LaoisToday Reporter
First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link – opens...
This week saw the official opening of the Triogue Way (Phase 1), providing a direct walking and cycling link from the Portlaoise Southern Circular...
Sadness at the death of John O’Reilly Senior, from Harristown near Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of John O'Reilly Senior from Harristown near Graiguecullen at the age of 82.
A highly-regarded farmer, who was well known across...
Midland Masters Men and Women all set for National basketball Cup finals
The finals of the Inaugural Masters National Basketball Cup take place in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this weekend.
After a two year hiatus...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John O'Reilly
Harristown, Carlow/Laois
John O’Reilly, Harristown and formerly Fruithill, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his...
US president Joe Biden to visit Laois village as link established with local relatives
US President Joe Biden is to make an official visit to Timahoe later this year as part of a brief tour of Ireland after...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sadie Kinsella (née Byrne)
Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, Laois / Bluebell, Dublin
Formerly of Bluebell, Dublin 12. Unexpectedly...
SOLAS – Free BBQ, craft and farmer’s markets plus healthy food menu
This is a double market weekend in Portarlington with the SOLAS Farmer’s market on Saturday and the monthly Craft market on Sunday.
SOLAS will be...
WATCH: Murphy and Mulhall goals seal latest Portlaoise AFC win in promotion push
Portlaoise AFC 2 St Francis 0
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Second-half goals from Jason Murphy and Chris Mulhall helped Portlaoise AFC remain in the promotion...
Club by club: How the Laois hurlers have graded their players for 2022
How the Laois club hurling teams have graded their players for the 2022 season has been confirmed according to recent correspondence sent to the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Máiréad De Feu
Aghaboe, Clough, Laois / Rathgar, Dublin
The death has occurred of Máiréad De Feu,...
Business Briefing: Setting up a PR agency, upcoming events and business supports currently available
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with Laois Chamber member, Sally McEllistrim of Get it Across PR and Communications.
Tell us a bit about Get It...
Club by club: How the Laois football clubs have graded their players for 2022
With the 2022 GAA season now underway in Laois, club players, managers and officials are back in the thick of it once again.
Training, matches...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at Leinster Junior, Senior and Master Indoor Championships
The Leinster Junior, Senior and Master Indoor Championships took place on Saturday March 26 at the Indoor Arena in Athlone.
Among a number of fine...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mai Hendy (née Gunnell)
Clopook House, Stradbally, Laois, R32 HP66
Wife of the late John . Loving...
Kelly Cup glory for St Joseph’s as winning run continues
St Joseph's 2-11 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-7
Kelly Cup Final
St Joseph's have claimed the pre-season Kelly Cup competition this evening after a strong second-half showing in Crettyard...
More than €6,000 raised for young Laois girl as she continues cancer battle
More than €6,000 has been raised in aid a of a young Laois girl who is undergoing a cancer battle.
13-year-old Olivia Loj from Mountmellick...
Laois football club loses goalkeeper while hurling club gains former county player in latest...
Two Laois men have had their transfer requests approved in the latest round of Leinster GAA switches.
Stradbally goalkeeper Wayne Comerford has successfully moved to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gloria Frances James
Mountmellick, Laois
James, Gloria Frances. 27th March 2022. Gently, while surrounded by her family,...
Leinster Hurling League quarter final ahead for Trumera following fine win over Dublin side
Trumera 4-20 Kevin's Hurling Club (Dublin) 3-13
Leinster Hurling League Division 4 Round 2
Trumera sailed through to the quarter finals of the Leinster Hurling League...
JOB VACANCY: Copa Jewellers in Portlaoise seeking to hire Jewellery Sales Assistant
At Copa Jewellers, we are passionate about customer service, we pride ourselves on the good relationships & trust we have built with our customers...
In Pictures: Online radio drama workshops as Laois Sightless Cinema unveiled
People with a visual impairment from Laois are currently being offered Sightless Cinema online radio drama workshops for the first time.
The programme takes place...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to hire full and part-time staff
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Full/Part-time Receptionist
Full-time Bar/Waiting Staff
To Apply
Please leave CVs into the hotel reception or email info@abbeyleixmanorhotel.com.
If...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Deirdre Collier
Newtown, Crettyard, Laois / Walkinstown, Dublin
COLLIER, Deirdre 26th March, 2022, Crettyard, Newtown, Co Laois,...
23 acres for sales with extensive road frontage for sale at Killeen, Mountmellick, by...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI has been favoured with instructions by the executors of the late Mrs Bridget O’Connor Patrick St, Portarlington, to...
JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union inviting applications for full-time Member Services Officer
People First Credit Union (PFCU) is a progressive financial services provider, with over 40,000 members.
We have branches in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Stradbally and Athy....
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Gardai appeal for information following St Patrick’s weekend assault
Gardai in Laois are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault...
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...
Division 2 league status preserved as Laois camogie see off Tipperary in playoff
Laois 2-10 Tipperary 0-13
National Camogie League Division 2 Relegation playoff
The Laois camogie team have retained their Division 2 league status for another year after...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Joyce
Birchgrove, Derrydavy, Mountmellick, Laois
Pat died peacefully at The Hermitage Clinic in the company of...
Conway lands late winner for Arles-Kilcruise as Killeshin and Rosenallis also win
Arles-Kilcruise 2-8 The Heath 2-7
ACFL Division 1B
David Conway kicked a last-minute winner for Arles-Kilcruise this evening as they got the better of The Heath...