LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kurt Lawlor
Pattison's Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away unexpectedly. Funeral arrangements later.
Rose Ann (Rose) Meleady (née Redmond)
Glasnevin,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on the quarter finals of the Laois SHC, Premier...
It was a busy week on the hurling front and the latest episode of the Laois Hurling Podcast is here to look back on...
Four students and apprentices from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2024
WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students,...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Sean) Dunne
Naas, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Dunne John (Sean), 6th September 2024, (Naas and formerly of Ballylinan);...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Sean) Dunne
Naas, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Dunne John (Sean), 6th September 2024, (Naas and formerly of Ballylinan);...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from a Super Saturday of action
There is a huge evening of hurling ahead with six massive matches down for decision across the county.
Five of them throw in at 5.30pm...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ibironke Adebari (née Aina)
Colliers Court, Portlaoise, Laois
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the...
Farming novices in Laois offered opportunity to develop agri career
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ibironke Adebari (née Aina)
Colliers Court, Portlaoise, Laois
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the...
JOB VACANCIES: AOCA Engineering Consultants seeking to hire Structural Engineer and Structural Technician
AOCA Engineering Consultants are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Structural Engineer & Structural Technician to join our growing team.
The role will be...
Seven clubs represented in our latest senior football Team of the Week
The Third Round of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship took place last weekend in O'Moore Park.
Portarlington, St Joseph's, Killeshin and O'Dempsey's advance...
Aontú set to put forward General Election candidate in Laois for the first time
One of the newest political parties in Ireland intends to have a candidate in Laois in the upcoming General Election.
Martha Ryan, who lives in...
Allegations made against seven Laois schools in the historical sexual abuse Scoping Inquiry
The Scoping Inquiry report into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders has identified 308 schools where the alleged abuse took place.
In total,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Deegan
Shannon Street, Mountrath, Laois
Niall Deegan, Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 1st August 2024,...
All four clubs represented on our latest IFC Team of the Week
The Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate football championship is now down to the semi final stage.
There were two games last weekend and four teams took...
LoveLaois Podcast: Politics, back to school, Rathdowney Outlet Centre and the Ploughing
Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is a real mixed bag of topics - with everything from politics to school to agriculture and a potted history...
JOB VACANCY: Medical receptionist sought for GP surgery in Portlaoise
We are seeking a part time Medical receptionist to join our friendly and supportive team in a GP surgery in Portlaoise.
To Apply
Applications please with...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Deegan
Shannon Street, Mountrath, Laois
Niall Deegan, Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 1st August 2024,...
Posthumous degree bestowed upon young Laois man who tragically died in Limerick last year
University of Limerick (UL) has posthumously bestowed a degree upon a young Laois man who tragically died last year.
Joe Drennan was awarded a posthumous...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Fixture details confirmed for Laois SFC quarter-finals, IFC semi-finals and relegation games
Laois GAA have confirmed fixture details for the SFC quarter-finals on the weekend after next.
With the draw throwing up four very interesting pairings, it...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Adrian Costello
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Stillorgan, Dublin
Costello, Adrian (formerly of Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and Lagos,...
Great day out promised as Clonaslee Show set for its 70th edition
IFA President Francie Gorman will be on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this Sunday, September 8, for what will be the 70th...
Portlaoise College ready for international educational exchanges and collaboration
Following from the school's successful participation in European Languages Week, Portlaoise College has successfully secured funding through the Erasmus+ programme for the current school...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fiona O’Callaghan
Esker Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
Fiona O'Callaghan. Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 29th August, 2024....
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Dooley
Father O’Connor Cresent, Mountrath, Laois
John better known as Seán Dooley, Father O’Connor Cresent, Mountrath...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SFC Round 3 double header...
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC resumes today after a three week break thanks to Electric Picnic.
And just like in the IFC last night, there...
Laois company raises staggering sum following charity cycle through Spain for Down Syndrome Centre...
A Laois company has completed a charity cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and raised a staggering amount of money.
PowerPoint Engineering, based in...