LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: New football manager, huge game for hurlers, Fionan Mahony interview and...
It could not be any busier for Laois GAA teams at the moment.
In the last 12 days there have been seven championship games for...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Brennan
Knock, Abbeyleix, Laois
Pat died peacefully at his residence. Deeply regretted by his sister Bridie,...
LaoisToday Podcast: Fr David Vard from Portlaoise Parish and Abbeyleix native Shane Whelan on...
On the LaoisToday podcast tis week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by LaoisToday Talking Sport podcast presenter Alan Hartnett and Fr David Vard of...
Meet the Laois woman who came from Spain to work as an au pair...
A Portlaoise woman who first came to Ireland from Spain to work as an au pair has gone into a whole different career thanks...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Raymond Dunne
4F The Swan, Laois
Suddenly. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Nora, Raymond will be...
Major rift in Irish equestrian camp over failure to send qualified riders to Olympics...
This past week has seen the equestrian community in Ireland and abroad embrace the #letthemride campaign on social media.
The story behind the hashtag centres...
Deep shock and sadness following the passing of much loved Laois man
There was deep shock and sadness last night following the passing of a much loved Laois man.
Raymond Dunne, from The Swan in Laois, passed...
16 potential internal candidates for the vacant Laois football manager’s job
The news that Mike Quirke would not be seeking a third term in charge of the Laois senior footballers was confirmed yesterday.
After a miserable...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mariette (Marie) Connor, formerly Murphy (née Moore)
Portlaoise, Laois / Bray, Wicklow / Blackrock, Dublin
Mariette (Marie)...
Incredible quality on display as Laois Farmers Market in Portlaoise a real show of...
Every Friday morning, Peppers Lane, just off Lyster Square in the heart of Portlaoise, is a hive of activity.
The buzz is palpable as the...
JOB VACANCY: Charles R Wynne looking to hire experienced artic lorry driver
Charles R Wynne Ltd - specialist feed ingredients manufacturer - are seeking to hire an experienced artic lorry driver.
Must have industrial loader experience
Attractive pay...
Talking Sport Podcast: Chris Conway on Laois footballer’s demise, Mike Quirke reaction and Ollie...
After a bitterly disappointing couple of days of GAA in Laois, we are back with the latest Talking Sport Podcast.
Alan Hartnett is not joined...
New car sales begin to pick up in Laois though still off 2019 levels
New car sales in Laois for the first six months of 2021 are up 10% on last year's figures as the industry begins to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mariette (Marie) Connor, formerly Murphy (née Moore)
Portlaoise, Laois / Bray, Wicklow / Blackrock, Dublin
Mariette...
Six-star start to new Leinster Senior League season as Portlaoise AFC off to a...
Ardmore Rovers 0 Portlaoise AFC 6
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
After a quick pitstop at new sponsors - The Wandering Elk - Portlaoise AFC travelled...
Moment in Time: Larry Kavanagh elected Mayor of Laois County Council in 2005
The position of the head of Laois County Council has had different names over the years - mayor, cathaoirleach, chairman.
In Laois it has been...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale around Laois for €250,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at five homes currently for sale around the county for close to €250,000.
In each instance...
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, July 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Phelan
Rathbane, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Laois
James Phelan, Rathbane, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, July 2nd 2021. Peacefully,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire Irish entrepreneur plans to live in Laois town following €20m mansion...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patsy) Murphy
69 St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the...
Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action
Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...
Corner-back genealogy as ladies football stars follow in their father’s footsteps
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
You'll often hear the saying, "that's where they got the football/hurling from". While it can be a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gleeson
Fermoyle, Attanagh, Laois
(Former employee at Bord na Mona, Coolnamona, Portlaoise). Suddenly, beloved husband of...
JOB VACANCY: James Brown seeking to hire Painters, Decorators and Labourers for full and...
Portlaoise-based Painter and Decorator James Brown is currently hiring for full and part-time work for the following positions.
Painters and Decorators - Experience required
...
Increased investment in Local Link to enhance services between Cashel and Portlaoise
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly have announced the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to Sunday further enhancing the...
Talking Sport Podcast: U-20 hurling drama, U-20 footballers in Wicklow and senior football preview
The GAA action keeps coming and we are back with another instalment of the Talking Sport Podcast.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Graham Patchett
Glenbower, Mountrath, Laois
Graham Patchett, Glenbower, Mountrath, Co.Laois, formerly Lincoln, England. Died 29th June 2021,...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords seeking to hire General Operative for their Portlaoise store
Telfords are currently seeking to hire a General Operative for their Portlaoise store.
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all our customer,...
LaoisToday Podcast: New Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and the men behind impressive Portarlington...
On the LaoisToday podcast this week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by Steven Miller and newly elected Chairperson of Laois County Council, Conor Bergin....