LaoisToday Reporter
Love Laois Podcast: Meet the man representing Laois at the National Enterprise Awards
In the latest episode of the LaoisToday LoveLaois Podcast, we hear from Stephen Dowling, owner of Dunmasc Genetics.
Stephen will be representing Laois at the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maria Quinn
Camira, Mountmellick, Laois
Suddenly, on the 18th May. Sadly missed by her loving parents Denis...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers eek past Wicklow, great win for minors and club league...
It was a hectic weekend on the GAA front and part two of our Talking Sport Podcast looks back at football.
Steven Miller is joined...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne
'Hillside', Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased...
Sadness in Killeshin following the passing of ‘cherished’ member of the community
There is deep sadness in Killeshin following the passing of Declan McDermott - a 'cherished' member of the community.
Mr McDermott, who passed away on...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne
'Hillside', Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Connolly
Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow, R93 E208/Laois
Sean Connolly of Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow...
ACFL Division 1: 14-man St Joseph’s show their county champion class to remain unbeaten
Portarlington 1-13 St Joseph's 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1
Reigning Division 1 and county champions St Joseph's remain unbeaten as they go in defence...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Laois camogie in Leinster final and Joe...
It is a huge day of GAA and we will do our best to keep you updated on the action involving Laois teams.
The action...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Laois player scoops half a million euro in EuroMillions Plus Top Prize win
A player in Laois has woken up half a millon...
In Pictures: Laois Local Election candidate has posters destroyed and vile comments sprawled on...
For the third time in the last three days, a Laois Local Election candidate has reported that their posters have been tampered with.
This time,...
Point-to-Point on the double as Stradbally to host two meetings this weekend
There is point-to-point racing in Stradbally on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend on a busy couple of days for the picturesque Laois venue.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Connolly
Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow, R93 E208/Laois
Sean Connolly of Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow...
ACFL Division 2: Emo secure place in winner’s section while O’Dempsey’s take a step...
Arles-Kileen 0-9 Emo 2-19
ACFL Division 2 Round 5
Emo will battle for a spot in Division 1 after they won their fifth straight game in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Walkover Wusses and a huge weekend for Laois county teams
It is a massive weekend on the GAA front and our Talking Sport Podcast is here to look ahead at the action.
But before that,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Connolly
Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow, R93 E208 / Laois
Sean Connolly of Hollymount House Stud,...
Rathdowney Golf Club set to host “Na hIománaithe” Golf Society
Cumann Lar-Iománaithe na hEireann stage their Captains Prize in Rathdowney Golf Club tomorrow, Friday May 16.
Founded in the early 70’s, the Society has gone...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Phelan
Clondalkin, Dublin / Ballyfin, Laois
Martin Phelan, Clondalkin, Dublin and Cavansheath, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, passed...
JOB VACANCY: Michael Kerry Transport Ltd seeking to hire truck driver
Michael Kerry Transport Ltd Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire a truck driver (rigid) on a temporary/part-time basis.
To Apply
To apply contact info@warehousing2000.com or phone 086...
Speech and Language Therapist to represent Laois at Blue Jean Country Queen Festival
The 2024 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, will take place in Athboy this coming June Bank Holiday Weekend...
HSE issue update following reports of ‘measles cases in maternity unit’ at Portlaoise Hospital
The HSE has released a statement following reports of measles cases at Portlaoise Hospital.
A patient in the hospital's maternity unit contacted LaoisToday and said...
Laois player scoops half a million euro in EuroMillions Plus Top Prize win
A player in Laois has woken up half a millon euro richer this morning after they scooped the EuroMillions Plus Top Prize of €500,000...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy
De La Salle, Castletown, Laois / Lombardstown, Cork
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy, De...
JOB VACANCY: Carlinn Transport Ltd seek to hire HGV Driver
Carlinn Transport Ltd, who are based in Rooskey, Carlingford, in Co Louth, are currently seeking to hire a HGV Driver.
With a number of drives...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership seeking to hire Communications Officer for part-time role
Position - Communications Officer
Part-time; flexible (21 hours max per week)
Laois Partnership Company is the local development company for Co Laois. Based in Portlaoise, we...
Talking Sport Podcast: Football wobble, class camogie, GAA GO and walkovers
A little later than normal, the latest installment of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and there is lots to talk about.
Fresh from his...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Lalor
Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Laois
John Lalor of Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Co. Laois (R32RW13).
John...
Man arrested and due before court following alleged attempted abduction in Laois
A man has been arrested and will be brought before court this morning following an alleged attempted abduction in Laois.
On April 26, a woman...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Lalor
Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Laois
John Lalor of Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Co. Laois (R32RW13).
John...
ACFL Division 4: Graiguecullen secure semi-final spot while Annanough take step closer
Annanough 3-17 Killeshin 2-8
ACFL Division 4 Round 5
Annanough recovered from a slow start to comfortably get the better of Killeshin in the latest round...