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Laois Partnership to officially launch new LEADER programme funding next week
Laois Partnership Company will officially launch their new LEADER Programme for 2023-2027 next week.
The official launch event will take place on Wednesday, July 10,...
LOETB and Teagasc team up to offer a range of new training services for...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc recently announced a new ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner...
News in Brief: Comfort Chairs donated to Portlaoise Hospital and Narcolepsy waiting list now...
Two Comfort Chairs donated to Portlaoise Hospital's Palliative Care Rooms
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have donated of two Comfort Chairs to the Sieve Bloom...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Meehan
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St...
In Pictures: Phenomenal achievement as rural Laois primary school receive four national awards
A rural Laois primary school has been the recent recipient of a staggering four national awards
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa Shanahoe have been awarded a Green...
Woodenbridge Paddlers fundraising journey to support new Centre for Autism in Rathdowney
The Woodenbridge Paddlers group are set to embark on an ambitious journey with funds raised going to a very worthy cause.
On a fine Sunday...
Folly Festival 2024 not just about the music as foodie line-up is announced
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering...
Success continues for Laois athlete who won her 21st national title
Laois athlete Saragh Buggy from St Abban's Athletics Club, claimed a phenomenal 21st National Title over the weekend in Dublin.
Huge crowds descended on Morton...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Meehan
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St...
Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey, reported missing from Portlaoise
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey who is reported missing from Portlaoise, since Sunday morning last,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Meehan
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St...
ACFL Division 3: Arles-Kilcruise earn narrow win over Kilcavan to send promotion battle to...
Arles-Kilcruise 2-8 Kilcavan 0-13
ACFL Division 3 Winners Section
Arles-Kilcruise picked up a vital win in their bid for promotion from the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL...
In Pictures: Embrace FARM hosts its Annual Remembrance Service for bereaved farm families
On Sunday, June 30, Embrace FARM held its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service, inviting farm families to remember loved ones lost within their community.
Over the...
Funeral takes place in Durrow of beloved community figure, Hughie Sheppard
There is great sadness in Durrow this week following the passing of a beloved figure in the community.
Hughie Sheppard, from Derry Road in the...
Debut Performance of new Laois Community Choir and Intergenerational Day in Portlaoise Parish Centre...
Age Friendly Laois have joined forces with LOETB Community Education, Music Generation Laois, Portlaoise Family Resource Centre and Youthwork Ireland Laois to deliver two...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Another busy week with league football finals in focus and hurling...
It's another busy week of Laois GAA club fixtures with the end of the leagues and start of the championships now beginning to overlap.
There...
Line-up revealed for ArtLot: Electric Picnic’s alternative visual arts and performance stage
Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring...
JOB VACANCY: Forecourt and Convenience Store Manager – Maxol Portarlington
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager to join and help lead our team at Maxol Portarlington.
We are looking for someone to help...
In Pictures: Family fun as the 2024 Old Fort Festival comes to an end
The Old Fort Festival took place in Portlaoise over the weekend and was a roaring success once again.
After great musical entertainment over the first...
New LaoisToday apps now available to download from Google Play and App Store
LaoisToday are delighted to announce the launch of our new app - for both iOs and Android devices.
The LaoisToday app was initially unveiled in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Sharkey) Kirwan
Foxcroft Avenue, Portarlington, Laois/Emo, Laois
Formerly of Emo, County Laois. Peacefully, surrounded by his...
ACFL Division 3: Timahoe beat Crettyard to ensure survival while Clonaslee-St Manman’s move one...
Timahoe 3-10 Crettyard 2-11
ACFL Division 3 Relegation Section
Timahoe scored three second-half goals this evening to come from five points down to Crettyard and ensure...
ACFL Division 2: The Heath get the better of Emo as final places decided
The Heath 2-10 Emo 1-11
ACFL Division 2 Winners Section
The Heath got the better of Emo in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 this...
Have you or a loved one been affected by addiction? If so, this could...
Ciara Buckley and David Delaney have announce an upcoming project, ‘12’, which aims to explore addiction and celebrate recovery through various artistic expressions.
Scheduled for...
Reception celebrates Picture Our Future Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library
A reception held last week celebrated Picture Our Future, a new and unique exhibition at Portlaoise Library highlighting Laois County Council's ongoing climate action...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Feehan
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Frank Feehan of Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away, peacefully, on June 29th, 2024, in...
The week that was: our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - 'I don’t need any lessons from a school teacher' – Sparks fly as Portlaoise Municipal District meets for the first time
Willie Aird...
In Pictures: All smiles and a big crowd as the 2024 Old Fort Festival...
The Old Fort Festival is taking place across in Portlaoise at present with the action getting underway on Thursday night.
Festival newcomers The Tumbling Paddies...
The CUBE’s visit to Denmark ‘provided an insight into potential opportunities’ in Europe
Caroline Hofman, Managing Director of Portlaoise’s Low Carbon Centre of Excellence The CUBE, recently travelled to Denmark as part of a delegation from the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Egan
Ballincollig, Cork / Portarlington, Laois / Tarbert, Kerry
Egan (Ballincollig and formerly of Portarlington,...