LaoisToday Reporter
Shock and sadness as young Laois man found dead in Greece
There is shock and sadness this morning following the news that a young Laois man has been found dead in Greece.
The young man has...
132 Laois Community Groups awarded substantial Government funding
132 groups and organisations in Laois have been awarded Government funding under the Government Community Support Fund.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD, Sean...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Croke Park as Laois take on Down...
Game day!
The Laois footballers are in Croke Park today for the first time in almost three years as they take on Down at 4pm...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) Conway
Avondale, Portarlington, Laois
Gerry passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family...
ACHL Division 4: Youthful Castletown claim silverware after fierce battle with Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe
Castletown 1-16 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 1-15
ACHL Division 4 Final
Castletown's second string have been pushed to their absolute limit throughout this ACHL Division 4 league but they...
In Pictures: Rathdowney GAA Club’s Annual Golf Classic another resounding success
Rathdowney Golf Club was a hive of activity recently as the local GAA Club held their 8th Annual “Rathdowney Pharmacy” sponsored Golf Classic.
Rathdowney Golf Club...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Josephine Ward (née O’Keeffe)
Drumneen, Stradbally, Laois
Eileen died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Midland Regional Hospital,...
ACFL Division 1: Portarlington move one step closer to league final with narrow win...
Portarlington 1-8 Portlaoise 2-4
ACFL Division 1 Winners Section R
Anthony Cunningham's tenure as manager of the three in-a-row senior football county champions, Portarlington, has started...
ACFL Division 3: Goals make all the difference as Mountmellick clinch promotion and league...
Mountmellick 4-12 St Joseph's 0-13
ACFL Division 3 Promotion Section
Three second-half goals made all the difference as Mountmellick stretched their unbeaten league run to eight...
‘This isn’t Del Boy and Rodney, this is the national broadcaster’ – Brian Stanley...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley has had his say on the Ryan Tubridy-RTÉ controversy that has made headlines in the past 24 hours.
The...
In Pictures: Full house for the opening night of the Old Fort Quarter Festival
The Old Fort Quarter Festival kicked off in style last night, Thursday, to a full house where the main stage at the Laois Music...
Talking Sport Podcast: Robbie Pigott interview, Laois v Down preview and how Laois are...
The Laois footballers are in Croke Park this Sunday for the Tailteann Cup semi-final and ahead of the game we are joined by experienced...
Property: Super semi-detached home in Portarlington for sale with Tom McDonald Auctioneers
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are pleased to offer to the market this superb family home situated in the perfect location...
Property: 48 acres of agricultural land at Mannin, Pike of Rushall, Co Laois for...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer this circa 48 acre block of agricultural land at Mannin, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois for sale by...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
Talking Sport Podcast: League finals, Division 1 hurling debacle and the importance of the...
With a big week on the GAA front, we continue to bang out the Podcasts and this one is all about the club.
Steven Miller...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club is planning a ‘Community Care Cycle’ for the village
Clonaslee High Nelly Club is planning a 'Community Care Cycle' for the village on Sunday, July 2.
It will be an enjoyable day for all,...
Talking Sport Podcast: The lowdown on the Down footballers with Neil Loughran of the...
Sunday will be a massive occasion for the Laois footballers as they head to Croke Park for the Tailteann Cup semi finals.
After wins over...
First club GAA silverware up for grabs as league finals get underway
After a hectic couple of months of league action all around the county, the finals all come into view now - with two football...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
ACFL Division 2: Emo and Ballylinan finish all level as relegation battle set to...
Emo 1-12 Ballylinan 1-12
ACFL Division 2 Relegation Section
A late point from Longford native Stephen Norton helped Emo to a vital draw in their ACFL...
Laois to host seven Street Feasts this Sunday with organisers calling on everyone to...
Street Feast 2023 - the national day of street parties and community celebrations - will take place on Sunday, June 25.
Six Laois Feasts have...
Young heroes from rural Laois school rally with fundraiser for mental health support
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a group of Laois school children embarked on a remarkable journey to raise funds for...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
Portlaoise Businesses invited to event for Portlaoise Energy Master Plan
An information session for businesses in Portlaoise and surrounding areas on the future Portlaoise Energy Master Plan will be held this week.
Laois County Council...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup draw, Ladies, club league update and new Games Development...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and once again, there is plenty to talk about in the world of GAA.
Alan Hartnett is joined...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
Leading Ireland’s Future Together: Portlaoise College happy to be playing their part
At Portlaoise College, Transition Year students are given the opportunity to engage in a vast array of programs to develop skills and qualities in...