LaoisToday Reporter
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
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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...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 8, 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...
St Pius X National School in Ballacolla now accepting enrolments for 2024-2025 school year
St Pius X National School in Ballacolla is now accepting enrolments for the 2024-25 school year.
St Pius X NS is a co-education school that...
Gardai appeal for information as Laois teenager missing since last Friday
Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Laois teenager.
Tyler Berry, 13, is missing from Portlaoise since Friday, February 2.
He...
In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA acknowledge teams past and present at Dinner Dance
When you've a club as big as Portlaoise, acknowledging the achievements of the various teams can be a challenge.
But they did so in style...
Laois primary school launch fundraiser – with Electric Picnic tickets and glamping package up...
This is certainly a prize worth winning - and it's all for a very worthy local cause.
Cosby National School in Stradbally have launched a...
Internationally renowned YouTubers with more than 41 million subscribers in Portlaoise for latest video
Two internationally renowned YouTubers who have more than 41 million subscribers across three channels were in Portlaoise yesterday.
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known as...
History made as Portlaoise CBS secure first ever All-Ireland ‘A’ U-16 basketball bronze medal
Young basketballs players in Portlaoise CBS made history recently when they became the first group to win an All-Ireland U-16 bronze medal in the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor (née Murray)
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor, London, and formerly of Bellair, Clonaslee,...
17 clubs represented as Laois U-20 footballers name 34 player panel for 2024 season
The Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly has named his panel ahead of the 2024 Leinster U-20 football championship.
St Joseph's and Portlaoise lead the...