LaoisToday Reporter
Garda presence in centre of Portlaoise following overnight stabbing incident
There is a considerable Garda presence in the centre of Portlaoise this morning following a reported stabbing incident over night.
Parts of the town's main...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Man arrested and charged following robbery in Laois town
A man has been arrested and subsequently charged with burglary following an incident in...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Aidan Ryan
Newline, Tulla, Clare/Mountmellick, Laois
Aidan passed away suddenly. He will be sadly missed by Niamh,...
SOLAS – Christmas Markets, Movies and The Irish Times
In a lovely PR boost, last Wednesday’s edition of the Irish Times (Bog beacon - on one of Ireland’s more unusual lighthouses (irishtimes.com)) contained...
Fundraiser launched in the hope of getting Laois mam on potentially life-saving trial
A fundraiser has been launched for a Laois mam in a bid to enable her to take part in a potentially life-saving clinical trial.
Roxy...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamonn Wheatley
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois / Crettyard, Carlow
Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Sarah, sister-in-law Kathleen,...
JOB VACANCY: Downey’s Auto Stop and Downey’s Centra currently seeking to hire
Downey's Auto Stop and Downey's Centra in Portlaoise currently have a number of vacancies to fill.
Downey's Auto Stop - Tyre Fitter and General...
Changes to CAO website include apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois
Enhancements to the CAO website now include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois.
So says Laois TD Charlie Flanagan who was...
Fundraising all-new Cannonball 4X4 Convoy set to come to Laois next week
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is coming to Castle Durrow with the all new 4x4 event on November 19 for its first stop around...
Man arrested and charged following robbery in Laois town
A man has been arrested and subsequently charged with burglary following an incident in Mountrath on Tuesday evening.
Gardai confirmed that the man in question...
JOB VACANCY: Jeremiah Grant are hiring for bar staff
Jeremiah Bar Grant and Eatery in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire bar staff.
We are looking for experienced bar staff !
This is your chance...
Talking Sport Podcast: County Final Fever – Portlaoise v Portarlington and Barrowhouse v Ballyroan-Abbey
In the latest edition of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Billy O'Loughlin look ahead to this weekend's Laois SFC...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Rochford (née Delaney)
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Maureen Rochford, Emmet Street,...
People First Credit Union urge people to stay away from moneylenders!
People First Credit Union are reminding members to stay away from the clutches of local Money Lenders this Christmas and take a loan from...
Tributes paid following retirement of long serving teacher from Portlaoise Institute
Over the summer, Mary Ahern, a valued member of the Portlaoise Institute team, retired after many years of service in the teaching profession.
A good...
Talking Sport Podcast: Anna Geary interview – Ireland’s Fittest Family, Donncha, Davy and the...
In this special Talking Sport episode, we're joined by Anna Geary, the former All Ireland camogie-winning captain who is now an RTE presenter, coach...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard O'Rourke
3 The Green, Clonaslee, Laois
Gerard O’Rourke, 3 The Green, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois Marlins return to the water for the first...
It was smiles galore as Laois Marlins returned to competitive swimming for the first time in 18 months.
Not since March 2020, prior to Covid-19,...
The final LaoisToday hurling Team of the Week as the 2021 adult calendar concludes
It was a fantastic feast of hurling in O’Moore Park on Sunday as the domestic calendar at adult level came to an end.
We had...
WATCH: From being stuck in the O’Moore Park toilets to a wild night in...
It was hurling county final day in O'Moore Park and the enigma that is Buff Egan was in attendance.
The eccentric Kerry man made the...
In Pictures: Tough and rewarding day day for Laois teams at the Leinster Cross...
Avondale House in Rathdrum Wicklow was the venue for last Sunday's Athletics Leinster Juvenile and Senior/U-23 Cross Country Championships.
The birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell...
Talking Sport Podcast: Epic senior hurling final, Clough-Ballacolla make history and Ballinakill return senior
What a great day of hurling in O'Moore Park.
The Laois senior hurling final was an epic for the ages as Clough-Ballacolla saw off Borris-Kilcotton...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Markey) Coss
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick better known as Markey Coss, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick. Died...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Second Laois woman set to feature on popular new RTE singing game show
Another talented Laois woman is set to feature on RTE...
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 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Markey) Coss
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick better known as Markey Coss, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick. Died...
Big win for Ballyroan-Abbey in U-20 ‘A’ football as Rosenallis and Killeshin book ‘B’...
Ballyroan-Abbey were massive 11-12 to 5-1 winners over Courtwood-Emo in the opening round of the Laois U-20 football championship in Courtwood on Saturday afternoon.
Corresponding...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Rice
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Tonduff, Abbeyleix. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving...
In Pictures: Success for Laois club at even ages and novice Leinster Cross Country...
Mountain View, Ballyhale in Kilkenny, was a new venue to host the Leinster Cross Country recently.
After having a very successful county championships, many St...
In Pictures: Barnashrone NS put on a big show of support for Ballyfin hurlers...
There's nothing like a county final appearance to lift a community's spirits.
And in the small rural townsland of Barnashrone in the Ballyfin parish, the...