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Laois Libraries to host free online talk by renowned Irish historian and broadcaster
Laois Libraries are set to host a free online talk by a renowned Irish historian and broadcaster next week.
'The Alpha Male in Irish History:...
Glory for Laois badminton club as they claim first ever South West Leinster title
There were sporting celebrations in Clonaslee over Christmas as Clonaslee Badminton Club closed the year by claiming their first title win.
The club were victorious...
Latest Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as attention turns to Portlaoise
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portlaoise this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an 'ad-break hero'...
Powerful Portlaoise RFC girls team claim Leinster U-14 Cup in style
Portlaoise RFC 34 Greystones 20
Leinster Rugby U-14 Girls Cup Final
A strong Portlaoise panel of almost 40 girls descended on Carlow, for the rearranged Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Maher (née Allen)
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Maher (nee Allen) 42, Borris Road, Portlaoise, formally...
JOB VACANCIES: Laois Sawmills recruiting full and part-time workers
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both full and part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire Maintenance Fitter
Laois Sawmills are currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be motivated and reliable. An analytical individual...
Conversational Irish group continues in Vicarstown this Wednesday
The first gathering for the new conversational Irish group in Vicarstown attracted a good crowd last week with the venture set to continue for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Winning start for Laois hurlers, a Podcast debut and Willie Maher
Our first podcast dedicated to hurling is here following a winning start to the Willie Maher era on Sunday.
Laois overcame a resilient Wexford side...
Talking Sport Podcast: Trip to Meath – and was it a good or bad...
Our first away trip of the year brought us to Pairc Tailteann in Navan on Saturday for a second round O'Byrne Cup clash with...
Sadness at death of much-loved Portlaoise man Kevin O’Brien
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas this week at the death of Kevin O'Brien.
Kevin passed away peacefully at home following a...
Business Briefing: Ciaran Finane of Finline Furniture on expansion plans and Brexit challenges
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Ciaran Finane, Sales Director at Finline Furniture, with showrooms in Emo, Dublin, Galway and Cork.
Tell...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Corcoran
Edenmore, Dublin / Laois
CORCORAN, William (Bill) (late of Edenmore, Dublin and Co. Laois) –...
UPDATED: Gardai confirm that Mountmellick teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that 17-year-old Stephen Cawley has been found safe and well.
The teenager had been missing from the Mountmellick area for almost a...
JOB VACANCY: Civils Company requires a Digger Driver/Team Leader
A Civils company, based in south Laois near Athy in Kildare, requires a Digger Driver/Site Foreman to lead a small crew of 2/3 groundworkers....
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, January 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Corcoran
Edenmore, Dublin / Laois
CORCORAN, William (Bill) (late of Edenmore, Dublin and Co. Laois) –...
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shock as animal carcasses dumped in scenic part of rural Laois
There was shock in a rural part of Laois this week as the remains of two dead animals were dumped in a popular walking...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Killeen (née Guilfoyle)
St. Canice's Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Kathleen Killeen (nee Guilfoyle), St. Canice's Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory,...
Laois woman takes on key role in Irish Farmers Journal
Laois woman Siobhan Walsh has taken on a key role in the Irish Farmers Journal, replacing the long-serving Andy Doyle as the Tillage Correspondent.
From...
Restaurant located on the grounds of popular Laois golf course announces closure
A restaurant located on the grounds of a popular Laois golf course has announced that it has closed down.
Seve's Bar and Restaurant, which has...
Laois GAA club officially open new fully lit walking track at their grounds
The community of Ratheniska came out in force on December 23 to celebrate the opening of the new walking track in the GAA grounds...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Meskill
Agoura House, Kileen, Stradbally, Laois, R32 C770
The death has taken place of Noel Meskill,...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Byrne Cup returns, Willie Maher ahead of the Walsh Cup and...
2023 is well underway now and we're back with our first Talking Sport Podcast of the year is here.
Up first on the agenda is...
New Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as cameras make their way to Vicarstown
All roads lead to Vicarstown this Friday evening January 6 as Operation Transformation film this week's Ad Break Challenge at Annanough GAA grounds.
And the...
Death occurs of John McDonald, stalwart of Arles-Kilcruise GAA club for many years
The wider community around Arles-Kilcruise GAA club have lost two great stalwarts in recent months.
John McDonald, of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, was laid to rest on...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Birney
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois
James (Jimmy) Birney, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 31st 2022...
Longford too strong as Laois suffer big defeat in O’Byrne Cup opener
Longford 3-18 Laois 0-13
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
The Laois footballers endured a difficult season in 2022 with relegation to Division 4 and a calamitous Leinster...
Ballylinan community bid sad farewell to Pat Julian
Ballylinan said farewell to one of the pillars of their community on Christmas Eve with the funeral of Pat Julian, a highly-respected and much-loved...