BREAKING: 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 38 more deaths
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 11,195 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total...
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 11,195 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 12,547
657 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are reported by Irish...
Sixteen of Laois's most talented ladies took to the stage on April 8 2010 to become the Laois Rose for 2010.
But only one could take the coveted title and that honour was bestowed upon Rathdowney native and Portlaoise teacher...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph has become the second high profile soccer player to make a donation towards the 'Do It For Dan' campaign.
The West Ham footballer and Wicklow native donated €5,000 for little Dan Donoher yesterday.
He...
This is really lovely.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed just about every aspect of our lives – and how we celebrate birthdays is no different.
Yesterday, one Laois girl from Mountrath, turned 12-years-old.
Aoife Hyland, in normal circumstances, would have had a...
Tributes have been paid to a former Laois footballer following his sad passing.
Danny Delaney, from Cork Road, Stradbally, sadly died yesterday morning - Tuesday April 14.
Danny was a distinguished footballer who represented his club and county in the 1950's,...
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois has welcomed a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
These include an expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for Microfinance Ireland loans.
Minister Humphreys...
The tenth staging of the Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally has been postponed due to the Coronavirus.
Rally drivers and navigators were set to battle it out on June 7 in Laois to be crowned winner of this year’s Heartlands Rally.
However,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Danny Delaney
Cork Rd., Stradbally, Laois
Delaney, Danny, Cork Rd., Stradbally. Co. Laois. April 14th 2020. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Maryborough Centre. Portlaoise....
Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney are seeking to hire:
Deli and Bakery Staff (temporary)
We need temporary deli and bakery staff in Rathdowney (4-12 week contracts) – previous experience and flexibility is essential.
To apply:
Please apply to connellbreslin@supervalu.ie
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BREAKING: 832 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 41 more deaths
A total of 832 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 10,647 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total...
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 101.
These figures come from April 12 and are the latest available – an increase of 13 of the previous day.
This is still...
The GAA has announced that the All Ireland hurling and football championships are postponed 'until further notice'.
In a statement released moments ago, they say "that it is highly unlikely these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of...
A total of 832 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 10,647 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 11,195.
548 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are reported by Irish...
Laois Shopping Centre and their customer's efforts to help people working on the frontline and suffering from Coronavirus are set to be recognised on TV tonight.
Since the pandemic began, the shopping centre in Portlaoise, has set up a collection...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
This is a brilliant idea that is attracting many viewers and it continues today.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving with the extraordinary times that we find ourselves in.
Rathdowney church...
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the British music scene for a while. For Laois musician Damien Bowe it was a case of from Shanahoe to London and back again,...
Back in February of this year, the GAA launched a Digital Archive to provide free access to past matches to people around the world.
113 All-Ireland finals since 1961 are included in the archive and provincial finals from 1961 also...
We've brought you memories from many schools around Laois.
This week we go just over the county border into Carlow but St Leo's College have educated a number of Laois girls over the years and this list will bring memories...
The Laois Camogie intermediate and minor teams have seen their seasons cut short at the moment by the Coronavirus.
However, they are coming together, while staying apart, to launch a fundraiser for little Dan Donoher.
On this Friday April 17, they...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Booth (née Phelan)
Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois
Eileen (nèe Phelan) Booth, Hawthorne Drive Portlaoise and formely Killone House, Stradbally Co.Laois. Died April 13th in the...
At Carlow College, St Patrick’s, we place our students at the centre of everything we do.
Our class sizes are small and inclusive, ensuring that students are given the attention and support needed to excel by lecturers who care and...
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic there has been a theme that "we're all in this together".
That means different things to different people but one Laois business has taken steps to actively acknowledge those at the frontline while...
A total of 992 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 9,655 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 10,647.
527 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are reported by Irish...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on May 6 2019.
If it’s nail-biting drama, excitement and intrigue you are looking for, forget about the Game of Thrones series finale, the 1999 Local Election count in Portlaoise was the place to...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is among those to benefit from a €1 million donation from MMA fighter Conor McGregor.
A large delivery of PPE arrived to the Portlaoise hospital at the weekend as 50,000 face masks were distributed...
A Laois mechanic has taken his 3D printing skills and is using them to make vital Personal Protective Equipment for frontline workers who are battling to keep us all safe during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Owen Meagher, who is from Portlaoise,...
