LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflection on Sunday’s SFC and MFC finals with Midlands 103s Pat...
It was a dramatic Sunday of football as two long waits for silverware were ended.
In the Minor, Stradbally Parish Gaels bridged a 17 year...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Drennan
Knocknagad, Mountrath, Laois, R32XE29
Joe Drennan, Knocknagad, Mountrath, Co.Laois (eircode R32XE29), following a horrific accident...
Young Laois man killed following ‘hit and run’ incident in Limerick
A young Laois man has died following a 'hit and run' incident in Limerick on Friday evening.
Joe Drennan, of Knocknagad, Mountrath, was killed following...
Laois Camogie Intermediate: O’Moores hold off The Harps and Camross see off St Brigid’s...
O'Moores 2-9 The Harps 1-6
Laois Camogie Intermediate Championship Semi Final
O'Moores held off a very brave effort from The Harps in the Laois Camogie Intermediate...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ronnie Champ
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James' Hospital, Dublin. Loving...
Laois U-15 ‘C’ HC Final: Dominant second-half sees Ballyfin overcome neighbours Mountmellick-Clonaslee Manman’s
Ballyfin 3-5 Mountmellick-Clonaslee St Manman's 1-4
Laois U-15 'C' Hurling Championship Final
Near neighbours Ballyfin and the amalgamated Mountmellick-Clonaslee St Manman's met in the U-15 'C'...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Mulhall (née Dalton)
Bog Road, Ballyroan, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Laois Partnership Company officially open newly refurbished headquarters
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) were delighted recently to welcome invited guests to the opening of their newly refurbished headquarters.
With keynote speaker, Dr Eddie Murphy,...
WATCH – Talking Sport Podcast: St Joseph’s memories with Tony O’Brien and Sean Dempsey
The LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast went on a bit of a road trip this week ahead of the Laois senior football final.
We pointed the...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as a ‘legend’
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday,...
Abbeyleix Bog Project host international volunteer week with visitors from all across Europe
The Abbeyleix Bog Project's international Volunteer week was a significant event that brought together volunteers from various countries, including Belgium, the UK, Ukraine, and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh...
Information morning in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this Wednesday, October 18
An information morning will take place in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre this Wednesday, October 18, from 10-11am.
The part-time courses commencing this November...
Arles National School hosting table quiz fundraiser this Friday night
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme to host open evening for new members
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, October 20, at...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre celebrates graduates
On Friday last the Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) held its annual graduation ceremony at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
The ceremony was...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior football final preview plus Brian Daly and Ciaran McEvoy interview
It's been building towards this all year.
One of the most even Laois senior football championships in a number of years comes to a conclusion...
Talking Sport Podcast: Portlaoise manager Kevin Fitzpatrick and St Joseph’s boss Mick Dempsey
We are now just three days away from the latest installment of the final of the Laois senior football championship.
Old rivals Portlaoise and St...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh...
Joe Mallon Motors announced as new Peugeot dealer for Kildare
Gowan Auto has announced the appointment of Joe Mallon Motors to the Peugeot Network of Ireland, for new vehicle sales and aftersales.
The Peugeot...
SOLAS – Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, & Garden Design Service: A Spooktacular Autumn Awaits
Last Weekend's Triumph and Culinary Delights
The recent car boot sale at SOLAS proved to be a monumental success, with nearly 50 exhibitors and brisk...
Sadness as young Laois-Israeli woman found dead following Hamas attack
A young Laois-Israeli woman who was missing following an attack by Hamas has been found dead.
Kim Damti was attending the Tribe of Nova trance...
Laois represented as Junk Kouture short film premieres at opening ceremony of One Young World...
Junk Kouture took centre stage at the One Young World 2023 Belfast Summit, with the premiere of an inspiring short film at the Summit's...
Portlaoise Dojo leading Karate Ireland at British Open with four podium finishes
The 45th British Open (karate) took place over the weekend in the K2 Sports Center in Crawley, West Sussex.
Ireland was represented by 13 fighters,...
In Pictures: Multicultural celebration held in Maryborough National School
Thirty countries were represented at a recent multicultural celebration, held in Maryborough National School.
The children of the school came adorned in traditional costumes, representing...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the Senior ‘B’, Senior Relegation and Minor ‘A’ football finals
Attention is now back to football and we are looking ahead to three big finals in this Podcast.
On Friday evening, the final that nobody...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamon Dunne
Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
Eamon Dunne, Cappinrush, Ballyfin, and Fr. O’ Connor Crescent,...
People First Credit Union – Join our team and make a difference
Are you passionate about your community and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact?
People First Credit Union is excited to invite all...
Camross produce magnificent second half to clinch Minor ‘A’ camogie glory
Camross 3-9 Naomh Eamon 3-7
Laois Minor 'A' Camogie Final
Neutrals in Kelly-Daly park Rathdowney wished for extra time or a replay and even the winners...
Budget 2024: The main points as €14 billion package announced
The Government has announced Budget 2024 which includes a a host of cost-of-living measures.
Below, we have broken down some of the main points and...