LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary (Mai) Conroy (née Phelan)
Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Rosenallis celebrate Senior ‘A’ success
The progress of the Rosenallis GAA club over the past couple of seasons has been nothing short of remarkable.
At the start of the 2016...
Goals key as Camross march on in Leinster camogie championship
Camross 3-7 Myshall (Carlow) 0-10
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Quarter-final
The Camross camogie team got their Leinster intermediate campaign off to a winning start on Saturday thanks...
Bonus for Portlaoise rugby as they claim second successive league win
Portlaoise 34 Wexford Wanderers 11
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
Despite trailing at half time, Portlaoise came back to record a bonus point win over visitors...
Three staff injured in Midlands Prison as assault numbers continue to rise
Three prison officers are recovering from injuries after attacks in the Midlands prison in the last week.
All incidents are reported to have taken place...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Teresa Daly (née Ryan)
Westfield, Castletown, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Teresa Daly (nee Ryan),...
Remember the Game: The Harps see off Borris-Kilcotton in 2013 minor hurling final
The Harps 3-12 Borris-Kilcotton 0-16
2013 Laois MHC Final
At the end of the last decade and the start of this one, Borris-Kilcotton started appearing in...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sr. Claire Marie O'CONNELL
Holy Family Convent, Naas Road, Newbridge, Kildare / Rathdowney,...
In Pictures: Rathdowney and Errill show serious support ahead of hurling final
The Rathdowney-Errill hurlers were hugely disappointed to lose the 2018 county final to Camross and by their standards they're now enduring a bit of...
Animal charity appeals to Laois locals to adopt rescue hens
LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Ireland’s hen rescue charity, is appealing to kind hearted people across Laois to consider offering loving homes to hens...
LISTEN: The legendary Pat Delaney joins us to look ahead to this weekend’s county...
We've had some great guests in with us over the past couple of weeks discussing the busy GAA season - but ahead of this...
Akayu Sushi Noodle Bar offering a menu to suit all tastes
Open since September, Akayu, a Sushi noodle bar, has already become a popular spot for diners in Portlaoise.
Initially there was some confusion about previous the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 18, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Julia (Ciss) Horan (née Carroll)
1 Church View, Portarlington, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly The New...
Castleview Open Farm in Cullohill is a real gem – and they’ve a busy...
If you have children and you haven't yet checked out Castleview Open Farm in Cullohill, which opened during the summer, you're missing out big...
Funeral details announced for Portlaoise man who died suddenly in Spain
Funeral details have been announced for the late Kevin Culleton from Portlaoise, who died suddenly in Lanzarote last week.
Mr Culleton, who was only in...
Transport in Portlaoise – Duncan Stewart to host Sustainable Solutions this Sunday
Could Portlaoise have the best public transport in Ireland? Could Portlaoise be a cycling town?
The future of commuting, the role of electric bikes and...
Election progress, no-poster campaign and education issues to the fore at local Labour AGM
The Labour Party in Laois-Offaly held its constituency meeting in Kavanagh’s in Portlaoise this week.
At the meeting JP O’Mahony was re-elected for another term...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 17, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kevin Culleton
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Culleton, ‘Brittas Lodge’, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise and late...
In Pictures: Green wave of support in Derrylamogue as Rosenallis look to do the...
The Rosenallis hurlers are looking to complete another memorable season for the club when they take on The Harps this Sunday in the Laois...
Nature’s Bounties at Ballintubbert promises a great day out
This looks so good.
Join Julie of Wild Food Kildare and Jennifer from Ballintubbert Gardens for this exclusive one-off event in the beautiful Ballintubbert House...
Downey’s Autostop Car of the Week – 161 Ford Fiesta for €12,500
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 161 Ford Fiesta which is available to buy for €12,500.
This 1.5 litre diesel car...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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JP (John Patrick) O’Mara
Sampsonscourt, Ballinakill, Laois
JP died peacefully at his home surrounded...
In Pictures: Serious excitement in Durrow and Cullohill as The Harps get set for...
There's nothing like a county final to create a bit of stir.
And that's exactly the vibe in Durrow and Cullohill this week as the...
Sadness in Ballinakill as community mourns the late JP O’Mara
The death has occurred of JP O'Mara, a hugely popular and active member of the Ballinakill community, following a short illness at the age...
The final LaoisToday Football Team of the Week for 2019
And so we've come to our final football team of the week for 2019.
With all finals done and dusted now, last weekend saw the...
Deep sadness following passing of young Portlaoise teacher
There is deep sadness following the passing of Portlaoise native Eoin Fingleton last week.
Mr Fingleton, who was a teacher in Drimnagh Castle College in...
JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture seeking to hire Sales Person for their showrooms in Laois
Finline Furniture are seeking a Sales Person for their Emo Showrooms in Laois.
Experience in Interior Design is preferable but not essential.
To apply
Please send CV...
Prestigious recognition for Portlaoise College in Oxford University
Three Portlaoise College teachers recently travelled to the prestigious Oxford University to honour the work they're doing for promoting progression to third level education.
Guidance...
Portlaoise man helps Leinster ‘A’ to Celtic Cup rugby success
Portlaoise man Conor Kelly was out-half on the Leinster 'A' rugby side that won the Celtic Cup at the weekend, a competition for the...
Bridget Jones Diary, Sex and the City and Bridesmaids – check out the Girls...
Is there anything more therapeutic and enjoyable than watching an hilarious movie with pals while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks?
Spend some quality time your...