LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Mighty craic as U-9 footballers flock to O’Moore Park for Experience Night
The Laois GAA county grounds was buzzing on Monday night as U-9 footballers from all around the county descended on Portlaoise for the O'Moore...
WATCH: Fire Services attend the scene as blaze breaks out at commercial unit in...
Laois Fire Services were very busy last night as they attended the send of a blaze at a commercial unit.
The incident occurred in Mountrath...
Two women and two men charged following money laundering operation
Gardai have arrested and charged four people following a money laundering operation from more than two years ago.
On April 6 2020, Gardai arrested two...
Laois’s newest secondary school announce appointment of new principal
Laois's newest secondary school have announced that they have appointed a brand new principal.
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has confirmed that...
In Pictures: Excellence rewarded as Heywood Community School host annual awards night
Following a two year break, the annual Heywood Community School Awards night took place last Thursday evening, May 19, in the school gym.
In front...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall Nolan
Rathleash, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his sister Deirdre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Portlaoise Plaza 2nd Birthday in aid of Laois Camogie
A Formula 1 Simulator will take centre stage at the Portlaoise Plaza’s 2nd birthday celebrations this Sunday, May 29.
The world-renowned stunt rider, Mattie Griffin,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior hurling woes, minor football finishes and magical weekend for Laois...
The season is over for the Laois senior hurlers as they were well beaten by Westmeath at the weekend.
Their relegation to the Joe McDonagh...
Local band The Outcast Crew release new video
Laois trad-punk band The Outcast Crew have unleashed a new video for their new single 'Bound for Hell'.
The Outcast Crew is comprised of Brian...
‘Snail’s process’ of Irish Water delaying housing estates for years
The "snail's process" of Irish Water is holding up for years the taking in charge by Laois County Council of local housing estates.
So it...
Business Briefing: Gas Networks Ireland in Laois, latest supports and news from across the...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with David Hanahoe, Growth Sales Manager at Gas Networks Ireland
David explained more about the benefits of Compressed...
All-Ireland success for Knockbeg students following TikTok on mental health
Knockbeg College TY students John Phiri, Jamie Fitzharris, Cian Campion and Jamie Walker received first place in an All-Ireland Frame of Mind competition recently.
The...
Penalty shoot-out heartache for Borris-Kilcotton as Clara claim Leinster hurling league Division 1
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Clara (Kilkenny) 0-24 (Clara win 3-2 on penalties)
Leinster Hurling League Division 1 Final
Penalties were required to separate Borris-Kilcotton and Clara of Kilkenny...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Locky) Loughman
4 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Died peacefully, in the loving care of the...
More glory for Portlaoise AFC as Lummy O’Reilly success completes a great day
Portlaoise AFC 2 Kilbarrack 0
Lummy O'Reilly Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC have ended their season on a high thanks to a 2-0 win over Kilbarrack this...
From the Archives – Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview as orginally published on LaoisToday in March 2018.
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music...
All-Ireland Champions! Breslin and Kerry on target as Portlaoise AFC U-14 girls make Laois...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Greystones United 0
SFAI National Cup U-14 Final
What an absolutely unbelievable achievement from this fabulous group of young soccer players!
Portlaoise AFC have...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Cheddar hugely disappointed but insists Laois can play at highest level
And so a wretched season for the Laois hurlers comes to an end.
They suffered their fifth defeat on the trot in the round robin...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Mahony (née Kenny)
Chapel St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Wife of the late Larry...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Garda detectives charge man after two youths the victim of robbery in Portlaoise
Gardai have charged a man in his 30s after two...
In Pictures: Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser a huge success
On Sunday May 15 the Clonaslee High Nelly Club Temple Street fundraiser took place and was a huge success.
Following months of detailed planning, it...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school celebrate multi-cultural fun day
The students of Mountrath Community School celebrated multi-cultural fun day on Friday.
The organiser of the day was Ms Evelyn Geary and she was delighted...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Mahony (née Kenny)
Chapel St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Wife of the late Larry...
Laois raised bogs to receive €15,000 under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Laois’s raised bogs are set to benefit from an award of €15,000 under the Community Peatlands Engagement Scheme.
The award will be made to the...
Centenary of Barrowhouse Ambush to be remembered this weekend
History is all around us and that will be very much remembered this Saturday in the small rural community of Barrowhouse as they commemorate...
All Ireland championship details confirmed for Laois ladies footballers
The Laois ladies football team will take on Tyrone and Sligo in their All Ireland intermediate championship campaign.
Laois were defeated by Wexford in the...
Double for Portlaoise AFC U-18s as they claim Kildare Premier Division in style
Rathangan FC 1-6 Portlaoise AFC
KDUL U-18 Premier Division
After a wobbly start to their first season in the KDUL, Portlaoise AFC u-18 travelled to Rathangan...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Broomfield
Camira, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Hospital. Dearly missed by...
Portlaoise RFC U-12 girls finish their season with an incredible unbeaten record
A strong panel of Portlaoise U-12 girls travelled to St Mary's RFC on Saturday last to participate in their final blitz of the year.
Weather...