LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Walsh
141 Whitefields, Portarlington, Laois
Martin Walsh 141 Whitefields, Portarlington Co.Laois June 8th 2024. Predeceased by...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Walsh
141 Whitefields, Portarlington, Laois
Martin Walsh 141 Whitefields, Portarlington Co.Laois June 8th 2024. Predeceased by...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Mary Wheatley Interview: Political life, ladies football and breaking the glass ceiling – a truly remarkable woman
We recently headed down to South...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bosco Delaney
Rathgar, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
DELANEY, John Bosco (Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) 5th June...
ACFL Division 4: Semi-final lineup confirmed as Annanough see off Barrowhouse
Annanough 1-14 Barrowhouse 0-8
ACFL Division 4
Aaron Foley helped himself to 1-6 as Annanough finished strongly to see off Barrowhouse in their Round 7 ACFL...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barry Joseph Thomas
Portlaoise, Laois
Adored and missed beyond words by his wife Yvonne his children Camille,...
Election Podcast: What are tallies? How does PR work? What’s the quota? Local Elections...
We are one day out from voting in the 2024 Local and European Elections with excitement and anticipation building in equal measure.
So, Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Timmy Delaney
Ballybrophy Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Ballaghmore, Laois
Timmy Delaney, Ballybrophy Road, Borris in Ossory and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Shane Keegan update, Joe McDonagh final and New York, New York
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and it is certainly wide and varied.
Laois GAA's Shane Keegan joins us for what...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Carl Adams
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Carl Christian John Adams passed away on May 30th 2024. Deeply mourned...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles in Mountrath...
CJ Sheeran Ltd, Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, is currently seeking to fill a number of roles.
Production Operators
Production Operators...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Hurlers head for Croke Park while football showdown with New York...
It's another busy week of Laois GAA fixtures with the clash of the Laois and Offaly hurlers in Croke Park on Saturday in the...
Death occurs of highly-respected Portlaoise business man Joe Cunneen
The death has occurred of Joe Cunneen, the Portlaoise-based business man who established Centrepoint Carpets.
Originally from Cork, Mr Cunneen opened Centrepoint Carpets in February...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers in Longford, Leinster hurling leagues, Celtic Challenge and Laois minors...
The June Bank Holiday weekend is over us and the latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Cunneen
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois
Joe Cunneen. Rathleague, Co. Laois and formerly Cork City. June 2nd 2024....
Strong Laois links to Offaly U-20 hurling success
There were a number of Laois links with the Offaly U-20 hurling team that claimed All Ireland glory on Saturday evening.
Offaly were 2-20 to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kate (Mamie) Dooley (née Doyle)
Congress Tce, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Leeds. Peacefully surrounded by her...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Weekend Read: Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according to newly released report
The issue returned to prominence after series of stories...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Williams (née Cleary)
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E7W0
Mary Williams (née Cleary), Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Williams (née Cleary)
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E7W0
Mary Williams (née Cleary), Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Cumann na mBunscol memories, a trip to Longford, Celtic Challenge and...
The June Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us and the latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Singleton (née Cogley)
Portarlington, Laois
Singleton (née Cogley), Margaret, (Late of Portarlington, Co. Laois). Peacefully, surrounded...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Pauline Flanagan (Independent) – Portlaoise
Pauline Flanagan missed out on a seat at her first attempt in 2019 when she was then a Fianna Fáil candidate and running under...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Dom Dunne (Independent) – Portlaoise
Dom Dunne came within just over 50 votes of winning the final seat in the Portlaoise Municipal District in 2019, then as a candidate...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Barry Walsh (Fine Gael) – Portlaoise
Barry Walsh is an outgoing councillor in the Portlaoise Municipal District having replaced Mary Sweeney when she stepped down - but fights this election...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Bolaji Adeyanju (Independent) – Portlaoise
Bolaji Adeyanju is an Independent candidate running in the Portlaoise Municipal District.
A Nigerian native, he chats about how he came to live in Ireland,...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Rosie Palmer (Green Party) – Portlaoise
Rosie Palmer is a first-time candidate, from Ballinakill, running for the Green Party in the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Part of Minister Pippa Hackett's parliamentary team,...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Maria McCormack – Portlaoise
Maria McCormack is a new candidate for Sinn Féin in Portlaoise. Originally from Tipperary, she moved to Ballyroan at a young age and has...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Caroline Dwane Stanley (Sinn Fein) – Portlaoise
Caroline Dwane-Stanley was first elected to Laois County Council in 2014 and is seeking a third term in the Portlaoise Municipal District.
In this wide-ranging...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Willie Aird (Fine Gael) – Portlaoise
The first time Willie Aird was eligible to vote, he voted for himself! That was way back in 1979 when he was elected to...