LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Junior C catastrophe, club leagues and Cumann na mBunscol
After a mini-hiatus, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back with its latest edition.
The reason for our absence is explained - and it involves...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brigid (Bridie) Nolan (née Gorman)
Augha, Nurney, Carlow, R93 YT66/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Brigid...
Crettyard get the better of Mountmellick to boost survival hopes in ACFL Division 2
Crettyard 1-16 Mountmellick 0-8
ACFL Division 2
Crettyard gave themselves a good chance of survival in ACFL Division 2 thanks to an 11-point win over fellow...
Children come first at Forest Fest in Emo on July 22-24
Forest Fest is delighted to announce that it is teaming up with the Port’ Art Collective to deliver an amazing array of children’s arts...
How the club hurling leagues are shaping up ahead of final rounds
The concluding round of games in the top three divisions of the Laois club hurling leagues are set to be played this week, when...
Four Laois players selected for Leinster Rugby U-18 squad
Four Laois lads have been selected for the Leinster Rugby U-18 squad.
Two play their rugby with Portlaoise RFC while the other two represent Athy...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Dunne (née Tynan)
4 Hillview Estate, Clonaslee, Laois
The beautiful soul of Margaret Dunne nee Tynan,...
JOB VACANCY: Fletcher’s Hardware in Portarlington seeking to hire full-time staff
Fletcher’s Hardware have full-time positions available for well-presented and enthusiastic team players seeking a role in a dynamic retail store.
Applications are currently being accepted...
ACHL Division 2 semi-finals confirmed after Slieve Bloom snatch draw with Borris-Kilcotton in thriller
Borris-Kilcotton 2-20 Slieve Bloom 2-20
ACHL Division 2
A late goal from Kelvin Burke helped Slieve Bloom rescue a draw against Borris-Kilcotton in Kilcotton this evening...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as club leagues begin to wind down
It's another busy week of action on the Laois GAA scene with a number of games down for decision at adult and underage level.
The...
The Old Fort Festival is back with a bang!
After a two-year hiatus The Old Fort Quarter Festival is back with a bang in Portlaoise this June 23-26, 2022.
This year's much-anticipated 2022...
New kid on the block in Laois as Macra set to wake from Covid...
Following a Covid-19 imposed slumber, Macra is back with a bang for young people throughout west Laois – with a catchy new name to...
JOB VACANCY: AllBooks in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time sales assistant
AllBooks Ltd in Lyster Square in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a part-time sales assistant.
Part-time - 3 days per week
Job Description
Previous retail experience...
Local TD calls for ‘consumers and farmers to be protected from below cost selling’
While consumers must be protected from soaring rises in food prices, efforts must also be doubled to ensure that farmers and food producers are...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Scully
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Scully, The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, June 5th...
A blooming great day promised at Laois Garden Festival on Sunday, June 12
From top gardening speakers and leading plant specialists, to local food producers and an entertainment zone, it can all be found at the Laois...
JOB VACANCY: The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is currently seeking to hire waiting staff
One of Laois's best known pubs, The Anvil Inn in Portarlington, is currently seeking to hire.
We are currently hiring for experienced waiting staff, 30...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results from a busy day of action
There were a number of Laois GAA club games down for decision today around the county.
Camross as good as secured their place in the...
Moment in Time: The sun shines on The Rock Inn for their 2008 Vintage...
Under a bright blue sky and shining sun, many gathered for the annual Rock Inn Vintage Rally in May 2008.
Lots of vintage fans from...
Everything you wanted to know about Forest Fest…
Hi Forest Fest fans. Here’s lots of info based on all your recently asked questions.
Forest Fest is a boutique festival which will be staged...
From the Archives – Talking Sport Podcast: Ger Dunne on his role with the...
This Podcast originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2021.
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Scully
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Scully, The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, June 5th...
From the Archives – Talking Music: Laois band Cua talk about their musical process
This interview was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O'Meara are three Laois men who have taken their love...
In Pictures: Vikings, the Round Tower and great fun at Timahoe festival
After two years where no large events were permitted, this summer is shaping up to be an action-packed couple of months with festivals on...
Moment in Time: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the big hit in 2011...
There's nothing like a good pantomime to bring the best of out a community.
Costumes, stages, lights and sound are just some of the things...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
In Pictures: Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 takes Portlaoise by storm
Dunamaise Arts Centre presented the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place was transformed...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Carroll
The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballaghmore Laois. Peacefully, in the presence of his family...
Gardai make seizure of €100,000 of ‘suspected cannabis’ in Athy
A man and a woman have been arrested following a drugs seizure in Athy today.
Gardai searched a house in the Kildare town on the...