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Aingeala Flannery announced as writer in residence for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music...
The Leaves Festival 2023 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois this November.
The festival is excited to welcome Aingeala Flannery...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Perie Keegan
Portlaoise, Laois / Crumlin, Dublin
Keegan Perie, 16th October 2023, (late of Portlaoise and formerly...
Laois Education Support Centre inviting tenders for preparation and delivery of food
Laois Education Support Centre invites tenders for two separate tender processes.
The preparation and service of hot and cold prepared food to Laois Education...
In Pictures: Laois PPN groups enjoy ‘Woodland Wellness Walk’ on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a “Woodland Wellness Walk” on World Mental Health Day as part of Laois Connects.
Laois Connects promotes positive...
Future is bright for Stradbally says winning Senior B manager Karl O’Dwyer
Stradbally left O'Moore Park on Saturday evening as the inaugural winners of the John Conway Cup.
The newly founded Senior Football 'B' Championship gave a...
‘They’ve no school, no pubs, all they have is the pitch, and by God,...
There was joyous scenes in O’Moore Park on Friday night as Annanough were crowned Laois Junior 'A' football champions.
Damien McCaul and Killian Horgan shone...
Talking Sport Podcast: Minor final review with Liam ‘Sheriff’ Ramsbottom and Pauric Ramsbottom
There was a simply dramatic conclusion to the Minor A final on Sunday as Stradbally Parish Gaels defeated St Joseph's.
Trailing by five points at...
Laois Hire announce Enda Rowland as new brand ambassador
Laois Hire are delighted to announce Enda Rowland as their new Brand Ambassador.
As an Abbeyleix man, Enda is local to their Portlaoise headquarters and...
In Pictures: Electric atmosphere as Stradbally schools enjoys triple celebration
For a community to win one county final over a weekend would be a big deal.
But for the Stradbally area there was triple reason...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bolger
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Martin, sister Mary, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law...
Laois Camogie Junior: Clough-Ballacolla cruise to first ever adult championship final The Harps defeat...
Clough-Ballacolla 4-11 Camross 1-2
Laois Camogie Junior Championship Semi Final
Clough-Ballacolla cruised to a stylish eighteen-point victory over Camross in the Laois Camogie Junior Championship semi-final...
Talking Sport Podcast: Annanough crowned Junior A winners and manager Paul Lawlor
This Podcast is dedicated solely to Junior A football after Annanough were crowned champions on Friday night.
Paul Lawlor's charges were too strong for The...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on Senior B success for Stradbally, Karl O’Dwyer interview and...
It was an extremely busy weekend of football and this Podcast will focus on Senior B and Senior relegation.
On Saturday, Stradbally became the first...
Vicarstown designer’s art folders help to inspire peace
A Gen-Z designer from Laois’ inspired work featured prominently in the opening ceremony of the world’s largest gathering of future leaders that took place...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflection on Sunday’s SFC and MFC finals with Midlands 103s Pat...
It was a dramatic Sunday of football as two long waits for silverware were ended.
In the Minor, Stradbally Parish Gaels bridged a 17 year...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Drennan
Knocknagad, Mountrath, Laois, R32XE29
Joe Drennan, Knocknagad, Mountrath, Co.Laois (eircode R32XE29), following a horrific accident...
Young Laois man killed following ‘hit and run’ incident in Limerick
A young Laois man has died following a 'hit and run' incident in Limerick on Friday evening.
Joe Drennan, of Knocknagad, Mountrath, was killed following...
Laois Camogie Intermediate: O’Moores hold off The Harps and Camross see off St Brigid’s...
O'Moores 2-9 The Harps 1-6
Laois Camogie Intermediate Championship Semi Final
O'Moores held off a very brave effort from The Harps in the Laois Camogie Intermediate...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ronnie Champ
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James' Hospital, Dublin. Loving...
Laois U-15 ‘C’ HC Final: Dominant second-half sees Ballyfin overcome neighbours Mountmellick-Clonaslee Manman’s
Ballyfin 3-5 Mountmellick-Clonaslee St Manman's 1-4
Laois U-15 'C' Hurling Championship Final
Near neighbours Ballyfin and the amalgamated Mountmellick-Clonaslee St Manman's met in the U-15 'C'...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Mulhall (née Dalton)
Bog Road, Ballyroan, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Laois Partnership Company officially open newly refurbished headquarters
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) were delighted recently to welcome invited guests to the opening of their newly refurbished headquarters.
With keynote speaker, Dr Eddie Murphy,...
WATCH – Talking Sport Podcast: St Joseph’s memories with Tony O’Brien and Sean Dempsey
The LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast went on a bit of a road trip this week ahead of the Laois senior football final.
We pointed the...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as a ‘legend’
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday,...
Abbeyleix Bog Project host international volunteer week with visitors from all across Europe
The Abbeyleix Bog Project's international Volunteer week was a significant event that brought together volunteers from various countries, including Belgium, the UK, Ukraine, and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh...
Information morning in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this Wednesday, October 18
An information morning will take place in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this Wednesday, October 18, from 10-11am.
The part-time courses commencing this November...
Arles National School hosting table quiz fundraiser this Friday night
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme to host open evening for new members
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, October 20, at...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre celebrates graduates
On Friday last the Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) held its annual graduation ceremony at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
The ceremony was...