LaoisToday Reporter
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as leagues come to a head –...
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
First-named teams at home and all games at 7.30pm unless stated otherwise
ACHL Division 1 Semi-finals
Extra-time/Winner on the Day, if necessary
Borris-Kilcotton v...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Claire Buckley (née O'Brien)
9 Tihilly, Tullamore, Offaly/Clara, Offaly/Laois
Late of Kilmucklin, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Capenlug,...
ACFL Division 3: Wins for Kilcavan, Clonaslee-St Manman’s, Crettyard and Ballyroan-Abbey as promotion and...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-12 Arles-Kilcruise 1-13
ACFL Division 3 Promotion Section
Two second-half goals from James McRedmond helped Clonaslee-St Manman's to a good win away to Arles-Kilcruise...
Talking Sport Podcast: Another brilliant Laois win, Croke Park experience, Ladies and camogie plus...
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and we are all in great form following a big win for Laois.
The Laois...
Cheers to 30 years! First Ireland Spirits celebrates its 30th anniversary
First Ireland Spirits, the Abbeyleix based alcoholic beverage manufacturer celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Friday evening the 21st of June in the Abbeyleix Manor...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brophy
Fairymount, Crettyard, Laois / Crettyard, Carlow / Avoca, Wicklow
Margaret Brophy (née Byrne) (Former NS...
Ladies Football: Relegation battle beckons for Laois following heavy defeat against Galway
Laois 1-5 Galway 7-22
All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Round 3
Laois Ladies are into the relegation playoff in the Senior football championship following a heavy...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Lalor (née McNamara)
Coole, Raheen, Laois
The death has occurred of Nora Lalor (née McNamara), Coole,...
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie: Nine-goal Laois move top of the group as they crush...
Laois 9-15 Mayo 1-2
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Round 3
Laois have moved top of Group 2 of the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship following...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Firearm, ammunition and drugs worth €285,000 seized following Garda raid in Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise seized €285,000 worth of various controlled drugs, a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Wright
Tullamoy, Stradbally, Laois
William (Willie) Wright, Tullamoy, Stradbally, Co. Laois passed away on 20th...
ACFL Division 1: Courtwood reach first ever top league final, Graigue are safe but...
Courtwood 3-10 St Joseph's 0-17
ACFL Division 1 Winner's Section Round 2
Courtwood have made history as they have reached the Laois Shopping Centre Division 1...
ACHL Division 4: Heroic Hilliard hits last-minute goal to help Mountmellick claim Division 4...
Mountmellick 3-10 Clonad 0-17
ACHL Division 4 Final
Mountmellick and Clonad played out an end-to-end Division 4 showpiece in the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise.
It...
Talking Sport Podcast: Heading back to Croke Park, when stadiums die and club league...
The Laois footballers are heading back to Croke Park on Sunday and our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Morrin (née Carroll)
Fieldbrook Lawns, Portlaoise, Laois
Maura Morrin (nee Carroll) Fieldbrook Lawns, Dublin Rd., Portlaoise....
Property: 50-acre residential farm at Meelick, Rosenallis, Co Laois, for sale with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this fine 50-acre residential farm at Meelick, Rosenallis, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 T621). This farm...
Fifty Seven Boutique: Official opening of new Durrow store – as summer sale gets...
Fifty Seven Boutique in Durrow recently celebrated the official opening of its new store in the town.
Having traded in Durrow since 2019, proprietors Mary...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Billy (William) Lacey
Baunmor, Ballinakill, Laois
Billy is formerly of Lisbigney,Attanagh and died peacefully in the exceptional...
Sadness as the late Kathleen Rigney is laid to rest in Portlaoise
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of Kathleen Rigney (née Hughes) from St Brigid's Place.
Mrs Rigney was laid to rest...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Billy (William) Lacey
Baunmor, Ballinakill, Laois
Billy is formerly of Lisbigney,Attanagh and died peacefully in the exceptional...
Local Election Podcast: Talking Points, Tommy Mulligan interview and LaoisToday Awards
The Local Elections are behind us now and this final Podcast on the subject wraps it all up.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett...
Firearm, ammunition and drugs worth €285,000 seized following Garda raid in Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise have seized €285,000 worth of various controlled drugs, a firearm and ammunition during a search operation.
This took place in Portlaoise, on...
Sadness following the passing of former Portlaoise publican
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a former publican who was very well known.
Vera Kavanagh (née Keane) passed away...
Talking Sport Podcast: End of the road for Laois hurlers, Willie Maher, camogie and...
The latest installment of the Talking Sport Podcast with LaoisToday is here and this is all about hurling.
The Laois hurlers finished up for 2024...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vera Kavanagh (née Keane)
Kylebrook, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PW7A
Vera Kavanagh (née Keane) Kylebrook and Main St., Portlaoise....
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results as semi finals and finals are confirmed
It was a busy Monday evening on the GAA scene with places in finals and semi finals up for grabs in hurling and football.
The...
Old Fort Festival 2024 launched with first night just ten days away
In less than two weeks, Portlaoise Town Centre will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Old Fort Quarter Festival.
The festival takes...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on a brilliant Laois victory over Kildare
It was a memorable Sunday in O'Connor Park as the Laois senior footballers defeated Kildare.
They are through to the semi finals of the Tailteann...
ACHL Division 1: The Harps confirm semi final spot, Rosenallis face relegation and Portlaoise...
Portlaoise 1-17 Camross 1-16
ACHL Division 1 Round 7
Portlaoise have secured their place in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 for another season after...