LaoisToday Reporter
Sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at death of Mary McElwee
There is sadness in Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Killenard and surrounding areas following the death of Mary McElwee this week.
Mrs McElwee (nee Daly), a native of...
Plenty of change as senior club football managements confirmed ahead of 2023 season
A host of Laois senior football clubs will have new managers in place for the 2023 season.
Ballyfin, Courtwood and Arles-Killeen have all recently appointed...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pad) Deffew
13 Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick (Pad) Deffew, 13 Twoomey Park, Mountmellick died 30th...
Huge names from the Darts world set to play in Laois again in February
The World Darts Championship will soon be dominating our TV screens again in the run up to Christmas and some of those big names...
Maryborough National School to celebrate 125 years with Christmas concert in Portlaoise this Sunday
Maryborough National School in Portlaoise is 125 years old this year - and to mark that significant milestone they are holding a Christmas concert...
Laois primary school set to host Christmas themed tractor run in aid of playground...
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts a Christmas themed event on Sunday December 11.
The...
SOLAS – Sale, Evening Christmas Markets & Santa
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington really took its chance to shine last weekend, with Santa’s grotto being the outstanding success of the weekend.
David...
In Pictures: Laois man receives Athletic’s Ireland National Lifetime Services to Athletics Award
A Laois man has received the 'Lifetime Services to Athletics Award' at this year’s National Athletics Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Scales
Old Borris, Castletown, Laois/Doolin, Clare
John Scales, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ballyroan-Abbey win U-20 again, ‘B’ final preview and World Cup musings
Ballyroan-Abbey have brought the curtain down on another progressive football season by claiming the Laois U-20 'A' title for the second year running.
They proved...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation
Two Laois students were recognised with academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St Patrick’s Conferring ceremony for 2022.
Jessica Higgins from Portarlington and Robert...
Hennessy Auctioneers sell three Laois farms at auction with Ballacolla holding going for €1.43...
Hennessy Auctioneers recently completed the sale of three Laois farms by public auction.
The biggest sale was for a circa 60-acre residential farm in Granstown...
Fixture details announced for Laois ladies footballers 2023 National League campaign
The Laois ladies footballers will begin their 2023 National League Division 2 campaign at home to Ulster side Monaghan.
That game is scheduled for Sunday,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joanna Kaletka
Fernbridge, Monasterevin, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
KALETKA . JOANNA. Fernsbridge Monasterevin Co. Kildare. And formerly...
Portlaoise Institute offers excellent range of part-time modules for January
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer 18 part-time modules starting in January 2023.
These modules are delivered at various times over the week which...
Over €250,000 awarded to two Laois outdoor recreation projects under new scheme
Two outdoor recreation projects in Laois are set to receive over €250,000 in funding between them following an announcing from Minister Heather Humphreys this...
In Pictures: Night of style and celebration as Laois ladies footballers are presented with...
It was a busy weekend for the Laois ladies footballers - who had reason to celebrate on both Friday and Saturday night in acknowledgement...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pauric, Paddy) Cahill
Westfield, Castletown, Laois/Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick (Pauric/Paddy) Cahill, Westfield, Castletown and Mountrath and formerly...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Mooney
Fermoyle, Attanagh, Laois/Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully, at Beechpark Nursing Home, Kildare. Predeceased by his parents Gerard...
Panthers ladies remain only unbeaten team in the country after win in Carlow
Portlaoise Panthers 82 SETU Carlow 53
Women's National League Division 1
The Portlaoise Panthers women's team are now the only unbeaten team in the country following...
Gardai launch investigation following incident of attempted robbery and assault in Laois
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after an incident of attempted robbery and assault took place.
The incident happened on Thursday night and occurred...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Stella O'Neill
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Stella O'Neill Emmet Tec, Mountmellick. Died November 24th in the loving...
Programme of events for Christmas in Portlaoise as lights turned on tonight and market...
Downtown Portlaoise in conjunction with the Town Team, Laois County Council, the Business Support Unit and Laois Partnership have been working hard this year...
Talking Sport: U-20 football preview, new Laois jersey and news ahead of Convention
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast with LaoisToday is here ahead of the weekend.
The big action is on Friday night where Ballyroan-Abbey...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eddie Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Eddie Dunne, Davitt Road, Mountmellick. Died November 24th, unexpectedly in the...
REVEALED: First line-up announcement for popular Forest Fest music festival in Emo made
Christmas has come early for Forest Fest fans with an early line-up reveal, and the announcement of a fan-friendly flexible day ticket offering.
Forest Fest...
SOLAS – Christmas Craft Markets, Events and Santa
A huge team effort is under way to turn SOLAS into a Winter Wonderland with Santa arriving this Sunday.
The Farmers market street has been...
County Final Memory: When Courtwood-Emo won the U-21 championship twice in the same year
This Friday evening in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballyroan-Abbey will put their Laois U-20 football title on the line when they take...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ethel Shaw (née Walker)
Glasnevin, Dublin / Blackrock, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
SHAW (née Walker), Ethel, (Glasnevin,...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...