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Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Our end of season awards – Flop, Manager, Controversy...
And just like that, the end of 2024 is almost upon us.
So before the year gets wrapped up, Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Dunne
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in Carlow District Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Attracta,...
Last chance to visit Santa at SOLAS & a look back at a magical year
As Christmas approaches, there’s still time to experience the festive magic at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington but don’t delay — this weekend...
Four clubs represented on the 2024 LaoisToday Senior Hurling team of the year
With another edition of the Laois Senior Hurling Championship in the history books we've come up LaoisToday Senior Hurling Team of the Year.
Champions Clough-Ballacolla...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Gorman (née O'Riordan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick surrounded...
LoveLaois Podcast: Live from Dáil Eireann as new term gets underway
The LaoisToday team of Paul Dargan and Steven Miller travelled to Dublin on Wednesday for the first day of the 34th Dáil.
We caught up...
Laois-owned iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel records multi-million profits once more
Copper Face Jacks, the iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel, has recorded pre-tax profits of €2.8m.
Coppers is owned by former Garda Cathal Jackson, a Laois...
Five clubs represented in LaoisToday Senior Football Team of the Year for 2024
As the year draws to a close, we in LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Senior Football Team of...
St Paul’s Monasterevin student claims national art competition win
A Fifth Year student from St Paul’s Secondary School, Monasterevin, has won a national art competition.
Anna Antonova has been named the national winner of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Veronica (Vera) O'Connor (née Kearney)
Bayside, Dublin/Ballybrittas, Laois
O’Connor, Veronica (Vera), (née Kearney) –17th December 2024, (Bayside,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Kennedy (née Cullinan)
Ironmills, Ballinakill, Laois, R32K260
Maureen died peacefully at St.Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny in her...
In Pictures: Family fun at the Fisherstown Christmas Tractor Run
There’s the Late Late Toy Show, the Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Markets and Carol Singing which are all staples of the seasonal extravaganza...
Laois pianist launches debut album with two concerts held in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix
Laois pianist David Vesey recently launched his debut album in two concerts, held in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix.
Featuring the music of Turlough O’Carolan, “Carolan Reflections”...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts end of year gathering following successful 2024
Laois Public Participation Network held its 2024 Year End Meeting in the enchanting Roundwood House, nestled in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
The gathering of Laois...
Rugby: Portlaoise U-16 girls enjoy impressive win on the road in Leinster Premier League
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Girls U-16 Leinster Premier League Rugby
Portlaoise U-16 girls travelled to Wicklow on Saturday to take on the locals in the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Zita Hayes (née White)
The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the care of Marymount Care Centre Lucan....
JOB VACANCY: Jack Nolan Lock and Key Ltd seeking to hire Office Administrator
Due to continued expansion Jack Nolan Lock and Key Ltd (T/a Nolan’s Locksmiths), based in Portlaoise, are seeking to hire an Office Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
...
In Pictures: Launch of Portlaoise’s Climate-Friendly ‘Walk on Wednesdays’
Portlaoise experienced a "transformative morning" on Wednesday, as the usual hum of car engines gave way to the cheerful chatter of students walking to...
Laois club football leagues to revert to traditional format for 2025 season
The Laois club football leagues are set to return to a traditional format for 2025 - meaning an end to the second phase of...
Laois Traveller Action Group launching first ever Traveller Cookbook
In the build-up to Christmas, a Laois outreach group are preparing to celebrate the culmination of over half a year's worth of work.
The Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Geraldine Silano (née Gibbons)
Mullingar, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons) Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns this Christmas
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath have announced the return of the Annual Tractor Run on Saturday, December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Delia Murphy (née O' Shaughnessy)
Sheffield House Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois, R14DE08
Unexpectedly at her home. Predeceased by...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in Newmarket
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a...
Portlaoise College launches Extended Language Scholarships for 2024/25
Portlaoise College has officially launched its 2024/25 language scholarships, continuing its dedication to fostering language learning among its students.
The scholarships, which provide funding for...
Basketball: Scoil Chríost Rí crowned Regional Champions with comeback win over Kilkenny
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Midlands/South-East Regional U-16 'A' Basketball
Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri are Midlands/South-East Regional U-16 'A' Basketball Champions after a tremendous comeback...
‘Measure for Measure’ – An exhibition of work by Stephanie Deady at Laois Arthouse...
Laois County Council Arts Office and the Laois Arthouse Stradbally are set to showcase an exhibition of work by artist Stephanie Deady.
This exhibition marks...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Delia Murphy (née O' Shaughnessy)
Sheffield House Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois, R14DE08
Unexpectedly at her home. Predeceased by...
In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...