LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack Bergin
Gash, Castletown, Laois
Jack Bergin, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died March 16th 2025,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jake Malone
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Jake Malone, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, peacefully surrounded by her...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success...
LaoisToday in New York Podcast: Manhattan, Mumbai and Minnesota – Timahoe Male Choir make...
What a day. For the first time ever the LaoisToday Podcast is coming to you from New York.
Excuse the hoarse voice and the somewhat...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Delaney
Wolf Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois/Stradbally, Laois
James Delaney Mountmellick and Stradbally died March 14th 2025...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers take on Clare in...
The pressure is off for Laois this weekend as Justin McNulty’s side welcome Clare to O’Moore Park in Division 3 of the National Football...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers take on Carlow in...
Laois welcome Carlow to O’Moore Park this afternoon in a high-stakes clash in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
Coming off the back of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Johnny) Maher
Ballymorris Heights, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his mother Moll, brother...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview, Steven off to New York and Scor...
We have another very busy weekend of GAA ahead of us and the latest Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead...
Golf: Thrilling conclusion to Women’s Winter League at The Heath Golf Club
The Heath Golf Club’s Women’s Winter League has come to an exciting conclusion, with players showcasing remarkable skill and determination throughout the competition.
This highly...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Angela Geoghegan (née Marum)
Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Geoghegan (née Marum), Mary Angela – 10th March 2025 –...
ACFL Division 2: Portarlington off to winning start while Rosenallis get the better of...
Portarlington 3-8 Park-Ratheniska 0-8
ACFL Division 2
Two goals in quick succession midway through the second half were crucial scores as senior county champions Portarlington got...
ACFL Division 1: Graiguecullen defeat Stradbally while St Joseph’s and Portlaoise draw
Stradbally 1-9 Graiguecullen 1-14
ACFL Division 1 Round 1
Graiguecullen have opened their Division 1 campaign with victory away to Stradbally this evening.
A solid first half...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Angela Geoghegan (née Marum)
Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Geoghegan (née Marum), Mary Angela - 10th March 2025 -...
Property: Portlaoise agricultural land fetches €25,000 per acre while 12.6 acres in Ballyroan makes...
Agricultural land at Capoley, Portlaoise, recently sold for €25,000 per acre at an online auction hosted by Hennessy Auctioneers.
A total of 17.4 acres at...
Fixture details confirmed for new-look Laois SHC
The schedule of games has been confirmed for this year's Laois SHC, which will have a new-look format and an increase in numbers to...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Molloy
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
Died peacefully...
Property: 40 acres of land in Rosenallis to be sold by online auction by...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 40 acre block of prime agricultural land at Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
These lands will...
Death occurs of well-known Portlaoise man Andy Molloy
The death has occurred of Andy Molloy, a long-time resident of Mountmellick but a Portlaoise native, at the age of 85.
Mr Molloy was well-known...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Molloy
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
Died peacefully...
Laois primary school students present exhibition on health effects of vaping at Science Blast...
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe, exhibited at a...
Laois national school reaches All-Ireland Primary Schools Badminton Championship quarter-finals
A Laois national school recently showcased their badminton talent on the national stage as they took part in the All-Ireland Primary Schools Competition.
Clonenagh National...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Benny Maher
Late of Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded...
All systems go as Clonasee set for their latest St Patrick’s Day parade
Spring is well and truly in the air these days - meaning that those tasked with planning the St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Opening wins for Arles-Kilcruise, Mountmellick and Ballylinan
Arles-Kilcruise 0-16 Graiguecullen 0-14
ACFL Division 3 Round 1
Arles-Kilcruise made a winning start to Division 3 as they defeated Graiguecullen this afternoon.
A strong first half...
ACFL Division 4: Buggie the hero for Stradbally while Ballyroan-Abbey defeat Annanough in goalfest
Stradbally 1-17 Barrowhouse 2-13
ACFL Division 4 Round 1
Newly promoted Stradbally made a winning start to Division 4 as they claimed a one point win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in Corrigan Park
Laois have made the long trip to Belfast for today's Division 1B showdown with Antrim.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side got off to a tough start in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK. Died...
Fifty Seven Boutique celebrating one year of business in new Durrow premises
It has been one whole year since the retail landscape of Durrow changed significantly.
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium are this weekend celebrating the...
ACFL Division 3: Murphy points the way as Crettyard get the better of Timahoe...
Crettyard 2-15 Timahoe 0-7
ACFL Division 3
A strong second-half performance saw intermediate champions Crettyard get their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 campaign off to...