LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daniel (Dan) Bergin
Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Bergin, Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, February 8th, 2024, suddenly...
All systems go again for latest Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade
With spring in the air, it means that planning for St Patrick's Day is well and truly underway in the various communities that celebrate...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Down to the wire as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown go head to...
Round 2 of the Wildcard section continued as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown NS clashed.
This was a winner takes all clash with the loser out for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers, Kelly Cup, Mountmellick CS in a Leinster final and...
We are back with our latest Talking Sport Podcast and it is a very varied episode.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where they...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Dalton
John Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Paddy Dalton, John Square, Portlaoise. February 7th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
News in Brief: Global conference in Castletown, funding for Rathdowney, and rare disease campaign
WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference held in Castletown
The WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference was held in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre,...
Portlaoise College TY girls eagerly embrace STEM Passport for Inclusion Program
In a significant stride towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM, Transition Year (TY) girls from Portlaoise College have enthusiastically joined the STEM Passport...
SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Gearing up for SOLAS Garden Festival
"Exciting times are ahead at SOLAS Garden Centre as they gear up for a flurry of activities this spring. With Valentine's Day just around...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: More drama involving Rath as tiebreaker required in Round 2 with...
Rath National School and Holy Family were involved in a dramatic encounter as Round 2 of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast got underway.
This was a...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Dalton
John Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Paddy Dalton, John Square, Portlaoise. February 7th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
St Pius X National School in Ballacolla now accepting enrolments for 2024-2025 school year
St Pius X National School in Ballacolla is now accepting enrolments for the 2024-25 school year.
St Pius X NS is a co-education school that...
Gardai appeal for information as Laois teenager missing since last Friday
Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Laois teenager.
Tyler Berry, 13, is missing from Portlaoise since Friday, February 2.
He...
In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA acknowledge teams past and present at Dinner Dance
When you've a club as big as Portlaoise, acknowledging the achievements of the various teams can be a challenge.
But they did so in style...
Laois primary school launch fundraiser – with Electric Picnic tickets and glamping package up...
This is certainly a prize worth winning - and it's all for a very worthy local cause.
Cosby National School in Stradbally have launched a...
Internationally renowned YouTubers with more than 41 million subscribers in Portlaoise for latest video
Two internationally renowned YouTubers who have more than 41 million subscribers across three channels were in Portlaoise yesterday.
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known as...
History made as Portlaoise CBS secure first ever All-Ireland ‘A’ U-16 basketball bronze medal
Young basketballs players in Portlaoise CBS made history recently when they became the first group to win an All-Ireland U-16 bronze medal in the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor (née Murray)
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor, London, and formerly of Bellair, Clonaslee,...
17 clubs represented as Laois U-20 footballers name 34 player panel for 2024 season
The Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly has named his panel ahead of the 2024 Leinster U-20 football championship.
St Joseph's and Portlaoise lead the...
Dunamase College holding open evenings for Irish and English streams on February 21-22
Dunamase College is holding its open evening on Wednesday, February 21, for students wishing to view the Aonad Lán Gaeilge and Thursday, February 22,...
Laois County Council praised as almost 350 social homes brought back into use across...
A total of 349 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in Laois between 2014-2023 according to figures released by the Department...
Camross GAA make big donation to Laois Hospice following successful coffee morning
The Camross senior hurling panel and committee members of 2023 handed over a cheque to Laois Hospice this week.
The players and club hosted a...
Laois artist represented at Brigid 1500 exhibition in Kildare Town
Laois artist Julie Scully (Síle Ní Scolaidhe) will feature at 'Brigid 1500' which is taking place in the Town of Kildare.
Her piece, titled "Cross...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Isaac Dobson
Rock of Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Laois
Isaac George Dobson. The Rock of Dunamaise. Portlaoise February 4th...
In Pictures: Night of celebration as Annanough GAA gather to acknowledge successful 2023 season
The Killeshin Hotel hosted a night of great celebration for Annanough GAA club on Saturday night as the Vicarstown-based club reflected on a successful...
In Pictures: Day of celebration in Ballyfin as new playground is officially opened
The newest playground in Laois was officially opened on Sunday as the community of Ballyfin came out in force to size up the area's...
Talking Sport Podcast: Northern Ireland politics and Laois football make for a dramatic weekend
What drama - and none of it on the pitch!
The Laois footballers won their second game of this National League Division 4 campaign on...
In Pictures: Laois hurlers off to winning start in promotion push from Division 2
The wind howled and though it wasn't bitterly cold as it can be at this time of the year, it was certainly an early-season...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois tested by Down but do enough to get off to...
The Laois hurlers had a closer than expected battle with Down in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon in the opening game of their Division...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eleanor Marjorie Sarah (Sally) Gibbs (née Dobbs)
Bellmount, Cullohill, Laois
Passed peacefully in the loving care of...
Live Blog: Follow all of the action as Laois hurlers begin league campaign at...
The Laois hurlers are in action in O'Moore Park this afternoon as they welcome Down for the opening round of Division 2 of the...