LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Glass half full or half empty after first outing for Laois...
With the GAA season now back up and running, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast will return to a twice-a-week schedule.
We will publish a new...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Bonzo) Walsh
Knightstown, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the company of his loving and devoted family...
From the LaoisToday Archives: 15 things you’ll remember if you went to St Leo’s...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 22, 2017.
We’ve brought you memories from many schools around Laois.
This week we go just over...
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, May 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fintan O'Neill
Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St....
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shaws to close its first Laois store – but flagship Portlaoise outlet to remain open
Shaws are to close to their Mountmellick store,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace Claxton (née Armitage)
Ballina House, Portlaoise, Laois
In her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Joseph...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Bowe (née White)
Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois
Frances Bowe (nee White), Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
JOB VACANCY: Sign and Design seeking to hire designer to add to their growing...
Are you creative, motivated, up for a challenge & willing to learn? Sign and Design, based in Kilkenny, are looking for a designer to...
The Midweek Podcast: Laois woman on her asthma journey and Leo Kavanagh on Physical...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 19.
Rebecca Houlihan is a 20 year-old...
Talking Sport Podcast: League preview, the view from Wexford and big vaccination news
At last we have an actual game to look forward to.
The Laois hurlers travel to Wexford this Sunday for the first round of the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Goode (née McGrath)
Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura Goode (nee McGrath) Abbeyleix...
Deep sadness following the passing ‘incredibly caring’ Laois woman
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of Áine Purcell.
Mrs Purcell, who is from Ballyfin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May...
Mountmellick appoint Laois hurling great as manager for 2021 season
The Mountmellick hurlers have appointed former Laois player James Young as manager for the 2021 season.
Young was in charge of his native Clonaslee last...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sybil Byrne (née McNulty)
Mayo House, Crettyard, Carlow / Laois
Peacefully in the care of the ICU...
Maryborough Family Practice: Moving to a new location in Portlaoise this week
Maryborough Family Practice is delighted to announce its move to Unit F7, Parkside on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise.
The surgery will move between May...
JOB VACANCIES: Enva in Portlaoise are seeking to fill a number of roles
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We employ over 1600 employees...
Get Connected Laois seeking to address mobile coverage blackspots through community-driven initiative
Poor phone coverage is one of the most frustrating things to deal with when you need it for your work and day-to-day life -...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Reuben) Geoghegan
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by his loving family....
JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture seeking to hire Production/General Operative
Finline Furniture are seeking a Production or General Operative for their factory in Emo in Laois.
No experience necessary but a good attitude and willingness to...
From the LaoisToday Archives: 22 unforgettable things about the night club at Pedigree Corner
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 29, 2017.
The sign is still above the door but ‘Turning Point’ night club is no...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 453 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 453 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
Of the cases notified...
Talking Sport Podcast: Cheddar Plunkett interview ahead of start of new hurling season
At last the GAA season is upon us with the first competitive games taking place this weekend in the National Hurling League.
The Laois hurlers...
Shaws to close its first Laois store – but flagship Portlaoise outlet to remain...
Shaws are to close to their Mountmellick store, one that has been a permanent fixture in the town for almost 160 years.
The news was...
Laois GAA outline schedule to complete outstanding 2020 underage fixtures – with games on...
Laois GAA have outlined a fixture schedule for the outstanding 2020 juvenile GAA competitions - which they hope to play off in June before...
25 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your GAA career
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 4, 2018
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to their amateur inter-county counterparts...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Murtagh (née Lee)
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois/Lucan, Dublin
Maureen Murtagh, (née Lee), Shannon Road, Mountrath, Co.Laois...
Moment in Time: All the style at 2005 Abbeyleix Fashion Show
This week in our hugely popular Moment in Time series, we go back to 2005 and a fashion show in Abbeyleix.
Organised by the town's...
End of an era in Portlaoise as Breslin’s Pharmacy and busy GP surgery move...
Yesterday marked the end of an era for the owners and staff of Breslin's Pharmacy in Portlaoise as they served customers for the last...
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...