LaoisToday Reporter
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
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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...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero and championship winning team visit Laois secondary school
Paralympic silver medalist Nicole Turner and the Portarlington senior footballers were the guests of honour in a Laois school on Monday.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...
Man arrested and drugs seized following three days of thefts from shops and vehicles
Gardaí in Portlaoise arrested a man on Friday in relation to several thefts from vehicles and shops over the previous three days.
The man in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Carroll
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the company of his beloved wife...
Stradbally too strong for Mountmellick as they reach JFC ‘B’ final
Stradbally 3-9 Mountmellick 1-5
Laois JFC 'B' semi-final
Stradbally are through to this year's Junior 'B' football final following this evening's comfortable semi-final win over Mountmellick...
Laois road to remain closed overnight following incident involving lorry
A section of the N80 in Laois is set to remain closed overnight, gardai have confirmed.
The road in question, the main road between Portlaoise...
Historic win for St Conleth’s, Brigid’s let Portlaoise off the hook and worrying injury...
The Laois senior ladies football championship got underway over the weekend with three games down for decision.
With seven teams in the competition, there are...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Plane makes triumphant return home
A plane, last seen in public in Portlaoise over 100 years ago when it was one of the first planes in Ireland to take...
People First Credit Union Launch New Current Account and Debit Card!
The wait is over, People First Credit Union are delighted to launch their new MYCU Debit Mastercard® and Current Account.
The new service is...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Carroll
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the company of his beloved wife...
Property Watch: Four homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix and Ballyroan
On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at homes currently for sale in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan.
So whether from the area, currently living...
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, September 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Hogan (née Kerr)
Aughallbeg, Castleiney, Templemore, Tipperary / Camross, Laois
Peacefully at home after a short...
RTE’s Nationwide and what’s new at SOLAS Farmers Market this Saturday
The staff and owners of SOLAS Eco Garden Shop in Portarlington are on tender hooks of excitement waiting for the big day on TV,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - History made in Laois secondary school as student records first ever 625 Leaving Cert score
History has been made in St Fergal’s College...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Bill) Cranny
Main Street, Ballylinan, Laois
Predeceased by his wife Mona, brothers Michael and John-Joe and...
FREE online workshop on Sustainable Living with Laois County Council and LOETB
In partnership with Laois County Council, LOETB are delighted to offer this NEW FREE online workshop on Sustainable Living with Aoife Munn; Lecturer, Environmentalist...
In Pictures: Great excitement as three time All-Ireland hurling winning captain visits Laois school
Wednesday September 8 was a day to remember for all at Timahoe NS as children and staff were treated to a visit from a...
What’s New at SOLAS Farmers Market this Saturday, September 11?
The SOLAS Farmers’ Market in Portarlington has now expanded to 27 stalls allowing the addition of new exhibitors to this Saturday’s Market (September 11,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Dollard
Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gerard Dollard, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully...
Stradbally Community Development Association elect new committee following AGM
Stradbally Community Development Association (SCDA) held their AGM recently.
At the Social Services Centre on Main Street, Stradbally, a new committee was elected on the...
Portlaoise Ladies RFC hold on to make winning start in Paul Cusack Cup
Portlaoise 12 Clondalkin 7
Paul Cusack Cup
The Portlaoise Senior Women’s team finally kicked off the 2021/22 season with a five-point victory over Clondalkin RFC in...
In Pictures: Back to School as new term begins around the county
It might not have had the same historical significance of last September as primary schools around the country opened for the first time since...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking forward to this weekend’s huge hurling championship action
Hurling goes centre stage again this weekend with Round 2 of the Laois hurling championships across the top three grades.
And we're back with our...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Dollard
Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gerard Dollard, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully...
‘Deep shock and sadness’ following the tragic passing of well-known Laois man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise in the surrounding areas following the news of the tragic passing of Owen 'Rake' McDonald.
Mr McDonald, from Colliers...