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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....
College Awareness Week crowned with Trinity School of Distinction Award for Portlaoise College
Portlaoise College recently celebrated College Awareness Week, which was packed with diverse activities, showcasing the school's commitment to fostering a culture of higher education...
Moment in Time: Abbeyleix creche ‘Jelly Tots’ opens in November 2000
Our moment in time looks back to an opening of a creche in Abbeyleix when some Fianna Fail heavy-hitters turned up for the official...
Dunamase College celebrates prestigious recognition as Champion School of Sanctuary
In a momentous occasion for Dunamase College, the school has been recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary by School of Sanctuary Ireland.
This prestigious...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his...
‘The Gourmet Garden’ – pop-up restaurant in Laois proves a five-star success
A pop-up restaurant known as "The Gourmet Garden" recently wowed visitors in Heywood Community School, Ballinakill.
The restaurant was the result of a new Transition...
Two weeks later than scheduled – Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on Clonaslee-St Manman’s for...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels v Clonaslee-St Manman’s
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 ‘B’ Football Championship Final in COE at 7pm
The final silverware of the season will once...
Talking Sport Podcast: JP’s money, club manager appointments and Convention review
It's the middle of December and the action on the field has diminished but there is still plenty to talk about.
Steven Miller is joined...
Timahoe New Year’s Day walk set to take place again – a great way...
The New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary – and though Covid stopped it in its...
Double joy for Portlaoise CBS at Leinster Rugby Senior and Junior Development Cup and...
It was a remarkable day for rugby in Portlaoise CBS yesterday as they claimed two titles in Donneybrook.
Leinster Rugby held their Development Cup and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his...
28 additional Laois Schools now eligible for Free Hot School Meals Programme
28 additional Laois schools that will now be eligible for the Hot School Meals programme from April 2024.
The announcement was made by Minister for...
CONFIRMED: Laois GAA clubs receive cash infusion as JP McManus donates €1 million to...
Limerick billionaire JP McManus has donated €1 million to every county in Ireland for the promotion of GAA.
Earlier today, Extra.ie reported the money is...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice (Patricia) Buckley (née Walsh)
Coolock, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) 6th December...
Merry Christmas from Everyone at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre
Solas Garden Centre stands not only as a sanctuary for green-thumbed enthusiasts but also as a vibrant hub of community spirit.
As we embrace the...
Laois student named winner in prestigious all-island poetry speaking competition – ‘Poetry Aloud’
Portlaoise College Students have been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition, which challenges second-level students across the country to perform...
Two Laois rugby players included in Ireland underage squad
Two young Laois rugby players have been included in the Ireland U-18s schools squad ahead of next year's Six Nations.
Jack Deegan from Ballyadams and...
Previewing the men’s and women’s Laois Cross Country Championships
The final event of this season’s Laois Cross Country Championships will be staged this Sunday, December 17.
Barrowhouse is the venue for the two feature...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice (Patricia) Buckley (née Walsh)
Coolock, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) 6th December...
Rugby: Big away victories for Portlaoise Girls U-14s and Boys U-16 teams
Portlaoise RFC 27 Athy 10
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby League Division 1
The Portlaoise U14 girls met their counterparts Athy in a top of the table...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice (Patricia) Buckley (née Walsh)
Coolock, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) 6th December...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Finale night in the Square Bar as champion crowned in thriller
The 2023 LaoisToday QuizCast came to a conclusion in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday night when the four semi-finalists - Brian Hogan,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the 60th anniversary of the Laois Cross Country...
The 60th running of the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships will take place on Sunday, December 17, in Barrowhouse.
It is a historic milestone for...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Beere
Hammerstone, Straffan, Kildare/Ardclough, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Beere, Frank, Hammerstone, Straffan and late of Celbridge and Ardclough,...
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LaoisToday's annual Christmas membership option for our premium sports content is now available.
For a limited time only you can subscribe for 12 months for...
Moment in Time: Ballyroan Christmas concert in 2008
As our thoughts are firmly fixed towards Christmas, our Moment in Time looks back to a festive event in Ballyroan.
In an era long before...
The Heath Ladies crown their winners as Sadie Ging named Golfer of the Year
The Heath Ladies held their end of season awards recently and Sadie Ging won the Golfer of the Year.
Sadie has been a long-standing member...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Beere
Hammerstone, Straffan, Kildare/Ardclough, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Beere, Frank, Hammerstone, Straffan and late of Celbridge and Ardclough,...
Moment in Time: 2009 talent show in Rathdowney will bring back great memories
Our moment in time has a festive theme as we look back to St Fergal’s College Talent Night 2009.
Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand...