LaoisToday Reporter
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Charlie Flanagan calls on Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail.
Taking to Twitter/X...
Mullins win gives St Abban’s glory at Autumn Open International Cross-Country
Many senior athletes representing St Abban’s Athletics Club were in action on Sunday, at the Autumn Open International Cross-Country held on the National Course...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Brennan
Ballyadams, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital,...
Brian Stanley accuses Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of ‘abusing Dail privilege’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today.
Speaking in...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
Laois MHC ‘A’ Shield: Glory for Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe after emphatic win over Borris-Kilcotton
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 7-17 Borris-Kilcotton 2-11
Laois MHC 'A' Shield Final
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe ran out comfortable winners of the Laois MHC 'A' Shield final on a crisp and cool...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kenna
Temperance Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Blandsford and Ralish. Former employee of Laois County Council....
Portlaoise Hospital launches to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The...
Laois Football Podcast: Our MFC final review plus captain Ben O’Connor and manager Brian...
A drought was ended in O'Moore Park on Sunday as Portlaoise claimed their first Laois MFC title since 2012.
They were full value for their...
Laois Football Podcast: Our SFC final review plus Jason Moore, Colm Murphy and Paddy...
And just like that, the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship is over once again.
After a year of great drama, Portarlington are the champions...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick)
Gash, Castletown, Laois/Ballyragget, Kilkenny
The death has occurred of Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick)...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Srahan (née Carroll)
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a busy Saturday of GAA action
It is an extremely busy day on the GAA front and our live blog is here to take you through the action.
The games begin...
Top Stories of the week – our most read stories of the past seven...
1 - Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a new career as a guidance counsellor
At a time when many...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Srahan (née Carroll)
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the SFC and IFC relegation finals plus...
Attention turns back to football this week and we have three very big games down for decision tonight.
All three games throw in at 7.15pm...
Laois Aubrac open day to highlight breed’s versatility this weekend
The Aubrac breed’s versatility across various Irish farming systems will be the theme of Cathal and William Bannon’s farm open day on Saturday, October...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Brendan Shiels
Fieldbrook, Portlaoise, Laois, R32N97W
John Brendan Sheils, Fielbrook, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. Died 8th October,...
Laois Football Podcast: Portarlington captain Ronan Coffey and Portlaoise captain Ben Dempsey ahead of...
Sunday will be a massive occasion on the Laois GAA calendar as the Laois senior football championship final is down for decision.
From 4pm, Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mark Locker
Stonehall, Newport, Tipperary/Limerick /Laois
Mark Locker (Stonehall, Newport, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Swansea, Wales....
JOB VACANCY: Secretary/Receptionist required in Portlaoise location
A dynamic and organized Secretary/Receptionist is required for a Portlaoise-based business.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet and assist visitors, clients, and team members
Manage phone calls, emails,...
Emergency services attending the scene of a fire in Portlaoise
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire on a road near the Portlaoise Plaza off the M7.
A blaze broke out this...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS, Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College students celebrate Junior Cert results
There were smiles all around this morning as Laois students were among the thousands who received their Junior Cert results.
In Portlaoise CBS, it was...
New three-year contract agreed to cut bulky waste dumping in Laois
Laois County Council has secured a three-year contract with a leading social enterprise to recycle mattresses from the council’s only civic amenity site.
Collaboration with...
Property: 32 acres and derelict cottage at Morette, Emo, Co Laois for sale with...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market 32 acres of prime arable land with an old derelict cottage at Morette, Emo, Co....
Laois Football Podcast: Stradbally win JFC ‘B’, Park-Ratheniska win MFC ‘B’ plus Laois lads...
While last weekend was a hurling weekend, there was some football action also.
On Friday, the Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'B' Football Championship was down...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Bergin (née Grace)
Castlegrogan, Errill, Laois/Toomevara, Tipperary
Patricia Bergin (née Grace), Castlegrogan, Errill, Co. Laois and...
Laois GAA fixtures as football finals go centre stage
Portarlington and Portlaoise will go centre stage in O'Moore Park this Sunday with the clubs meeting in both the senior and minor finals.
But there's...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Hogan (née Higgins)
Stillbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Marie Hogan (nee Higgins), Stillbrook, Mountrath and formerly of Coolrain...