LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor
Graigue, Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor, Graigue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Cathal Carroll (Knockbeg College)
The third episode in our Transition Year series where we hear from Knockbeg College student Cathal Carroll.
From Stradbally, Cathal spent the first half of...
Laois man named as manager of top Dublin senior football club
Lar Wall from Arles-Kilcruise has been appointed as the manager of Dublin senior football club St Jude's.
A Laois club championship winner in 2003, Wall...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bambrick
Malahide, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Bambrick John, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois. 27th...
Inspirational Laois woman honoured with Carer of the Year award
Family Carers Ireland has announced Laois woman Sarah Dooley as the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year 2024.
From Mountmellick, Sarah is a mother of...
Francie Gorman: ‘The next Government needs to acknowledge the strategic importance of our agri-food...
As the General Election approaches this Friday, 29th November, IFA President and Laois farmer Francie Gorman is urging people to recognise the critical importance of...
SOLAS Santa Grotto: A magical Christmas adventure awaits
This Christmas, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre invites you to step into a world of festive enchantment like never before.
Our Santa Grotto experience is a heartwarming...
2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award Winners announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The 2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have recently been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP).
HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Meet your Candidates: Your General Election hopefuls on political memories, who they admire the...
As well as podcast interviews and attending a canvass of the General Election candidates, we also asked them a selection of light-hearted questions.
On Tuesday...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our final General Election preview as Laois set to go to the...
The finishing line is in sight. After months of speculation and weeks of canvassing, the country will go to the polls on Friday.
And so,...
Two Laois farmers contribute on book aimed at providing tips for a sustainable future
Irish farmers, including two from Laois, have joined forces for a new book combining scientific research with local knowledge that gives farmers and others...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Assumpta Kelly
61 Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Luggacurren Post Office, Laois. Predeceased by her parents...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois author launches her second children’s book
Killeshin native, Vonnie Bolton, launched her second children’s book last Friday night in St Fiacc’s House Graiguecullen.
The book which is entitled ‘Friends in Fairyland’...
LoveLaois Podcast: Charlie Flanagan interview on his life in politics – and what it’s...
General Election campaigns by their nature are always about the candidates.
On this occasion in Laois, it is also somewhat significant for who isn't running.
Charlie...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation ceremony
Four Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2024.
Mary Osadolor and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Prakash (née O`Shea)
Patrick St, Mountrath, Laois
Anne Prakash (nee O`Shea) Patrick st Mountrath Co. Laois...
Two Laois athletes chosen to compete on Irish team for European Cross Country Championships
Two Laois athletes have been selected on the Irish Women’s Senior Cross Country team to compete in the European Championships next month.
Mary Mulhare of...
Laois Students named as finalists in Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition
Three students from Scoil Chriost Rí in Portlaoise are finalists in the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition.
Jill Sheehy, Sinead Slevin and Carol Sheehy are...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice Nash (née Kelly)
Doonane Terrace, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Died peacefully and suddenly in the care...
JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits seeking to hire Maintenance Electrician in Abbeyleix
First Ireland Spirits are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Maintenance Electrician to join our operations team at our Cream Liqueur manufacturing and bottling facility...
LoveLaois Podcast: Week 3 of the General Election with the finish line now in...
General Elections are marathons not sprints - but we are in the sprinting phase of things now.
Four days away from polling, Alan Hartnett and...
History made as first ever match played at new Laois primary school’s astro facility
History was made in Stradbally on Saturday as the first ever game in the local primary school's brand new astro pitch took place.
The match...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ronald (Ron) Sothern
Killeen, Rivetstown, Birr, Offaly/Rathdowney, Laois
Ronald (Ron) Sothern, Killeen, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly, and...
SOLAS – Best free Christmas event in Ireland
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is unique amount Christmas and Santa grotto venues in that is offers a range of options to families...
Remember the Game: Ballyfin College overcome rivals Portlaoise CBS to claim hurling glory in...
Ballyfin College 1-11 Portlaoise CBS 2-3
2003 Leinster Senior 'B' Colleges Hurling Shield Final
21 years ago, Ballyfin College and Portlaoise CBS went to battle in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Fox
Convent View, Athy, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Thomas Fox, Convent View, Athy, Passed away peacefully on Saturday...
Laois U-20 FC: Semi finals confirmed as Graiguecullen knock out champions Ballyroan-Abbey
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-5 Graiguecullen 2-9
Laois U-20 FC Group B Round 5
Ballyroan-Abbey's grip of the Laois U-20 football championship is over after they were beaten by...
Leinster Club IHC and JFC: Borris-Kilcotton host Lisdowney while Kilcavan head for Navan
Borris-Kilcotton v Lisdowney
Leinster Club IHC Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 1.30pm
A chance to become just the second ever Laois team to contest the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Bergin)
8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Mary Gray 8 Daly Terrace,...
In Pictures: Hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy at his book launch
There was a hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy to mark the launch of his sports memoir, The Irish Experiment, at the Midlands Park...