LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace Boran (née Gahan)
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Grace Boran, (née Gahan), Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster club journey ends, cracking U-20 semis, walkover and Laois senior...
It was another busy week on the GAA front and our latest Podcast looks back on it all.
It was the end of the road...
WATCH: Laois player the hero as Keenan’s Athlone Town claim first ever FAI Cup...
A Laois soccer player was part of history last night as Athlone Town claimed their first ever Women's FAI Cup crown.
Emo's Gillian Keenan scored...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Darren Bracken v Brian Hogan
Portarlington have won all around them in recent years - but can one of their proudest sons add the inaugural LaoisToday QuizCast to their...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard Kelly
Ballymeelish House, Ballybrophy, Laois, R32 VW89
Richard Kelly, Ballymeelish House, Ballybrophy, Co. laois. November 18th....
Portlaoise Institute Information Evening for part-time courses starting in January 2024
Portlaoise Institute is excited to announce an Information Evening for prospective students interested in part-time courses starting in January 2024.
This event is scheduled for...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of job vacancies in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Bernard Rochford v Jack Scully
By now, the new LaoisToday QuizCast is in full swing, as we reach the halfway point in Round 1.
There are 16 contestants in all...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Rogers
Ballymorris, Portarlington, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Marian Place, Portlaoise County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the two U-20 ‘A’ football championship semi...
It is a massive afternoon/evening in the Laois U-20 football championship as the semi finals are down for decision.
Annanough and Stradbally are the venues...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Barry McEvoy v Michael Boyhan
The games are coming thick and fast in the LaoisToday QuizCast, a new general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Fennell
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Fennell, Main Street,...
JOB VACANCY: Killeen Civil Engineering seeking Experienced Traffic Management Crew
Killeen Civil Engineering currently have vacancies for an experienced Traffic Management Crew.
The Role:
3-man gang
Immediate Start
Full-time Permanent Positions
Minimum Requirements:
Safe Pass
SLG...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Alan Hartnett v Pauric Ramsbottom
The second episode of the LaoisToday QuizCast, devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford and brought to you in association with the Square Bar...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Moore’s manager Dermot McGill ahead of Sunday’s Leinster intermediate camogie final
Sunday is a huge day for all associated with O'Moore's Camogie club as they will go in search of Leinster glory.
Dermot McGill's charges are...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ida O'Reilly (née Reddy)
Seafield, Blackrock, Dublin / Laois
O’REILLY (née Reddy) Ida (Seafield, Blackrock, Co. Dublin...
HSE urges pregnant women to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough this...
The HSE is urging all pregnant women to get the flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines to offer themselves and their babies the best...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to Ballylinan’s Leinster semi final and U-20 football semis
The volume of matches is decreasing but the stakes are extremely high this weekend.
Ballylinan are bidding to claim a place in the Leinster IFC...
Laois Gaels appoints new chairman as Colm Begley takes over from Leo Turley
Former Laois senior footballer Colm Begley has been announced as the new chairman of Laois Gaels.
The Stradbally man succeeds another former Laois great, Leo...
Christmas at SOLAS: Santa, Craft Market & New Antique Shop
The festive season is in full swing at SOLAS, with 200 Christmas trees arriving just in time to kick off the Christmas countdown. As...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire a Maintenance Fitter to join their team
Laois Sawmills are currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team. The ideal candidate will be motivated and reliable. An analytical...
Local man backs the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital in Loving Memory of his mother
Patrick Kelly, a local holistic massage, and deep tissue therapist held a fundraiser for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Patrick, from Castletown, raised a phenomenal...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philomena (Mena) Foley (née Quinn)
Earls Garden, Ballyouskill, Laois / Castletown, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
Peacefully, at...
Laois man takes up new United Nations humanitarian post in Democratic Republic of the...
A Laois man has just taken up a new post with the United Nations in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will...
Tributes paid as Laois primary school Deputy Principal retires after 27 years
Ballyadams National School bid slán, buíochas agus beannacht to one of it’s greatest school servants last week following the retirement of long serving Deputy...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Steven Miller v Eoin Scully
After weeks of planning and scheduling in the background, the first episode of the new LaoisToday QuizCast is here.
There are 16 contestants in all...
Portlaoise open their Division 2B phase with a hard earned victory over Balbriggan
Portlaoise 34 Balbriggan 22
Rugby Leinster League Division 2B Round 1
Portlaoise opened their Division 2B, phase two campaign with an emphatic and impressive win over...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023...
Portlaoise Institute Introduces New QQI Level 5 Module in Special Needs Assistant
Portlaoise Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of a new QQI Level 5 Module in Special Needs Assistant (SNA), commencing on January 10th,...
The Laois GAA Award winners for the 2023 season have been announced
The Laois GAA award winners for the 2023 season have been announced this morning – with 26 handed out.
The only award that is not...