LaoisToday Reporter
Late surge reinvigorates All-Ireland camogie charge as Laois down Tipperary
Laois 3-11 Tipperary 1-12
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 2
The Laois camogie team are back in the running for an All-Ireland quarter final place following a...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Anger as Laois teenager left stricken on GAA pitch for two hours as ambulance fails to arrive
A Laois teenager who sustained a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 31, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Died unexpectedly July 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife May,...
Electric Picnic bosses write to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Ministers outlining plans for how 2021...
Electric Picnic organisers have written letters to the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and several Ministers outlining how they plan to 'safely' stage this year's festival at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Fennelly (née Deffew)
36 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died July 29th 2021 Peacefully at The General...
In Pictures: Great joy as Laois U-16 ladies claim Leinster ‘B’ glory
The Leinster U-16 'B' championship came to a conclusion last night as Laois defeated Longford in Moate to claim glory.
This competition has been run...
Expectant Laois mother hits out at ongoing maternity restrictions
An expectant Laois mother has hit out at the ongoing restrictions that are being imposed on parents during labour.
At present, partners of mothers are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peggy Hogan (née McEvoy)
Coolowley, Errill, Laois
Peggy Hogan (nee McEvoy), Coolowley, Errill and formerly Kiladooley, Co....
JOB VACANCY: Experience Rigid Tipper lorry driver required for quarry on Laois/Kildare border
Experienced Rigid Tipper Lorry Driver required to work from a quarry on Laois/Kildare border.
Must have full clean C Licence, CPC and Safe Pass.
To Apply
Phone...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Delaney
Garoon, Mountmellick, Laois
July 27th unexpectedly at home (retired Bord na Móna employee). Predeceased by...
Laois social enterprise awarded business supports from Rethink Ireland
A Laois social enterprise has been awarded business supports by Rethink Ireland under their Genesis Programme.
The successful Laois organisation is The Treo Nua Resource...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Majella Brophy (née Tobin)
Bagenalstown, Carlow / Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Majella Brophy (née Tobin) of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Grumley (née Conroy)
Maclone, Rosenallis, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Predeceased by her dear...
Borris-Kilcotton too strong for Abbeyleix to claim Division 1A final place
Abbeyleix 1-14 Borris-Kilcotton 3-16
ACHL Division 1A Semi-final
Borris-Kilcotton are through to the Division 1A league final following an eight point win over Abbeyleix this afternoon.
Ciaran...
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, July 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly. Loving mother of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by...
Portlaoise AFC on form remain unbeaten with impressive win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 4 Dublin Bus 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC welcomed Dublin Bus to Rosleighan Park on a perfect Friday evening to watch...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly. Loving mother of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by...
In Pictures: Local artist’s exhibition opens in Stradbally
The beautiful Laois Arthouse Gallery in Stradbally, which is celebrating its 10th year this year, has re-opened with an exhibtion entitled Painting the Particular...
Moment in Time: Some great photos from the Ossory Show in 2006
The Ossory Show is one of Ireland's most established agricultural shows and while the pandemic has halted its longevity, it will no doubt return...
Remember the Game: Laois hurlers beat Westmeath to end losing streak and avoid relegation...
Laois 2-15 Westmeath 2-9
2006 All Ireland Hurling Qualifiers
In 2006 the Laois hurlers endured a bad run of form that stretched to ten games without...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Collier
Prospect House, Durrow, Laois
Suddenly but peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at...
Talking Sport Podcast: Must-win hurling relegation clash and big weekend for ladies footballers
It's another busy weekend on the Laois GAA scene with three county teams in action again.
The Laois senior hurlers face a huge game against...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noeleen Whelan (née McDonald)
Ballinree, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the...
Portlaoise Institute offers revamped new Childcare Course
As part of a national review of Childcare courses in Ireland, the Certificate in Childhood Studies with Special Needs Assistant will be replaced by...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Rohan
Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving sister Lily, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by...
JOB VACANCY: Park Engineering seeking to hire CNC Plasma Operator
Park Engineering, a structural steel fabricator and general engineering company based in Stradbally are currently seeking to hire a CNC Plasma Operator.
Duties include:
Nesting of...
JOB VACANCY: Downey’s Centra hiring for permanent part-time sales position in Portlaoise
Downey's Centra on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise are currently seeking someone for a permanent part-time sales position.
The role is for Friday and Saturday...
Man arrested following incident on busy Laois road where five vehicles were collided with
A man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a seemingly bizarre incident on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred between the Renault garage and...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May Comerford (née Carroll)
Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
May Comerford (nee Carroll), Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, July 18th,...