LaoisToday Reporter
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - 21 fresh faces on football panel as new-look Laois gear up for 2022 season
New Laois manager Billy Sheehan has added 21 players...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Johnny O'Brien
Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
O'Brien. Johnny. Old Knockmay Rd., Portlaoise. Jan 7th 2022 Peacefully...
Derrylamogue NS – steeped in history with everything a modern school can offer
Derrylamogue NS is now enrolling for pupils starting the 2022-2023 school year, and this school situated just 3km from Mountmellick offers the best of both worlds...
SOLAS – Farmers’ Market back this Saturday in Portarlington
The farmers’ market at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is back this weekend after the Christmas break.
Co-owner David Maher explains: “We are excited...
Laois Abroad: We’re looking to hear from Laois people living over seas
A popular regular feature on the LaoisToday site since its beginning is the Laois Abroad series.
Here at LaoisToday, we love to talk to Laois...
All the recent golf results as local players brave the winter conditions
The weather may be dreadful at the moment but for keen golfers that's only a mere inconvenience.
Various forms of competitions are ongoing in the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Sullivan (née Long)
Eastbourne, UK, Cahirciveen, Kerry / Errill, Laois / Clonmel, Tipperary
Frances Sullivan (nee...
183 years after The Night of the Big Wind – an old Laois church...
On January 6, 1839 - 183 years ago today - a violent storm swept across Ireland and left a trail of destruction in its...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup mania as 2022 season gets underway
Not even a global pandemic could bring an end to the GAA's pre-season O'Byrne and Walsh Cup competitions.
And so the Laois hurlers begin their...
LaoisToday Winter 2022 hats now on sale!
And just as the temperatures drop, the LaoisToday Winter 2022 bobble hats are now available to buy!
This year’s offering – again produced by DS...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Fleming
'The Swan House', The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses...
Top darts players set to play in Durrow in aid of Hero’s Aid charity
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the...
Laois footballer’s DCU claim college’s Division 1 league title ahead of Sigerson Cup
Mark Barry's DCU warmed up for the upcoming Sigerson Cup by claiming the Division 1 League glory yesterday.
The O'Dempsey's man was a second half...
Emo NS mark retirement of deputy principal Florence Fennelly
The staff and Board of Management of Emo National school finally got an opportunity to mark the retirement of Florence Fennelly who has been...
Laois and Offaly ‘have no connection yet under National Broadband Plan’ says Laois...
A Laois TD says he is 'gravely concerned about the pace of progress with the National Broadband Plan'.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley was speaking after...
Local CCFL soccer season resumes after winter break
The local soccer season resumes at full pace this weekend with the return of the Combined Counties leagues after the Christmas break.
You can check...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dunne
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard (Dickie) Dunne, Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, died January 3rd 2022,...
Laois native receives award in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List
A Laois native has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II in the annual New Year's Honours List in the UK.
Dr John Fingleton, who...
Garda appeal for information after cash stolen following robbery from house in Laois
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after cash was stolen following a robbery from a house in the town.
The incident occurred at a...
Sadness in Timahoe at sudden death of Denis Lowry
The Timahoe area was saddened last week by the shock death of Denis Lowry.
Aged in his mid 60s, Mr Lowry was a highly-respected member...
Average asking price of Laois house now €218,000, 13% up on a year ago
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €218,000, 13% higher than what it...
Finline Furniture honour long-standing staff members with over 200 years of combined service
Just before Christmas, the management and staff of Finline Furniture were delighted to present commemorative gifts to some longstanding members of the company.
Three staff...
Laois hurlers and footballers to begin 2022 seasons this weekend
The Laois hurlers and footballers begin their competitive seasons this weekend in the opening round of the pre-season Walsh and O'Byrne Cup competitions.
Billy Sheehan's...
Laois senior football championship could revert to group format for next season as proposal...
The Laois senior football championship could be played under a new format in 2022 with proposals set to go to the first county board...
Cocoman and McDonald take top spots in Ballyroan-Abbey Christmas 5k
The Annual Ballyroan-Abbey GAA 5km race took place on St Stephen’s Day in ideal weather conditions with over 50 people taking part.
Naas AC's Joe...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dickie) Dunne
Emmet Tec, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard (Dickie) Dunne, Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, died January 3rd 2022,...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Sales Apprentice
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
From the Archives – In Pictures: Big names turn out for official launch of...
October 2018 saw the launch of Portlaoise's newest, most stylish venue.
Lilly's is establishing itself as a key feature of main street Portlaoise, with business...
From the Archives – A list of powerful Laois GAA women operating in a...
We love a good list here in LaoisToday.
This one in 2018 was all about the women who make the GAA tick in Laois.
And it...
From the Archives – 52 brilliant pictures from the 2018 Laois Rose selection night
In May 2018 the Laois Rose selection night took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, where Grainne Hogan from Camross was crowned the Laois...