LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Boyle (née Ward)
No.1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/Tuam, Galway
No1 Court View, Stradbally and formerly...
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Hume Auctioneers present 14 Vesci Close … perhaps the finest property to come to...
Hume Auctioneers - We Get The Pick Of The Crop.
Perhaps the finest property to come to the market in Abbeyleix in recent years, No....
Roll ‘n Bowl set for official relaunch with beautiful new look
There's hardly a parent in the county that hasn't been to Roll 'n Bowl in Portlaoise at some stage.
With its soft play area, bowling,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O'Kelly)
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, R14XE30
Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony....
Laois JFC ‘C’: Semi final places set as Stradbally, Arles-Kilcruise, Courtwood and Graiguecullen win
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Stradbally 0-15 Killeshin 1-11
Laois JFC 'C' Quarter Final
Stradbally...
Final details announced as Laois Pride Festival 2025 now underway
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place currently...
LoveLaois Podcast: Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins on getting her new car, learning to...
The LoveLaois Podcast this week features a very special guest who has achieved international fame.
Last month, Katelyn Cummins was crowned International Rose of Tralee...
Laois greyhound trainer progresses to next round of Irish Greyhound Derby
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby third round at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night produced some of the finest racing of the competition so far,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Reviewing Round 5 of the SHC as group stage action concludes...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is back and our latest episode focuses exclusively on senior.
Barry McEvoy is joined by Alan Hartnett for this one to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Mulhall
Coolnacarte, Mountrath, Laois
Billy passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th September 2025, in his...
Great family day out promised once again at the Clonaslee Show this Sunday, September...
There hugely popular, high quality, long-running Clonaslee Show takes place this Sunday, September 14.
National IFA President Francie Gorman will once again be in attendance...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on a busy weekend of Premier IHC, IHC and...
The Laois Hurling Podcast returns and this one is all about lower grade hurling.
Alan Hartnett is joined by specialist Steven Miller to review all...
Major milestone as Anvil Inn celebrates 40 years in business
The Anvil Inn has been an institution in Portarlington for four decades - and it is marking its 40th anniversary in business with a...
Knockbeg College: A place where every student can learn and grow … a school...
The minute you drive into Knockbeg College you instantly get a sense that it's no ordinary school.
The long tree-lined avenue, the acres of space...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons
Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath/Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat), formerly of Portlaoise, passed away peacefully at...
LIVE BLOG: Super Sunday of hurling ahead with five matches down for decision
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another huge day on the hurling...
Laois Premier IHC: Strong second half sees Clough-Ballacolla survive and demote Abbeyleix
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Clough-Ballacolla 3-16 Abbeyleix 1-12
Laois Premier IHC Relegation Final
Clough-Ballacolla...
Much loved Portlaoise cafe announces closure after almost 12 years
The Pantry Café, a much-loved fixture in the Portlaoise community, has closed its doors after nearly 12 years of business.
Located on Market Square and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons
Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath/Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat), formerly of Portlaoise, passed away peacefully at...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Saturday’s SHC and IHC games
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre hurling championships continue today...
‘We will never forget you Ger’ – Heartfelt tribute paid to Laois club stalwart...
There is great sadness in Ballaghmore this weekend following the passing of one of their much loved sons.
Ger England, passed away peacefully at home...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard England
Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Gerard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Round 5 of the SHC and the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is a massive weekend in the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Canice Farrell
Knockatrina House, Durrow, Laois, R32XK7K/Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Canice Farrell, Knockatrina House, Durrow, Co. Laois and formerly...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Round 5 of the SHC as group stage concludes
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Fitzpatrick
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Peter Fitzpatrick, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise 2nd September 2025. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital....
LoveLaois Podcast: Reviewing Electric Picnic 2025, performing twice and 2026 ticket scramble
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The 2025 Electric Picnic is now in the rear-view window and attention now...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Premier IHC and IHC quarter finals plus relegation finals and...
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Laois JHC ‘C’: Clonad go goal crazy as Borris-Kilcotton strike late to set up...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clonad 7-16 Abbeyleix 6-11
Laois JHC 'C' Semi-final
Two goals...