Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Devoy
Borris Great, Portlaoise, Laois
Devoy, Borris Great, Portlaoise, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. John, beloved husband of the late Kay. Dearly loved father to Gareth and...
A Laois County Councillor has lamented a 19km stretch between Athy and Graiguecullen that was not included in the Barrow Blueway project.
The €5 million Blueway project will run from Lowtown in Kildare, through the towns of Rathangan, Monasterevin and...
Gardai in Laois are currently dealing with a large gathering at a popular lake.
Portarlington Gardai are curently at Derryounce Lake.
They are appealing for people to work with them to keep families and communities safe.
Outdoor gatherings are currently not permitted...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed a gradual and phased easing of Covid-19 restrictions through April.
Ireland has been under full Level 5 lockdown since Christmas in a bid to flatten the...
There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 368 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in March, 1 in February and 1 in January.
The median age of those who died was...
Gardai in Laois have revealed details of two incidents of drug driving that were detected in recent days.
On Monday evening, a car was stopped after being detected speeding at 150km/h on the M7.
The driver tested positive for cocaine and...
The Durrow Scarecrow Festival has fallen victim to the Coronavirus pandemic for the second successive year.
This year’s festival was set to run from July 25 to August 2 but will now not take place.
Organisers have taken the decision now...
A Laois TD Is calling for his constituency colleagues to back a Sinn Fein bill which sets out four ways to improve the lives of carers.
The latest figures show there are around 6,500 carers in Laois and they carry...
The fifth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and two brothers living in Eastern Europe are up next.
Laois people that have featured on this segment have been based in places all over the world -...
Since announcing my retirement from Laois County Council on health grounds recently, I have been reflecting on my almost 13 years as a local Councillor.
There are many people I would like to thank who have supported me throughout this...
Footage of the Laois footballer's Leinster championship win over Meath in 1992 surfaced online recently.
Meath had been in four of the previous five All Ireland finals, had been back to back champions in 1987-88, had won five of the...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran has continued with her efforts to have sulky racing stamped out in Laois.
At last week's Graiguecullen-Portlarlington Municipal meeting, Cllr Moran raised the issue of racing of a single horse and trap on rural roads...
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise's carbon emissions by 72% by the end of the decade in a new plan.
This target is set in the Carbon Footprint report for Portlaoise - the first of its kind for a...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Devoy
Borris Great, Portlaoise, Laois
Devoy, Borris Great, Portlaoise, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. John, beloved husband of the late Kay. Dearly loved father to Gareth and...
First Choice Bathrooms and Tiles in Clonminam Industrial Estate in Portlaoise are seeking to fill the following position.
Sales Assistant
Hours per week: 40
9-6pm
Experience in sales needed
Ready for immediate start
To Apply:
Email: info@firstchoicetiles.ie
057 8681680
SEE ALSO – Check out the dedicated jobs section...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017.
A former Knockbeg College student, who packed up and moved to New York as a teenager, is now worth a staggering $40 million.
Illann Power (24) from Carlow, runs a...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 539 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases 16 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day rate is now 180.6.
Laois now has...
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to establish an Independent Meat Regulator with statutory powers.
Fianna Fail Cllr Padraig Fleming made the call at today virtual meeting of Laois County Council.
Cllr Fleming says the purpose...
A fourth business is set to start operating from the Togher National Business Park in Portlaoise.
The issue of the disposal of 3.04 hectares at the enterprise park to Mountmellick based company Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies came before today's virtual...
The National Transport Authority has allocated €3,283,000 to Laois for sustainable transport projects across the county.Three footpaths, The Rock Footpath Scheme, Rathleague Footpath Scheme and the N80 Carlow Road Stradbally Footpath Scheme have each received €300,000.Two of these -...
Dolores Murray lives on a suckler farm in Laois but until 2019 she could barely use many of the rooms in her home because of all of the clutter.
As an avid community volunteer and a keen follower of fashion,...
Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” celebrated World Down Syndrome Day recently.
On Sunday March 21, all of their members wore lots of 'Rock Your Socks' for the day.
They also took part in the DSI virtual “Purple Run”, celebrating all things...
Young Laois hurlers that aren't on the county senior or U-20 panels but who may have the potential to make it in the coming years are also going to be catered for under a new athletic development plan being...
Laois Gaels, Laois Coaching and Games and DCU are teaming up to provide a webinar this evening.
The focus of the webinar, which gets underway at 6pm, will be about combining college life with sport.
The presentation will centre on what...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Moira Walshe (née Delaney)
Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Moira Walshe (nee Delaney), Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Grangemore, Borris-in-Ossory, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her...
Mr Windscreen are seeking to hire a Service Advisor for their depot in Portlaoise.
Previous experience in providing excellent customer service, automotive background an advantage, integrity and a genuine interest in serving the customer essential along with a full clean driving...
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 604 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases 19 of them are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day rate is now 162.9 almost double...
Children that haven't yet learned socialising skills could become fearful of mixing according to Carlow-based child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor.
Speaking recently on the LaoisToday Podcast, he said that "socialisation is a muscle, you have to keep using it or...
The 2003 season for the Laois footballers will always be remembered for the Leinster final success but it was a year that had numerous highs.
In April Laois reached the Division 1 National League final for the first time since...
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Laois for around €400,000.
In each case you can click through to the full Daft.ie profile to see more.
Wellfield, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise
Jordan...
