LaoisToday Reporter
Business Briefing: A Laois company offering a range of safety courses, latest news and...
On this week's Business Briefing, Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Ciarán O’Mahony.
He is the founder of O'Mahony Safety...
Property: ‘Old world’ residence on 11 acres of ‘prime agricultural’ land in Timahoe being...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer this old world single storey residence sitting on almost 11 acres of prime agricultural land at Timahoe, Co Laois...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as county football finals go centre stage
The volume of GAA games across the county is decreasing dramatically - but there's a couple of very big ones down for decision.
This coming...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette Hughes
Formerly Clonbrock, Crettyard, Laois
Bernadette (Ber) Hughes, Pinner, Middlesex and formerly Clonbrock, Crettyard, Co. Laois....
Heywood C.S hosting Open Night and Presentation for incoming First Years for 2023-24
Heywood Community School in Ballinakill are hosting an Open Night and Presentation for incoming First Years for 2023-24 on Thursday, October 13, from 7-9pm.
The open...
Portlaoise CBS Open Night on Thursday, October 6, from 6-9pm
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise Application forms are now available for 1st year for the 2023/2024 school year.
The closing date for applications is Friday 18th November...
HSE announce details of winter vaccination programme as people urged to protect themselves from...
Older people and at-risk groups have been urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 this winter by getting their vaccines.
That is the...
Miscellany Cakes now offering a range of sugar craft and decorating classes – beginning...
Sarah Walsh from the renowned Miscellany Cakes in Portlaoise is excited to be re-launching her sugarcraft and cake decorating classes, with a mix of...
Finalists announced for the Laois Business Awards 2022
A total of 23 local businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Laois Business Awards, which will be held in The Heritage Hotel in...
Minister Pippa Hackett is to host two public events in Laois and Offaly in...
Minister Pippa Hackett is to host two public events in Laois and Offaly in October in response to rising energy costs for individuals, businesses...
Talking Sport Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla reign supreme once again
Clough-Ballacolla are the first Laois three-in-a-row senior hurling champion since the Castletown team of 1999-2003 - and their first from their parish since the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Abbeyleix win Premier Intermediate to complete a fine season – and...
Having been relegated from senior last year and with a host of talented young players at their disposal, Abbeyleix were the hot favourites for...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Hargrove
Shandra, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband...
JOB VACANCIES: Bosco’s Catering and Bosco’s Gala seeking to hire
Bosco’s Gala and Bosco’s Catering, based in Portlaoise, are seeking to fill the following roles.
Bosco’s Gala Shop
Midweek staff
Weekend staff
Bosco’s Catering
Weekend casual staff (full driver's...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to hire full-time and part-time receptionists
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Full-time and part-time receptionists - includes weekend work.
To Apply
Please email CVs to april@amh.ie or for more information.
If...
JOB VACANCY: Leonard Carpets based in Portlaoise looking to hire Window Blind Fitter
Leonard Carpets is an established family business, based in Portlaoise, offering carpets, flooring and window blinds.
We are looking for the right person to fill...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire Assistant Maintenance Manager
Laois Sawmills is hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager with a proactive nature and several years of experience, to join the maintenance team.
The Assistant Manager will...
Rosenallis see off Stradbally Town in nine-goal CCFL thriller
Stradbally Town 4 Rosenallis 5
CCFL Division 1
A clear, blue sky and a bright, morning sun greeted Stradbally Town and Rosenallis A for their CCFL...
In Pictures: More glory for Clough-Ballacolla as they celebrate intermediate hurling success in O’Moore...
It was celebration time for Clough-Ballacolla in O'Moore Park on Saturday night - as their second team claimed intermediate championship honours after getting the...
Laois family set to compete as new series of Ireland’s Fittest Family to get...
The brand new series of the hit RTE TV Show 'Ireland's Fittest Family' gets underway tonight - and there will be Laois involvement.
The Gallaghers...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Orla Doran
Palmerstown, Dublin/Laois
Doran Orla (Palmerstown and Arranmore, St. John of God, Islandbridge) passed peacefully on...
St Brigid’s dominant second half display helps them book Intermediate Camogie final spot
St Brigid's 2-14 The Harps 1-3
Laois Camogie Intermediate Championship Semi-Final
In the second game of this Laois camogie double header in Mountrath, St Brigid's and...
Gee grabs the winner to send The Harps through to Junior Camogie final
The Harps 2-11 St Brigid’s 4-3
Laois Camogie Junior Championship Semi-Final
The Harps and St Brigid’s’ second team played out a thrilling Junior Camogie semi-final in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philomena Gorman (née Dooley)
Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Rosenallis, Laois
Phil died peacefully in the...
Talking Sport Podcast: County hurling final previews and the importance of going to mass
Steven and Alan made the trip to Aghaboe in the heart of Clough-Ballacolla territory to record our county hurling preview show.
We look at the...
SOLAS – Craft and Farmers Market, RTE and Country Living
The last week has been one of the busiest in the history of SOLAS in terms of media coverage. Firstly, we had an RTE...
Successful Budget Briefing for Laois businesses held in Portlaoise
Laois Chamber in collaboration with ND Audit and Advisory, Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors with offices in Portlaoise and Dublin, held a Budget 2023...
Talking Sport Podcast: John O’Sullivan on Sunday’s senior hurling final and some great Castletown...
Castletown have played both Camross and Rathdowney-Errill in this year's Laois senior hurling championship and ahead of Sunday's final we caught up John O'Sullivan.
John...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Brennan
Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare/Laois
BRENNAN James (Jim) Brownstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare and late of the...
Property: 109-acre farm in Camross to be sold online by Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer a 109-acre farm holding at Keeloge North, Camross, Co Laois by Online Auction on Friday, October 28, at...