LaoisToday Reporter
New additions to Laois GAA County Board as PRO and juvenile chairman take up...
Two new faces have been added to the Laois GAA executive in recent weeks.
Oonagh Maher from Clough-Ballacolla has filled the vacancy for the PRO...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Brophy
Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
Division by division: All the fixtures in this year’s Laois club football leagues
Laois GAA have released the club league fixtures for the coming season - which will get underway on the weekend of March 9-10 with...
Google Developer Group to launch in Portlaoise later this month
Portlaoise is set to become the newest addition to the global Google Developer Groups (GDG) network with the launch of the GDG Portlaoise.
The official...
Scoil Chriost Ri U-16s earn All-Ireland bronze in National Basketball Arena
The Scoil Chríost Rí U-16 A basketball team have delivered an All-Ireland bronze medal after an incredible effort in Dublin's National Basketball Arena.
It was...
In Pictures: Celebrations in Ratheniska as Parishoners welcome reopening of Church of the Holy...
Sunday February 11 was a very special day for the people of Ratheneiska.
There have been several occasions to celebrate in recent times, with the...
Carlow come to town for latest NFL Division 4 battle as further Kelly Cup...
Laois and Carlow will do battle in O'Moore Park this weekend in what is an early-season top of the table clash in Division 4...
JOB VACANCY: Martley’s seeking to hire full-time and part-time bus drivers
Martley’s of Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire full-time and part-time bus drivers (coach or mini bus).
Must have D or D1 license.
Good knowledge of the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Brophy
Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
Carlow College hosting Spring Open Day in March
Carlow College, St Patrick’s, is opening its doors for its Spring Open Day on Thursday, March 7, from 10am–1pm for school leavers, FE students,...
Laois student awarded prestigious farming scholarship by Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
A Laois student has been named as one of four winners of a prestigious farming scholarship worth €1,500.
Rosenallis' Alex Redmond was presented with his...
More than 6,000 people apply to become a Garda following age limit change
6,381 people have applied to become a Garda under the recent recruitment competition following an age limit change.
It is only ten months since the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Willie Maher, Laois Camogie, Mountmellick CS and Kelly Cup update
It was a very busy weekend and our Talking Sport Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan...
Portlaoise Institute hosts successful inaugural Further Education and Training awareness event
Portlaoise Institute recently held its first annual Further Education and Training Awareness Event.
The event, aimed at fostering awareness and enthusiasm for further education opportunities,...
CCFL Division 1: Rosenallis come from behind to win seven-goal thriller
Stradbally Town 2 Rosenallis 5
CCFL Division 1
Rosenallis came from behind on Sunday afternoon to deliver a hammer blow to Stradbally Town, winning 5-2 away...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Brophy
Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois hurlers take on Kildare in latest...
The Laois hurlers have made the relatively short trip to Newbridge today to take on Kildare in the latest round of action in NHL...
In Pictures: Durrow ‘Carols by Candlelight’ Christmas Service raises €2,000 for Laois Hospice
The Laois Hospice Foundation was the gracious recipient of a cheque for €2,000 at a recent event in the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow.
The funds...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Stanislaus (Stan) Farrell
Lucan, Dublin/Ballylinan, Laois
FARRELL, Stanislaus (Stan) (Lucan and formerly of Skeheha House, Ballylynan, Co....
Kelly Cup: Early goal key as Ballylinan see off Crettyard while The Heath and...
The Laois GAA pre-season Kelly Cup football competition got underway this afternoon with three games down for decision.
Two further games are fixed for this...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: The Heath and Clonaslee battle it out for a spot in...
The first spot in the grand final of the Schools QuizCast was up for grabs as The Heath met Clonaslee in Round 2.
With both...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daniel (Dan) Bergin
Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Bergin, Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, February 8th, 2024, suddenly...
All systems go again for latest Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade
With spring in the air, it means that planning for St Patrick's Day is well and truly underway in the various communities that celebrate...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Down to the wire as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown go head to...
Round 2 of the Wildcard section continued as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown NS clashed.
This was a winner takes all clash with the loser out for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers, Kelly Cup, Mountmellick CS in a Leinster final and...
We are back with our latest Talking Sport Podcast and it is a very varied episode.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where they...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Dalton
John Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Paddy Dalton, John Square, Portlaoise. February 7th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
News in Brief: Global conference in Castletown, funding for Rathdowney, and rare disease campaign
WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference held in Castletown
The WorldWise Global Schools Annual Teacher Conference was held in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre,...
Portlaoise College TY girls eagerly embrace STEM Passport for Inclusion Program
In a significant stride towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM, Transition Year (TY) girls from Portlaoise College have enthusiastically joined the STEM Passport...
SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Gearing up for SOLAS Garden Festival
"Exciting times are ahead at SOLAS Garden Centre as they gear up for a flurry of activities this spring. With Valentine's Day just around...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: More drama involving Rath as tiebreaker required in Round 2 with...
Rath National School and Holy Family were involved in a dramatic encounter as Round 2 of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast got underway.
This was a...