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Appeal for dashcam footage launched after man impersonating Garda appears in Laois village
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to an incident of burglary and impersonation of a Garda in a Laois village.
The incident occurred on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers v Waterford, Willie Maher, Davy Fitz and Kelly Cup...
It was another busy weekend in the GAA scene in Laois and we will go through it all over the next 45 minutes.
The feature...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann (Nan) O'Keeffe (née McGrath)
O'Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary/Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Ann (Nan)...
Planning your wedding? Then check out the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel in their upcoming Wedding...
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has long had a reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the region – and you can check them...
The week that was: Looking back on our most read stories of the past...
1 - ‘We need to look after people who are getting up for work’ – Fiery exchanges as Laois Councillor hits out at Council...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann (Nan) O'Keeffe (née McGrath)
O'Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary / Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of...
Laois U-20 footballers denied a big win in Cork
Laois 1-11 Cork 1-11
John Kerins Cup (U-20 Football)
Cork summoned a late equaliser to deny Laois in the opening round of the John Kerins Cup...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 11, 2023
elow are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of...
Sadness at death of well-known Heath man after battle with illness
The death has occurred of Seamus Holland from The Heath after being sick for the past year or so with cancer.
Seamus was diagnosed with...
In Focus: Shannon Clifford on her role as senior therapist and trainer at The...
The Heritage Spa in Killenard promises perfect tranquility in an oasis of wellness with a range of rejuvenating and stress relieving treatments to choose...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of...
Shock and sadness as staff member of Portlaoise College passes away suddenly
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise College following the unexpected passing of one of their staff members.
Vanda Rafter (née Szwaglis), from Glenside in Portlaoise,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers v Waterford, U-20 footballers, championship structure and Kelly Cup...
Another weekend of GAA action is ahead of us - although it isn't as busy as in previous weeks.
The Laois senior footballers and ladies...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Farmer and Craft Markets this weekend
Markets @ SOLAS
SOLAS is happy to announce that the Markets are back and are kicking off with a double market weekend.
The ‘Weekly Farmers Market’...
Moynihan’s magic moments lead Portlaoise RFC U-15s to victory over Tullamore
Portlaoise 42 Tullamore 8
Leinster Rugby U-15 League Premier Division
On a cool and bright Sunday afternoon in Togher, Portlaoise continued their rich vein of league...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Oxley
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the care of St Vincent's Community Hospital...
JOB VACANCY: Heritage seeking to hire full-time and part-time Spa Therapist
The Heritage in Killenard are currently looking to hire a Full Time & Part Time Spa Therapist to join their team.
The ideal candidate will...
Property: Impressive family home in Sandy Lane in Portarlington for sale with Tom McDonald...
Tom McDonald & Associates - Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are delighted to offer to the market a rare opportunity to purchase an imposing, concrete...
Success for Laois athletes both in Ireland and abroad at the weekend
There was success for Laois athletes both in Ireland and outside of the country across the weekend.
St Abban's Ruby Millet achieved the European U-23...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn Martin (née Mortimer)
St. Fergal's Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Funeral arrangements later.
Mary McCarthy (née Comerford)
Ballsbridge, Dublin /...
‘Laois Ladies football is in a nice place’ – Brennan delighted with trajectory of...
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan looks like he has carried on the momentum from last year’s historic All-Ireland Intermediate campaign into the 2023...
Deep sadness and tribute paid as young Laois mother laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Portlaoise over the February Bank Holiday weekend as a young mother was laid to rest.
Amy Dunphy, from Marian Ave...
40 electric car sales in Laois in January as figures creep up again
There were 40 electric car sales sold in Laois in January, the highest ever single-month figure according to the recent Society of Irish Motor...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Kerwin
Killeaney, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois
James (Jim) Kerwin, Killeaney, Kilbricken, & Caoch O’ Leary’s, Ballacolla,...
Annanough mourn the passing of legendary figure Tommy Murphy
The death has occurred of Annanough and Laois GAA stalwart Tommy Murphy in Galway in his 93rd year.
Originally from Belgrove, the eldest of the...
From the Archives – Bank Holiday Weekend Read: Looking back at the extraordinary life...
Siun Lennon wrote this piece on LaoisToday in January 2019.
In October 2018, the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O’Kelly, who passed...
Six Talking Points as the Laois Ladies get their league campaign back on track
The Laois ladies footballers bounced back from a big defeat to Westmeath in Mullingar last weekend by edging out Tyrone in Crettyard on Sunday...
In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA gather for Dinner Dance to celebrate 135th anniversary
Portlaoise GAA might not be enjoying the same level of dominance with their adult teams as they once did - but there is still...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior footballers and Ladies win while hurlers lose in Tipperary
The first February Bank Holiday weekend ever brought about our busiest GAA weekend of the year thus far.
The Laois senior hurlers, senior footballers and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Murphy
Upper Newcastle, Galway City, Galway / Ballybrittas, Laois
Tom passed away peacefully surrounded by his...