LaoisToday Reporter
Celebrating the Magic: SOLAS Eco Garden Centre’s Enchanting Elves and Festive Surprises!
Welcome to the winter wonderland that is SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, where the holiday spirit is in full swing!
As we embrace the festive season with open...
In Pictures: Think Languages Day a big success at Mountrath Community School
The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department at Mountrath Community School ran a hugely successful Think Languages Day which is organised through the Post Primary...
Portlaoise lead the way on the 2023 LaoisToday Premier IHC Team of the Year
Portlaoise's success in the 2023 Laois Premier IHC sees them rewarded with eight positions on this years Team of the Year selection.
Runners up Ballyfin...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy ( Nora) Kavanagh (née Walsh)
1 St. Fergal’s Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Nancy (Nora) Kavanagh nee Walsh,...
In Pictures: TY students ready to bring ‘Grease’ to Dunamase College
Dunamase College's Transition Year students are set to transport audiences back to the golden era of the 1950s with their upcoming production of the...
Mountrath Community School celebrate Stand-up Awareness Week and Anti-Bullying Week
Students at Mountrath Community School have been celebrating Stand up Awareness week and Anti-bullying week.
The theme this year for Stand-Up Awareness Week was Allyship.
Students...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-Final – Gavin Deering v Steven Miller
The last quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Gavin Deering take on Mr LaisToday, Steven Miller.
Gavin was impressive in Round 1 where he overcame...
National catering honours for two Laois hospitals
Two healthcare units in Laois are celebrating after their commitment to creating healthy menus for staff and visitors was recognised at a national ceremony.
The...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire full-time and part-time workers
Laois Sawmills Ltd. are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
Moment in Time: Alf Harvey’s best photos from 2008 are thoroughly enjoyable to look...
Our moment in time feature a look back at the year of 2008, and it's fair to say that the selection of photographs from...
‘Struggle’ to recruit ‘quality personnel’ with ‘requisite coaching skills’ a ‘major problem’ for Laois...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy says that the county's inability to attract coaches who have 'requisite coaching skills' is a major problem for the...
Stanley raises Laois school shortages in Dáil Éireann, highlights Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise
Speaking in Dáil Éireann this week, Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for more school spaces in Portlaoise.
"Coláiste Dhún Másc in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at...
Laois successes at Better Farming Awards, held in Killenard’s Heritage Hotel
The inaugural FBD Better Farming Awards were recently held in the magnificent setting of the Heritage Hotel in Killenard, with significant Laois success on...
Minister announces over €17,000 for sustainable development projects in Laois schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools.
Four schools in the...
Three Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College Graduation
Three Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2022.
Karen Wills from...
‘Unofficial partying and socialising that has happened in the past is not acceptable’
Laois GAA Secretary Niall Handy has called on the Laois senior hurlers to realise the responsibility that is attached to being an inter-county player.
Writing...
Laois GAA clubs trying to influence who referees their games ‘an area of concern’
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy says that the increasing trend of clubs trying to influence who does or does not referee their games is...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-Final – Barry McEvoy v Murt Norton
The penultimate quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Barry McEvoy do battle with Murt Norton.
Barry eased into this round, much to the chagrin of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at...
Christmas at SOLAS: Night Markets, Daytime Grotto, and All-Day Christmas Sales
As we dive deeper into the festive season, SOLAS is your ultimate Christmas destination.
With twinkling lights, the scent of fresh evergreens, and the joy of Santa's...
Director of Portlaoise Montessori School named Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year
Sonya Duggan, the Director of Kilminchy School House, has been honoured as the Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Malone (née Kearney)
Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final – Brian Hogan v Pauric Ramsbottom
The second quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Courtwood's Brian Hogan take on Timahoe's Pauric Ramsbottom.
Brian made short work of Darren Bracken in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Malone (née Kearney)
Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at...
Camross lead the way with 13 nominations for our senior hurling Team of the...
Camross have 13 players nominated for the 2023 LaoisToday senior hurling Team of the Year.
They are rewarded for winning the championship and ending Clough-Ballacolla's...
In Pictures: Huge crowd at Laois Masters, Junior and Juvenile Development Cross Country
The picturesque setting of Emo Court was the venue for the Laois Masters, Junior and Development Races on Sunday.
Despite the consistent rain in recent...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sonya Brannigan Campion
Rushin, Mountrath, Laois / Clare
Sonya Brannigan Campion, Rushin, Mountrath, Co. Laois, and formerly...
Man named locally after tragic incident in Mountmellick on Monday evening
There is deep sadness around the town of Mountmellick after a fatal traffic incident occurred yesterday.
The incident occurred when a pedestrian was hit by...