LaoisToday Reporter
Celebrations begin to mark golden jubilee of Shanahoe church
This weekend sees the commencement of a week of celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of St Brigid's Church, Shanahoe. St Brigid's Church replaced...
Camross World Record attempt to raise funds for Red Cross
Members of the Laois Red Cross are hoping to make a World Record next Saturday at an event in Camross.
As part of the Red...
Laois athlete to represent Leinster at Tailteann games
Eoin Keenan is having a roller coaster season in Track & Field Athletics this year. The sixteen year old 6’3” Emo Rath Athlete set...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 23, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Gemma Bergin (née Bergin)
Garron, Ballybrophy, Laois
Bergin, Gemma (née Bergin), Scarbhóg, Garron, Ballybrophy,...
Fianna Fail members invited to ‘sing along’ after Golf Classic
Laois Fianna Fail are holding a big fundraising Golf Classic this Friday - and it looks like it could be a great day out...
In Pictures: The Office Bar is packed for Educate Together fundraiser
Portlaoise Educate Together have been busy this year with many fundraising events taking place, all of which have been extremely successful.
The Parents Association had...
Throwers lead the way as Laois athletes among the medals once again
After a magnificent Day 1 performance, Laois athletes maintained their success into Day 2 in glorious sunshine in Tullamore on Sunday at the Leinster...
Huge cost increase for farm contractors as weather delays work
Irish land-based farm contractors are facing huge cost increases for this year’s grass silage harvest, as poor harvesting weather conditions are delaying work, forcing...
Reports of a house ‘shot at’ in Portlaoise
There have been multiple reports that a house in Portlaoise was shot at last night.
LaoisToday understands that Gardaí were called to Carmody Way, Fairgreen...
22 things you’ll remember from going to the Gaeltacht
The Gaeltacht wouldn’t be everyone’s ideal way to spend the three months of solace and freedom, but for many a young man and woman...
‘This event has been life changing for me both inside and outside of this...
Thefts from farms are “an attack on the fabric of rural society”, Judge Keenan Johnson told a sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Court today.
He was...
Horse and Pony racing in Killenard promises a great day out
It's hard to beat the excitement of live horse racing up close and it is even more special when it takes place right smack...
€500,000 winning Lotto ticket bought in Emo found in car
A winning EuroMillions worth half a million euro spent seven weeks being driven around in a car before the owners realised that they had...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 9, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Tommy Fleming
7 The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving parents Andy...
Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy night of Laois GAA club action with a full schedule of games in ACHL Division 1 and ACFL Division 1B...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Margaret Muldowney
17 Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
In the loving care of the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Sheila McDonough (née Murray)
Rathgar, Dublin/Laois
McDonough, Sheila (née Murray) (Vernon Grove, Rathgar, Dublin...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Moira Carroll
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at Naas Hospital. Deeply regretted by...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Ellen Redmond (née Dillon)
102 Castletimon Road, Coolock, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Formerly Charter Road, Stradbally,...
Laois Garden Festival promises another great day out
Spink Community Sports ground will be the place to be on Sunday, June 11, as the second Laois Garden Festival takes place.
Over 1200 people...
Laois athletes go for All Ireland glory in Tullamore
The highlight of the schools athletics season takes place in Tullamore on Saturday with the All Ireland Track and Field finals.
It's always a really...
Extra time heart ache for Laois as Westmeath U-21s advance
Westmeath 1-20 Laois 0-21 - After extra time
Leinster U-21 HC quarter-final
The Laois U-21 hurlers suffered extra-time heartache against Westmeath this evening in the opening...
Ballybrittas set to be hopping as May Pole festival returns
The Final Furlong in Ballybrittas should be hopping all this weekend as they host their May Pole Festival, starting on Friday night.
With music over...
Laois soccer clubs Power Rankings
Following on from the success of our Laois GAA football Power Rankings, we bring you our Laois soccer clubs equivalent.
The soccer season has just...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
James (Jim) Shortall
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
James (Jim) Shortall, formerly of Portarlington,...
22 unforgettable things about the night club at Pedigree Corner
The sign is still above the door but 'Turning Point' night club is no more.
For a spell throughout the 1990s it was the only...
In Pictures: Laois supporters out in force to cheer on hurlers
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
There was a big crowd and a good atmosphere in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon as Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 28, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Patrick (Paddy) Coffey
Barnhill, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, following a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 27, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Patrick (Paddy) Coffey
Barnhill, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny, following a...
Laois captain in race against time for Kildare game
Laois captain Stephen Attride is in a race against time to be fit to face Kildare in the Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final...