LaoisToday Reporter
Open Weekend in Downey’s Kia and Suzuki showrooms
It's that time of year when people start considering a new car - and if you're in the market, then Downey's Kia and Suzuki...
‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit launched in Graiguecullen
Co-operative Housing Ireland and Soar recently launched their ‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit at Saint Fiacc’s Hall, in Graiguecullen.
The Toolkit...
Ging inspires Portlaoise RFC U-15 to victory while U-18s also continue fine start to...
Cill Dara 29 Portlaoise 37
Leinster U-15 Rugby League
On a bright, windy day, Portlaoise U-15s took on the challenge of Cill Dara in what turned...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Horan
Manor Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in his 76th year. Predeceased by his father William...
Courtwood-Emo see off Mountmellick Parish Gaels to book U-20 semi-final place
Courtwood-Emo 5-14 Mountmellick Parish Gaels 0-2
Laois U-20 'A' FC Group B Round 3
Courtwood-Emo are safely through to the Laois U-20 'A' football championship semi-finals...
All of this week’s local GAA fixtures as Laois hurling teams face away trips...
The attention switches back to Leinster club hurling action this weekend - with Laois senior champions Clough-Ballacolla eventually set to get their campaign up...
Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away
There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher.
Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...
Business Briefing: A Laois company leading the telecommunications sector, latest news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Fergal Lawlor, Founder and CEO of Alpha Wireless, located in Ballybrittas.
Tell us a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portarlington off to Croker, U-20 competitions continue and Ladies Minor concludes
The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and as is usually the case, we have plenty to talk about.
The big game...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Aidan Brennan
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Enniscorthy, Wexford
BRENNAN Aidan. late of Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois and formerly of...
Weekly 25 card drive returns to Vicarstown after almost three-year absence
One of the many victims of the Covid-19 pandemic was the sheer volume of indoor activities that went by the wayside.
But with life eventually...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Aidan Brennan
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Enniscorthy, Wexford
BRENNAN Aidan. late of Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois and formerly of...
Goals prove key as Camross edge out Abbeyleix to book place in U-20 ‘A’...
Camross 3-10 Abbeyleix 1-13
Laois U-20 ‘A’ HC Semi-Final
Last year's U-20 'A' hurling champions, Abbeyleix, were hoping to claim back-to-back titles at this grade again...
LIVE BLOG: Follow the action from Saturday’s club U-20 hurling championship semi-finals
We may be well into November but it's still a relatively busy weekend of local club GAA action here in Laois.
And U-20 hurling goes...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Quinlan
Fort George House, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32 FD25
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at...
Na Fianna Óg hold off O’Dempsey’s late comeback to maintain 100% record in U-20...
Na Fianna Óg 4-17 O'Dempsey's 4-15
Laois U-20 'B’ FC Group A Round 3
This was a crucial night of U-20 football in both 'A' and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the updates from crucial U-20 football championship action
The local GAA season has wound down to a certain extent in recent weeks and as the weather gets colder and wetter, it can...
Introducing the 2022 LaoisToday Senior Hurling Team of the Year
The 2022 instalment of the Laois hurling championship came to a close last month as the status quo remained.
Clough-Ballacolla became just the second team...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Johnny) Conroy
Mountrath, Laois / Castletown, Laois
John (Johnny) Conroy, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Nov 2nd...
Laois group takes first steps to become the first carbon neutral steam heritage operation...
The Stradbally Woodland Railway (SWR), the oldest heritage railway in Ireland run entirely by volunteers, has successfully completed the country’s first trial of biomass...
SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Market, Moo-Cow Milk
SOLAS will be buzzing this weekend as it hosts a packed double weekend of markets.
The new café has proven to be hugely popular with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christina Mary (Mollie) Staplyton
Ballybrophy, Laois
Stapylton, Christina Mary (Mollie), formerly of Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, late of...
Laois Gardai launch investigation after two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardai in Laois have launched an investigation after two men were taken to hospital following an alleged assault in broad daylight.
The incident occurred on...
Seale of a Queen – Durrow woman to represent Laois at 2022 Queen of...
Hazel Seale from Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to represent Laois at the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land Festival 2022.
Back for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois GAA awards, clubs like Fair City in U-20 and managerial...
The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and we have plenty to talk about after the Bank Holiday weekend.
The Laois GAA...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dominic (Dom) Cooper
Ash Grove, Mountmellick, Laois / Portarlington, Laois
Dominic (Dom) Cooper. Dominic formerly of 28...
REVEALED: 17 clubs represented as Laois GAA, Camogie and Ladies football award winners for...
The Laois GAA award winners for the 2022 season have been announced this morning - with 22 handed out.
A total of 17 GAA clubs...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noreen Garry (née Brophy)
Ballykeane, Geashill, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Ballyclider, Portlaoise County Laois. Peacefully...
Laois school selected for Your Gallery at School programme at National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland has announced the return of Your Gallery at School 2022-23 and a Laois school will take part.
St Fintan’s BNS...
Gardai make arrests following incidents of attempted robbery and assault in Laois
Gardai in Laois have made separate arrests following incidents of attempted robbery and assault in the county recently.
The first arrest related to an incident...