Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Lawler (née Bergin)
Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura died peacefully January 24th 2026. Reunited once more with...
Sadness in Timahoe at death of Andy Bergin, former local publican, community man and...
There is sadness in Timahoe this week following the passing of Andy Bergin senior, a man who was deeply embedded in the local community...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Barry’s trip to Tooreen, legendary Laois full-forward line, Derry up next
The Laois hurlers got their NHL Division 2 campaign off to a predictable winning start in Mayo on Sunday afternoon when they were far...
Laois Football Podcast: Wasteful Laois, new ladies rules and two big backroom appointments
The Laois footballers played their part in a manic draw against Limerick on Saturday in the opening round of the National Football League. But...
St Francis school to benefit from additional space from nearby Portlaoise field
A field at the top of Portlaoise estate St Brigid's is going to be made use of by St Francis special education school in...
In Pictures: Massive crowd in attendance as Clonad GAA celebrate 2025 with Dinner Dance
It was standing room only in the Killeshin Hotel on Saturday evening as Clonad GAA gathered for a dinner dance.
More than 170 people were...
Weekend Sport: 120 brilliant pictures from Town’s Cup rugby, Laois v Limerick and Laois...
It was an extremely busy weekend of sport in Laois with games across Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the Laois footballers began their National Football...
Tommy Fitzgerald: ‘We would be disappointed with the second half performance’
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Adrian Freeman Park, Tooreen was...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 26, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Laois
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons...
Rugby: Late McEvoy try – and Hade’s golden boot – helps Portlaoise to thrilling...
Portlaoise 33 Portarlington 28
Leinster Rugby Towns Cup Round 1
There is hardly ever a dull moment when Portlaoise and Portarlington do battle on the rugby...
Ladies NFL Division 3: New rules a big hit as Laois and Fermanagh play...
Ladies football coverage on LaoisToday is brought to you in association with Meaney Plant and Civil, proud spoonsors of Laois LGFA
Laois 3-13 Fermanagh 3-13
Ladies...
NHL Division 2: Fantastic first half sees Laois to a comfortable victory over Mayo
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Laois 6-23 Mayo 0-12
National Hurling...
LIVE BLOG: Hurlers in Mayo, ladies footballers in Heywood and Towns Cup rugby local...
The weather is typically bad for the last Sunday in January but it's still a busy day of action across a number of sporting...
Fr Paddy: St Brigid brings with her a story of compassion, generosity, healing and...
I'm very conscious since Christmas I have celebrated too many funerals, thoughts and prayers for so many families at this time living through the...
Five Talking Points as Laois begin league campaign with a draw
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The Laois footballers began their...
NHL Division 2: Into the West as Laois begin league campaign in Mayo
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NHL Division 2 - Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Laois
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons...
NFL Division 3: Laois and Limerick finish all square
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Laois 1-10 Limerick 0-13
NFL Division...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers begin league campaign at home...
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The 2026 GAA season gets...
Shock and sadness following the passing of young Stradbally man
There is widespread shock and sadness this weekend following the passing of a young Stradbally man.
Ciaran 'Nelly' O'Neill, who is just 23-years-old, passed away...
Sadness in Abbeyleix at the death of much-loved community man Dan Murphy
Abbeyleix said farewell to one of its much-loved and highly-respected community men this week with the passing of Dan Murphy. He was aged in...
Five Laois footballers players seeking to make a breakthrough – and five more hoping...
Killian Byrne (Ballyroan-Abbey)
Byrne has played minor and U-20 for Laois and has a selection of underage championship medals with Ballyroan-Abbey, including three at U-20...
NFL Division 3: Limerick first up as Laois look to get off to winning...
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NFL Division 3 - Laois...
Excitement building and prizes available as Ballyfin GAA to host 6k Walk/Run at five...
Ballyfin GAA club’s popular 6km walk/run returns this weekend, giving competitiors the chance to have a look at the stunning Ballyfin Demesne.
The fundraising event...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 24, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Stokes
Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of...
Laois senior hurling team named for National League Division 2 clash with Mayo
The Laois senior hurling team to face Mayo in Round 1 of the National Hurling League has been named.
Tommy Fitzgerald has named a team...
Laois GAA: Two names in the mix for vice-chairman’s role as vote to be...
There are two candidates proposed to fill the vacant vice-chairman's role on Laois GAA with the position set to be filled at Monday's county...
‘We’re All In This Together’ – Portlaoise College TY students take centre stage for...
Portlaoise College’s Transition Year students are set to take to the stage with their highly anticipated production of High School Musical.
The performances will take...
Portlaoise Jazz Festival set to return this month for the first time in 30...
The historic Portlaoise Jazz Festival is back for the first time in almost 30 years, kicking off on Friday, January 30, until Sunday, February...
Laois senior football team named for National League Division 3 clash with Limerick
The Laois senior football team to face Limerick in Round 1 of the National Football League has been named.
Justin McNulty has named a team...
