LaoisToday Reporter
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening on Tuesday, March 28, from 5-7pm where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the Laois U-20 footballer’s Leinster campaign
The Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening away to Carlow.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea's side are in Dr Cullen Park...
Two from two as Laois U-16 Ladies defeat Wicklow in Leinster championship
Laois 4-8 Wicklow 1-7
Leinster U-16 ‘B’ Ladies Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-16 Ladies team made it two wins from two in the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Mulhall’s SuperValu launches revamped store in Portlaoise
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise has this week launched its new look, state of the art store following a significant investment in sustainable equipment and...
In Pictures: Laois students work in local school and provide life-saving medicines in trip...
Sixteen students and four staff members of Portlaoise College departed for Banjul as part of the school's Gambia Partnership Project at the end of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Dead rubber in Dublin and disappointment in Carrick-on-Shannon
It was a busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast deals with that.
Steven is in the presenter's chair as we hear...
In Pictures: Seachtain na Gaeilge a huge success at Dunamase College
Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is going from strength to strength.
The Irish language is very important to them as a...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to fill numerous positions
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel is currently seeking to fill numerous positions.
Kitchen Porter
Night Porter - part-time position
Chef - part-time position
To...
JOB VACANCY: EEW Ltd seeking to fill Stores and Counter Sales position in Portlaoise
EEW Ltd. is currently seeking to hire a Stores and Counter Sales person for their Portlaoise branch.
The electrical wholesalers and distributors are based in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Bergin
Killeaney, Mountrath, Laois
Kevin Bergin, Killeaney, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 17th March 2023 (peacefully), predeceased...
Nerney hits hat-trick to help Laois Ladies remain in hunt for Division 2 league...
Laois 4-6 Cavan 2-8
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 6
The Laois Ladies will go into the final round of the National Football League...
Brilliant Portlaoise Panthers claim Division 1 title and promotion to the Super League
Portlaoise Panthers 70 St Paul's Killarney 62
Basketball - Women's National League Division 1 final
The Portlaoise Panthers women's team have experienced a hugely eventful league...
Much-improved signage needed for approach roads to Emo Court, argues local councillor
Emo Court is one of Laois's most visited beauty spots - but drivers are making dangerous U-turns on the approach roads to it because of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mick (Michael) Kennedy
Shanahoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
(Ex Bord Na Mona) Suddenly at his home surrounded by his...
A fourth defeat in a row as the Laois camogie team fall short in...
Laois 1-5 Westmeath 1-13
National Camogie League Division 2A
Laois suffered a third consecutive defeat in Division 2A of the National Camogie League as they finished...
Witness Appeal: Serious Road Traffic Collision – Monasterevin, Co. Kildare – 17th March 2023
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision which occurred on Friday evening, 17th March 2023 at Rathangan Road, Monasterevin,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - ‘Be warned – we are coming’ – Top Garda issues warning to those engaging in illegal activity at popular Laois tourist spot
A...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Leitrim – classy Keith Beirne, a football-mad county...
Ahead of the crucial NFL Division 4 game between Laois and Leitrim this Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon, we chatted to Damien Butler, a coach with...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gertie Gorman
Clonaheen, Rosenallis
Gertie Gorman Clonaheen, Rosenallis Co Laois died peacefully March 16th at home in...
In Pictures: Great joy at Rathdowney and Rosenallis St Patrick’s Day parades
By waiting until 3.30pm to have their parade, the community of Rosenallis escaped the worst of today's St Patrick's Day weather.
And they duly had...
In Pictures: Rain falls but Spink shines as even Enoch Burke turns up at...
The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades amaze and excite in Durrow and Abbeyleix
St Patrick's Day is all about representing your community and those in Durrow and Abbeyleix were not found wanting today.
Abbeyleix was out of the...
In Pictures: Big crowd as second ever Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade a huge...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated...
In Pictures: St Brigid celebrated as Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown turn out for St...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For...
In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen and Killeshin celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The rain did not dampen the spirits as the people of Killeshin and Graiguecullen got out to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
The action got underway...
Sadness in Killanure and Camross following the passing of Michael Scully
There was sadness in Killanure and Camross last week following the passing of Michael Scully.
Mr Scully passed away on March 8 at the Midlands...
Laois involvement as Athy school Ardscoil na Trionóide claim first ever hurling title
Ardscoil na Trionóide, Athy 1-15 Ramsgrange Community School (Wexford) 0-5
Schools South Leinster Junior Hurling 'C1' Championship Final
Ardscoil na Trionóide have made it two titles...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gertie Gorman
Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois
Gertie Gorman Clonaheen, Rosenallis Co Laois died peacefully March 16th at home...
Well-known Laois man appointed to new Biodiversity Officer role with Offaly County Council
Well-known Laois man and wildlife conservationist Ricky Whelan has been appointed to the new role of Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council.
Ricky, who is...