LaoisToday Reporter
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20 HC and Leinster club...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another big Sunday of action with...
‘Family concerned for wellbeing’ as Gardai launch appeal for missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Tom Raftery.
Mr Raftery is reported missing from his home in Portarlington, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) O'Connor
St Bridid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Clonad’s Leinster semi final and the U-20...
We have a big Saturday of action ahead with games concerning Laois teams both inside and outside the county.
The action begins in Hawkfield at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: 100% record maintained as Portlaoise CBS score big win in...
Portlaoise CBS 6-16 Wexford CBS 0-5
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’ Round 2
Portlaoise CBS maintained their 100% record in the South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B'...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
Sadness following passing of former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach
There is sadness in Laois this week following the passing of a former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach.
The death of former Fianna...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edmund (Eamonn) Rafter
Knockanoran, Durrow, Laois
Eamonn MCC (retired) in his 95th year has passed away peacefully...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Republic of Ireland, Port in Louth, Camross camogie glory...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Our latest Podcast is here and we have plenty to talk about...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Conway
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Ennistymon, Clare
Frank Conway, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Ennistymon, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of...
Laois GAA Previews: Portarlington continue Leinster journey with trip to Louth while U-20 hurling...
Leinster Club SFC - Portarlington v Naomh Mairtín (Louth)
In Integral GAA grounds in Drogheda at 1.30pm
The Portarlington footballers break new ground again this afternoon...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Park-Ratheniska begin Leinster adventure and one U-20...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The wind and rain has finally abated and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Lynch
23 Derrywood, Durrow, Laois, R32 DT22
Margaret formerly of Aharney, Lisdowney and retired night Matron...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Harvey (née Carter)
Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her...
Students from Portlaoise schools come together for greener travel in a pioneering move
In a pioneering move, Portlaoise has become the first town in Ireland where all schools are working together on the Green-Schools Travel theme at...
LoveLaois Podcast: The new President, County Council drama, a trip to the Aviva and...
The latest edition of the LoveLaois Podcast is here and it is a wide and varied episode.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Looking back at last weekend, ahead to what is...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
After a bit of a break, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pauline Conroy (née Crossan)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Pauline Conroy (nee Crossan) Marian Ave. Portlaoise 11th November...
Kind-hearted 78-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this month
Local volunteer Alice Culliton is once again taking part in the Concern Fast and invites everyone to support her effort to help Concern Worldwide...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Caroline (Carol) Griffith (née Carter)
Ossory Hill, Johnswell, Kilkenny, R95AF88/Ballyroan, Laois
Caroline (Carol) Griffith (nee Carter) Ossory...
Close to a sell out as all the big guns to perform at Vicarstown...
A Ukulele group, a community choir, a male choir and an Irish dancing school.
The parish of Stradbally is certainly well served when it comes...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher O'Driscoll
Cork City, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sarah Ann Mallon (née Owen)
41A Oakleaf Place, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Sarah Ann...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold open meeting event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Bonham
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly of, Abbeyleix, Laois
Bonham, Patrick (Pat), Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly...
Leinster Club JHC: Clonad’s 2025 adventure continues as they see off Kevins of Dublin
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clonad 0-19 Kevins (Dublin) 0-16
Leinster Club JHC Quarter...