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Change of government needed, not Lanigan’s Ball says Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley
Sinn Féin TD for Laois-Offaly Brian Stanley has said “that rather than a change of Taoiseach, the country needs a change of Government’’.
Ahead of...
Laois man charged with the murder of Mountmellick mother of one
A Laois man has been charged with the murder of a Mountmellick mother of one following an incident on Wednesday.
Sean Egan, aged 36, with...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ross retires, Laois football and hurling panel updates and big appointment...
The big local GAA story of this week was the news that Ross Munnelly had brought the curtain down on his 20-season intercounty career.
Steven...
Castlecomer CS defeat Heywood CS but both teams advance in the Leinster schools hurling...
Castlecomer CS 1-18 Heywood CS 2-8
Leinster 'B' Schools Hurling Championship Round 2
Castlecomer and Heywood played out a very entertaining affair on Wednesday - with...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Crean
College Avenue, Mountmellick, Laois/Arklow, Wicklow
Predeceased by her father Thomas. Much loved mother of Lorcan....
Garda investigation continues as woman killed in Mountmellick named locally as mother of one
Gardai are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred yesterday afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman who...
SOLAS – Christmas Markets, Carols and Hot Weather!
SOLAS is heading into its final weekend of Christmas markets. The weather while adding a Christmas feel has definitely been a little on the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Moore (née Kelly)
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 C990/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and...
Man in his 30s arrested after woman killed in Mountmellick
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred this afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman, aged in her...
Deep sadness as Laois father passes away following accident in Spain
There is widespread shock and sadness in Portarlington this week following the tragic passing of a father and husband.
Shane O'Neill died on Sunday following...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
In Pictures: Great turnout and craic at fundraising Tractor Run on The Heath
There's nothing like a fundraising Tractor Run to bring a rural community together.
And so it was on The Heath on Sunday morning as a...
‘Unsustainable immigration levels are pushing us toward the tipping point of catastrophe’ claims local...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to engage with Ireland’s EU partners to pause immigration applications.
The Independent TD...
Stage set for the 59th running of the Laois Cross Country Championships this weekend
The 59th running of the Laois Senior Cross Country will take place on Sunday December 18 in Barrowhouse.
The hosting of this year’s event is...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shane O'Neill
Church View, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Tragically, following a drowning accident, in Gran Canaria....
HSE reminds people to check when next COVID-19 booster due ahead of Christmas
The HSE is urging everyone to check they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
They are speaking especially to healthcare workers, people...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois put on impressive Christmas Rock and Pop show in...
Music Generation Laois’ Annual Christmas Rock and Pop Youth Showcase took place in Kavanagh’s Live Music Venue, in Portlaoise, on Sunday afternoon.
A fantastic array...
Leinster rugby final ahead for Mountrath Community School following fine win over New Ross
Mountrath Community School 50 New Ross CBS 15
Leinster Junior School's Rugby Semi Final
Mountrath Community School will go in search of Leinster Junior rugby glory...
Laois derby among the fixtures as CCFL soccer action faces into last weekend of...
Following a weekend of cancellations, there's hope that there can be games on the local CCFL soccer scene next weekend.
The fixture list for the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Doran
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
William (Billy) Doran, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,...
In Pictures: Magical evening in Vicarstown for Drive-Thru Santa experience
The small village of Vicarstown was buzzing on Saturday evening for the now-annual Drive-Thru Santa experience.
First introduced in 2020 as a response to the...
Tributes paid and ‘town in mourning’ as talented Laois teenager is laid to rest
Sympathies have been paid in the chamber of Laois County Council as a Mountmellick teenager was laid to rest this morning.
14-year-old Eoin Coss passed...
End of an era as popular Laois County Councillor announces decision to retire
Portlaoise-based Laois County Councillor Noel Tuohy has announced that he stepping down from his position due to medical reasons.
Cllr Tuohy, who was elected to...
Former inter-county manager set to be appointed new manager of Laois senior football champions
A former inter-county manager is set to be appointed as the new boss of the Portarlington senior footballers.
LaoisToday understands that Galway native Anthony Cunningham...
Portlaoise CBS senior rugby team defeat Arklow to progress to Pat Rossiter Cup Final
Portlaoise CBS 26 Arklow CBS 24
Pat Rossiter Cup Semi Final
The Portlaoise CBS senior rugby team travelled to Arklow Rugby Club to play Arklow CBS...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brennan (née Walsh)
Drimaterrill Lower, Ballinakill, Laois
Margaret died peacefully surrounded by her family in the...
Community centres in Laois to receive funding of over €427,000 to upgrade facilities
Community centres in Laois will receive essential funding of more than €427,000 to carry out upgrades and repairs, two Laois TDs have confirmed.
Funding of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brennan (née Walsh)
Drimaterrill Lower, Ballinakill, Laois
Margaret died peacefully surrounded by her family in the...
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LaoisToday are now offering an annual membership option for our premium sports content - something that would make for an ideal Christmas present.
For a...
Deep sadness in Laois town as teenager passes away following brave cancer battle
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this morning following the news that a teenage boy has passed away following a cancer battle.
14-year-old Eoin Coss...