LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Kealy
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois
Kilburn , London, England and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by...
Timahoe Heritage Festival Returns: A Weekend of Living History, Family Fun, and Unforgettable Encounters
May 31st & June 1st | Timahoe Village, Co. Laois
Admission: Adults €5 | Children FREE | Parking FREE
The countdown is on to...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership Company seeking to hire Tús supervisor
Laois Partnership Company is seeking a full-time supervisor to recruit and support participants on the Tús scheme in Laois.
Tús is a community work placement...
Laois Football Podcast: Remembering Knockbeg College’s All-Ireland football win from 20 years ago
On the Monday of the May Bank Holiday weekend 20 years ago, Knockbeg College claimed All-Ireland Senior football championship glory.
Their victory over St Mary's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila O' Toole
Shanahoe, Laois
Passed away suddenly at home on the morning of the 19th. May.
Deeply...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian McNamara
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron
Bridge Street, Dundalk, Louth/Castletown, Laois
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron, De La Salle Brothers,...
Laois Football Podcast: Seniors defeated in Aughrim, Ladies lose Leinster final but minors win
It was a busy weekend on the football front and the latest Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller was in...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Hurlers shocked by Kildare and camogie lose Leinster final to Carlow
It was a bitterly disappointing weekend for hurling and camogie in Laois but our latest Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Barry...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ber Brennan
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly Cobh Co. Cork .May 16th 2025 . Peacefully in the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ber Brennan
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
BerBrennan. Summerhill Lane Portlaoise. Formerly Cobh Co. Cork .May 16th 2025...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Kavanagh
Derrymoyle, Carlow/Laois
14th May, 2025. Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family; beloved...
Laois Football Podcast: Keeper Eimear Barry ahead of Sunday’s Ladies Leinster final against Westmeath
The Laois Ladies are set for Leinster final action on Sunday when they travel to Mullingar to face Westmeath.
Laois reached this stage following victory...
Laois Abroad: We’re looking to hear from Laois people living over seas
A popular regular feature on the LaoisToday site since its beginning is the Laois Abroad series.
Here at LaoisToday we talk to Laois natives who...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Kavanagh
Derrymoyle, Carlow/Laois
14th May, 2025. Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family; beloved...
ACHL Division 2: Returning U-20s power The Harps while wins also for Abbeyleix and...
The Harps 3-16 Ballyfin 0-19
Returning Laois U-20 players Justin Duggan and Ross Deegan played key roles as The Harps got the better of hosts...
Scintillating Sherlock and brilliant Bowe lead The Heath to Division 4 Shield glory over...
The Heath 8-11 Raheen 2-3
Roinn 4 Hurling Shield
Billy Sherlock and Zac Bowe were outstanding as The Heath defeated Raheen to claim Division 4 shield...
17 goals as Rosenallis prove far too strong for Clonaghadoo in Division 3 camogie...
Rosenallis 17-4 Clonghadoo 0-0
Roinn 3 Camogie Shield
Ellen Dooley was in incredible form as Rosenallis stormed to glory in the Division 3 camogie shield final.
The...
Brennan is brilliant as Abbeyleix too good for Emo to take Division 6 honours
Abbeyleix 6-10 Emo 1-2
Roinn 6 Hurling Championship
Abbeyleix were crowned Division 6 hurling champions following a big victory over Emo this afternoon.
Evan Brennan was the...
Brilliant battle as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise edge Holy Family in all-Town affair for Division 6...
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 3-4 Holy Family 1-7
Roinn 6 Boys Shield Final
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise edge out Holy Family in an epic battle to decide the Division 6...
Fennell, Johnston and Gorman to the fore as Holy Family too strong for Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix 4-0 Holy Family 6-5
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield Final
Ellie Fennell, Chloe Johnston and Ruth Gorman were all to the fore as Holy Family proved...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Melia (née Maher)
Treascon, Portarlington, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Summerhill, Portlaoise, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by...
Kavanagh is class as Trumera put up huge score in Division 5 win over...
Trumera 11-18 Mayo 1-4
Roinn 5 Hurling Championship
Tadhg Kavanagh was in outstanding form as Trumera claimed Division 5 hurling glory against Mayo.
Younger brother of Laois...
Doheny is deadly as Scoil Bhride deny Timahoe in quest for four in a...
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 7-7 Timahoe 1-11
Roinn 4 Hurling Championship
Corey Doheny was the difference as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise claimed Division 4 hurling glory this afternoon.
The...
Portlaoise derby goes the way of Gaelscoil following big win over Scoil Bhride in...
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 11-7 Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 0-1
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise were crowned Division 6 camogie champions following victory over Scoil Bhride this afternoon.
In...
Brilliant Brennan in fine form as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise too strong for Ballyadams
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 11-5 Ballyadams 1-1
Roinn 4 Camogie Shield
Aoibhinn Brennan was the star of the show as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise defeated Ballyadams for Division...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mc Auliffe (née Rogers)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Churchview, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois. Peacefully at...
Join us for a Funding Roadshow hosted by Laois County Council!
There are a range of funding supports out there to help businesses, individuals and communities - but sometimes finding the right information can be...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Practice Nurse
A Portlaoise GP surgery are seeking a Practice Nurse for a 12-month contract starting August 2025 (3 days per week) to join our friendly...
Laois Local Enterprise Office to host special Women in Business event – ‘Inspiring Growth...
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois are continuously seeking to support women in business in Laois.
Whether it's start ups or more established businesses their...