LaoisToday Reporter
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project
A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen O Connor (née Norton)
Grenville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of James and much loved...
Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project
Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Sean Tuohy (Portlaoise CBS)
Sean Tuohy from Portlaoise CBS is the latest guest on our Transition Year series of the LoveLaois Podcast.
From Vicarstown, Sean chats about his TY...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview, Portlaoise development and Alan in Carlisle
We're into the second weekend of May and almost heading towards the midpoint of the year.
Our latest Podcast is here and it looks ahead...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Scully
Stradbally, Laois
Scully Patrick (Pat) (7th May2025) (Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Kingswood...
Athletics: Victory for Coyne as St Abban’s shine at Leinster Novice and Masters Road...
Leinster Novice and Masters Road Championships
Athletes from St Abban’s AC made their annual trip to Gowran, Kilkenny, for the Leinster Novice and Master’s Road...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent (Vinny) Rafter
Rathfarnham, Dublin/ Clough, Laois
5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St...
Laois students win national title and go on to represent Ireland in Brussels at...
Two Laois students have won the Irish final of the European Money Quiz and will now go on to represent Ireland at the continental...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...
A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer.
The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Ranking the top 25 hurling teams in Laois
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the second rankings of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now in full...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick
Murroe Wood, Murroe, Limerick, V94 VA4N/Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co....
ACFL Division 3: First win for Timahoe while Mountmellick move top as St Joseph’s...
Timahoe 2-17 Arles-Kilcruise 1-15
ACFL Division 3 Round 4
Timahoe have their first win of the season as they defeated Arles-Kilcruise in Division 3 this evening...
ACFL Division 4: 10-goal thriller between Ballyroan-Abbey and Stradbally as Annanough and Ballylinan also...
A clear picture is emerging at the top of the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4, with Ballyroan-Abbey and Stradbally tied on seven points...
Major success for Laois secondary schools at LOETB STEAM showcase
A number of Laois secondary schools celebrated successes at the second annual LOETB STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) Showcase held recently at...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Magical weekend for Laois teams as U-20s, minors and camogie all...
After a hectic May Bank Holiday weekend, the Laois Hurling Podcast is here to look back on all of the action.
Alan Hartnett is joined...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe)
Roscrea, Tipperary/Ballaghmore, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe), Demesne, Roscrea, Co....
Explore your options at LOETB Portarlington – Open Evening and Open Day
LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Open Evening and Open Day events this May.
These events offer a fantastic opportunity...
Discover new opportunities at LOETB Portarlington’s Open Day
LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre invites you to our Open Day on Wednesday, May 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
This is a great opportunity to find...
Bike Week 2025 – ‘There’s never been a better time to hop on a...
Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eilish (Lil) Coogan
Lower Main St, Portlaoise, Laois
Eilish (Lil) Coogan, Lower Main St, Portlaoise. Passed away...
Portlaoise Institute Creative Media Students launch first annual photography exhibition
The Creative Media students from Portlaoise Institute have announced their first Annual Photography Exhibition, taking place at Portlaoise Library.
The public is warmly invited to...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Francis McNally
5 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Francis McNally 5 St Brigid's Place Portlaoise died May...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
Laois County Council are to sell a nine-acre site in their Junction 17 enterprise park...
Portlaoise College unveil two-story art installation which ‘brings environmental awareness to life’
A Laois school have unveiled the fruit of their labours as they strive to increase environmental awareness through the medium of art.
In fact, students...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lowry
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Lowry, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois, a former employee of...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
LoveLaois Podcast: Meet Conor and Ross Dunne – the Portlaoise twins behind Mooving.ie
The National Student Enterprise Awards finals take place next week and Laois will be represented by Portlaoise twins.
Conor and Ross Dunne impressed the Laois...
Laois sisters fall just short in Leinster Ladies Handball minor and junior finals
The Leinster Ladies Handball Singles Finals took this weekend in Garryhill, County Carlow, with two Laois representatives in action.
Cullohill sisters Orla and Úna Brophy...