LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anna Brophy (née Crowe)
Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin / Laois / Limerick
Formerly of Carrigmore House, Doon,...
Significant work carried out on charming old Vicarstown school which still serves as a...
The school in Vicarstown may have been closed by the Department of Education in 1969 - but it still remains a central part of...
Sadness in Portlaoise following the passing of well regarded and admired former Garda inspector
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a well regarded and admired former Garda inspector.
Michael Morris, of Colliers Lane, Kilminchy,...
CEO of Ireland’s largest private security firm launches Laois school’s charity calendar
Schoolchildren at Rath NS turned the tables on a former pupil, deciding if they’d put him on the ‘nice or naughty list’ by picking...
O’Moore’s dominate LaoisToday Camogie Team of the Year for 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we at LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Camogie Team of the Year.
O'Moore's...
Talking Sport Podcast Awards: Flop, Manager, Controversy and Comeback 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...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan...
Sadness following the passing of Camross and Laois hurling great Sean Cuddy
There is sadness in Camross and the Laois hurling community following the passing of Sean Cuddy.
Sean died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on...
Talking Sport Podcast Awards: Goal, Game, Point and Save 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...
All systems go as much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school confirmed
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, will hosts its Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28, in Coolrain Village.
This fundraising event has proven to be a...
Portlaoise dominate the LaoisToday Ladies Football Team of the Year for 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we at LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Ladies Football Team of the...
Pat Critchley: ‘A Coaching Way’ – the importance of a Growth Mindset
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Coaches want their players...
Rugby: Portlaoise U-16s advance to North Midlands final following closely contested Newbridge clash
Newbridge 17 Portlaoise 22
North Midlands U-16 Area Rugby League Semi-Final
Portlaoise travelled to Newbridge on Sunday and got the better of the home side to...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan...
Portlaoise Institute receives rave reviews in recent centre evaluation
As part of an LOETB wide evaluation process, Portlaoise Institute recently undertook a centre evaluation gaining the insights from students, teachers and the wider...
Gardai appeal for information after two cars and a house vandalised in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information an incident in Portlaoise in the early hours of Monday morning, December 18.
Two cars and a house were damaged...
In Pictures: All smiles as Killeshin GAA celebrate 2023 season with awards night
It was standing room only in the Seven Oaks in Carlow on December 9 as Killeshin GAA gathered for their annual awards night.
It was...
Preparations in place as first ever children’s choir in the Stradbally Parish set to...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls complete unbeaten 2023 with victory over Rhinos
Portlaoise 20 Rhinos 7
Leinster Girls Rugby Legaue Division 1
The Rhinos charged into Portlaoise Rugby FC to take on an unbeaten Portlaoise side for the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Claffey
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Mary Claffey, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Fardrum, Athlone, 16th...
Renowned writer hosts successful short story workshops in Laois
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s memoir workshops, she returned to Laois recently.
The Arts Office at Laois County Council invited...
Large attendance for Rathdowney Town Team’s launch of new Town Centre First Plan
A large group of over 60 people attended the launch of the Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan recently in the Marian Community Centre in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Gordan Lalor, Finn Culleton, Declan White, schools games and The 2...
The final Laois GAA club game of 2023 took place on Friday evening in the Centre of Excellence.
Mountmellick Parish Gaels defeated Clonaslee-St Manman's and...
Death occurs of Jack Kenna, widely regarded as one of the greatest Laois footballers...
The death has occurred of Jack Kenna, widely regarded as one of the greatest Laois footballers of all time.
Aged in his early 90s, Jack...
Killeen community carol service to take place on Friday, December 22
The Killeen Community Carol service will take place on Friday, December 22, in St Abban’s church in Killeen.
The Killeen Community Carol Service began in...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Laois Cross Country finals in Barrowhouse
The 2023 Laois Athletic Cross Country activity came to a conclusion in Barrowhouse on Sunday morning when the county senior championships, for both men...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette (Bernie) Grady (née Kennedy)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff...
First senior Laois cross country title for Jack Fenlon while Mary Mulhare claims women’s...
Jack Fenlon from St Abban's became the latest winner of the Laois senior men's cross country title when he claimed gold this morning in...
Laois JFC Team of the Year: Annanough lead the way with eight representatives as...
Champions Annanough lead the way on our Laois Junior 'A' football Team of the Year with eight representatives - and a number can feel...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (née Horgan)
Rathdowney, Laois/Dundrum, Tipperary
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (nee Horgan), Conoboro Rd., Rathdowney, Co....