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Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Stuart McCarthy
Ballintlea, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Marion and family at his home. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and...
This weekend sees two more Laois teams in Leinster action as the Rosenallis and Portlaoise footballers begin their campaigns.
We also have some U-20 semi finals and the conclusion of the group stage of the Fr Manning Cup where, if...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €77 per week
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Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held their awards ceremony for the evening class provision last Tuesday.
Participants received Major Awards in level 5 Healthcare Support and Level 6 Early Childhood Care & Education.
Course co-ordinator, Kathleen Dunne, commended all those...
The good news is that thefts in Laois are down significantly in the first nine months of this year, registering a fall from 987 to 761.
That includes all categories of property theft and is reflected in the reduction also...
What is the verdict here?
Colgan's Sports, who have outlets in Portlaoise and Portarlington, have revealed the new designs for the Laois GAA senior jerseys.
The outfield and goalkeeper jerseys have been unveiled with a slightly different shape around the middle.
Colgan's...
The Irish Wheelchair Association has know launched it's national fundraising campaign "Angels".
This is the largest campaign in their calendar and is to generate the funds necessary to continue to maintain the level of essential services provided by the Irish...
Laois Marlins Achieve Qualification Times at the Leinster Qualifying Gala
What a super start to the season for Laois Marlins with a record number of 39 swimmers attending the Leinster Development Gala and the club ranking 2nd overall in the...
This is a serious achievement.
Cliona McDonald, Katie Groarke, Kate Murphy and Eabha McDonald have won a prestigious TG4 music competition.
Cliona sang and wrote the winning song while she was accompanied by musicians Katie, Éabha and Kate as they won...
2019 was another mad busy year on the Laois GAA fields and with almost every championship now settled, we’re now into awards season.
In total there are 17 award winners and each of them are very worthy.
In total 13 clubs...
Fianna Fáil’s general election candidate has announced that her surname will change from Pauline Madigan to Pauline Flanagan with immediate effect.
Madigan is Pauline’s maiden surname but she has been married to Gerry Flanagan for the past 22 years.
Pauline said...
Laois-Offaly has a new Senator.
Green Party councillor, Pippa Hackett from Geashill, was elected to the post unopposed on Friday last, November 1, which was the closing date for nominations. Her first sitting day in the Oireacthas will be today...
So check this out! What a great idea.
A junior chess tournament for all primary school children in Laois.
The event is the brainchild of the Sport and Leisure Section of the local authority, taking in to consideration that not everyone...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Hartford
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Hartford, Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. Nov 4th 2019 Peacefully in the tender care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. John beloved husband of the late...
Politicians in favour of the continued use of election posters during future campaigns have set out their reasons for doing so in no uncertain terms.
The majority of councillors in Laois opposed the latest attempt by Cllr Noel Tuohy to...
The much-anticipated fifth generation of the All-New Renault CLIO will launch in Joe Mallon Motors this Thursday, November 7.
First launched nearly 30 years ago, All-New CLIO offers totally refreshed exterior styling combined with revolutionary interior design, drawing on the...
Well this is great news altogether.
According to the Irish Times, Transport Infrastructure Ireland says that the new three-lane section of the M7 is set to return to its previous speed limit of 120km/h before Christmas.
At present, between Junctions 8...
How many times have you been in a social setting and wished that you could dance properly?
Have you marveled at those who can jive? Would you like to learn?
Well, now you can. Tom Jive is bringing the jive to...
Jack Conroy who has died in Naas was a world renowned cinematographer, who at the height of his career was a much sought after Director of Photography.
He is originally from Clonad in Laois and a member of the fabled...
Two Laois organisations were presented with €10,000 over the weekend after winning in their respective categories at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
The Abbeyleix Bog Project scooped the Heritage Award while The Cuisle Centre Cancer Support won the Health...
An Abbeyleix man is setting out to set a New Guinness World Record this coming February.
Gary O'Keeffe aims to do so by being part of the first Team of Adventurers to traverse a 500 mile expanse of frozen ice...
The GAA’s decision not to have a ‘Champion 15’ selection for the Joe McDonagh Cup this year at the was met with anger across the county after it was announced.
Laois captain, Paddy Purcell, picked up the Joe McDonagh Player...
This week for the Our School series we visited Newtown NS where principal Kevin Gorman and staff welcomed LaoisToday to meet the students.
Located in the Doonane parish and closely associated with Crettyard GAA club, the school has 52 students.
And...
And the Laois hurling season just keeps on giving.
The Rathdowney-Errill supporters might have to root out their warmest winter coats but with a Leinster championship semi-final to look forward to in two weeks time against Carlow champions St Mullins...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jack Conroy
Our Lady's Place, Naas, Kildare / Laois
Jack will be well known within the film industry, particularly as a cinematographer. Late of Our Lady’s Place, Naas, Co....
Three Laois women have won the Só Hotels FAI Women’s Cup, defeating Peamount United this afternoon - and it was a Graiguecullen woman who claimed the winning goal.
Captain Kylie Murphy slotted home the winning goal in the 64th minute...
1 - Laois hit by overnight crime spree as host of businesses, schools and homes hit
On Thursday we reported on a spate of break ins around the county
2 - 25 signs it's time to start thinking of retiring from...
Camross 3-5 Johnstownbridge (Kildare) 0-10
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Semi-final
Camross have booked their spot in the Intermediate Leinster camogie final after beating Johnstownbridge this afternoon.
Camross were dominant all over the field and were sharper than their opponents throughout.
The game was a...
Rathdowney-Errill 4-16 St Rynagh's 0-10
AIB Leinster Club SHC Quarter-final
Rathdowney-Errill have bucked the poor record of Laois clubs in the Leinster championship thanks to an impressive win over Offaly champions St Rynagh's in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
The Laois clubs have...
