LaoisToday Reporter
Speech and Language Therapist to represent Laois at Blue Jean Country Queen Festival
The 2024 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, will take place in Athboy this coming June Bank Holiday Weekend...
HSE issue update following reports of ‘measles cases in maternity unit’ at Portlaoise Hospital
The HSE has released a statement following reports of measles cases at Portlaoise Hospital.
A patient in the hospital's maternity unit contacted LaoisToday and said...
Laois player scoops half a million euro in EuroMillions Plus Top Prize win
A player in Laois has woken up half a millon euro richer this morning after they scooped the EuroMillions Plus Top Prize of €500,000...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy
De La Salle, Castletown, Laois / Lombardstown, Cork
Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy, De...
JOB VACANCY: Carlinn Transport Ltd seek to hire HGV Driver
Carlinn Transport Ltd, who are based in Rooskey, Carlingford, in Co Louth, are currently seeking to hire a HGV Driver.
With a number of drives...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership seeking to hire Communications Officer for part-time role
Position - Communications Officer
Part-time; flexible (21 hours max per week)
Laois Partnership Company is the local development company for Co Laois. Based in Portlaoise, we...
Talking Sport Podcast: Football wobble, class camogie, GAA GO and walkovers
A little later than normal, the latest installment of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and there is lots to talk about.
Fresh from his...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Lalor
Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Laois
John Lalor of Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Co. Laois (R32RW13).
John...
Man arrested and due before court following alleged attempted abduction in Laois
A man has been arrested and will be brought before court this morning following an alleged attempted abduction in Laois.
On April 26, a woman...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Lalor
Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Laois
John Lalor of Tower Hill, Shaen, Emo, Co. Laois (R32RW13).
John...
ACFL Division 4: Graiguecullen secure semi-final spot while Annanough take step closer
Annanough 3-17 Killeshin 2-8
ACFL Division 4 Round 5
Annanough recovered from a slow start to comfortably get the better of Killeshin in the latest round...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Raheen, Donaghmore, Laois, R32 R599
Michael Dooley, Raheen, Donaghmore, via Rathdowney, Co. Laois, May 10th....
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mantas Zukas
Portarlington, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Zukas (Portarlington, Co. Laois and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin 24)...
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening this Thursday, May 16, from 5pm–7pm, where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: 16 point wins for Kilcavan and Portlaoise in tonight’s...
Timahoe 1-4 Kilcavan 4-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 5
Kilcavan are up to third in Division 3 after they put Timahoe to the sword this evening.
A...
Talking Sport Podcast: Disappointing night for U-20 hurlers and looking ahead to Tailteann Cup
For the first time in a while, our Talking Sport Podcast is an even split between football and hurling.
Part one of the show is...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jean Pim
Anngrove, Mountmellick, Laois
Jean Pim, Anngrove, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on May 9th 2024....
LoveLaois Podcast: What happens when ‘the establishment’ tell people that something is ‘wrong’?
What happens when those in positions of power and influence tell large groups of people that something they enjoy doing is 'wrong'?
That was the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rt. Lt. Col Kenneth (Ken) Kelly
Raheen Park, Youghal, Cork / Portlaoise, Laois
Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, Retired...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Treacy
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois / Ballybrophy, Laois
Tom Treacy, Woodbrook, Mountrath, and late of Rathmore, Ballybrophy,...
ACFL Division 2: Emo see off four-goal Mountmellick to move top of the league
Mountmellick 4-4 Emo 2-16
ACFL Division 2 Round 1
Emo moved top of Division 2 following a fine victory over Mountmellick this evening.
This was a refixed...
Talking Sport Podcast: Seniors in Kerry, minors in Offaly, massive camogie win and Ladies...
The May Bank Holiday is over and as we head towards the middle of 2024, our latest Podcast is here.
And it is another big...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kay) Rankin (née Redmond)
Wayside, Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Rankin (nee Redmond) Kathleen (Kay) of...
Gardai appeal for information following disappearance of Laois teenager
Gardai have issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of a Laois teenager.
Lorcan Meehan, 17, was last seen on Sunday night, May 5,...
ACFL Division 1: Brian Whelan to the fore for Ballyroan-Abbey in victory over Portlaoise
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-14 Portlaoise 1-7
ACFL Division 1 Round 4
A strong second-half performance from Ballyroan-Abbey saw them triumph over a depleted Portlaoise outfit in Rathleague this...
Car damaged and clubhouse smashed at Laois GAA club following Bank Holiday weekend attack
A Laois GAA club was the victim of vandalism following an attack at their premises on Bank Holiday Sunday.
Graiguecullen GAA club shared details of...
In Pictures: 2024 Growing Organics programme gets underway at Laois dairy and tillage farm
The 2024 Growing Organics programme has gotten underway at a dairy and tillage farm in the south of Laois.
The year's opening farm walk took...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Abigail Ellen Goodwin
Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath, Laois
After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the...
‘Cycling is for Everyone’ – Bike Week 2024 celebrating the joys of cycling
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, is taking place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme - "Cycling...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Abigail Ellen Goodwin
Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath, Laois
After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the...