LaoisToday Reporter
Sadness as owner of well-known Laois business passes away
There is sadness in Laois, Meath and Tipperary this week following the passing of a well-known Laois business owner.
Richard Doyle, of Blackhall Little, Kilcloon,...
Huge crowd rings in 2024 at annual Ballacolla New Year’s Day Walk and Tractor...
Despite the atrocious weather conditions, a huge crowd turned out to ring in 2024 at the annual Ballacolla New Years Day Walk and Tractor...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois lose out to Offaly, Justin McNulty interview and club manager...
After a two week break, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast returns and this one is all about football.
The O'Byrne Cup began in Stradbally last...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Earley
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Two babies born on New Year’s Day at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
There was great joy on New Year's Day in Portlaoise Hospital as two babies were born in the very first hours of the new...
In Pictures: Successful running of St Abban’s AC’s annual St Stephen’s Day road race
The St Abban’s AC annual St Stephen’s Day Road race took place again this year, with over 50 athletes competing across two races on...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Earley
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Group HR manager
CJ Sheeran Ltd, Ireland's largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, is currently seeking to hire a Group HR Manager.
This is an...
Gardai renew appeal for missing Laois woman on the eve of 30th anniversary of...
Tomorrow, January 3, marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Laois woman Imelda Keenan.
Imelda was last seen on Monday, January 3, 1994...
New signage unveiled for historic settlement of Aghaboe Abbey
After a long campaign, the historic Aghaboe Abbey has rang in the new year by welcoming new signage into the community.
The initiative really sparked...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre: What’s in store for 2024 …
As we eagerly step into the new year, many of us are looking forward to what 2024 has in store for us.
For those who...
Camross to the fore in the 2023 LaoisToday Senior Hurling Team of the Year
What an exciting year it was in the top tier of hurling here in Laois, leaving us in LaoisToday the almost impossible task of...
Rath NS set to accept enrolments for 2024-2025 school year – with Open Day...
Founded in 1857, Sacred Heart National School Rath is a co-educational primary school located near the village of Ballybrittas in the parish of Emo/Portarlington....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Priya Kumar Sengupta
Woodbrook, Portarlington, Laois
Priya Kumar Sengupta, Woodbrook, Portarlington, Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin, Enfield, London...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2023
As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost.
Laois lost a number...
Seven clubs represented in LaoisToday Senior Football Team of the Year for 2023
As the year draws to a close, we in LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Senior Football Team of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bergin (née Fitzpatrick)
St. Martin's Avenue, Naas, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Portlaoise, Co Laois.
In the tender...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 31, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Keith Ivan Little
45 Rossdarragh Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
Suddenly at home. Loving son of Elizabeth (Elaine) and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shane Lynch
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Shane Lynch. St. Brigids Place Portlaoise. Died 29th December 2023...
Deep sadness following tragic passing of young Laois man as fundraiser launched
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise following the tragic and unexpected passing of Shane Lynch.
Shane, 23, from St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise, died on...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dan Duggan
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Dan Duggan, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on 28th...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim (James) Bonham
Raheenabrogue, Ballyroan, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Pauls Ward...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) O’Neill
Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (better known as Mick) Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, died as...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) O'Neill
Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (better known as Mick) Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, died as...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Connolly (née Loughnane)
Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois/Birr, Offaly/Roscrea, Tipperary
The death has occurred of Nancy Connolly (nee...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen Costigan (née Doyle)
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90/Roscrea, Tipperary
Ellen Costigan (née Doyle) Clonad, Portlaoise and formerly...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Joseph) Douglas
Hawthorn Close, Newbridge, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois
DOUGLAS John (Joseph) Hawthorn Close, Newbridge, Co....
Pat Critchley: ‘A Coaching Way’ – It is essential for coaches to be fired...
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Are we coaches of...
Introducing the LaoisToday Intermediate Hurling Team of the Year for 2023
The 2023 Intermediate Hurling Championship plotted a fascinating, exhilarating course, with Colt-Shanahoe coming out on top.
Trumera, Mountmellick and Clonad played their part in what...
Talking Sport Podcast Awards: Heartbreak, Shock, Unsung Hero, Player and Team of the year
We are almost at the end of 2023 and we are here on the latest Talking Sport Podcast to review the last 12 months.
Over...