LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Midlands Park Hotel recognise their long-serving staff with Employee Appreciation event
The Midlands Park Hotel recently held a “Be Our Guest” event, where they celebrated the long-term outstanding continuous service of their team members who...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Maher
Ross Cottage, Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors and nurses...
Significant Laois interest as ‘Ireland’s Historic Gardens’ to begin on RTE this weekend
Ireland’s Historic Gardens airs on RTE One on Sunday evening - and there will be significant Laois interest.
Abbeyleix and Ballyfin are set to feature...
12 clubs represented as football Team of the Week chosen following Round 2 action
The second Team of the Week from the Round 2 SFC and IFC action from 2021 is here.
We had eight senior games, four intermediate...
Budding Laois businesswomen encouraged to register for National Women’s Enterprise Day
Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Laois are being encouraged to register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day.
The Local Enterprise Office (LEO)...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Maher
Ross Cottage, Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors and nurses...
JOB VACANCIES: SuperValu Abbeyleix recruiting for 10 new positions
Following a major investment, SuperValu Abbeyleix are delighted to be creating 10 new positions in our store including the following
Deli Supervisor: Previous experience...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reviewing all the football – and ‘non football’ – action from...
It was another busy weekend of Laois GAA action as the local football championships once again went centre stage.
Six teams are now out of...
Paul Geoghegan Electrical Contractors Ltd – the smart choice
If you're looking for electrical work to be done in your home or business - then look no further than Paul Geoghegan Electrical Contractors...
Wins for St Brigid’s, Sarsfields and St Conleth’s in Ladies SFC Round 2
St Brigid's 0-12 Shanahoe 1-6
Laois Ladies SFC Group B Round 2
St Brigid's maintained their unbeaten start to the Ladies SFC with a three point...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Young
Meelick, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home, Laois. Predeceased by his beloved wife...
JOB VACANCY: DNG Kelly seeking to hire office administrator/receptionist in Portlaoise
DNG Kelly are seeking a professional and motivated administrator/receptionist for their flagship office in Portlaoise.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the sales...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace O'Brien (née O'Toole)
Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Dublin / Cross, Mayo / Emo, Laois
O’BRIEN Grace (née...
Bergin’s goal crucial for Camross while Abbeyleix reach third straight MHC final following dramatic...
Camross 1-18 The Harps 1-14
Minor 'A' Hurling Championship Semi Final
Camross qualified for the Minor 'A' hurling final after edging a tight encounter with The...
Wins for Ballyroan-Abbey and Portarlington as walkovers hit Junior ‘A’ football championship again
Ballyroan-Abbey have booked their place in the Laois JFC ‘A’ quarter-finals while Portarlington are back in the mix after wins over Barrowhouse and Castletown...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - New chapter for popular Polish lady as she takes ownership of Mountmellick shop
When Ela Oczachowska arrived in Ireland as a 19-year-old, she...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lawrence (Larry) Kennedy
15 The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois / Dublin
Lawrence (Larry) Kennedy, 15...
In Pictures: Bike Week in Laois proving to be a huge success
Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling.
This year, Bike Week kicked off on Sunday September...
Talking Sport Podcast: Football action resumes with great wins for Clonaslee, Park-Ratheniska and Timahoe
The Thursday night Laois GAA action is becoming a bit of a thing - and it delivered in style again this week with three...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 17, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lawrence (Larry) Kennedy
15 The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois / Dublin
Lawrence (Larry) Kennedy, 15...
Have a Cuppa in aid of Laois Hospice Foundation
This year Laois Hospice coffee morning takes place on Thursday, September 23, Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning sponsored by Bewley’s.
Host a socially distanced or virtual...
A League of Their Own stars try their hand at ploughing in Laois
The National Ploughing Champions is taking place behind closed doors in Ratheniska this week - but there were some famous guests on site.
Four members...
Talking Sport Podcast: Football Round 2 previews, emotional junior celebrations and no-nonsense referees
There are eight Laois senior football championship games down for decision over the coming days as well as four in the intermediate and a...
SOLAS Eco Garden Shop in Portarlington to be featured on national TV next week
The SOLAS Eco Garden Shop & Farmers’ Market in Portarlington is to be featured on national television next week.
Nationwide airs on RTE 1 next Monday...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Monica (Mona) Hayes
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois
Sr. Monica (Mona) Hayes, Irishtown, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and Newton,...
JOB VACANCY: Three positions to fill in Dunne’s Gala shop in Portlaoise
Dunne’s Gala shop on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise currently have three positions to fill.
2 Deli Assistants
1 Full time Carwash Attendant
To Apply
Apply...
Laois secondary school appoint new Deputy Principal as their growth continues
The Portlaoise College school community warmly welcomed Mary Marum - who was recently appointed as a new Deputy Principal.
Mary was a Science and Biology...
Novel pairing in Laois Junior ‘B’ football final as Stradbally and Slieve Bloom set...
Laois JFC 'B' Final - Stradbally v Slieve Bloom
In the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
The footballers of Stradbally and Slieve Bloom haven't...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Laurence (Larry) McEvoy
Mountmellick, Laois
McEvoy, Laurence (Larry) (New York, formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) August 28,...
11 clubs represented as latest hurling Team of the Week revealed
Round 2 of the Laois hurling championships has come to an end and another Team of the Week is here.
We had significant games in...