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Laois Hire sold in multi-million deal
Laois Hire Services has been sold for a fee of €11.2 million.
Founded in 1989 by Michael and Maureen Killeen, the company was originally sold...
Laois native appointed Managing Director of international property development group
A Laois man has been appointed as the Managing Director of a prestigious international property development group.
Ballymore recently announced that Abbeyleix native Patrick Phelan...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kealey
Capoley Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Kealey Mary, Capoley Lane, Portlaoise, April 5th 2021, peacefully, in the...
Laois business Finline Furniture features as 2021 Home of the Year winner is confirmed
Laois business Finline Furniture were very much to the fore on this year's hugely popular RTE Home of the Year programme.
Jen Sheehan's stunning 19th...
Coronavirus: 9 further deaths and 443 new cases – as Laois now fourth worst...
There have been 9 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 443 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
3 of these deaths occurred...
WATCH: Laois Irish Dancers take to the woods for fantastic virtual performance
This is brilliant.
Members of a Laois Irish Dancing school have come together, virtually, to create a brilliant video which was released on Easter Sunday.
It...
Man arrested after victim of hijacking manages to escape in Portlaoise
A man has been arrested and charged following a hijacking incident on Easter Sunday.
The victim of the hijacking managed to escape the vehicle when...
Business Opportunity: Established Laois hair salon business for sale as going concern
Established Laois hair salon business for sale as going concern.
Situated in an urban setting with a large catchment area.
Ideal for anyone wanting to expand...
Planning permission lodged for new pharmacy in Laois town
A new pharmacy could be on its way to Laois's main town after planning permission was lodged recently.
Heffernan Pharmacy are looking to set up...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kealey
Capoley Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Kealey Mary, Capoley Lane, Portlaoise, April 5th 2021, peacefully, in the...
JOB VACANCY: Bracken’s Gala in Portlaoise seeking to hire full-time cashier
Bracken's Gala on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise are recruiting a FULL TIME CASHIER for their busy shop and forecourt.
The ideal candidate will have...
From the LaoisToday Archives: 20 things you’ll remember if you went to school in...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on April 12, 2017.
You’re constantly told that your schooldays are the best days of your life.
You never...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 320 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths announced today by the health authorities - with 320 new cases confirmed.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)...
The 11 stages of every GAA club player’s life and career
A Star of the Future, a Young Lad or a Former Great?
People dedicate their lives to their GAA team and the beauty of it...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Humphries (née Higgins)
Phibsborough, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois/Maynooth, Kildare
The death occurred of Kathleen Humphries (1928-2021) (née Higgins,)...
Moment in Time: School days in The Heath NS in 2000
Talk and memories of school days always bring out the nostalgic side in all of us.
And the photographic series that Alf Harvey carried out...
Property Watch: Four homes for sale in Laois for around €175,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around the county for around €175,000.
We feature...
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...
County Final Memory: Annanough return to top tier with intermediate football success in 1978
Annanough 2-9 Park 1-4
1978 Laois IFC Final
Annanough and Park-Ratheniska have a strong rivalry, one that included senior county final battles in the 1950s and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Hyland
The Sawmills, Ballybrittas, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Formerly of Rathfeston, Geashill, County Offaly. Peacefully...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 511 new cases as no county by county breakdown...
There have been 2 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 511 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department of Health has...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Abroad: Meet the brothers who traded The Heath for Bulgaria to follow their dreams
The fifth instalment of our Laois Abroad series...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pauline Magee (née Maher)
4 Corrig Lodge, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Sarah...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Magdalen O'Neill
Knock, Mayo / Enniscorthy, Wexford / Portlaoise, Laois
O’Neill, Sr Magdalen (Bride) D.C. late...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire full-time mechanical fitter
Laois Sawmills is based in Portlaoise with a staff of over 50 people. Operating a state of the Art Sawmill and Pellet plant, we...
Laois Gardai: Van seizure, an injured barn owl and speeding drug driver
Gardai made an arrest and seized €6,000 worth of drugs following a speeding incident yesterday evening.
They stopped a female driver on the M7 and...
EXCLUSIVE: Asian investors behind Laois Utd aim to ‘have European football within five years...
To be playing European football within five years and in the Champions League by 2030 are the aims of the owners behind ambitious plans...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Jane (Maureen) Goode (née Dunne)
30 Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving...
Gardai investigating following attempted armed robbery in Laois filling station
Gardai have launched an investigation following an attempted armed robbery in Laois this morning.
A man, brandishing a knife, entered a filling station in Mountmellick...
The Midweek Podcast: Laois Martial Arts, crime prevention and Portarlington band The Hearty Boys
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 15.
As the pandemic continues, Laois Martial...