LaoisToday Reporter
Laois duo involved as Ireland defeat Scotland after extra time in Hurling Shinty International
Two Laois players featured as Ireland defeated Scotland in the Hurling Shinty International in Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.
Abbeyleix's Enda Rowland was in goal, and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josie McGill (née Murphy)
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois, R32H3VX/Offaly
Josie McGill (nee Murphy) Clonboyne Portlaoise and late of...
Acknowledgement: Christina Mills, Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Christina Mills
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
The family of the late Christina Mills would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who...
Laois U-20 FC: Na Fianna Og claim first win while Graiguecullen receive walkover from...
Na Fianna Og 2-8 Ballylinan 1-8
Laois U-20 Football Championship Group A Round 2
Na Fianna Og secured their first victory of the Laois U-20 football...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Buggy
Court View, Stradbally/formerly Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Helen Buggy, 5 Court...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Mountmellick and Abbeyleix clash in the IHC...
The last adult hurling final of 2024 is down for decision tonight as Abbeyleix take on Mountmellick in the IHC decider.
Just less than three...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Shay) Cox
Portlaoise, Laois/Shankill, Dublin
Shay died suddenly, but peacefully, aged 67 years, on Wednesday 23rd...
Laois company scoops national and Leinster prize at top building and construction industry awards
Telfords Portlaoise was named the winner of the overall Octabuild Award for Excellence at the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards.
The company also...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking ahead to the IHC replay plus all other Bank Holiday...
We are heading towards the October Bank Holiday weekend and another busy one for GAA matches.
It all kicks off on Friday night as Mountmellick...
The Heath Golf Club crowned Leinster Champions of the Women’s Revive Active Four-Ball
The Heath Golf Club were crowned the Leinster champions of the Women's Revive Active Four-Ball recently.
The team, comprised of Catherine Reilly, Sadie Ging, Helen...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Ruth
Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Ruth. St Johns Sq., Portlaoise. October 21st 2024. Aged 88. Son of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat, Paddy) Corcoran
Swords, Dublin/Ballyroan, Laois
Corcoran, Patrick (Pat/Paddy) (Windmill Ave., Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly...
In Pictures: Glory for Kilcavan as players and supporters celebrate championship success
It was a glorious night for everyone associated with Kilcavan GAA as they claimed Junior A glory in O'Moore Park.
More than 24 hours later...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Hilda Kealy
Dun Laoighaire, Dublin/Crettyard, Laois/Kilkenny
KEALY, Sr. Hilda (formerly of Kilgorey, Crettyard, Co. Laois, and...
Laois legend Sue Ramsbottom to be inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s Hall...
Laois legend, Sue Ramsbottom, will be officially inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s Hall of Fame at the TG4 All-Star Awards night on...
Ladies Football: Leinster adventure ends as St Conleth’s lose out to Tinahely in Wicklow
Tinahely 1-9 St Conleth's 1-5
Ladies Leinster Senior Club Football Championship Round 1
St Conleth's bowed out of the Leinster Ladies club SFC after they were...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on the two camogie finals plus reaction
Saturday brought a double header of Laois Camogie final action with the Intermediate and Junior finals down for decision.
St Brigid's defeated Camross in the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Poole
Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Rosenallis, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Poole, Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick and formerly of...
Laois U-20 FC: Four goals the difference as Portlaoise prove too powerful for Ballylinan
Portlaoise 4-12 Ballylinan 0-9
Laois U-20 Football Championship Group A Round 1
Portlaoise made a winning start to the Laois U-20 Football Championship away to Ballylinan...
Respected NUI Maynooth lecturer Adrian Kavanagh to contribute political column for LaoisToday ahead of...
Laois native Adrian Kavanagh, a renowned political commentator and lecturer in NUI Maynooth, is set to write a political column for LaoisToday as part...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Poole
Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Rosenallis, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Poole, Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick and formerly of...
Leinster Ladies JFC: Scintillating St Paul’s stroll past Rathvilly in opening round
St Paul's 8-15 Rathvilly (Carlow) 1-3
Leinster Ladies JFC Round 1
Some late scores saw St Paul's edge out Killeshin in the Laois Ladies Junior football...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Antoinette McDonald (née Flynn)
Portlaoise, Laois, R32P52X
Antoinette McDonald (nee Flynn) Cherrygarth Abbeyleix rd Portlaoise. Oct 17th...
Three strikes but not out – St Joseph’s forward Aoife Kealy on overcoming injuries...
Following a succession of injury set-backs over an elongated period of time, St Joseph’s forward Aoife Kealy was given a moment to cherish at...
Heath Golf Club presents cheque for €2,500 after Charity Weekend for Laois Hospice
The Heath Golf Club recently held a Charity Weekend of golf, with the proceeds going towards Laois Hospice.
The format of the competition was an...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Quinlan (née Moloney)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32KR44/Roscrea, Tipperary
And formerly of Corville, Roscrea. Peacefully at Tullamore...
Property: 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co Laois, for sale with...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co. Laois. These lands will be sold...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the Junior A final with Evan Hunt and...
After a hectic couple of weeks, there is just one adult championship left to decide.
Sunday will see the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' final...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Gee
Dulague, Castleisland, Kerry/Durrow, Laois
John Gee Dulague Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Dunmore, Durrow,...
Stradbally Town Health Check shows need for Community Centre and improved infrastructure
Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This...