The all Ireland Hop To It Frog Survey was first launched in 1997 by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC).
The survey was a huge success with records obtained from all over Ireland. To date, over 5,400 frog records have...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter McDonagh
Portlaoise, Laois
Peter McDonagh, 28 Clonrooske, Portlaoise. Died March 23rd 2020. Deeply regretted by his wife Mary (Née Nevin) and children Tiffany, Sue -Ellen, Mikeala, Peter Jnr...
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...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 235 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 1,329 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,564.
While now nine people...
A Laois woman who was among the first to be tested for Coronavirus in a new facility in Tullamore this morning, has told LaoisToday how the procedure works and what the experience was like.
The new testing facility opened in...
Laois-Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has developed a short online accredited training programme as a result of the HSE’s request for people in Ireland to register to be on call to help care for the people affected by...
A Laois farmer had a very lucky escape on Tuesday when the machine he was operating got caught in the staywire of an ESB pole, causing the overhead lines to break and fall to the ground.
The driver, who was...
One of the shock results of the General Election last month saw Fianna Fáil's Fiona O'Loughlin lose her seat in Kildare South.
She was the hottest 1/25 favourite to be elected in the constituency that now includes Portarlington, Killenard and...
Irish Medical Organisation and Irish College of GPs have announced big changes to the testing for Coronavirus.
New rules have been introduced for Covid-19 testing which means patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify for a test in...
As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe and brings everything almost to a halt, we're keen to hear from Laois people dotted around the world.
How has the Coronavirus effected their daily life? What measure are being taken where they...
For sports enthusiasts - this is unquestionably the strangest period in their lives.
There is no live sport virtually anywhere in the entire world - outside of the Nicaraguan soccer league and a virtual FIFA 20 online tournament.
But up until...
Up until the late 1950s a common sight in the Castlecomer Coalfield area of Kilkenny, Carlow and Laois were the carmen or coal carriers using draught horses to pull big one ton cart loads of Europes finest anthracite to...
Like all schools and colleges in the country, Portlaoise College is having to embrace a new and innovative way of learning.
Schools across the country closed their doors to students on Thursday March 12 and are not set to reopen...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus Brophy
Ballyring, Gathabaun, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully at St. James' Hospital Dublin after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his Mam Kathleen, his...
In these unprecedented times, many of our smaller businesses have been deeply affected, one such business is PaddyO's Cereals in Cullohill, Laois.
Paddy reached out and is offering our LaoisToday community a 25% discount on his healthy range of...
As of Sunday March 22, there are now eight confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois.
This is an increase of two from the most recent figures which are from Saturday March 21.
Today’s data from HPSC, as of midnight, Sunday March...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 204 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 1,125 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,329.
Sadly, a seventh person...
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...
Another Coronavirus testing centre is being set up in Laois.
MW Hire O'Moore Park is going to be used as a drive-thru testing facility.
It follows Croke Park and Pair Ui Choimh in Cork who are acting similarly.
The sampling service is...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and public facilities will remain closed until Sunday April 19.
In an address to the nation this afternoon, Taoiseach Varadkar listed three new areas:
One, to curb the spread of the virus, two,...
Amid the wall-to-wall coverage of the Coronavirus outbreak, it would be easy to forget that there is actually a national election ongoing at the moment.
Voting for Seanad Eireann is underway around the country and Mark Wall, a Labour councillor...
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has opened up about the 'guilt', 'shock' and 'worry' that she felt following her positive Covid-19 test at the weekend.
The RTE One TV host, speaking from her shed via video link on her own...
A Laois GAA referee has released a song with all proceeds going to the 'Do It For Dan' campaign.
Seamus 'Shay' Mulhare, from The Heath, has released 'Wish You Well' today with all funds going towards baby Dan Donoher who...
In our Women in Sport interview series, this interview with Irish rugby legend Ailson Miller first appeared on LaoisToday a week after her international retirement.
This week saw Irish rugby star Alison Miller hang up her international jersey for the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe Ryan
Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Ryan, Joe, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, 22nd March 2020. Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eillen, and dearly...
This is a particularly tough time in human history where the new coronavirus has many people worried, unsure as to how to act and often undermined by fear.
There can be for some a tendency to behave in a selfish...
Mulhall Meats in Lyster Square in Portlaoise have a job vacancy for a butcher.
Butcher required must have 5 years experience and be fully qualified.
To Apply ...
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Spring is in the air - and Miller's Home and Garden on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise is open for business and adhering to strict health standards in store in line with Covid-19 guidelines.
Hardware stores like Miller's Home and...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 219 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 906 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,125 – with six...
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
The 44-year-old Mountrath woman hosts Claire Byrne Live on RTE One.
However, she appeared via video link last week from her shed as she was in self isolation and awaiting the...
