LaoisToday Reporter
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...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior football final preview plus Brian Daly and Ciaran McEvoy interview
It's been building towards this all year.
One of the most even Laois senior football championships in a number of years comes to a conclusion...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portlaoise manager Kevin Fitzpatrick and St Joseph’s boss Mick Dempsey
We are now just three days away from the latest installment of the final of the Laois senior football championship.
Old rivals Portlaoise and St...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 12, 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...
Joe Mallon Motors announced as new Peugeot dealer for Kildare
Gowan Auto has announced the appointment of Joe Mallon Motors to the Peugeot Network of Ireland, for new vehicle sales and aftersales.
The Peugeot...
SOLAS – Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, & Garden Design Service: A Spooktacular Autumn Awaits
Last Weekend's Triumph and Culinary Delights
The recent car boot sale at SOLAS proved to be a monumental success, with nearly 50 exhibitors and brisk...
Sadness as young Laois-Israeli woman found dead following Hamas attack
A young Laois-Israeli woman who was missing following an attack by Hamas has been found dead.
Kim Damti was attending the Tribe of Nova trance...
Laois represented as Junk Kouture short film premieres at opening ceremony of One Young World...
Junk Kouture took centre stage at the One Young World 2023 Belfast Summit, with the premiere of an inspiring short film at the Summit's...
Portlaoise Dojo leading Karate Ireland at British Open with four podium finishes
The 45th British Open (karate) took place over the weekend in the K2 Sports Center in Crawley, West Sussex.
Ireland was represented by 13 fighters,...
In Pictures: Multicultural celebration held in Maryborough National School
Thirty countries were represented at a recent multicultural celebration, held in Maryborough National School.
The children of the school came adorned in traditional costumes, representing...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the Senior ‘B’, Senior Relegation and Minor ‘A’ football finals
Attention is now back to football and we are looking ahead to three big finals in this Podcast.
On Friday evening, the final that nobody...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamon Dunne
Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
Eamon Dunne, Cappinrush, Ballyfin, and Fr. O’ Connor Crescent,...
People First Credit Union – Join our team and make a difference
Are you passionate about your community and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact?
People First Credit Union is excited to invite all...
Camross produce magnificent second half to clinch Minor ‘A’ camogie glory
Camross 3-9 Naomh Eamon 3-7
Laois Minor 'A' Camogie Final
Neutrals in Kelly-Daly park Rathdowney wished for extra time or a replay and even the winners...
Budget 2024: The main points as €14 billion package announced
The Government has announced Budget 2024 which includes a a host of cost-of-living measures.
Below, we have broken down some of the main points and...
New Orienteering Trails launched at Derryounce in Portarlington
Laois Sports Partnership, in partnership with Orienteering Ireland, has officially launched the Derryounce Orienteering Trails.
The trails are now available on the MapRun App, allowing...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Hire seeking to recruit Yard Operative
Laois Hire are seeking to recruit a Yard Operative for their facility in Ballybrittas, Co. Laois.
The Role
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as football finals go centre stage
After a busy weekend of hurling finals, attention turns to football this weekend with a number of big games down for decision.
The main attraction...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dolores Lawlor (née Blanc)
St. Joseph’s Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Dolores Lawlor (nee Blanc) St.Joseph’s Terrace Mountmellick died...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portlaoise claim ladies football title again, Ellen Healy and Stephen Duff...
It was a Super Saturday of Laois Ladies football with the three adult finals all down for decision.
Portlaoise won the senior title for the...
Talking Sport Podcast: SHC final review as we hear from managers David Cuddy and...
It had the potential to be a Senior hurling final for the ages but instead, Camross proved way too strong for Abbeyleix.
They won 4-18...
Talking Sport Podcast: Premier IHC, IHC, MHC ‘B’ and ‘A’ plus Joe Deegan, Eoghan...
It was an extremely busy weekend of hurling and this Podcast will attempt to wrap up everything that happened outside of senior.
On Saturday, Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dolores Lawlor (née Blanc)
St. Joseph’s Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Dolores Lawlor (nee Blanc) St.Joseph’s Terrace Mountmellick died...
Portlaoise Institute empowering students to be ‘work ready’
In a bid to equip students with the skills needed for a successful transition from education to employment, Portlaoise Institute recently hosted several events...
Gardai launch appeal for information to locate two missing Laois teenagers
Gardai have launched two appeals for information to help locate two missing Laois teenagers.
Nicole Doyle, 14, from Portlaoise, has been missing since Friday.
While Quentin...
Local Enterprise Office Laois hosting ‘an event not to be missed’ in Mountrath
The Local Enterprise Office Laois is holding a drop in clinic next week in Mountrath to help local businesses become more savvy.
The organisers expect...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dolores Lawlor (née Blanc)
St. Joseph’s Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Dolores Lawlor (nee Blanc) St.Joseph’s Terrace Mountmellick died...