LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup, Billy Sheehan, Martin Murphy and club league update
Laois and Offaly met in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday in O'Moore Park where a dramatic contest unfolded.
Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett to look...
Gardai renew appeal for information into ‘fatal incident’ which led to death of Laois...
Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal incident that led to the tragic death...
Property: Wonderful family home for sale in Portarlington with Tom McDonald Auctioneers
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are delighted to offer to the market this rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful three...
Property: Super semi-detached in Bracknagh for sale with Tom McDonald Auctioneers
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are pleased to offer to the market this quality, concrete built two bed semi-detached bungalow...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Bridget (Bridie) Bolger
Loreto Convent, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois
Sr. Bridget (Bridie) Bolger (Loreto...
Hat-trick hero Ward helps Portarlington claim Division 1 Minor league glory over St Joseph’s
Portarlington 5-12 St Joseph's 2-15
Minor Football League Division 1 Final (AET)
Portarlington and reigning Laois Minor football county champions, St Joseph's, played out an exhilarating...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel...
Ballyroan-Abbey beat under-strength Portarlington as both teams reach top four in Division 1
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-12 Portarlington 0-6
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Ballyroan-Abbey confirmed their place in the top four of the ACFL Division 1 league thanks to a...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates academic excellence with award ceremonies
Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.
The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine....
Ballinakill land sells at online auction for over €23,000 per acre
A 25-acre block of land in Ballinakill sold recently for €585,000 or €23,400 per acre at an online auction.
Hennessey Auctioneers were the agents for...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Offaly and was Jairzinho really in O’Moore Park?
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and the focus is solely on football.
The Laois footballers take on Offaly in Round 2 of the...
In Pictures: Winners announced as Laois GAA Scór na bPáistí 2023 a big success
Laois GAA held a very successful Scór na bPaistí final in St Fintan’s Hall, Mountrath last weekend.
There was good attendance on the day with...
Win a Husqvarna Trimmer with Millers Home and Garden giveaway
Millers Home and Garden, based on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, are excited to bring you a super competition just in time for Summer.
Having...
Coffee morning at Portlaoise Institute to provide information for prospective students and parents
Portlaoise Institute is pleased to announce an upcoming coffee morning event on Thursday, May 25, from 10-11am.
This event aims to provide valuable information about...
New Playground and Fresh Fish: A Feast for All Senses @ SOLAS, Portarlington
New Playground and Fresh Fish: A Feast for All Senses @ SOLAS
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, known for its strong community ethos and family-friendly activities,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel...
In Pictures: Academic excellence and sporting achievements recognised at Knockbeg College holds awards day
The Knockbeg College annual Parents' Day Mass and Awards Ceremony was held recently to acknowledge and reward the wonderful achievements and efforts of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of the Laois Senior hurlers for 2023
The 2023 season for the Laois senior hurlers came to an end in Tralee at the weekend.
Willie Maher's charges defeated Kerry comprehensively but it...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marcella (Cellie) Egan (née Connolly)
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin 12, Dublin
Egan (née Connolly), Marcella (Cellie), 15th May 2023....
JOB VACANCY: Dysart Motors seeking to hire qualified mechanic and part-time recovery driver
At Dysart Motors we require the following:
Qualified Mechanic
5 days a week
For cars and light commercials
Must be a good communicator and be...
‘Midlands excluded from roll-out of new Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams’ says Laois TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has expressed her frustration and disappointment at the decision by Government to exclude midland counties from the delivery...
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB).
The funding has been announced to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and...
Gardai investigating after cars broken into and property stolen in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a number of cars were broken into and property stolen.
The incidents occurred on Sunday night...
Success for Laois athletes in Belfast as one records new PB and U-20 European...
Four Laois athletes made the trip to Belfast on Saturday to take part in the Belfast Irish Milers Club Meet held in Mary Peter’s...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Nolan
Knockraha, Cork / Wolfhill, Laois
NOLAN (Knockraha, Cork and Wolfhill, Co Laois): On May 15th 2023,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois in Cavan, Ladies defeated by Meath and club league update
It was yet another busy weekend on the football scene with action both inside and outside the county.
The Laois footballers hit the road and...
Laois author shares journey of resilience and gratitude in his new Book – ‘Thank...
Author and Life Coach Barry Williams from Abbeyleix has released his new book, 'Thank You Covid: Gratitude, Resilience, and Growth in Crisis: Learning from...
Laois student among the winners at the AIB Career Skills Competition
Laois student Cara Donogher from Clonaslee College was among the winners at the recent AIB Career Skills Competition by Careers Portal.
It was a day...
Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre Open Day: Discover what we have to offer
On Tuesday May 23, Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre will hold an open day for prospective students.
Education and Training
Mountmellick FET Centre provides a range of...