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 last two weeks. In each instance you can click through to the...
With deposit rates at an all time low, some investors are seeking a different solution for money they have to invest for the long term.
Whilst keeping money on deposit for short term needs is advisable, at Peavoy Financial Planning...
Killeshin 0-7 The Rock 0-6
1993 Laois IFC Final
Intermediate football in Laois is generally not known for its high scoring and that was certainly the case on a wild Saturday afternoon in October 1993 when Killeshin got the better of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jean Murphy (née Hackett)
The Old Stile, Ballybrittas, Laois / Kildare / Dublin
Beloved wife of Liam and much loved mother of Joseph and Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother...
It has been another very busy week on the roads for Gardai in Laois.
On Thursday, it was a case of deja vu for Gardai in Portlaoise as a driver who had arrested last week - turned up again.
The driver...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 624 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
The deaths reported today occurred in March.
17 of the cases announced are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence...
THE NEWS in the last couple of weeks has been particularly tragic and shocking.
The purpose of this column is not to make political points or tread into the realm of hard news. For that reason, those events aren’t going...
The name Martleys has been synonymous with bus transport in Laois for generations - and now they are leading the way once again.
They have recently invested in an electric bus which will be the first of its kind in...
1 - Tragic news as Gardai end search for missing Laois man
There was a tragic end to a search for a missing Laois man as Gardai located a body.
21-year-old Martin Cermak has since been laid to rest - May...
A 28/1 winner in January, a Laois owned horse galloped to his second victory in his last three races in Dundalk last night.
Never Mistabeat was a comprehensive five length winner at the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap to scoop the €6,000 first...
One Laois school have come up with a brilliant idea to improve the appearance of their yard - by turning it into an outdoor gallery.
Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise, which caters for boys and girls from 2nd to...
A well-known Laois man's photograph of a huge Laois GAA fan has won a national award.
Graiguecullen's Paul Dargan and his photo of the legendary Jack Bolton was honoured at the TRUST Ireland Awards Ceremony on Thursday night.
TRUST is a...
Laois GAA have unveiled details of a new Athletic Development Programme aimed at football players aged from 18 to 24.
The programme will provide strength and conditioning support during the season to players who have been exposed to the county’s...
This is our Second Easter, in Lockdown.
As restrictions continue, our television rooms have now become the place where we can participate in Mass, say our prayers and receive spiritual communion.
However, despite the enormous challenges of the last year, there...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bridget Tynan
Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Bridget Tynan, late of Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 26th March 2021 (peacefully), in the tender loving care of Bernie...
The two victorious teams from the 2021 Laois Student Enterprise Awards received their winning prizes yesterday.
Both are from Portlaoise CBS and will go forward to represent the county at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Friday May...
There have been 20 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 584 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported today, 11 occurred in March, 3 in February and 6 in January.
15 of the cases...
Laois Sports Partnership in association with Portlaoise Athletics Club organised the Laois 5K Virtual run/walk over five days from March 17-21.
About 700 Runners/walkers and complete beginners joined in for the 'Laois 5km Virtual Run/Walk'.
There were participants from every corner...
A 'rock solid' case for a new school has been made to Minister for Education Norma Foley following a meeting with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix yesterday.
The meeting, organised by Laois TD Sean Fleming, was an opportunity for...
The AFL season is well underway now and so too is Laois native Zach Tuohy's.
Injury kept the Portlaoise man out of the 2020 defeated finalists opening game but he returned in some style today as they edged out Brisbane...
A host of GAA stars have gotten behind a well-known Laois man as his new book hits shelves today.
Declan Kirby GAA Star: Championship Journey is the first book in a series created by Killenard native Michael Egan.
A teacher by...
A Laois man is set to contest the position of Uachtarán (President) of Ógra Fianna Fáil this weekend.
On Saturday, the youth wing of Fianna Fail will hold their National Youth Conference virtually - where a number of positions are...
Crettyard Stone is a family run business who specialise in all aspects of quarrying, processing and finishing of natural stone products.
We are currently recruiting for a number of positions:
Loading shovel operators
experience required
CSCS ticket desirable.
Physically fit and...
On this week's episode of the LaoisToday Podcast presenter Brian Moss is joined by Colm Parkinson, host of the hugely popular Joe.ie GAA Hour Podcast and a former Laois footballer.
In a wide-ranging chat, he discusses his career with Laois...
A host of Laois teenagers have signed for League of Ireland clubs ahead of the new season.
Traditionally, the underage League of Ireland season, which has leagues at U-14, U-15, U-17 and U-19, would be underway now.
But Covid-19 has prevented...
Better cycle facilities, improved public transport, a community centre and a town architect were among the suggestions for improving Portlaoise town centre at an online public meeting last night.
The virtual meeting was hosted by Minister Pippa Hackett, who comes...
Laois singer Emer Dunne has decided to donate all the profits from her single to a charity close to her hearts - The Irish Cancer Society.
Mountmellick native Emer will release the first single, Daisy, from her astounding new album...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Cermak
Hawthorn Way. Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
He is deeply regretted by his loving family. Father Petr Cermak, Mother Sarka Cermakova, sister Kamila Cermakova, brother Petr Cermak, sister in law Lucie...
Laois GAA people are being urged to support their local club ahead of the first All County Clubs Members Draw next month.
There is over €126,000 euro prizes to be won across four draws with tickets costing €130 each.
Tickets can...
'People are afraid for their lives' - so says Cllr Paddy Bracken in relation to HGVs and their use of a rural Laois road.
The Fianna Fail Cllr was speaking at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District about...
