LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret ( Peggy) Brennan (née Ives)
7 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Peggy passed away peacefully in her...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois hurlers take on Kilkenny in Walsh...
The 2023 hurling season continues at pace today as the Laois hurlers welcome Kilkenny to Rathdowney for the latest round of action in 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...
Mental Health Charity publishes five very helpful tips on how to improve sleep
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has published five tips on how to improve sleep.
The charity stated that sleep quality effects so much of our life including our...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Dempsey
Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by...
Abbeyleix lead the way on our Premier Intermediate Hurling team of the year
Abbeyleix success in the 2022 Laois premier intermediate hurling championship sees them rewarded with eight positions on this years Team of the Year selection.
Clonaslee...
Sadness in Borris-in-Ossory at the death of well-known shop owner Frances Coyne
The death took place this week of Frances Coyne (nee Egan), a long-serving and hugely respected shopkeeper in Borris-in-Ossory.
Mrs Coyne took over the running...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers in Rathdowney, Dan Shanahan and a long goodbye
The second GAA weekend of the year is upon us and from a Laois point of view, it is all about hurling.
Willie Maher's Walsh...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Carroll
London /Formerly of Clonanny House, Portarlington, Laois
Paul Carroll London and formerly of Clonanny House,...
Six changes to Laois hurling team to play Kilkenny in Walsh Cup
The Laois senior hurling team to play Kilkenny in the Walsh Cup on Sunday shows six changes to the side that beat Wexford last...
Laois-Offaly fire fighters need progress on terms and conditions – Stanley
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says the issues relating to retained Fire Fighters have “been well flagged with Government in the past and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary O'Regan (née Monaghan)
The Corner House, Errill, Laois
Mary O'Regan (nee Monaghan), The Corner House, Errill,...
Children’s Flu vaccine walk-in clinics available in Portlaoise and Tullamore this week
The HSE has announced that walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children aged 2-17 years will be stood up from this week in community vaccination centres...
Sadness in Ballacolla following passing of mother and wife who was ‘beautiful, kind person’
There is sadness in Ballacolla and Cullohill areas this week following the passing of a Laois mother and wife who has been described as...
SOLAS – Fitness Swap, Great Food & new look Cafe
Fitness Equipment Swap - Sunday, January 15
This weekend’s sports equipment swap and fitness event at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington has really taken...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Young (née Phelan)
Ballycleary, Castletown, Laois
Joan Young (nee Phelan), Ballycleary, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (peacefully...
JOB VACANCIES: RSM Ireland hiring trainee and qualified accountants in Laois and Offaly
RSM Ireland are one of the top ten firms in the country specialising in providing audit, tax, and consulting services.
With offices in Laois, Offaly...
Three drivers arrested for separate offences in Laois in recent days
Gardai in Laois have been very active on our roads in recent days as they made three arrests in separate incidents.
Yesterday, the Laois Roads...
Scoil Bhride Girls NS Mountrath now accepting enrolments for 2023-24 school year
Scoil Bhride Girls National School in Mountrath are now accepting applications for the coming school year.
Call in to our school for an application form...
National award for Laois student for excelling in intellectual disability nursing
A Laois student has received a national award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
Sarah Barrett, who is from Lugacurran and is...
Maestro Moynihan leads the way as Portlaoise RFC U-15s continue winning ways into the...
Arklow RFC 0 Portlaoise RFC 33
U15 Leinster Premier League
The team bus might have missed the motorway exit but the players had the sat nav...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Winifred (Winnie) Kennedy
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her sisters Peggy and Mary and brother James....
Sadness in Camross following the passing of the much loved Mary (Maria) Lalor
The death occurred suddenly of Mary (Maria) Lalor of Garrafin in Camross and formerly Killenure on January 3.
Marie and her husband Fint resided at...
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...