LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Fahy (née Ray)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bolton, England. Peacefully surrounded by her loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill meet in Laois...
Following on from Camross's comfortable win over Castletown last night, the action in the Laois SHC this evening turns to the other group.
Three-in-a-row champions...
Medals for McConnell, McDonald and Whelan brothers as Laois Athletics continues to thrive
It was a successful weekend for Ballyroan Abbeyleix & District Athletics Club, with athletes winning medals at both national and international levels.
On Saturday, club...
15 years on, Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run is continuing to raise money for cancer charities
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run was established in 2008 by members of the community, aiming to raise funds for a local cancer charity.
15 years...
Sadness following passing of Laois dad in Australia after successful fundraising effort
There is sadness in Portarlington and Laois this week following the news of the sad passing of a Laois dad in Australia.
Formerly of Station...
Tribute paid to ‘talented hurler’ Laois dad and son who was ‘kindest boy you...
A Laois GAA club has paid tribute to a Laois dad and son who died tragically in Turkey earlier this week.
Mechanic Eoin Fitzpatrick, 36,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of the Premier Intermediate hurling championship
The latest edition of the Premier Intermediate hurling championship gets underway this evening and an exciting competition is anticipated.
Portlaoise, fresh from their Division 2...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rathdowney-Errill
Underachievers over the last few years - will 2023 be the year that Rathdowney-Errill manage to pull it all together?
Injuries to key men have...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of the Intermediate hurling championship
The latest installment of the Intermediate hurling championship commences tonight and an close competition is expected.
There are five 'first' clubs in the championship and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary B Delaney (née Cahill)
Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois, R32E273 / Callan, Kilkenny
Mary B died at St.Vincent's Private...
JOB VACANCY: Breen Manning Solicitors seeking to hire part-time Legal Secretary
Breen Manning Solicitors, Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time Legal Secretary.
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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Camross and Castletown meet in opening round...
The Laois senior hurling championship gets underway in O'Moore Park this evening with the clash of Camross and Castletown, one of the great rivalries...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clough-Ballacolla
Can anyone stop Clough-Ballacolla? That is the big question as they begin their quest for four Bob O'Keeffe's in a row.
They begin with a...
Warning that insurance premiums have jumped by almost 22% in the last year
The Consumers’ Association of Ireland has warned that insurance premiums have jumped by almost 22% in the last year. A remarkable figure.
Many homeowners in...
Eight young players to watch out for as the 2023 Senior hurling championship gets...
The Senior hurling championship will get underway this week and it is once again expected to be an exciting affair.
The action begins this evening...
Excitement builds across Laois for the Judging Day at the Pride of Place Awards
The village of Camross and SVT Activity and Wellness Hub are representing Laois in the 2023 All Island Pride of Place Competition, with judging...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Castletown
Castletown reached the semi-final of the Laois senior hurling championship last season for the first time in 14 years - and they'll be looking...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Nolan (née Brennan)
Oldcourt, Ballylinan, Laois / Ballinakill, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Formerly of The...
Portlaoise Boxing Club to receive funding towards their adult educational initiative
Portlaoise Boxing Club is set to receive €30,000 in funding under the Collaborative and Innovation Fund (CIF).
The funding has been earmarked to help support...
Shock and sadness as Laois dad and son killed following tragic incident in Turkey
There is deep shock and sadness in Laois today following the news of the tragic passing of a dad and his son in Turkey.
Eoin...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Camross
The Laois senior hurling championship gets underway with a blockbuster fixture between Camross and Castletown on Wednesday night in O'Moore Park.
Beaten in last year's...
Talking Sport Podcast: On the eve of the championship, we update our club hurling...
And it's here again.
The Laois GAA club championships get underway in earnest this week with the start of the senior and intermediate grades in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barbara Michalec
Mountmellick, Laois
Barbara Michalec, of Mountmellick, Co.Laois and formerly of Frydman, Poland. July 16th 2023....
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert Armitage
Clonygowan/Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Laois
Robert Armitage, Clonygowan, Ballyfin / Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died 15th July...
County Final Memory: ‘None as sweet as this’ as Camross deny Portlaoise five-in-a-row in...
Camross 1-5 Portlaoise 0-7
1985 Laois SHC Final
There's something about a five-in-a-row in the GAA world that has proven so difficult for so many teams...
European final for St Abban’s athlete Millet as Ava O’Connor posts personal best in...
Emo native Ava O'Connor ran a personal best in the European U-23 steeplechase final in Finland on Saturday, claiming an eighth place finish in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Townsend (née Hickey)
The Course, Durrow, Laois
Mary passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her...
Laois are staying up! Ladies beat Cavan to preserve senior status
Laois 0-10 Cavan 1-5
All Ireland Ladies SFC Relegation Semi-final
The reigning All-Ireland Intermediate champions Laois guaranteed their senior status for next season after they edged...
Moment in Time: St Aengus host last awards night before the school is demolished
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 28 2009, when St Aengus Post Primary School in Mountrath held their last...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frans Jansen
Upper, Ballyfin, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Deeply regretted by his loving partner...