LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben Thornton
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois/Swinford, Mayo
Ben Thornton, Rathleague, Portlaoise and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo. February...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Finale in the Dunamaise as champion crowned in thriller
The 2024 LaoisToday Schools QuizCast came to a conclusion in the Dunamaise Arts Centre today when the four finalists – St Colman's Stradbally, Rath...
Laois secondary school produce Podcast and ‘Walk & Talk’ as they continue to promote...
Members of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College in Portlaoise have been working hard to promote the Irish language in their school...
Calls for a statue to be erected as social media gushes over Pat Critchley...
The much anticipated Laochra Gael TG4 episode about Portlaoise's Pat Critchley was aired on television last night.
The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois v London, hurling clubs playing football and transfer season
The first weekend of March is upon us and our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
The big game of the weekend...
Public meeting called to establish second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise
A public meeting to establish a second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise will be held on Thursday March 7 in the Parish Centre in Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben Thornton
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois/Swinford, Mayo
Ben Thornton, Rathleague, Portlaoise and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo. February...
Boost Your Future: Explore new opportunities at the LOETB Abbeyleix Open Day!
Calling all Leaving Cert Students, individuals seeking a career change or those looking to upskill and advance in their current field!
LOETB Abbeyleix Further Education...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting seeking to hire an experienced Accountant for their head office...
JSD is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its team. The position will be in the head office located in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The...
Laois student honoured with UCD Entrance Scholarship Award
A Laois student was among those honoured at a ceremony in UCD this week to mark the outstanding results that she achieved in her...
Rugby: Dominant first half display sees Portlaoise U-16s through to league semi-final
Portlaoise 28 Carlow 0
Leinster U-16 Rugby League Quarter Final
The business end of the season arrived on Saturday last as Portlaoise welcomed Carlow to Togher...
In Pictures: Big weekend for St Abban’s and St Michael’s as Leinster Juvenile Championships...
Leinster Juvenile 'B' Cross Country and Mixed Cross Country Relay Championship
The Juvenile 'B' Cross Country and Juvenile Mixed Cross Country Relay Championships held in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Coffey (née Corcoran)
Tineel, Rosenallis, Laois, R32RR52
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Coffey...
All ladies welcome! – First ever Portlaoise Women’s Shed opens its doors
After plenty of hard work, the first ever Portlaoise Women's Shed opened its doors earlier this month.
Located at Laois Partnership offices on the Timahoe...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Delaney
Dromagh, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Ann Delaney, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois, February 25th 2024 at St....
Kelly Cup: Kingston double helps Arles-Killeen get the better of Crettyard and book quarter-final...
Arles-Killeen 2-10 Crettyard 0-10
Kelly Cup Group A
A goal in either half from Donie Kingston helped Arles-Killeen to their second Kelly Cup win in four...
Sinn Fein adds third candidate to contest Local Elections in Portlaoise Area
Sinn Fein has selected a third candidate to run for the party in the Portlaoise Area at the Local Elections in June.
Jason Phelan, who...
Talking Sport Podcast: A successful Trip to Tipp, Laochra Gael and Kelly Cup
It was a busy weekend on the football front and our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks back on all of it.
The Laois footballers went...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Delaney
Dromagh, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Ann Delaney, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois, February 25th 2024 at St....
Vigil to be held tonight in memory of Laois woman who passed away in...
A vigil will be held in Dublin this evening in memory of a Laois woman who passed away while sleeping rough in Dublin.
Ann Delaney,...
BREAKING: Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland announces decision to retire
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland has announced that he will retire from the role in June of this year.
Mr Mulholland will retire before...
In Pictures: All smiles as Ballylinan celebrate 2023 IFC success with dinner dance
It was all smiles in the Talbot Hotel in Graiguecullen on Saturday night as Ballylinan GAA gathered to celebrate their achievement from 2023.
The team...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers lose to Carlow while camogie team win away to...
It was a busy week on the hurling and camogie front so our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks back on it all.
The Laois senior...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David (Dave) Tuohy
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
David (Dave) Tuohy, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick died February 22nd peacefully...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers take on Tipperary in Semple...
The Laois footballers are in Semple Stadium in Thurles this afternoon for the latest game in their promotion push from NFL Division 4.
It's only...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - 28 transfers approved by Laois GAA ahead of the 2024 club season
Laois GAA have approved 28 transfers internally ahead of the 2024...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David (Dave) Tuohy
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
David (Dave) Tuohy, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick died February 22nd peacefully...
Kelly Cup: Wins for Arles-Killeen, The Heath and Killeshin as knockout stages begin to...
There were wins for Arles-Killeen, The Heath and Killeshin in the Kelly Cup this afternoon as the knockout stages of the pre-season competition begin...
National Camogie League Division 3A: Laois make winning start following high scoring affair with...
Laois 3-14 Kildare 2-12
National Camogie League Division 3A Round 1
The Laois camogie team made a winning start to Division 3A of the National League...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Carlow in latest NHL Division 2 clash
It's another case of Saturday Night Lights in O'Moore Park as the Laois hurlers welcome Carlow for Round 3 of the National Hurling League.
The...