LaoisToday Reporter
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick PURCELL
Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Kildare / Crettyard, Laois
Patrick Purcell (Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and...
Lucky Laois player scoops Lotto jackpot worth €2,294,855
A Laois Lotto jackpot winner is celebrating this week after collecting their life-changing cheque worth €2,294,855
They won online in the Wednesday, October 11 draw.
The...
Sunday’s GAA: U-20 football, Leinster Club SHC and Leinster camogie final
Camross v Naas (Kildare)
Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 3pm
With Colt-Shanahoe and Portlaoise now out, the baton falls to Camross as...
New diabetic retina screening service to open in Portlaoise
It has been announced that a new diabetic retina screening service will open in Portlaoise.
The service will be in place and fully operational before...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580 / Laois / Offaly
Predeceased by her father...
Leinster Club IHC: Portlaoise go down narrowly to Wicklow champions Bray Emmets
Bray Emmets 0-18 Portlaoise 0-16
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final
Portlaoise's Leinster club intermediate championship campaign came unstuck in Aughrim this afternoon as they were denied...
Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...
Government banning sale of vapes to those under 18 years old
A new Government Bill to ban the sale of vapes to those under the age of 18 passed through the Dáil on Wednesday, November...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty McCarthy (née Keogh)
St. Brigid's, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) McCarthy, 103 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, November...
HSE CEO makes first visit to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster visited the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise this week, for the first time since he was appointed to the...
Gardai investigating after windows smashed in attack on house in Portlaoise
Gardai are investigating after windows were smashed in an incident at a house in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening.
The incident in question occurred around 9.30pm...
The Heath Golf Club hail another successful year at National Ploughing Championships
The Heath Golf Club had a second successful event at the National Ploughing Championships this year.
The tent was erected by a group of volunteers,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton
Levalley, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 V5D3
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton, Levalley, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November 8th. 2023, peacefully,...
In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport...
Portlaoise CBS begin Leinster Rugby Anne McInerney Cup with big win over Gorey
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise 50 Creagh College Gorey 5
Anne McInerney Cup Round 1
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise took the first step in retaining the Leinster...
Christmas at SOLAS: A Winter Wonderland of Festive Fun
SOLAS is gearing up to become the ultimate Christmas destination with a purpose-built winter wonderland set to enchant visitors throughout the festive season.
Events Manager...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Clare King (née Scully)
Old Bawn, Dublin / Rathfarnham, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
KING (née Scully) Clare,...
Laois Youth Theatre returns to Portlaoise for those aged 12 to 18
Laois Youth Theatre will restart in Portlaoise for the 2023/2024 season on Tuesday, November 14.
Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 12-18...
Business Briefing: Midlands Park Hotel, Brexit supports, LinkedIn courses, and much more
Business News
Congratulations to the Midlands Park Hotel on the recent opening of their state-of-the-art facilities in their newly-refurbished Health and Fitness Club.
View the pictures...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Enda Rowland taking positives from a great season with Abbeyleix
The dust has settled on another fantastic Laois senior hurling championship, with Camross getting the better of Abbeyleix in the final.
Abbeyleix and Laois goalkeeper,...
Interactive ‘Biobus’ visits Portlaoise as part of five-week tour of Ireland to reduce reliance...
A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Bowe
Capponellan House, Durrow, Laois, R32T257
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short and...
Laois U-20 FC: Ballyroan-Abbey beat Crettyard-Spink to set up intriguing final round of games
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-19 Crettyard-Spink 2-6
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Football Championship Round 2
Ballyroan-Abbey are bidding for a third successive Laois U-20 'A' football championship title...
Leinster League: Portlaoise RFC Seniors and U-16s back to winning ways
Roscrea 12 Portlaoise 15
Leinster League Division 2B
You cannot underestimate the confidence winning a few games gives a team.
Portlaoise travelled to Streamstown on Sunday to...
Laois owned horse stays on well and scoops big prize at Dundalk
A Laois owned horse came good to scoop a big prize at the Dundalk Races last Friday evening.
Three-year-old Fleetfootsoldier is owned by The Square...
Talking Sport Podcast: Updating our club hurling rankings now that the Laois season is...
Now that the Laois club hurling season is over, we updated our club rankings.
Barry McEvoy joins Steven Miller to rank the county's top 25...
Leinster campaign comes to an end but Annanough GAA very grateful for generous support...
Annanough GAA’s eventful and enjoyable season came to an end on Saturday when they went down to Louth champions Glyde Rangers in the quarter-final...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Phelan
Brook Lodge, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny
Formerly of Whiteswall, Galmoy County Kilkenny. Suddenly...