LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Farrell (née Bowe)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Farrell (nee Bowe) Maura, Marian Ave. Portlaoise, 17th April...
Laois U-16 camogie team too strong for Kildare as they reach Leinster final
Laois 5-10 Kildare 2-6
Leinster U-16 'B' Camogie Championship Semi Final
The Laois U-16 camogie team are off to the Leinster final following a fine 13...
From the Archives – Sean Fleming, Lemass and early General Election memories
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in September 2020.
What's talked about at a family kitchen table can have such long-lasting, lifetime influences.
In the...
From the Archives – Remembering Laois’s 30 Hottest Men from 2017!
It was the list that almost crashed the LaoisToday site.
Back in the summer of 2017, someone in the office came up with the bright...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Farrell (née Bowe)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Farrell (nee Bowe) Maura, Marian Ave. Portlaoise, 17th April...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale in Portlaoise for around €225,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around Portlaoise for around €225,000.
As well as...
In Pictures: Mighty craic at Timahoe Easter Egg Hunt and novelty Tractor Run
Tigh Mochua le chéile held their annual Easter egg hunt and kids novelty Tractor Run on Saturday in Timahoe.
The event was a huge success...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Susan Fitzpatrick (née Graham)
Abbey Cresent, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional...
Preliminary Leinster quarter final ahead for Laois minors following narrow defeat to Offaly
Offaly 1-20 Laois 1-17
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 2
The Laois minor hurlers will contest a preliminary Leinster quarter final following a three...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai launch investigation as residents ‘living in fear’ following ‘random acts of vandalism’ in Laois housing estate
Residents of a Laois housing estate...
Laois woman scoops €10,000 prize at the RDS Craft Awards 2022
A very talented Laois woman was recognised for her abilities recently at the RDS Craft Awards 2022.
Laois ceramicist, Laura Matikaite is one the five...
Audiology services set to be returned to Laois ‘before the end of the month’
Audiology services are set to be returned to Laois before the end of the month - according to TD Brian Stanley.
The Sinn Fein TD...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Scott (née Butler)
The Bungalow, Grange, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Errill, Laois
Margaret Scott (nee Butler), The...
In Pictures: Glorious Castle Durrow hosts first Midlands Regional PPN since Covid-19
Laois PPN hosted the first in person Midlands Regional PPN Meeting since before Covid-19.
The MRPPN allows the PPNS of the Midlands to share information...
Every child starting school in Laois to receive free Little Library Book Bag
Laois Libraries have announced a new initiative that will see every child starting school in September receiving a free Little Library Book Bag.
To help...
€12,500 per acre as land with extensive road frontage sells at Killeen, Mountmellick, by...
At a recent Auction in the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise Matt Dunne Auctioneer sold 23 acres of land on behalf of the representatives of the...
Two Laois students awarded Carlow College scholarships
Two Laois students in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, were awarded progression scholarships for 2022 this week.
These were given in recognition of their academic achievement...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Scott (née Butler)
The Bungalow, Grange, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Errill, Laois
Margaret Scott (nee Butler), The...
SOLAS – Easter Eggs, Music and Markets
Easter is finally here and for those who have made the effort to give up treats for Lent, SOLAS this Sunday offers you the...
Well-known Laois businessman celebrates 40 years of trading today
A well-known Laois businessman is celebrating 40 years of trading in the centre of Portlaoise.
Jack Nolan opened a shoe repair shop on Railway Street...
Success for Laois athletes at Intervarsities Track and Field Championships
St Abban’s athletes were spread among a variety of different colleges as they competed in the University Track and Field Championships held in IT...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helena (Lena) McEvoy
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Helena (Lena) McEvoy, Trumera, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died (peacefully) on the 13th...
WATCH: Laois SDLP election candidate the victim of assault after youths attempt to steal...
A SDLP Northern Ireland Assembly election candidate, who is originally from Laois, was the victim of an assault while on the election trail.
Elsie Trainor,...
Brand new Laois music and arts festival hits the spot with Hot Press listing
Ireland’s newest music and arts festival, Forest Fest at Emo is hitting all the right notes with fans for its exciting, entertaining, and eclectic...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Dublin, busy week of county action and club...
The volume of our Podcasts has decreased to one per week at present but we have another jam-packed show here.
It is a huge week...
Volunteers requested by Foroige to support young people in Portlaoise
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is looking for adults who are interested in supporting Foróige to come forward.
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is located...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Nicholas Boran
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Nicholas Boran, Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away...
Plans in place ahead of largest Spring clean in the midlands in Laois town
Portarlington will be holding its annual spring clean from 10am to noon on Saturday April 23.
It is the largest of its kind in the...
Improved mobile phone signal comes to Laois following community outreach
Laois County Council and Cellnex have recently delivered new infrastructure to Vicarstown that will transform connectivity for consumers and businesses in the area.
The new...