LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Audrey Canavan (née Morris)
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Canavan (nee Morris) Portlaoise. July 30th 2021 Peacefully with...
Billionaire Irish entrepreneur who recently bought €20 million Laois mansion purchases airport in Kildare
An Irish billionaire who recently bought a €20 million mansion in Laois has now purchased a majority stake in an airport in Kildare.
According to...
Gardai seize €2,500 of cocaine following search of vehicle in Laois
Gardai in Mountmellick seized €2,500 worth of cocaine following the search of a vehicle on Sunday night.
A number of men are being interviewed by...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures – with both 2020 and 2021 championship...
It's another very busy week of Laois GAA action as the 2021 adult championships get underway - as well as games from the delayed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Fitzpatrick of Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on...
One man dies and another seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash on M7 in Laois
One man has died and another has been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the M7 in Laois today.
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating...
The Mere Mortals on Baggot Inn, Feile and just missing out on the Commitments
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in September 2018.
In the history of the local Laois music scene, there's few bands that are remembered...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Conroy
The Fields, Portlaoise, Laois
Died August 1st 2021 peacefully at home in the loving...
Moment in Time: Timahoe Round Tower Festival in 2006 another big hit
The sooner the better this pandemic is over and communities all across the country can return to doing what they do best.
Not since the...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Predeceased by his sisters Kitty and Betty and his recently deceased brother...
Late surge reinvigorates All-Ireland camogie charge as Laois down Tipperary
Laois 3-11 Tipperary 1-12
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 2
The Laois camogie team are back in the running for an All-Ireland quarter final place following a...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Anger as Laois teenager left stricken on GAA pitch for two hours as ambulance fails to arrive
A Laois teenager who sustained a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 31, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Died unexpectedly July 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife May,...
Electric Picnic bosses write to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Ministers outlining plans for how 2021...
Electric Picnic organisers have written letters to the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and several Ministers outlining how they plan to 'safely' stage this year's festival at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Fennelly (née Deffew)
36 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died July 29th 2021 Peacefully at The General...
JOB VACANCY: DNG Kelly seeking to hire part-time office administrator in Portlaoise
DNG Kelly are seeking a professional and motivated part-time office administrator for their flagship office based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
The successful candidate will...
In Pictures: Great joy as Laois U-16 ladies claim Leinster ‘B’ glory
The Leinster U-16 'B' championship came to a conclusion last night as Laois defeated Longford in Moate to claim glory.
This competition has been run...
Expectant Laois mother hits out at ongoing maternity restrictions
An expectant Laois mother has hit out at the ongoing restrictions that are being imposed on parents during labour.
At present, partners of mothers are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peggy Hogan (née McEvoy)
Coolowley, Errill, Laois
Peggy Hogan (nee McEvoy), Coolowley, Errill and formerly Kiladooley, Co....
JOB VACANCY: Experience Rigid Tipper lorry driver required for quarry on Laois/Kildare border
Experienced Rigid Tipper Lorry Driver required to work from a quarry on Laois/Kildare border.
Must have full clean C Licence, CPC and Safe Pass.
To Apply
Phone...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Delaney
Garoon, Mountmellick, Laois
July 27th unexpectedly at home (retired Bord na Móna employee). Predeceased by...
Laois social enterprise awarded business supports from Rethink Ireland
A Laois social enterprise has been awarded business supports by Rethink Ireland under their Genesis Programme.
The successful Laois organisation is The Treo Nua Resource...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Majella Brophy (née Tobin)
Bagenalstown, Carlow / Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Majella Brophy (née Tobin) of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Grumley (née Conroy)
Maclone, Rosenallis, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Predeceased by her dear...
Your full guide to The Heath Golf Club Open Week – from August 7-15
The Heath Golf Club is holding their Open Week, beginning on Saturday, August 7, and running until Sunday, August 15.
Entry fees for 18-hole competitions...
Borris-Kilcotton too strong for Abbeyleix to claim Division 1A final place
Abbeyleix 1-14 Borris-Kilcotton 3-16
ACHL Division 1A Semi-final
Borris-Kilcotton are through to the Division 1A league final following an eight point win over Abbeyleix this afternoon.
Ciaran...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly. Loving mother of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by...
Portlaoise AFC on form remain unbeaten with impressive win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 4 Dublin Bus 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC welcomed Dublin Bus to Rosleighan Park on a perfect Friday evening to watch...