We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in the hot seat once again and he has a very special guest for this early May Bank Holiday Weekend edition.
One of Laois's most...
Joe Mahon - Gurteen, Ballickmoyler, Co Laois
Acknowledgement & First Anniversary on May 2, 2021
On the anniversary of his death, the family of Joe Mahon wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us...
The community of Ballinakill has been synonymous with community spirt and pride of place for many years.
This May Bank Holiday three of their local organisations are coming together to get active for 24 hours.
Ballinakill National School, Ballinakill Community Development...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Canice 'Ken' Doheny
Ballinalacken, Ballinakill, Laois/Kilkenny
Following an accident. Ken will be greatly missed by his loving brothers Michael and Séan, sisters Mary and Nora, sisters-in-law Patricia and Jacqueline.
Also, his adoring and...
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 474 new cases according to the figures released by the authorities this evening as the Government are set to announce a widespread easing of restrictions from Monday week, May 9.
Once...
Coffee is the order of the day all over the country - and a hugely popular Laois beauty spot is to get a new cafe which will open next week.
Mark Sherlock and Roisin Fitzpatrick are working on developing a...
Portlaoise College Parents Council have announced details of their “100K in May” fundraiser challenge.
50% of all funds raised will go the Laois Offaly Families for Autism and the remaining funds will be used to sponsor the Portlaoise College 3rd...
The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number of decades.
Mr Lyons, who was aged in his mid 60s, was from a well-known Portarlington...
The Government is expected to finalise its plans for coming out of lockdown this evening - with a number of details emerging ahead of the latest official announcement.
A full cabinet meeting is to take place this afternoon with an...
Adult team training for non-elite sports players is expected to be allowed to return from Monday, May 10, under eased restrictions to be announced by the Government later today.
While initially it's expected that training will be non-contact and limited...
On 30 April, 1821 – two hundred years ago - John O’Hanlon was born, the first of eight children of Edward Hanlon and Honor Downey.
The O’Hanlon home was one of a series of houses now occupied by the...
Laois County Council Arts and Library Sections have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Music Generation Laois to present a selection of safe and creative projects during the month of May.
The projects will be part of the...
A section of a busy road near Borris-in-Ossory has been resurfaced in recent weeks.
The L-5057 road between the junction with the R445 at Moneymore, Borris-In-Ossory and Clononeen at the bottom of the Rock Road has benefited from Laois County...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Duggan
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of John Duggan, Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, tragically on April 27th 2021.
Beloved husband of Anna and sadly missed by his parents Dan and...
Kinsella Financial in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire a part-time, permanent office administrator to work 20-25 hours per week, 5 days a week to add to their growing team.
Job Description
An experienced administrator who will support the Mortgage Advisor...
Michael Kerry Transport Ltd Portlaoise are currently seeking to a hire a truck driver (rigid).
The role is to cover 4/5 months holiday period and possibly beyond.
To Apply
Contact Michael @ 086 2553694 (9am to 12noon only).
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As we said goodbye to the 5km rule and hello to the ability to explore our lovely little county again - we've been keeping an eye out for the best walking trails in Laois.
Here is our updated list of...
There have been a further 13 Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases announced this evening.
Once again fewer than five of the cases announced are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day incidence rate drops to 87.4 compared to the national...
A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead in Portlaoise this afternoon after the car in which he was driving lost control and veered across a road in the town.
It's understood that the man was driving out of...
Entries are now open for the 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem Contest as the competition returns for a second year.
The Finn brothers who set up the event last year return as judges and this year are joined by Johnny...
At last, at long, long last restrictions on sporting restrictions have been eased.
This week underage sport was allowed to return as well as golf and tennis for all ages, two games that naturally allow for social distancing as it...
Glenbarrow native Evin Joyce has been an aid worker professionally for almost ten years. Currently in Malawi, he has divised an ingenious path to education for local children.
Evin explained his project 'School in an Envelope' on the LaoisToday Midweek...
On this month's crime prevention segment on the LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, Garda Sergeant Graham Kavanagh discussed the lifting of restrictions and how people will now be venturing from their homes.
Sergeant Kavanagh is encouraging people to make sure their houses...
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas following the death of John Duggan, a highly-regarded teacher in the local CBS secondary school for many years.
"It is with great shock and sadness that we learned of Mr John...
The huge rise in online shopping has been a boom to a Laois delivery company which is carving out a considerable reputation offering small companies much needed flexible order fulfillment solutions.
‘One Stop Fulfillment’ based at the Clonminam Business Park...
Laois GAA Games Manager Mike Henchy says there has been considerable interest from clubs in the new full-time coaching roles that are being created and reckons that that there could be at least 10-12 appointments with the next couple...
Trilogy Triathlon Club are launching a nationwide campaign this week as they work in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster to host their virtual 100km in June fundraiser.
As club chairman Niall Kavanagh reminds us, “In January it felt...
Below are the recent local deaths.
Paddy Byrne
DeVesci Court, Portlaoise, Laois/Donnybrook, Dublin
Byrne Paddy (DeVesci Court, Portlaoise) and formerly Donnybrook and Dundrum. Died April 27th 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Breda.
Dearly loved father to...
Bowe's Foodhall and Café in Durrow is one of the most popular eating establishments in the county and they have recently been granted planning permission to construct a two-storey extension.
Owned by husband-and-wife duo Shane and Sarah Bowe, they have...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 426 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of the deaths reported today four occurred in April, five occurred March and 1 in February while the...
