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It is tough being a student at the moment.
Since March 12, they have been taken out of their classroom setting and forced to change their learning environment to their homes.
That is tough for everyone and especially those who are...
Sarsfields 1-10 Timahoe 0-6
2008 Laois Ladies SFC Final
The ladies footballers from Sarsfields may be the dominant force in Laois now - but a little over a decade ago they were growing increasingly frustrated as they struggled to clinch a...
Gerry Browne Jewellers continues operating online under strict health and safety measures.
From your many calls we realise that you still want to mark birthdays, anniversaries and all life's special occasions.
Our online shop is available 24/7 - we won't let you...
Yes there is fear.
Yes there is isolation.
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise
You can hear the birds again.
They say that after just a few...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Francis (Francie) Dunne
Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Laois
Francis (Francie) Dunne, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Laois died April 3rd in the loving care of the staff of St. Brigid's Hospital, Shaen. Deeply regretted...
Former Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Fiona O’Loughlin has won a seat on the Administrative panel in the Seanad after the 13th count.
The results of the first count put her in seventh place but with a three Fianna Fáil...
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling a daily bulletin that includes updates from various community groups, clubs and organisations.
The noticeboard will...
A total of 424 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 3,849 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 4,273.
While now 120 people have died from the disease –...
If this weekend was different, 10 Laois lads should be among thousands over in Aintree for the annual horse racing festival - as they have done for the last 11 years.
However, the Coronavirus pandemic means that racing is off...
We've said it before and we'll say it again - these are extraordinary times that we are all living in.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed just about every aspect of our lives - and how we celebrate birthdays is no...
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...
Former Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Fiona O'Loughlin should be in the mix for one of the seven seats on the Administrative panel in the Seanad.
The results of the first count put her in seventh place but with a...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on banks to change their approach towards customers during this crisis.
Mr Stanley made the call after a number of banks levelled people with fees of around €100 in recent days.
Deputy Stanley said:...
The Labour Party's Mark Wall has been elected to the Seanad after taking the seventh of nine seats for the Industrial and Commercial Panel in a marathon count.
Wall, who is from Castlemitchell and has been a county councillor in...
An anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital is hoping local businesses can help to source crucial Personal Protective Equipment.
There is a worldwide shortage of PPE and without it, healthcare workers are at a greater risk of contracting Coronavirus.
Laois Chamber of Commerce...
A Laois mother has raised more than €4,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Noelle Hallissey, from Mountrath, decided to shave her head in memory of her neighbour and mother of her friend, Ellen Carthy - Kathleen McDonald.
Katheleen passed away from...
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and how we operate in the world today.
If you want to go to the shopping centre for example, you generally have to queue to get in and then when...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 18, 2018, ahead of the Leinster final that year.
1985 was a particularly busy time for Laois supporters – with both the hurlers and footballers reaching the Leinster final.
Indeed Laois were represented...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Madeleine Robertson
Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Madeleine is predeceased by her husband John. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Laurence and Phil, daughters-in-law...
As the Covid-19 situation evolves, St Canice's Credit Union must adapt our opening hours to protect staff and enable back office work to remain up to date.
We would like to thank so many members for signing up to an...
A man has been flown to hospital in 'an unresponsive state' following an attack in Laois today.
According to BreakingNews.ie, the incident happened this evening.
The man, aged in his 20s, is believed to have been found unresponsive in Fr Breen...
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can’t do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling a daily bulletin that includes updates from various community groups, clubs and organisations.
The noticeboard will...
A total of 402 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 3,447 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 3,849
While now 98 people have died from the disease –...
Labour candidate Mark Wall is well in the mix to win a Seanad seat following a strong first preference showing.
Wall, who polled strongly but was unsuccessful in his bid for a seat in the General Election in Kildare South,...
Laois footballer Trevor Collins has been named on the Sigerson Cup team of the season following his impressive form in IT Carlow's run to the final for the first time in their history.
The Graiguecullen man is one of four...
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 piece by John Whelan originally featured on LaoisToday on April 28, 2019, ahead of the Local Elections.
In the biggest blow to local government in forty years and the greatest damage inflicted on Councils since the abolition of domestic...
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and kind nature of a local Garda following the birth of their daughter.
John and Teresa O'Neill, from Portlaoise, had baby Jana more than two weeks ago in Portlaoise Hospital.
However, as...
Eight days ago, Laois GAA announced that the LOETB Centre of Excellence beside MW Hire O'Moore Park was going to be used as a drive-thru testing facility.
Passers by could see the ground being transformed into a testing facility and...
Portarlington native Nicole Turner had her sights set not just on competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics later this year but of also finishing in the medal places.
But with the Coronavirus outbreak the Paralympics along with the Olympics have...
