LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Peter O’Neill interview as he steps down as Laois GAA chairman
The latest edition of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast features an indepth interview with outgoing Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill.
O'Neill is stepping down as...
New Laois historian-in-residence is appointed
Laois County Library has commenced its third Historian-in-Residence programme with the appointment of Terry Dunne to the role.
The aim of the residency is to...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as Leinster club and U-20 championship continues
And it's yet another busy week of Laois GAA club action.
The U-20 hurling and football championships at 'A' and 'B' level continue at pace...
McGuinness the main man as Portlaoise Rugby U-14s win in Naas
Portlaoise RFC 55 Naas RFC 14
Leinster U-14 Rugby League Round 3
On a fine morning in Kildare, Portlaoise U-14s continued their good run of form...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Bartley (née Conroy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Bartley , St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise November 22nd...
Take a penalty and donate – Ballyadams NS come up with novel fundraiser idea!
If you're raising funds for a certain cause, it's best for all concerned if you can have a bit of fun while doing so....
After years of waiting, children in Laois parish finally set to receive Communion this...
After a two year wait, children in one parish in Laois will finally receive their communion this weekend.
The children from 3rd and 4th classes...
Laois Ladies minor football glory for Timahoe, Portlaoise and St Joseph’s
The Ladies minor football finals took place in Annanough on Sunday.
It was a triple header on the day as the 'A', 'B' and 'C'...
Fundraiser launched to cover funeral costs as League of Ireland club join tributes following...
A fundraiser aimed at covering funeral costs for the family of a young Laois man has seen donations of more than €11,000 flood in...
Glory for Laois trio as Wexford Youths stun Shelbourne to claim FAI Women’s Cup...
There were wild celebrations in Tallaght Stadium last night as three Laois players helped Wexford Youths claims Women's FAI Cup glory.
Stephen Quinn's side came...
All-Ireland glory for Laois club at Scor championships
An All-Ireland title is back in Kilcavan following the Scor championships which took place over the weekend.
At the Air Dome in Bekan, Claremorris, members...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 22, 2021
Noelle Kelly (née Barry)
Emmet, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Died, suddenly, at her residence. Missed by her partner William Bracken, sons Steven, Dj,...
The Harps impress to book U-20 hurling final place
The Harps 1-19 Castletown 2-12
Laois U-20 'A' HC Semi-final
The Harps will contest this year's Laois U-20 'A' hurling championship final thanks to a hard-earned...
Moment in Time: St Joseph’s Lip Sync in 2016 brings out the crowds
When the St Joseph's GAA club run a fundraiser, there is generally no stone left unturned.
Over the years they have had some memorable events...
Property Watch: Four houses currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €220,000
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Portlaoise for in the region of...
Mountmellick community stunned at tragic death of young Daragh Lee
There is a deep sadness in Mountmellick this weekend following the tragic death of Daragh Lee on Saturday morning.
The 19-year-old was the pedestrian killed...
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, November 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daragh Lee
8 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away tragically. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Patrick (Paddy, Pat) Scully
18A...
C-Fennell to the fore as Ballyfin Ladies begin Leinster adventure with a win
Ballyfin Ladies 3-7 St Anne's (Carlow) 1-6
Leinster Ladies Junior Football Championship Round 1
Six days after they were crowned Laois Junior champions, Ballyfin Ladies have...
Dramatic comeback sees Ballinakill past Cullion and into Leinster quarter final
Ballinakill 3-12 Cullion 3-11 (Westmeath)
Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
Ballinakill produced a dramatic revival to see off Cullion of Westmeath and advance to the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Stabbing incident in Portlaoise
News of a stabbing incident in Portlaoise broke on Saturday morning last.
A man was the victim of a serious...
Laois road closed following tragic death of teenage pedestrian
A young man was killed in a traffic accident this morning on the N80 between Mountmellick and Portlaoise.
A section of the road - from...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fint. Gorman
Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Laois
Gorman, Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Nov. 16th 2021. Suddenly at his residence, Fint. Predeceased...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as Laois woman brings four decade career of helping others...
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held a retirement reception for Denise Dunne on Friday last.
Portlaoise native Denise worked with Laois Offaly Education and...
Barrowhouse forced to pull out of Leinster club as injuries take their toll
Barrowhouse have decided to withdraw from the Leinster Club Junior football championship as a severe shortage of players means they aren't able to field...
SOLAS – Farmers Market, Hot Food and Electric Cars
The latest addition to the SOLAS Garden Shop is a number of Electric Car chargers which are now available for public use.
David Maher of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fint. Gorman
Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Laois
Gorman, Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Nov. 16th 2021. Suddenly at his residence, Fint. Predeceased...
Dunne to the fore as Na Fianna Og reach U-20 ‘B’ football final
Na Fianna Og 3-16 Rosenallis 2-7
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship Semi Final
Colin Dunne was to the fore as Na Fianna Og reached the final...
Juvenile arrested following weekend ‘stabbing’ incident in Portlaoise
Gardai arrested a juvenile in relation to an alleged stabbing incident in Portlaoise at the weekend.
The teenager was detained under Section 4 of the...
Local charity set to officially open centre providing mental health support to Laois community
Teac Tom will officially open a new counselling centre in Stradbally later today between 4.30pm and 6pm.
The charity offers professional mental health support and...