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Deaths in Laois

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...
Death notices in Laois

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

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

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...
Death notices in Laois

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

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...
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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

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...
Podcast

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...

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...
Michael Morris RIP

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,...
Sean Hall and Tommy Fitzgerald Principal Rath NS , Ballybrittas

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

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...
Death notices in Laois

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...
Sean Cuddy RIP

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 General

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...
Clonenagh Tractor Run

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

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...
Gardaí

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...
Killeshin GAA Awards 2023

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...
Confirmation in Stradbally cancelled

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...
Portlaoise v The Rhinos U14 Rugby

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

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...