LaoisToday Reporter
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...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior hurlers face Kerry and...
It is an extremely busy Saturday of GAA action involving Laois teams and we will bring you coverage on our Live Blog.
The biggest game...
Leinster Ladies SFC Round 3: Goals ensure that Kildare inflict third straight defeat upon...
Kildare 3-3 Laois 0-10
Leinster Ladies SFC Round 3
Goals in either half proved the difference as Kildare inflicted a third championship defeat upon Laois this...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - 30 homes to be constructed at historic Laois site described as an ‘eye-sore’ in ‘total state of dereliction’
A historic site in Laois,...
Death occurs of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a leading figure in...
The death has occurred of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a driving force in the phenomenon that is Ballymaloe House Hotel, a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Terence Dunne
Ballintubbert, Laois, R14 RW53 / Athy, Kildare
The death has occurred of Terence Dunne, Ballintubbert,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Scully
Mountmellick, Laois
Seamus predeceased by parents Padraig and Brigid. Survived by his son David, sisters...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to another busy weekend and the Tailteann Cup draw
The May Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us and a very busy programme on the GAA front lies ahead.
The big game sees our...
LoveLaois Podcast: ‘Tis the season for Local Elections with launches in the air
After a break, the LoveLaois Podcast returns and this one looks ahead to the upcoming Local Elections.
Steven Miller has been very busy recently, attending...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fintan Drennan
Ballinrally, Camross, Laois
Fintan Drennan, Ballinrally, Camross, Co.Laois. Died 1st May 2024, peacefully in the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gleeson
Ballygill, Ballinasloe, Roscommon/Emo, Laois
Formerly of Morette, Emo County Laois. Suddenly. Predeceased by his parents...
Property: 58-acre farm holding for sale at Northgrove, Mountrath, Co Laois with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this circa 58 acre Farm Holding with a disused farmhouse and small farmyard at Northgrove,...
€1 Million announced for developments at Laois National Enterprise Park
€1 million investment has been announced for Junction 17 National Enterprise Park Development at Togher in Portlaoise.
The funding, which is part of the European...
Rev for Trev 2024: Tractor run in Mountrath set for May in memory of...
In the quiet town of Mountrath, a heartwarming event is on the horizon, bringing together a community in remembrance and support.
Rev for Trev, now...
Laois GAA Fixtures: County action and Palmer Cup – another busy week
The Laois senior and minor hurlers are in championship action again this weekend on what is another busy week of local GAA fixtures.
The Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Collins (née Dooley)
Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Galway / Ballacolla, Laois
The death has occurred of Marie...
Tailteann Cup: Seedings and fixtures as Laois set to learn fate tomorrow
The Laois footballers will learn their Tailteann Cup fate tomorrow when the draw for the second-tier All Ireland championship will be made.
Laois were beaten...
In Pictures: Laois PPN rollout crime prevention initiative at Portlaoise Men’s Sheds
Portlaoise Men’s Sheds were the first Community Group in the Portlaoise Municipal District to be supported by Laois PPN (Public Participation Networks) with their...
JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture seeking to hire Sales Person for their showrooms in Laois
Finline Furniture are seeking a Sales Person for their Emo Showrooms in Laois.
Experience in Interior Design is preferable but not essential.
To Apply
Please send CV & Cover Letter...
Local TD says Government has ‘failed the 1,752 carers in County Laois’
A local TD has hit out at the Government, who he says have "failed the 1,752 carers in County Laois."
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
Talking Sport Podcast: Perfect weekend for Laois hurlers as seniors, U-20s and minors win
It was the perfect weekend for hurling in Laois as all three of our county teams won.
The Laois senior hurlers picked up the second...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Flynn (née Keane)
Rathcore, Enfield, Meath, A83 KN93/Enfield, Kildare/Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Bridie...
ACFL Division 4: Second-half goals key as Annanough get back to winning ways and...
Annanough 2-15 The Rock 0-5
ACFL Division 4 Round 4
Second-half goals from Aaron Foley and Damien McCaul helped Annanough to a comprehensive win over The...
Ladies Football: Tough day for Laois as All-Ireland champions Dublin prove far too strong
Laois 0-1 Dublin 5-19
Ladies Leinster Senior Football Championship Round 2
Annabelle Timothy scored a hat-trick of goals as Dublin recorded a comprehensive win over Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Flynn (née Keane)
Rathcore, Enfield, Meath, A83 KN93 / Enfield, Kildare / Stradbally, Laois
The death...