LaoisToday Reporter
Colt-Shanahoe’s Dunne hoping hard work pays off as County Final approaches
Colt-Shanahoe are just one day away from their Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship final.
They will face neighbours, Trumera on Saturday evening at 6.15pm in O'Moore...
WATCH: Billy Phelan interview – the man who has published the history of Abbeyleix...
In this special episode of the Talking Sport podcast, we interview Billy Phelan, the Abbeyleix man who has recently published a very impressive history...
Talking Sport Podcast: Mo Nerney joins us to preview Laois ladies football finals
We're delighted to be joined by Laois ladies footballer Mo Nerney on this episode of the Talking Sport Podcast to preview this weekend's ladies...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin...
Portlaoise Athletics Club building from the ground up
Portlaoise Athletics Club has a strong and proud history in the town.
With over 100 juvenile members, the club is continuing to go from strength...
Mountrath busy at work implementing new landscape plan
Mountrath Tidy Towns and the Mountrath Town Team have been have been busy creating a landscape plan to help revitalise and improve the town.
The...
Laois Comhairle na nÓg giving young people a voice through new podcast
Laois Comhairle na nÓg are giving young people a voice through their new podcast, which will focus on discrimination.
Comhairle na nÓg (CNN) are child...
Over a quarter million in funding designated for Laois Sports Partnership
Over quarter of a million euro has been designated for the funding of Laois Sports Partnership projects.
The €262,000 grant comes as part of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our IHC final preview plus interviews with Joey Coogan and Nathan...
It will be a massive Saturday in O'Moore Park as neighbouring clubs go head to head for championship glory.
Colt-Shanahoe and Trumera will go head...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on the MHC final between The Harps and Abbeyleix
Sunday is a huge day on the hurling front and it begins with something of a lost tradition - the Minor hurling final.
This was...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin...
SOLAS – Car Boot Sale, Farmers Market & Great Food & Weather
Discover Excitement at SOLAS this Weekend
As the weekend approaches, SOLAS is gearing up for one of its most beloved events - the car boot...
James McElwee is newly elected President of Laois Chamber Alliance
Laois Chamber Alliance recently held their fourth AGM on the evening of Tuesday, October 3, in SOLAS Eco Garden Shop, Portarlington.
At this AGM, James...
Laois club chosen for the LGFA’s 2023/2024 Club2Gether Programme
St Conleth's have been selected as one of 19 clubs chosen for the LGFA’s 2023/2024 Club2Gether Programme.
The club are just days removed from a...
Laois business shortlisted for Best Customer Service at Irish Pub Awards 2023
A Laois business has been recognised by the Irish Pub Awards, as the search continues to find the Irish Pub of the Year 2023.
O’Dea’s...
Talking Sport Podcast: SHC preview – PJ Peacock, Oisin Carroll, David Cuddy, Ciaran Collier...
The countdown is on for the Laois Senior hurling championship final which is set to take place on Sunday in O'Moore Park.
It will be...
Decision on new Laois senior football manager expected later this week
A decision on who will be the next person to lead the Laois senior football team is expected to be made later this week.
LaoisToday...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald
Drumcondra, Dublin / Lower Rossmore, Carlow / Laois
Gerard (Gerry) McDonald of Drumcondra, Dublin...
Laois MFC ‘B’ Shield: Park-Ratheniska’s late late show sees them over the line against...
Park-Ratheniska 4-9 The Heath 3-7
Laois MFC 'B' Shield Final
In the first of this season’s minor football finals, Park-Ratheniska and The Heath took to the...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Chamber seeking to hire new Chief Executive Officer
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Laois Chamber Alliance Office, Portlaoise, but some travel required
Reporting to: The Board of Laois Chamber Alliance
About Laois Chamber Alliance
Laois Chamber Alliance acts as an umbrella body for Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism, strengthening...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords seeking to hire Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords Ltd are looking for customer-focused Trade Sales Advisors to join our fast-moving Portlaoise and Mountrath branches.
Main Duties
Provide a high-quality and friendly service...
Business Briefing: Featuring Blacknight Solutions, Cellnex Ireland, Choice People and much more
Business News
Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member Blacknight Solutions who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Over the last two decades, Blacknight has supported the growth...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcome students and parents to fantastic Open Night
Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to...
Tribute paid as long serving Laois teacher retires after 31 years of service
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reviewing all of the SFC ‘B’, relegation, IFC relegation and Ladies...
With two review Podcasts out already this week, we now bring you a third on the remainder of the action.
Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan
Coolowley, Errill, Laois, R32 V2T2 / Tipperary
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan, Coolowley, Errill, Co. Laois,...
In Pictures: Over €3,000 for Ukrainian refugees raised at a fundraising event in Stradbally...
In a stunning display of generosity, a total of €3000 was raised at a service to celebrate Harvest and to welcome Ukrainian refugees at...
Sadness following the passing of Laois man who made massive impacts in the business,...
The death has occurred of Matt Moore, the Emo native who made a massive impact across the business, political and farming world.
Aged in his...
30 years of business and going stronger than ever – Martin Kirwan Haulage
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois SFC semi finals review, Eoghan O’Flaherty, Brian Daly and Ben...
Following a dramatic Sunday of action, we now know the two teams who will contest the 2023 Laois SFC final.
Portlaoise were the first team...