LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Apology, Laois v Longford preview and club football rankings
It’s a big weekend for the Laois footballers as they host Longford in the final round of the National League with the loser likely...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie Monagher
13 Orchard Drive, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Naas Hospital. Predeceased...
JOB VACANCY: Meaney Plant and Civil seeking to hire Setting Out Engineer
Meaney Plant and Civil are currently looking for the following person to join our existing team:
Setting-Out Engineer
Job Locations: Laois, Carlow, Kildare and Dublin areas.
Key...
JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union seeking to hire Member Services Officer
People First Credit Union Ltd is inviting applications for the following position: Full Time Member Services Officer.
People First Credit Union (PFCU) is a progressive...
Laois hurlers sought for new series of hit GAA reality TV show
It was one of the most popular GAA programmes ever made – and after its successful return in recent years, Underdogs is back again.
The...
In Pictures: Smiles galore as Abbeyleix Hockey celebrate Leinster glory
Under the watchful eye of Vinegar Hill, the Abbeyleix Hockey Club’s 6th class girls contested a Leinster final on Sunday.
They marched into Enniscorthy to...
Garda appeal for information following collision involving motorcyclist in Laois
Gardai in Laois are appealing for anyone with information on a collision involving a motorcyclist to come forward.
The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon between...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Byrne (née Dillon)
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
Margaret Byrne (née Dillon), Charter Road, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Passed...
Special Mother’s Day voucher deal in Fifty Seven Boutique
Fifty Seven Ladies Boutique, Athy & Durrow are showing how much they value Irish Mammys by bringing back their brilliant Mother's Day Voucher deal...
In Pictures: Splendid new sensory facility opens in Laois library
A brand new sensory facility was recently opened in a Laois library.
The facilities in Mountmellick library include a Sensory room which provides a relaxing,...
People First Credit Union holding Information Evening as they seek volunteers for various committees
People First Credit Union are hosting an Open Information Evening on Thursday 31st March at 7.30pm in the Midlands Park Hotel.
People First Credit Union...
Wins for Portlaoise Rugby U-14s and U-18s in latest cup action
Portlaoise 32 Kilkenny 7
Leinster Rugby U-18 Plate quarter final
Portlaoise RFC U-18s welcomed Kilkenny to Togher on Sunday for the quarter-final of the Leinster Plat...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) O'Kane (née McEvoy)
Edward Street, Baltinglass, Wicklow / Laois
Bridget (Bridie), O'Kane, Edward Street, Baltinglass, Co....
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for a number of roles
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Full Time Receptionist
Full Time Bookkeeper
Part Time Night Porter
To Apply
Please leave...
JOB VACANCY: Bosco’s Gala Shop and Bosco’s Catering seeking to hire
Bosco’s Gala and Bosco’s Catering, based in Portlaoise, are seeking to fill the following roles.
Bosco's Gala Shop
Weekend Deli Staff
Saturday & Sunday
7am-3pm
Bosco's Catering
Part time
...
JOB VACANCY: Michael Kerry Transport Ltd seek to hire truck driver (rigid)
Michael Kerry Transport Ltd Portlaoise are currently seeking to a hire a truck driver (rigid).
The role is on a full-time basis.
To Apply
Contact info@warehousing2000.com or phone...
JOB VACANCY: Sparrow Insurance seeking to hire Personal Lines Account Executive
Exciting Career opportunity at Sparrow Insurances for Personal Lines Account Executive - Portlaoise and Nenagh Offices.
The Role:
As a member of the Personal Lines Team...
Talking Sport Podcast: Difficult weekend for Laois teams, win for minors and interview with...
It was an extremely busy but largely disappointing weekend on the GAA front for Laois teams.
Only Conor Gorman's minors managed victory of the six...
Wins for Ballyfin, Mountmellick and St Joseph’s in ACFL Division 2
The first league action of the Laois GAA season took place over the past couple of days with four games down for decision in...
Government funding for flood mitigation works approved in Laois
Approval has been given to Laois County Council for an application that they made to the Office of Public Works’ under its Minor Flood...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ray Lynam
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Ray Lynam, Shanbeg, Rosenallis Co. Laois, died unexpectedly at home.
Deeply regretted by...
Trumera begin Leinster club hurling league with win over Avondale
Trumera 4-15 Avondale (Wicklow) 1-14
Leinster Hurling League Division 4
Trumera’s season started off with a trip to Rathdrum in Wicklow to play Avondale in the...
Bishop Nulty in attendance as Laois church celebrates 50th anniversary
The celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church in Errill reached a fitting conclusion...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school gets its own ‘Narnia’ as sensory room opened
A Laois secondary school enjoyed a brilliant day recently as its brand new sensory room was officially opened.
Clonaslee College is a school set in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 20, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Hunt
7 St Joseph's Terrace, Portarlington, Offaly / Geashill, Laois
Formerly of Kilcavan, Geashill, County Laois....
Senior status shows as Armagh too strong for Laois in Ladies Division 2 semi...
Laois 1-9 Armagh 7-19
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Semi Final
The Laois Ladies saw their Division 2 campaign end today as they were comprehensively...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Three Laois Gardaí among new recruits as 70 further members sworn in
Three young Laois men were among the 70 new recruits sworn...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 19, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat (Patrick) Leigh
Killabban, Maganey, Laois/Carlow/Maganey, Kildare
Pat (Patrick) Leigh of Killabban, Maganey, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully,...
Death occurs of the highly-regarded Dr Liam Hanniffy
The death has occurred of Liam Hanniffy, a highly-regarded doctor who worked in St Fintan's Hospital for a long number of years.
A native of...
In Pictures: Ballyroan celebrate successful 2021 season in style
2021 was an exceptional year for football in Ballyroan.
Indeed they had a day of days in November when the men's side Ballyroan-Abbey won the...