Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Brennan
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Predeceased by his wife Lyla and grandson Eoin. Deeply regretted by his daughter Rachel, sons DJ and David, son-in-law Shane, brothers Paddy, Stephen and James, sisters...
Laois Hire are currently seeking to hire for the following roles:
Trade Counter Sales
Plant Fitter
Hire/Sales Desk Administrator
See full job descriptions and details of how to apply below.
Trade Counter Sales
Location: Portlaoise Trade counter.
Duties:
Dealing with trade customers for...
Finline Furniture are looking to fill the role of Financial Controller to replace our current in-house accountant who is retiring.
Finline Furniture is a manufacturer and retailer of high end sofas and chairs operating domestically and for export.
This full-time role...
Barnashrone National School - located in a rural area between Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Ballyfin - are currently accepting enrolments for the 2022-23 school year.
Enrolments remain open until February 13.
Please contact school office via phone (057) 8644020 or email: barnashronens@yahoo.ie.
You...
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only aged in her mid 30s, Ms Seery died suddenly on Sunday.
She has been an established...
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today urged people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to fire safety, structural safety and water ingress in purpose-built apartment and duplex buildings constructed in Laois between...
The Laois senior footballers have confirmed that that they will have joint captains for 2022.
For the footballers, Trevor Collins and Evan O'Carroll, two of five different players who skippered the county during the O'Byrne Cup campaign, have been bestowed...
Organisers of the National Ploughing Association are planning for this year's event to go ahead in full in Ratheniska in September.
NPA assistant managing director Anna Marie McHugh says that all involved are confident that for the first time since...
Irish Water have confirmed that a new water mains is to be installed which will vastly improve the water supply in The Swan and the surrounding areas.
Irish Water will replace the entire water mains from The Swan Cross right...
An opening round win away from home in the league, three goals scored and another positive outing for the Laois footballers.
But despite Sunday's hard-fought 3-9 to 1-10 win over Louth in Ardee, Laois manager Billy Sheehan said after the...
The Laois footballers got their Division 3 league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday thanks to a 3-9 to 1-10 win over Louth.
Alan Hartnett was in Ardee and joins Steven to look back on the match.
We also...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Carthy
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Dublin. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness bravely borne. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Jonathan, daughters Joanne and Janice, sons-in-law...
Centrepoint Carpets based in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire the following full-time staff.
Experienced sales person with full clean licence
Must have good organisational and people skills
Van driver/warehouse staff
Keep warehouse/store organised and take in deliveries of carpets, beds, flooring etc.
For...
St. Joseph’s NS, Borris-in-Ossory - enrolment for our mainstream classes is now open for September 2022.
Applications can be downloaded from our school website www.borrisinossoryns.ie
Alternatively call 0505-41331 or email borrisinossoryns@gmail.com
Welcome to our school
St. Joseph’s NS is a co-educational, Catholic primary...
Are you looking to earn some extra income? Have you spare time in the evenings or at weekends?
If so, a role with Bosco's Gala or Bosco's Catering, based in Portlaoise, might suit you.
Bosco's Gala recruiting
Weekend Deli Staff
Evening...
We are a bright, inclusive, mixed country school with facilities including
modern technology and storage in every classroom, a playing field, large
school yard, school hall, and outdoor basketball court.
Our students enjoy the multiple yearly events such as Write-a-Book, Scríobh
Leabhar, Spelling...
A strong second half saw the Laois senior footballers begin life in Division 3 with a win in Ardee this afternoon.
Played in atrocious conditions throughout, Laois took their goal chances and that was the difference in the end.
The game...
It was a busy weekend of local CCFL soccer action with a number of Laois sides in action in league and cup competitions.
The 2nd round of the Combined Counties Cup took place on Sunday and there was mixed results...
The Portarlington rugby team took another step towards the Leinster League Division 3 title this afternoon thanks to a big win over Clane.
This was a spare weekend in the calendar but with Portarlington have a couple of games in...
Laois 3-9 Louth 1-10
National Football League Division 3
A strong second half saw the Laois senior footballers begin life in Division 3 with a win in Ardee this afternoon.
Played in atrocious conditions throughout, Laois took their goal chances and that...
The Laois footballers begin their 2022 National Football League campaign against Mickey Harte's Louth in Ardee this afternoon.
The Laois team shows two changes from the team that started against Dublin in the O'Byrne Cup final last Sunday.
Portlaoise's Gareth Dillon...
Talk and memories of school days always bring out the nostalgic side in all of us.
And the photographic series that Alf Harvey carried out in 2000 and 2001 for the Nationalist newspaper really captured some gems as he visited schools all...
Over the past year, the LaoisToday team has driven the #LoveLaois concept, a way of celebrating the best and most beautiful spots our county has to offer.
In recent months we've visited various locations around Laois and documented what they...
It’s not everyone who can be first. As superlatives go, it tends to be up there with the greatest superlatives of them all.
“Highest, fastest, strongest” can be eclipsed, but “first” is a permanent thing and can never be...
The National Football League begins around the country this weekend with a full schedule of games down for decision across all four divisions.
Laois begin life in Division 3 with a trip to Ardee to play Mickey Harte's side in...
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 LaoisToday in the recent weeks. In each instance you can click through to the full...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Kavanagh (née Stapleton)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. Died peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Jerry and her daughter Marian.
Sadly mourned by...
There was a great sense of relief and unburdening, when An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, announced the ending of most of the restrictions, regarding COVID-19.
We were all invited whilst keeping safe, to embrace this new beginning, after two years of...
A Laois TD has warned that increasing the supply of houses alone will not be enough to halt home purchase and rental costs.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley made the comments in the Dail recently.
He said: "The cost of living...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has named his starting 15 for Sunday's game against Louth.
The team shows two changes from the team that started against Dublin in the O'Byrne Cup final last Sunday.
Portlaoise's Gareth Dillon is restored to...
