LaoisToday Reporter
Fears of two dead following plane crash in Edenderry
There are fears that a man and a young child may have died following a plane crash this afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services are at...
Joe McDonagh Cup ambitions in tatters as 14-man Laois lose to Kerry
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Laois 0-19 Kerry 3-20
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2
Laois's chances of winning the Joe McDonagh Cup are...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paul Davis
Main St., Ballylinan, Laois
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Sunday...
In Pictures: Darkness into Light draws the crowds in Rathdowney
Hundreds gathered in the main square in Rathdowney this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event.
The annual 5km walk/run fundraising event - held...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tommy) Fitzpatrick
Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois. May 10th 2018....
Minor hurling boss Lyons wants more development officers in Laois
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Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has called for more Games Development Officers to be made available...
The Heath begin quest for fourth All-Ireland title with a win
The Heath men’s rounders team started their quest for four in a row All Ireland titles with an impressive victory over newcomers Sean Connolly’s...
The Eighth Amendment failed in its purpose: Abortion exists in Ireland
Last month, our columnist Fr Paddy Byrne used his column to urge people to vote No it the upcoming Referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
In...
Thugs set tree on fire and break into cabin in Graiguecullen estate
Residents in a Graiguecullen estate have been tormented by senseless vandals committing anti-social behaviour.
Local councillor Ben Brennan has called for a high boundary wall...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 10, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Charles (Charlie) Doherty
Levalley, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Rathdowney, Laois
Doherty, (Levalley, Galmoy), May 8th...
In Pictures: All the best bits from the Rock Inn Vintage Run and Rally
Classic cars and vintage tractors converged upon the Rock Inn over the weekend for the 17th Rock Inn Vintage Run and Rally.
The two day...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brendan O'Connor
Cloonsilla, Gurteen, Sligo / Durrow, Laois
Brendan O’Connor (Cloonsilla, Gurteen, Co. Sligo...
In Pictures: 26 photos from a sun-kissed Stradbally Point to Point meeting
What a weekend of glorious weather that was!
There were events up and down the county and one of them took place on Sunday.
The Point...
Midlands Park Hotel named Hotel Team of the Year winners
The Midlands Park Hotel won the Hotel Team of the year Award at the recent Irish Hospitality Awards.
The award comes upon the first birthday of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) McEvoy
Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois
oseph died peacefully in the loving care of...
In Pictures: 52 brilliant pictures from the Laois Rose selection night
Well what a night that was!
Camross native Grainne Hogan was crowned Laois Rose at the selection night at the Midlands Park Hotel on Sunday...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Mary Laurance Culleton
Limetree, Portarlington, Laois
Sr. Mary Laurance, Little Sisters of the...
A player-by-player guide to the Laois minor footballers
The Laois minor footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign on Monday.
Donncha Phelan's men will face Longford in O'Moore Park at 2pm and LaoisToday will...
Job Alert: This week’s job vacancies in Laois
We bring you job opportunities this week in a diverse range of businesses – including a number of jobs in the Stradbally Fayre restaurant,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Mary Laurance Culleton
Limetree, Portarlington, Laois
Sr. Mary Laurance, Little Sisters of the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 5, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maud Dunne (née Prescott)
“The Shop” Raheen, Mountrath, Laois
Died 1st May 2018, surrounded...
25 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your GAA career
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to their amateur inter-county counterparts in Gaelic games.
"Retired soccer players get testimonials," it goes. "Retired...
All out to deny Sarsfields their sixth in a row
The Laois ladies senior football championship gets underway this weekend on Sunday 6 May and the question on everyone's minds is who can deny...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre to host Open Evening
The Open Evening presents an opportunity to meet both staff and students. Information will be available on the courses offered at the Centre.
People can discover the many possibilities for their...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 4, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maud DUNNE (née Prescott)
"The Shop" Raheen, Mountrath, Laois
Died 1st May 2018, surrounded...
JOB VACANCY: The Kitchen Rathdowney looking to fill a key role
The Kitchen Cafe in Rathdowney are looking to fill a key role. Due to an increase in business they are looking for a Cook/Chef. Are...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, there are plenty of things going on.
And with the good weather expected, it's setting up to be...
New presenter announced for Laois Rose selection night
The Laois Rose selection night is to take place this coming Sunday in the Mildands Park Hotel and there will be a new man...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 3, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Stanley (Sammy) White
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois
Stanley (Sammy) White, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Sammy...
In Pictures: 8th Tommy Ryan Memorial Car Run a huge success
The Tommy Ryan Memorial Car Run took place in Vicarstown over the weekend.
This was the 8th annual charity run in aid of Laois Riding...