LaoisToday Reporter
Portlaoise AFC on form remain unbeaten with impressive win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 4 Dublin Bus 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC welcomed Dublin Bus to Rosleighan Park on a perfect Friday evening to watch...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly. Loving mother of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by...
In Pictures: Local artist’s exhibition opens in Stradbally
The beautiful Laois Arthouse Gallery in Stradbally, which is celebrating its 10th year this year, has re-opened with an exhibtion entitled Painting the Particular...
Moment in Time: Some great photos from the Ossory Show in 2006
The Ossory Show is one of Ireland's most established agricultural shows and while the pandemic has halted its longevity, it will no doubt return...
Remember the Game: Laois hurlers beat Westmeath to end losing streak and avoid relegation...
Laois 2-15 Westmeath 2-9
2006 All Ireland Hurling Qualifiers
In 2006 the Laois hurlers endured a bad run of form that stretched to ten games without...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Collier
Prospect House, Durrow, Laois
Suddenly but peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at...
Talking Sport Podcast: Must-win hurling relegation clash and big weekend for ladies footballers
It's another busy weekend on the Laois GAA scene with three county teams in action again.
The Laois senior hurlers face a huge game against...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noeleen Whelan (née McDonald)
Ballinree, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the...
Portlaoise Institute offers revamped new Childcare Course
As part of a national review of Childcare courses in Ireland, the Certificate in Childhood Studies with Special Needs Assistant will be replaced by...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Rohan
Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving sister Lily, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by...
JOB VACANCY: Park Engineering seeking to hire CNC Plasma Operator
Park Engineering, a structural steel fabricator and general engineering company based in Stradbally are currently seeking to hire a CNC Plasma Operator.
Duties include:
Nesting of...
JOB VACANCY: Downey’s Centra hiring for permanent part-time sales position in Portlaoise
Downey's Centra on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise are currently seeking someone for a permanent part-time sales position.
The role is for Friday and Saturday...
Man arrested following incident on busy Laois road where five vehicles were collided with
A man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a seemingly bizarre incident on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred between the Renault garage and...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May Comerford (née Carroll)
Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
May Comerford (nee Carroll), Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, July 18th,...
Laois woman’s gruelling Bristol Channel swim in support of Parkinson’s Research brought forward to...
The date for a gruelling swim of the British Swim in aid of Parkinson's Research has been brought forward to tomorrow - July 20.
The...
Sadness at passing of Portlaoise GAA legend Tom ‘Nasser’ Lalor
Tom 'Nasser' Lalor, one of the legendary figures of Portlaoise GAA club and a widely-loved character around the town, has passed away.
A native of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers go down fighting, ladies off to winning start and club...
On the hottest weekend of the year, Laois GAA fans were treated to two incredible championship matches, both of which went right down to...
Death occurs of Tommy Hannon, retired Garda sergeant and highly-respected community man
The funeral mass of the late Tommy Hannon will take place today in Portlaoise.
A native of Drum, Athlone, he lived in Portlaoise for may...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly. Loving mother of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by...
JOB VACANCIES: Ballybrittas Motors currently seeking to fill a number of positions
Ballybrittas Motors are currently looking to recruit for the following positions.
Sales Person
Qualified Technician
3rd/4th Year Apprentice Technician
Valetor
Applicants for these positions must...
JOB VACANCY: Centrepoint Carpets seeking to hire experienced sales person
Centrepoint Carpets in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire an experience sales person.
Must have good organisational and people skills.
Must almost possess a...
JOB VACANCY: Full-time Deli Manager required for Dunne’s Gala in Portlaoise
Dunne’s Gala shop on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise currently have a vacancy for a full-time deli manager
Experience is required.
To Apply
To apply email dunnesservicestation@gmail.com.
Deadlline: Friday, August...
IT Carlow’s Faculty of Lifelong Learning presents its online Open Week 2021
Thinking of upskilling, reskilling, changing your career, or returning to education in 2021?
If so, you can attend IT Carlow’s Lifelong Learning Online Open Week...
Property Watch: Four homes in Laois for sale between €450,000 and €550,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at the higher end of the market locally and some of the homes currently for...
RTE’s Nationwide to visit SOLAS Eco Garden Shop in Portarlington this Saturday, July 24
'Build it and they will come!' or so they say, and this is very much proving to be the case with the SOLAS Eco...
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...
‘I’m not interested in these moral victories’
When the Laois hurlers on their game, they are a joy to watch: passionate, committed, full-blooded and competitive with the top teams out there.
And...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Dunne (née Greene)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Suddenly.
The family would like to thank you for your help...
Seven Talking Points as Laois hurlers push Waterford all the way in Nowlan Park
The Laois hurlers are out of the All-Ireland championship for 2021 - but only after a thoroughly entertaining affair with Waterford this afternoon.
Seamas 'Cheddar'...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Meet horse racing’s newest female star – and she’s from Laois!
There were joyous scenes in Fairyhouse last weekend as a young Laois...