LaoisToday Reporter
Ballylinan community bid sad farewell to Pat Julian
Ballylinan said farewell to one of the pillars of their community on Christmas Eve with the funeral of Pat Julian, a highly-respected and much-loved...
Conversational Irish group to begin weekly meetings in Vicarstown for month of January
We all like to be able to use a little bit of Irish from time to time.
But what we learned in school over the...
Sadness in Portarlington at the death of Rose McCann
There is sadness in Portarlington this week with the news of the death of Rose McCann, a woman who made a lifelong contribution to...
In Pictures: Laois school launches local History and folklore collection as part of Christmas...
A Laois school held a ‘Celebration of Christmas’ which coincided with the launch of their local history and folklore collection.
‘Tracing Our Past-Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,...
SOLAS – Fitness Swap, Tree Shredding and Homeware Sale
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington starts the new year with its focus firmly on good food, fitness and the environment.
Fitness Equipment Swap -...
Busy weekend in store as CCFL soccer season returns with a bang
After a couple of weeks off for a Christmas break, the local CCFL soccer season returns this weekend with a busy schedule of games.
There's...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Anthony Hanly
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Kevin Anthony Hanly, formerly of Wolfe...
JOB VACANCY: Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary
Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors, an ambitious and progressive legal firm based in Portlaoise, are seeking a Legal Secretary.
The role will be on a 5-day per week...
Sadness in Courtwood and Rath areas at the passing of Rich O’Connor
The festive period marked the end of an era in the Courtwood area with the news of the death of Rich O'Connor on Christmas...
WATCH: Laois mammy confirmed as one of the leaders for Operation Transformation
The brand new season of Operation Transformation appears on our TV screens on Wednesday night - and there is now added Laois interest.
This year’s...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Brennan
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents James...
In Pictures: Forest Fest in Emo goes down a treat as new three-day event...
A selection of photos from the first Forest Fest, a new three-day music festival in Emo, in July 2022.
All weekend the small picturesque village...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John McDonald
Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
John McDonald, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded...
From the Archives: Laois Football Memory: Looking back on the glorious 1997 All Ireland...
Ahead of a 25-year reunion of the All Ireland-winning Laois minor footballers in October, we looked back at their glorious 1997 success.
This evening in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John McDonald
Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
John McDonald, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded...
MIDOC arrangement is an ‘interim’ solution only says Laois TD
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has described the out of hours GP service as an ‘interim solution only’.
Last night, Fianna Fail TD Sean...
2022 Remembered: Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'
There is a wide...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2022
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...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dora (Doe) Flood (née Armstrong)
Portlaoise, Laois / Rathfarnham, Dublin
Flood (née Armstrong), Dora (Doe) (Portlaoise, Co....
MIDOC services to ‘continue as normal’ in Laois following high level discussions
The out of hours GP service in Laois is to continue to operate as normal - Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
There has been...
Extreme sadness following tragic death of Ronan Culleton
Tributes have been paid to Ronan Culleton, the young Laois dad who passed away in hospital in Dublin this week following an accident before...
2022 Remembered: Emo NS mark retirement of deputy principal Florence Fennelly
January marked the end of an illustrious career as deputy principal for Emo National School's Florence Fennelly.
The staff and Board of Management of Emo...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Warm welcome and huge crowd as Portlaoise GAA celebrate the...
Zach Tuohy's incredible Australian Rules career had its highlight moment in September when he became only the second Irish player to win a Grand...
Talking Sport Podcast: Memories from a brilliant local sporting year
Our end of year Talking Sport Podcast is a little bit different.
First of all, we got away from the Zoom meetings on computer screens...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Séamus Byrne
Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
Séamus Byrne, “The Gables”, Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow, December 29th 2022 (unexpectedly) at...
2022 Remembered: Two students get 613 points in Knockbeg College as Mountmellick and Heywood...
September saw two Laois students earn a staggering 613 points in their Leaving Cert exams.
Two students in Knockbeg College got 613 points in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Hogan (née Galvin)
Clonskeagh, Dublin/Coolrain, Laois
Peacefully yet unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in her...
2022 Remembered: Host of Laois teachers honoured by INTO at function following retirements
A plethora of teachers from Laois received INTO honours back in June.
A host of Laois teachers were honoured at a function recently following their...
Well-known Laois woman to be the first ‘Ad Break’ hero on Operation Transformation
Well-known Stradbally woman Ann Simpson is set to be the first 'Ad Break Hero' on Operation Transformation - which is being recorded at Court...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Curran (née Fitzpatrick)
'Annavilla', St Joseph's Road, Carlow Town, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Mary Curran (née Fitzpatrick), “Annvilla”, St...