LaoisToday Reporter
County Final Memory: Clonaslee claim senior hurling glory in 1975
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020.
Clonaslee 0-13 Clonad 0-8
1975 Laois SFC Final
It remains the greatest day in Clonaslee hurling...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Rosenallis NS in 2000
In the early years of the 2000s, the editorial team in the Laois Nationalist came up with the idea of sending photographer Alf Harvey around to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marion Meagher (née Mahon)
Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Laois
Meagher (nee Mahon) Marion, Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 30th...
The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Hill
Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Hill, 30 Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died...
Goals prove key as Ballyroan-Abbey get the better of Stradbally in ACFL Division 1
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-10 Stradbally 0-13
ACFL Division 1 Round 4
Ballyroan-Abbey made it three wins on the spin tonight at home to Stradbally.
Two goals from Padraig McMahon...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Langford (née Travers)
Emo, Laois/Dromahair, Leitrim
Mary Langford (nee Travers) Emo Village, Portlaoise and formerly of...
ACFL Division 1: Classy Coffey helps Portarlington get the better of rivals O’Dempsey’s once...
Portarlington 1-14 O’Dempsey’s 1-8
ACFL Division 1 Round 4
Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s renewed rivalries this evening in a repeat of last year's Laois SFC final
On that...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe
Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe, 30 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 26th...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting seeking to hire a Purchasing Officer for head office in...
JSD is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join its team.
The location of the position will at the head office located in Portlaoise,...
Hooney on the double as St Joseph’s make it four wins from four
St Joseph's 4-13 Killeshin 0-13
ACFL Division 1
St Joseph's have become the real league specialists in Laois club football over the past couple of seasons...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Volunteer Centre seeking to hire part-time Outreach Officer
Laois Volunteer Centre are currently seeking to hire a part-time permanent (subject to continuance of funding) Outreach Officer.
Job Title: Outreach Officer
Reporting to: Volunteer Centre...
Property: Perfectly-located Portlaoise bungalow for sale with Elite Estate Agents
Elite Estate Agents are delighted to present this fine four bedroom detached bungalow to the market. No.8 The Grange is a fantastic property located...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe
Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe, 30 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 26th...
Gardai investigating after man arrested and soccer match abandoned in Laois
Gardai have launched an investigation after a soccer match was abandoned in Laois on Sunday.
Arlington AFC and Coil Dubh AFC clashed in Castle Park,...
Gardai appeal for information for missing 16-year-old in Portlaoise
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Stefan Muntean who was last seen in Portlaoise, on Sunday last, April...
LoveLaois Podcast: Roundabouts, rights of way, election countdown and festival fever
In the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days.
They chat about council meetings,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony (Anthony) Whelan
Baldoyle, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
WHELAN,Tony (Anthony) (late of Baldoyle, Dublin 13 and Clonaslee, Co. Laois)...
Talking Sport Podcast: Agony for senior hurlers, gallant effort from minors and penalty misery...
It was a difficult weekend for our county hurling teams as by the end of it, just one remained standing.
The highest profile game of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Doyle
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois
Liam Doyle, Shannon Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois, (Retired Garda). Died 23rd...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Dublin in the Leinster...
The action in O'Moore Park resumes tonight as the Laois minor hurlers return to the stadium for a Leinster quarter final.
Damien Carter's charges will...
North Midlands U-15 Area League glory for brilliant Portlaoise Rugby side
Naas 7 Portlaoise 40
U-15 North Midlands Area League Final
On a perfect night for rugby under the floodlights in Naas, Portlaoise U-15s beat Naas in...
JOB VACANCY: Stradbally Farm Services seeking full-time office administrator
Stradbally Farm Services are now recruiting for a full time Office Administrator at our office in Stradbally.
The ideal candidate:
Have excellent communication skills.
Must be...
Business Briefing: Grow Remote, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Dónal Kearney, Community Manager with Grow Remote…
Tell us a bit about Grow Remote and your...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois v Dublin review, Billy Sheehan and Dessie Farrell
It was a bitterly disappointing Sunday for the Laois senior footballers as they were knocked out of the Leinster Championship.
Dublin came to O'Moore Park...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Brennan (née McGrath)
The Bungalow , Fallaghmore, Ballyadams, Laois, R14 KN84
Peacefully, at home surrounded by...
Learn to Jive at four-week course in Laois – starting this week
How many times have you been in a social setting and wished that you could dance properly?
Have you marveled at those who can jive?...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Dublin in the Leinster...
The big day for the Laois senior footballers has arrived as Dublin have arrived in Portlaoise.
The Leinster championship quarter final will take place in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Bambrick
The Masionettes, Ballylinan, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jean, children Mary, Fiona,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Carlow in the Joe...
The Laois senior hurlers return to action this afternoon as they take on Carlow in Round 3 of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Willie Maher's charges...