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Laois woman takes up position as Secretary General of Irish Pharmacy Union
A Laois woman has taken up the position of Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU).
Sharon Foley, from Ballylinan, whose appointment was announced...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Theresa Nolan
Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Laois
Theresa Nolan, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. August 18th 2022. In...
In Pictures: Fundraising walk in aid of Renal Dialysis Unit in Tullamore a huge...
A ‘Warming up Dialysis’ fundraising walk took place on Saturday August 13 in Clonaslee.
There was a great turn out on the evening with even...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the weekend intermediate football championship games and looking back at...
In our latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we look ahead to this weekend's Laois intermediate football championship quarter-finals as well as the relegation decider.
Arles-Kilcruise...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philomena O'Brien
Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Philomena O'Brien Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died August 16th 2022,...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
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...
HSE invites people aged 55 and over for their next COVID-19 booster vaccine
The HSE is inviting people aged 55 years and older to make an appointment for their next COVID-19 booster dose.
People who are more than...
SOLAS – Plant sale, new menu and famous chickens
As we come into the Autumn season, SOLAS has launched a sale offering 20% off all Greenhouse stock and also our amazing range of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to a huge Senior football weekend and introducing the...
Another busy weekend of football is ahead and this Podcast will focus solely on Senior.
It will be the end of the road for 2022...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 18, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Lansdowne Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael’s Park, Portarlington. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital...
Laois All-Ireland winner confirmed as top scoring Ladies footballer for 2022
It has been an incredible season for the Laois Ladies - and one of them has finished it with a fine personal accolade.
Mo Nerney...
Electric Picnic reveal details as brand new area Fish Town is unveiled
Jerry Fish created one of the most entertaining and eclectic stages at Electric Picnic ‘The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow’ which he has curated for...
Flower power charity picnic to be held in Laois this weekend for two great...
Teddy Bears in all their finery will be descending on the Heath House (R32 VH28), at the Heath, Portlaoise on Sunday August 21 for...
Local family plea for support as dad seeks ‘potentially life-saving’ cancer surgery in Germany
A local family are pleading for support after their dad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Seamus Holland was diagnosed with Stage 4...
Our intermediate hurling team of the week as knockout stages confirmed
Nine clubs are represented on our latest Premier Intermediate/Intermediate hurling team of the week following the third round of group games in the two...
Laois handballers in action as Leinster 60×30 singles finals take place
The Leinster 60x30 Handball Singles Finals were played recently with Laois represented in two finals.
Úna Brophy of Cullohill HBC represented Laois in the Ladies...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Lansdowne Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital...
Abbeyleix FETC launches new Bio Science course to begin this September
Demand for science graduates is at an all-time high as the European Commission predicts employment in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) related sectors...
JOB VACANCY: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are seeking to hire
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Part-time HR Manager
Experienced Head Receptionist
To start immediately.
To Apply
Please email CVs to april@amh.ie or for more...
Wins for Stradbally, Courtwood, Park Ratheniska and Rathdowney in Junior C football quarter finals
Stradbally 2-12 St Joseph's 1-7
Junior C Football Championship Quarter Final
A strong second half display saw Stradbally defeat St Joseph's in Kellyville in the Junior...
Gardai and Revenue combine to sieze MDMA worth €82,000 in town on Laois border
Revenue officers seized MDMA following the search of a residential premises in the Athy area of Kildare.
They recovered approximately 1.37kgs of MDMA with an...
Meeting arranged as 30 families left without school bus service ahead of resumption
The summer holidays are almost at an end and attention is quickly turning to the start of the new school year.
It can be a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Group stage hurling concludes and we update our rankings
The group stages of the various hurling championships in Laois have now concluded.
We know who is through to the semi finals, who will contest...
Laois community group present Temple Street Hospital with €20,000 cheque following fundraiser
Clonaslee High Nelly Club members recently welcomed Temple Street Community Engagement Administrator Laura Hill to Hickey's Pub for the official presentation of a cheque...
Our latest senior hurling team of the week as group stages conclude
The group stages of the Laois senior hurling championship came to a conclusion at the weekend as the finishing places were finally confirmed on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Keane (née Kelly)
Corrigeen, Stradbally, Laois
Breda Keane (nee Kelly) passed away peacefully on 14 August...
Talking Point: Should Laois GAA move club championship games out of O’Moore Park?
This week we debate whether Laois GAA should move senior club championship games out of O'Moore Park?
YES - O'Moore Park isn't suitable for every...
Incredible effort as Laois Vintage Run smashes the €1 million barrier
The wonderful Laois Vintage Run took place on Saturday with an array of classic cars and tractors traversing the county in the glorious August...
A new look! Formal change to An Garda Síochána uniform comes into effect from...
If you're out and about today and come across a member of An Garda Síochána you'll notice that they'll be looking somewhat different than...
Laois athletes among the medals as curtain comes down on 2022 Track and Field...
A sweltering Tullamore was the venue for the National Masters Track and Field championships on Saturday.
The Masters Championships caters for the ages above 35,...