2021 is here.
We had eight senior games, four intermediate...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking back on the opening round of the Laois club football...
What a busy weekend that was and in our latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look back on all the local club GAA action.
Following...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Keenan Senior
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Larry Keenan (Senior), Main Street, Stradbally, Co Laois. Peacefully on...
JOB VACANCY: Kilminchy Hair Design seeking to hire part-time hair stylist
Kilminchy Hair Design are looking for a bubbly energetic part-time hairstylist to join our fun and friendly team.
The successful candidate should be qualified and...
Scully hat-trick gets Annanough off to winning start in Laois JFC
Annanough 3-8 Killeshin 1-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group D Round 1
The Laois junior football championship has got off to a patchy start with the first...
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, September 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Howard (née Styles)
Drim, Mountrath, Laois, R32 EY11/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of No1 Marian Ave. Beloved wife...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Donoher (née Bentley)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrica passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving children at...
Talking Sport Podcast: Courtwood shock Portlaoise, Crettyard and Mountmellick finish strong
Another midweek evening, another selection of Talking Points from an eventful schedule of Laois club championship action.
And that's why we're back with our latest...
Housing stock in Laois to be boosted following €20bn 5-year Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to...
In Pictures: Dual power as talented girls claim treble Feile success
The Laois camogie and Ladies ladies Feile finals took place in recent weeks.
Last weekend, Sarsfields claimed Division 1 ladies Feile glory by winning 1-6...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Donoher (née Bentley)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrica passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving children at...
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year.
The Centre has a wide range of courses, including:
Healthcare Support QQI...
16 young players to watch out for as the 2021 Laois SFC gets underway
The 2021 Laois SFC gets underway this evening and is set to keep us all very busy from now until the middle of November.
There...
JOB VACANCIES: Hanlon Kitchens seeking to fill a number of new roles
Hanlon Kitchens are an established kitchen making company, located in Aghaboe near Ballacolla, Co. Laois, supplying kitchens nationally for both private and commercial clients.
This is an...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Mynie) Higgins
Laois
Higgins Mary (Mynie) (late of Co. Laois), August 29th 2021, peacefully, at Beechlawn...
Property: 60-acre residential farm at Ballyroan to be sold by public and online auction...
Hennessy Auctioneers have been instructed by the reps of the late Francis Dunne, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co Laois to offer for sale by Public and...
JOB VACANCIES: Dawson Modular Installations Ltd seeking to hire Contracts/Projects Manager
DAWSON MODULAR INSTALLATIONS Ltd. is looking for an experienced Contracts/Projects Manager to join its busy cleanroom and modular room installation team.
Candidates should have Contracts...
13 young players to watch out for in the Intermediate and Junior football championships
The Laois IFC and JFC competitions are set to get underway this evening.
The Intermediate championship gets underway with the meeting of Timahoe and Park-Ratheniska.
Kilcavan...
Previewed and Profiled: Open contest expected as 2021 Laois IFC set to get underway
The 2021 Laois IFC gets underway tonight as neighbours Timahoe and Park-Ratheniska clash in Stradbally.
There are then two games on Thursday evening before the...
Court appearance following huge €2.1 million drugs seizure in Laois
A man, aged in his 20s, arrested in connection with a huge drugs seizure in Laois is set to appear before Tullamore District Court...
Value of construction-based grants ‘must be increased’ insists local Senator
A local Senator is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurbishments, retrofitting or construction to be increased.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who hails...
History made as first ever penalty shoot out in a Laois championship game takes...
Rosenallis 0-18 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15 AET
(Rosenallis win 10-9 on penalties)
Junior 'B' Hurling Championship Semi Final
There was history in the Centre of Excellence last night as...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maoliosa Lane
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died August 30th 2021. Predeceased by his brother Rev. Fr.Martin and...
In Pictures: Dunamase College and Knockbeg College welcome new batch of First Years
There was great excitement in schools across the county recently as First Years began life at second level.
The incoming first years received a warm...
Send us your back to school photos as new year starts
It's a big week for students, teachers and parents as a new school year begins around the country.
The 2020-21 school year was disrupted considerably...