LaoisToday Reporter
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...
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...