LaoisToday Reporter
Rugby: Portlaoise take U-16 North Midlands title after fine win over Naas
Portlaoise 34 Naas 30
U-16 Rugby North Midlands League
The North Midlands League title was at stake when Portlaoise and Naas met in Cill Dara last...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois footballers almost promoted, Ladies in relegation trouble and great win...
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front and the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is here to look back at it all.
Steven...
In Pictures: Google Developer Group Portlaoise launch event draws enthusiastic crowd
The inaugural launch event of Google Developer Group (GDG) Portlaoise, a local chapter of the worldwide GDG network, proved a resounding success.
GDG Portlaoise is...
In Pictures: All smiles as Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe celebrate Junior ‘A’ hurling success
Members of Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe hurling club came together on Saturday evening to celebrate championship glory from 2023.
The Midlands Park Hotel was the venue as they...
In Pictures: Winners crowned following Winter League in The Heath Golf Club
Over the past two weekends, presentations took place for Men’s and Women’s Winter League at The Heath Golf Club.
The Women kicked off the competition...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 4, 2024
Peadar Gorman
Skerry, Rosenallis, Laois
Peadar Gorman Skerry, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died the 25th of February 2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Portlaoise bar and restaurant Lilly’s closes – and expected to be put up for sale
Well-known Portlaoise venue Lilly’s Bar and Kitchen has...
National Camogie League Division 3A: Two from two as Laois travel away to Armagh...
Laois 3-12 Armagh 0-12
National Camogie League Division 3A Round 2
Laois made it two wins from two in the National Camogie league following a nine...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben Thornton
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois/Swinford, Mayo
Ben Thornton, Rathleague, Portlaoise and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo. February...
In Pictures: Minister Simon Harris present as Laois Local Election candidate launches campaign
Minister Simon Harris was in attendance at Dick Dunne's Lounge, Stradbally, on Saturday last, to launch the election campaign of Vivienne Phelan.
Phelan is a...
In Pictures: All the best images from the inaugural LaoisToday Schools QuizCast final
The curtain came down on the first ever LaoisToday Schools QuizCast on Friday with the final in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Four finalists – St...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben Thornton
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois/Swinford, Mayo
Ben Thornton, Rathleague, Portlaoise and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo. February...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Finale in the Dunamaise as champion crowned in thriller
The 2024 LaoisToday Schools QuizCast came to a conclusion in the Dunamaise Arts Centre today when the four finalists – St Colman's Stradbally, Rath...
Laois secondary school produce Podcast and ‘Walk & Talk’ as they continue to promote...
Members of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College in Portlaoise have been working hard to promote the Irish language in their school...
Calls for a statue to be erected as social media gushes over Pat Critchley...
The much anticipated Laochra Gael TG4 episode about Portlaoise's Pat Critchley was aired on television last night.
The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois v London, hurling clubs playing football and transfer season
The first weekend of March is upon us and our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
The big game of the weekend...
Public meeting called to establish second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise
A public meeting to establish a second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise will be held on Thursday March 7 in the Parish Centre in Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben Thornton
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois/Swinford, Mayo
Ben Thornton, Rathleague, Portlaoise and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo. February...
Boost Your Future: Explore new opportunities at the LOETB Abbeyleix Open Day!
Calling all Leaving Cert Students, individuals seeking a career change or those looking to upskill and advance in their current field!
LOETB Abbeyleix Further Education...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting seeking to hire an experienced Accountant for their head office...
JSD is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its team. The position will be in the head office located in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The...
Laois student honoured with UCD Entrance Scholarship Award
A Laois student was among those honoured at a ceremony in UCD this week to mark the outstanding results that she achieved in her...
Rugby: Dominant first half display sees Portlaoise U-16s through to league semi-final
Portlaoise 28 Carlow 0
Leinster U-16 Rugby League Quarter Final
The business end of the season arrived on Saturday last as Portlaoise welcomed Carlow to Togher...
In Pictures: Big weekend for St Abban’s and St Michael’s as Leinster Juvenile Championships...
Leinster Juvenile 'B' Cross Country and Mixed Cross Country Relay Championship
The Juvenile 'B' Cross Country and Juvenile Mixed Cross Country Relay Championships held in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Coffey (née Corcoran)
Tineel, Rosenallis, Laois, R32RR52
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Coffey...
All ladies welcome! – First ever Portlaoise Women’s Shed opens its doors
After plenty of hard work, the first ever Portlaoise Women's Shed opened its doors earlier this month.
Located at Laois Partnership offices on the Timahoe...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Delaney
Dromagh, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Ann Delaney, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois, February 25th 2024 at St....
Kelly Cup: Kingston double helps Arles-Killeen get the better of Crettyard and book quarter-final...
Arles-Killeen 2-10 Crettyard 0-10
Kelly Cup Group A
A goal in either half from Donie Kingston helped Arles-Killeen to their second Kelly Cup win in four...
Sinn Fein adds third candidate to contest Local Elections in Portlaoise Area
Sinn Fein has selected a third candidate to run for the party in the Portlaoise Area at the Local Elections in June.
Jason Phelan, who...
Talking Sport Podcast: A successful Trip to Tipp, Laochra Gael and Kelly Cup
It was a busy weekend on the football front and our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks back on all of it.
The Laois footballers went...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Delaney
Dromagh, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Ann Delaney, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois, February 25th 2024 at St....