LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at...
JOB VACANCY: Cross Electrical Services seeking to fill number of roles in Rathdowney
Cross Electrical Services are now hiring for workers in Rathdowney in Laois for the following positions:
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Temperatures to fall to -8 as no thaw expected in Laois before Friday
Sunday brought a barrage of snow and the white stuff is set to remain on the ground until Friday.
That is the latest assessment of...
Laois man wins major New Zealand Rugby award over Christmas
When Conor Croke took the decision to head off to Australia, little did he foresee how his life would develop and that one day...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at...
From the Archives – When Laois band Pogueology brought the house down at Electric...
This article originally featured on LaoisToday in 2017 following the Electric Picnic.
Portlaoise band Pogueology made their Electric Picnic debut in the early hours of Saturday...
From the Archives – A remarkable tale of how one Laois village came together...
The people of Timahoe heroically came to the rescue of three Electric Picnic goers in September 2018 after their campervan broke down in the...
From the Archives – Laois footballer makes Wicklow trip memorable for one young supporter
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in June 2017 after Laois played Wicklow in the All Ireland Football Qualifiers.
It features the Ben...
From the Archives – Great memories from 2003 Cumann na mBunscol finals
The 2003 Cumann na mBunscol football finals threw up its usual share of thrilling action and future stars.
Killenard continued their proud record by beating...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Janice Cambell
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home,...
Status Orange snow-ice warning in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday
A Status Orange snow-ice warning is in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday evening as Met Eireann warning of very difficult travelling conditions,...
From the Archives: Laois principal fulfills ‘lifelong ambition’ of achieving Educational Doctorate
In October we reported on the significant achievement of Portlaoise Institute principal Keith McClearn.
Portlaoise Institute had proudly announced that its Principal, Mr Keith McClearn,...
From the Archives: In Pictures – Weather holds up as crowds thoroughly enjoy Forest...
Forest Fest took place in Emo in July once again.
The latest installment of the Forest Fest music and arts festival took place in Emo...
From the Archives: Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket...
Who wouldn't want another Lidl?
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the...
From the Archives: Weekend Read – Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according...
Talk of building a state-of-the-art, custom-built, national sports complex in Portlaoise is never far from the headlines in the Laois media.
It was confirmed in...
Top Five: The best Laois hurling matches of 2024
2024 was a special year for hurling in Laois, but what were the best games?
We at LaoisToday have cast a watchful eye back over...
From the Archives: Established Portlaoise jewellery business is put up for sale
This news broke in January 2024.
Established Portlaoise business Gerry Browne Jewellers has been put up for sale.
The highly-regarded jewellers, which has a selection of...
From the Archives: In Pictures – Colt-Shanahoe and Shanahoe ladies gather to celebrate 2023...
Colt-Shanahoe and the Shanahoe Ladies Football clubs had great seasons in 2023 - and the celebrated in style in early 2024.
There was double the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Janice Cambell
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home,...
From the Archives: New president and board members as Laois Chamber reflect on positive...
In October we reported on the recent AGM of the Laois Chamber Alliance.
Laois Chamber Alliance held its Annual General Meeting last week where members...
From the Archives: PJ Kelly: ‘I fought the good fight to the end …...
One of the stories of the 2024 Local Elections was the gripping battle between Fine Gael colleagues PJ Kelly and Vivienne Phelan for the...
From the Archives: Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Planning permission was granted in May for the completion of a number of housing estates in Portarlington.
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to...
Gardai renew appeal for information on 31st anniversary of disappearance of Laois woman Imelda...
Today, January 3, 2025, marks the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Imelda Keenan.
Imelda, originally from Mountmellick, Laois, was last seen in Waterford...
From the Archives: From Glastonbury to the main stage of Electric Picnic – Meet...
We spoke to Laois woman Roisin Barrett after her performance on the Main Stage of Electric Picnic with the 'Mary Wallopers'.
The Mary Wallopers are...
Top Five: Laois’s biggest sporting moments of 2024
With 2024 drawing to a close, we at LaoisToday have cast a watchful eye back over the last 12 months to pick out our...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Munnelly (née O’Connell)
Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Munnelly, Née O’Connell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 29th December, 2024, peacefully,...
From the Archives: ‘One of the most successful championships of all time’ – Sun...
For the third year running, the National Ploughing Championships were held in Laois - this year in glorious sunshine. Next year's event returns to...
Gardai in Laois appealing for information following robbery and assault on New Year’s Day
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following a robbery and assault which occurred on New Year's Day.
Gardai say that the incident happened between...
From the Archives: New Timahoe walking facilty Esker Lane is officially opened
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe in March where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
The opening...
From the Archives: Charlie McDonald Interview: The Ballyroan man who served as a councillor,...
The old Chinese proverb, 'May you live in interesting times', is particularly apt for Charlie McDonald, the Ballyroan man who represented the people of...