LaoisToday Reporter
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...
SOLAS Garden Centre unveils dates for first ever Christmas Market
The SOLAS garden centre has announced that in addition to its normal Farmers market each Saturday, it will be running a Christmas Craft Market...
Talking Sport Podcast: St Conleth’s celebrations, making history and early memories
In this special edition of the Talking Sport Podcast we're joined by three members of the St Conleth's ladies football team that made history...
Success for Portlaoise CBS senior footballers but defeat for U-15 soccer team in latest...
Portlaoise CBS 3-17 Scoil Dara Kilcock 2-12
South Leinster Senior 'B' Football League Round 2
Portlaoise CBS made it two wins from two in the South...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Territt (née Brady)
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her loving husband Thomas, Patricia deeply loved Mother...
JOB VACANCY: ML Vac and Vent Systems are seeking to hire
ML Vac and Vent Systems, based at Cloneyhurke, Portarlington, have the following job vacancy.
Fitter
For Ducting of Mechancial Ventilation & Central Vacuum Systems
Full...
Laois mental health charity set to host live gig on Friday evening
A Laois mental health charity are set to host a live fundraising gig in Portlaoise on Friday evening.
SOSAD Laois are holding 'Monsters of Craic'...
Laois secondary school wins Schools of Distinction Award from Trinity College
Portlaoise College has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host successful ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ fundraiser
The 6th year prefects of St Fergal’s College, Rathdowney, successfully orchestrated a lucrative school fundraiser recently.
On Thursday October 21, in a bid to raise...
Talking Sport Podcast: Premier Intermediate Hurling final – Ballinakill or Ballyfin?
In this episode we look ahead to the Premier Intermediate hurling championship final between Ballinakill and Ballyfin.
Damien Carter joins Steven Miller to look ahead...
Knockbeg College make winning start to South Leinster U-16 championship against St Peter’s
Knockbeg College 2-18 St Peter's 1-1
U-16 South-Leinster Football Championship Round 1
The Knockbeg Junior footballers got their championship off to a flying start recently with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jill Cooney
2 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Cooney, Jill - Peacefully at St. James Hospital Dublin in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior hurling final preview as Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla do battle again
For the second time in under three months, Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla will do battle in the Laois senior hurling final.
The sides only met in...
Defeat for Portlaoise Rugby teams to Kildare opposition in weekend encounters
Portlaoise 10 Coolmine 17
Leinster League Division 2A Round 3
Portlaoise's trip to the Showgrounds in Athy on Sunday proved to be a very frustrating outing....
Garda warning after elderly Laois man tricked by bogus caller
Gardaí in Stradbally are investigating an incident involving a bogus caller in the area on Tuesday.
A suspicious man called to an elderly man and...
‘We must support our student nurses and midwives by ensuring they get a fair...
Local TD Patricia Ryan has called on the government to urgently deliver a fair pay allowance for student nurses and midwives.
The Sinn Féin TD...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Costello
Banagher, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Late of Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois and ex Irish Army Q.M.S....
Bord Bia must recognise the carbon credentials of Irish grown feed, say farmers group
Every avenue needs to be explored to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint without cutting production, says the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG), a...
Laois people among those nominated for Brain Tumour Ireland’s heroes initiatives
A number of Laois people are among the nominees for Brain Tumour Ireland’s ‘Hats Off Heroes’ initiative, taking place as part of Brain Tumour...
Park-Ratheniska and Portlaoise lead the way on Football Team of the Week
Six clubs are represented on this week's LaoisToday football Team of the Week but it's dominated by Park-Ratheniska and Portlaoise following their very impressive...
In Pictures: Foraging Ramble at Roundwood House
On a bright and sunny Autumn afternoon recently, Laois PPN were delighted to hold a "Foraging Ramble at Roundwood House”.
PPN Member Groups rambled through...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary O'Byrne
Aughoney, Timahoe, Laois
Mary died in the loving care of The Community Nursing Unit at...
JOB VACANCY: Bosco’s Gala and Catering seeking to hire
Bosco's Gala and Bosco's Catering, based in Portlaoise, are seeking to fill the following roles.
Shop Assistant
5pm -10pm Monday to Friday
Catering Assistant
Flexible Hours
...
Portlaoise CBS welcoming prospective students for 2022 school term with open evenings on November...
Portlaoise CBS are welcoming all interested 6th class students, along with one parent/guardian each, to take a tour of the school and sports facilities...
In Pictures: Laois Heritage enthusiasts enjoy guided tour of Rock of Dunamase
Stephen Mandel of the Irish Heritage School led a group of Laois heritage enthusiasts on a walk of discovery at the Rock of Dunamase...
In Pictures: Musical Memories launched at Laois Music Centre
Musical Memories Phase 3 was launched recently at Laois Music Centre, Portlaoise - an intergenerational music project supported by Creative Ireland Laois as part...
In Pictures: Heritage Minister commends contribution of new children’s book on nature and climate...
Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan said the launch of The Last Beekeeper is only the first stage of a long journey as he hoped the...
Planning granted for 74 new houses on Mountrath Road in Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted for 74 new houses on the Grattan Street/Mountrath Road area of Portlaoise.
The development will be accessed close to where...
Talking Sport Podcast: Park are back, St Conleth’s reign supreme and mouth-watering senior final...
Alan Hartnett may be out of action this week but Steven Miller and Billy O'Loughlin are here to keep the show on the road...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy Paisley
St Johns sq, Portlaoise, Laois
Paisley, St John's Sq. Portlaoise, 30th October 2021. Peacefully, surrounded...