Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Taylor (née Dunne)
Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Taylor (nee Dunne) Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise. November 7th 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maura. Dearly loved mother to John...
141 new homes have been approved for Portlaoise.
An Bord Pleanala has upheld a Laois County Council decision to grant permission for an extra 141 houses at Rockview Estate in Portlaoise.
The greenlight was given at the end of 2017 to...
Two Laois men with an incredible number of years of service between them have retired from Glanbia recently.
Mick Kavanagh and Billy Finane have amassed 79 years in the company between them.
Ballacolla native Kavanagh worked for 30 years as a...
It has been all go in Arles NS recently with a host of different activities going down a treat.
A table quiz was held in Coolanowle to raise much needed funds for different activities at Arles NS.
There was a great...
Well that didn't take long.
Just over an hour after we posted a story of a pair of glasses lost in a London taxi over the weekend, the owners have been found.
Taxi driver Damien McGee informed us of the great...
Journalist, editor, author, former Senator, LaoisToday columnist, guest radio presenter John Whelan has added another string to his bow by launching his new book, Growing Pains and Growing Up, this weekend.
John continues to broaden his media credentials with this...
Laois footballer Garry Comerford has completed a move to 2017 League of Ireland champions Cork City this afternoon.
The Stradbally native, who spent the past two seasons at Waterford FC, has been snapped up by the fellow Munster side.
Cork City...
A London taxi driver is trying to do a brilliant thing - reunite a Laois couple with their lost glasses.
Damien McGee, whose mother is from Drumlish in Longford and dad is from Tyrone, contacted LaoisToday and asked us to...
Employers in Portlaoise are praising the work ethic, attention to detail and ability to meet every deadline they have found working with Rehab Enterprises, Ireland’s biggest employer of people with disabilities.
Rehab Enterprises in Portlaoise provides supported employment to 13 people...
Lilly’s Bar and Restaurant opened its doors earlier this summer and has proved to have been a big hit to the town of Portlaoise.
Opened seven days a week, and famous for its food and signature cocktails, Lilly's bar has a...
One parent who understands the plight of those involved Kolbe Special School all too well is Louise Dermody.
Louise's three children Ethan, Kyle and Alanna are all non-verbal with intellectual disabilities and all attend Kolbe.
Ethan has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and uses...
In the run up to this weekend’s Leinster intermediate camogie semi-final, we decided to take a look at not only the players involved in the meeting of O'Moores and Young Irelands Gowran (Kilkenny), but also those behind the scenes.
Mary...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kevin Bowe
66 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Marie and adorded father to Suzanne, Kevin, Robert, Sandra, Paul...
Back in September, Fine Gael Cllr Tom Mulhall requested roundabouts for Stradbally as he said traffic calming measures were needed in the town to combat speeding.
And at the recent meeting of Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District Council, Cllr Mulhall sought funding...
Laois Scór na nÓg will take place in St Fintan's Hall Mountrath on Friday 23 November.
The competition is open to all GAA members under-17 on 1 January 2018 or younger who can dance, sing, play instruments, tell stories or...
The splendid Emo Court Demesne was the setting for the most competitive event in the Laois athletics calendar.
Top men and women from all the Laois clubs battle it out for the glory of Laois County Champions.
Last year’s winners Portlaoise...
Gardai in Portlaoise have renewed their appeal for information after two people were robbed during an attack where a knife was produced last Saturday evening.
Gardaí are now renewing their appeal with a particular focus on the Tower Hill/Church Avenue...
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, has expressed deep frustration at the lack of progress in establishing a dedicated unit within An Garda Síochána to tackle insurance fraud.
Deputy Cowen said, "Ireland is often seen as a soft touch...
A Laois dog charmed his way into judges' hearts at the national Pet Expo in Dublin.
Archer from Portlaoise won the Jester category of the competition.
The nine-month-old Chihuahua is an aspiring model and adventurer. He brings smiles, laughter and happiness...
Mountrath CS 0-13 St Brendan's Birr 0-12
Top Oil Leinster PP Sch Jun H “A1” ‘Rest of Leinster’ Final
For the second consecutive year, Mountrath Community School have been crowned 'Rest of Leinster' Junior A1 hurling champions.
Last year, the Laois school...
Completing one marathon is a extraordinary challenge, but to run two within the space of a week on two different continents is something else altogether.
This is exactly what Mountmellick man Phil Keogh has done. Phil's son, Laois senior footballer...
We're approaching the midpoint of November and a number of teams are involved in club championship action.
Portlaoise, Courtwood and Annanough all begin their respective senior, intermediate and junior campaigns on Saturday and Sunday.
Meanwhile, O'Moore's will contest their re-arranged Leinster...
Gardai have closed part of the N80 following a fatal crash this morning.
The incident happened between Stradbally and Arles close to Simmon's Mill Cross at about 8.50am.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene, it is understood.
He is believed to be...
It may be a little known fact, but every man or woman who becomes a prison officer in Ireland must do their training in Portlaoise.
The Irish Prison Service College is located on the Dublin Road, Portlaoise, adjacent to the...
The recent Laois GAA Divisional Football competition has raised a huge sum of money for a very good cause.
Around €4,000 has been made for the Kolbe Special School from the gate receipts and donations from players from the eight...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel (Dan) Norton
Sheffield Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved husband of Margaret and pre-deceased by his son Michael. Much loved father of Mary, Martin, Donie, Margaret, Patrick, Gregory and Sheldon....
Science week will be in full swing in Laois next week, with a number of events taking place around the county.
Starting from Tuesday November 13, Marty Jopson from the One Show on BBC will be visiting a school in...
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington recently held its 16th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning - with another significant donation made to the very worthy charity.
Over €500 was raised with a steady flow of people through the doors over the...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club fought hard to stay at joint first position in Ladies Leinster League Division 9, finishing their match against Avoca 4th on Saturday 3 November with a 0-0 draw.
It was a fast-paced, well-matched game with each team...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill:
Activities Co-Ordinator/Health Care Assistant
Required for Part-Time position
Requirements
Be passionate about caring for our residents
FETAC Level 5 in Care of the Elderly Preferable
Enquiries & CV to:
Avril Finnerty (Director of Nursing)
Tullamore Road, Portarlington,...
