LaoisToday Reporter
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Turbulent weekend for Laois hurlers and footballers but success...
After an extremely busy weekend, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look back at it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice Bolger (née Murphy)
Cannonswood, Cullohill, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois/Kilmanagh, Kilkenny
Bolger (née Murphy) Alice, Cannonswood, Cullohill/Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Murphy
Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Murphy James (Jimmy) (Late of Portlaoise and formerly of Ballyfermot and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Westmeath in Tailteann...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The big day is here...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Antony Perissato de Aguiar
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois
We are devastated to announce that our little man...
Gardai investigating following incidents of thefts and attempted break-ins in Stradbally
Gardai are investigating following incidents of theft and attempted break-ins in the Stradbally area this week.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a commercial...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Previewing a busy weekend with five Laois county teams...
We are heading towards the second weekend in June and the midpoint of 2025 - believe it or not.
The Laois Hurling and Football Podcast...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Drea
Portlaoise, Laois/Carlow/Athy, Kildare
John (Jackie) Drea. Ridge Rd. Portlaoise and late of Carlow and Athy....
Money for GAA club, athletics club, development association and secondary school under Community Recognition...
A GAA, athletics club, development association and secondary school have received funding under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund was set...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kearney (née Conran)
Knocklyon, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick,...
In Pictures: Laois abuzz for ‘World Bee Day’ as part of National Biodiversity Week...
Laois PPN and Dunamaise Beekeepers Association recently hosted a 'World Bee Day' event during National Biodiversity Week 2025, as part of Laois PPNs Climate...
All you need to know ahead of the Joe McDonagh Cup final on Sunday
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
We are four days away...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kearney (née Conran)
Knocklyon, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick,...
ACFL Divisions 3 and 4: Semi-finalists all confirmed after latest evening of action
ACFL Division 3
Crettyard 0-13 Mountmellick 0-13
Portlaoise 6-15 Graiguecullen 0-12
St Joseph's 1-13 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 4
Annanough 3-13 Stradbally 1-11
Ballylinan 0-22...
Laois Football Podcast: Brilliant wins for Laois, club leagues approach semi finals and juvenile...
After a busy June Bank Holiday weekend, the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Tommy Fitzgerald, David Dooley and Aidan Corby ahead of Joe McDonagh...
It is a huge week for the Laois senior hurlers and we will bring you plenty of preview content over the coming days.
Up first,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Reid (née Dowling)
Dunboyne, Meath/Emo, Laois
REID (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of...
From the Archives: An ode to Jack L, the boy from Athy
This piece by John Whelan was originally published in August 2017 ahead of Jack L's appearance at Electric Picnic.
It's a timely article again, with...
Two Laois students finish runners-up in Generation Apprenticeship competition for green skills and creativity
Two Mountmellick learners have received a prestigious national award showcasing the innovation and green skills of the nation’s next generation of talent.
Adam Leahy and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline,...
In Pictures: Laois LEO host successful Women in Business event
Local Enterprise Office Laois held another Women in Business event last week as part of a series of events in 2025 to support female...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline,...
Fifty Seven Boutique to open in Durrow on Sundays for the summer season
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium have recently announced that their fabulous store in Durrow will now be open on Sundays throughout the summer...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Offaly in Round 3 of...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The big day has arrived...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carey
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin 24, Dublin
CAREY, John, 28th May 2025, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon...
LoveLaois Podcast: Beniamin Petre, Electric Picnic, Paschal’s path and building a museum in Laois
For the first time in almost two months, the LoveLaois Podcast returns to its original format.
The Friday Panel is here to look back at...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Weekend preview, juvenile league finals and social media musings
We have another Bank Holiday ahead of us and the LaoisToday Podcast is here to look ahead to all of the action.
Steven Miller is...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Charles Miller
Birr, Offaly/Vicarstown, Laois
The death has occurred of Charles Miller, Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co....
Laois Councillor calls for immediate deportation order for ‘anyone who comes into this country...
A Laois County Councillor is calling on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to issue deportation order to anyone who comes into the country and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bertie Kavanagh
Assumpta Tce, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his...