LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Douglas Stuart Donohue
44 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 P6W8
Douglas passed away unexpectedly at his residence...
St Canice’s Credit Union Community Connect Fund celebrates 60 years of supporting their community
St Canice’s Credit Union recently held a very special event attended by a large audience drawn from community groups and volunteer associations.
The event was...
All the details as Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally returns for...
Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet, set to take place on Sunday, August 25.
This year’s...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking ahead to the final round of hurling championship group games
The Laois Hurling Podcast is back after a three week break thanks to the Electric Picnic weekend.
This is the final round of group games...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Conlan
Timogue, Stradbally, Laois, R32C638
The death has occurred of Maurice Conlan, Timogue, Stradbally, Co. Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Connor (née Carey)
Eneghan, Walsh Island, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully...
Gardai launch appeal for information following alleged assault at Electric Picnic
Gardai are investigating following an alleged assault on the Saturday night of Electric Picnic.
The incident happened at the Heineken Tent near the main stage...
In Pictures: Massive crowd in attendance as LaoisToday brings popular QuizCast to Electric Picnic
The Friday of the 2024 Electric Picnic was a very special occasion for everyone in LaoisToday as it was our performing debut.
The LaoisToday team...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat (Paddy) Delaney
Kyledellig, Clough, Laois / Thurles, Tipperary
Pat (Paddy) Delaney, late of Harrow, London, and...
WATCH: Flying tents, traffic delays and driving rain – Electric Picnic revellers begin to...
After another brilliant weekend in Stradbally, the majority of the 75,000 in attendance are making their way home.
And as is typically the case these...
Remember the Game: Camross withstand late Mountrath rally in 2009
Camross 0-18 Mountrath 0-14
2009 Laois SHC Group Stages
For this week's Remember the Game, we have decided to feature the current hurling county champions, Camross...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat (Boxcar) Fennelly
Carlow Town, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Kilkenny
Pat (Boxcar) Fennelly of Montgomery St., Carlow and formerly of 5...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise deny Castletown six-in-a-row in 2004
Portlaoise 2-8 Castletown 0-7
Laois SHC Final 2004
In our latest Remember The Game, we look back on Portlaoise's victory over Castletown in 2004 when they...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anthony Dunne
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Anthony (Tony) Dunne St Brigids Place. Portlaoise. August 15th 2024...
Electric Picnic issue warning over ‘high strength MDMA causing medical emergenies’
Electric Picnic have issued a warning to festival goers over a high strength drug that is in circulation at the event.
In a message posted...
Favourites, advice, frustrations and routine – the LaoisToday team look forward to Electric Picnic
What's your favourite thing about Electric Picnic?
Steven Miller
I'm not a massive music head and the joke in the LaoisToday office is that of the...
Full list of events as National Heritage Week 2024 comes to Laois
With National Heritage Week 2024 fast approaching, it is time to check out what is happening here in Laois.
This year Heritage Week will run...
In Pictures: St Abban’s AC celebrate sensational 21st annual summer camp
Last week saw the 21st annual St Abban's Athletics Club summer camp take place at the track in Monavea.
A fantastic week was enjoyed by...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anthony Dunne
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Anthony (Tony) Dunne St Brigids Place. Portlaoise. August 15th 2024...
Electric Picnic: A selection of local performers set to feature at this year’s festival
From world-renowned actors to Main Stage performers, from dancing to quizzes and from male choirs to food producers, there will be a number of...
Laois community enjoys heated outdoor swimming pool powered by solar panels
Solar panels are allowing communities in Laois and neighbouring counties to enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool this summer, thanks to funding by EirGrid,...
In Pictures: Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival 2024 to be held in Ballinakill...
The Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival returns this August, offering an enriching blend of artistic exploration, natural beauty, and wellness activities in the...
Crettyard lead the way on our latest Intermediate football Team of the Week
After recording a big win over Arles-Kilcruise and now scored eight goals in two championship games, Crettyard are the in form team in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andrejs Stepanovs
Jessop St, Portlaoise, Laois
Andrejs Stepanovs on August 9, 2024 unexpectedly passed away.
Andrejs will be...
Expansion of pharmacists’ role to save patients money on GP appointments
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has published the final report of the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy.
The report...
Full list of events announced for National Heritage Week kicking off in Laois this...
National Heritage Week 2024 will be taking place across Laois from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday August 25.
Among the many free events taking place...
Laois striker set to swap the League of Ireland for the MLS in America
Laois striker Peter Grogan is reportedly set to swap the bright lights of the League of Ireland for the MLS in America.
The Crettyard teenager...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Fogarty (née Keogh)
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 TKD5
Kathleen Fogarty, Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Amanda Kelly presents ‘Power of Words’ events in Abbeyleix, based on her successful writing...
A new creative venture ‘Power of Words Events’ has just been launched by Laois woman, Amanda Kelly.
The new venture will offer residential writing retreats,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Ellis
Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Ellis, Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, August 11th,...