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JOB VACANCY: Midland Hardware in Rathdowney are seeking to hire Digital Media Sales Person
Midland Hardware in Rathdowney are seeking to hire a Digital Media Sales person.
Reporting to the Shop Manager, Duties include:
Dealing with customers queries online
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Defeat for Portlaoise CBS in Gorey as South Leinster campaign comes to an end
Portlaoise CBS 0-7 Gorey Community School 4-14
Senior Schools South Leinster ‘B’ Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS' South Leinster campaign is over after they were...
Local radio leader steps down after more than four decades in the industry
One of the most accomplished names in independent local radio is announcing his retirement after more than four decades in the industry.
Albert FitzGerald is...
JOB VACANCY: Alpha Wireless seeking to hire Supply Chain Manager
Alpha Wireless is looking for an exceptional Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Ballybrittas.
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for...
JOB VACANCIES: Civils Company, based in Laois, requires workers
A Civils company, based in south Laois near Athy in Kildare, requires two workers for an immediate start.
Experience in site work would be...
A brilliant teacher and ‘the perfect gentleman’ – Wonderful tribute paid to the late...
Brother Gerald Macken sadly passed away on January 2 in what was his 90th year.
Originally from Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon, Gerald had a strong...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne (Nancy) O'Neill (née Sydes)
Huntsgrove, Ashbourne, Meath / Portlaoise, Laois
Nancy, peacefully in the wonderful care...
‘Minister must consider incentivising the use of organic fertilisers as a cost reduction measure’...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to clarify the progress his department...
Garda appeal for information after antique water pump stolen from garden in Laois
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following the theft of an antique water pump from a garden.
The antique water pump reported stolen from...
Sadness following the passing of Laois cycling enthusiast and hurley maker
There is deep sadness in Borris-In-Ossory today following the news of the passing of Pat 'Paddy' Campion.
Mr Campion died peacefully at the Midlands Regional...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois mam and daughter among graduates in IT Carlow
A Laois mam and daughter were among the many men and women who graduated from IT Carlow recently.
Mother and daughter Kathy and Niamh Sims...
Talking Sport Podcast: Defeat on the double for Laois teams but early days still
And so the 2022 season is up and running - though defeat was the order of the day for both the Laois hurlers and...
Portlaoise Rugby U-14s made to work hard for an away win at Kilkenny RFC
Portlaoise RFC 24 Kilkenny RFC 17
Leinster U-14 League Premier Division
Portlaoise U-14s carried their strong league form into a new year with a hard-fought win...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew O Reilly
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Andrew died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois. Deeply regretted...
Emo National School now enrolling Junior Infants for 2022-23 school year
Emo National School, Emo, Portlaoise is now enrolling Junior Infants for the 2022-2023 school year.
Applications are open between January 14th and January 28th, 2022.
Application...
Moment in Time: CJ Sheeran Ltd win 2012 All Ireland Inter Firms hurling final
The All Ireland Inter Firms competition is one of the GAA competitions that flies under the radar somewhat but various Laois teams over the...
Fleming leads the way as Portlaoise Panthers book place in All Ireland U-20 final
Portlaoise Panthers 49 Singleton Supervalu Brunell 37
U-20 Women’s National Cup Semi-final
Portlaoise Panthers beat Singleton Supervalu Brunell 47-39 in the U-20 Women’s National Cup semi-finals,...
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, January 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Coss (née Nolan)
Ballybrophy, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Rita Coss (neé Nolan), Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - 21 fresh faces on football panel as new-look Laois gear up for 2022 season
New Laois manager Billy Sheehan has added 21 players...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Johnny O'Brien
Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
O'Brien. Johnny. Old Knockmay Rd., Portlaoise. Jan 7th 2022 Peacefully...
Derrylamogue NS – steeped in history with everything a modern school can offer
Derrylamogue NS is now enrolling for pupils starting the 2022-2023 school year, and this school situated just 3km from Mountmellick offers the best of both worlds...
SOLAS – Farmers’ Market back this Saturday in Portarlington
The farmers’ market at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is back this weekend after the Christmas break.
Co-owner David Maher explains: “We are excited...
Laois Abroad: We’re looking to hear from Laois people living over seas
A popular regular feature on the LaoisToday site since its beginning is the Laois Abroad series.
Here at LaoisToday, we love to talk to Laois...
All the recent golf results as local players brave the winter conditions
The weather may be dreadful at the moment but for keen golfers that's only a mere inconvenience.
Various forms of competitions are ongoing in the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Sullivan (née Long)
Eastbourne, UK, Cahirciveen, Kerry / Errill, Laois / Clonmel, Tipperary
Frances Sullivan (nee...
183 years after The Night of the Big Wind – an old Laois church...
On January 6, 1839 - 183 years ago today - a violent storm swept across Ireland and left a trail of destruction in its...
Talking Sport Podcast: O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup mania as 2022 season gets underway
Not even a global pandemic could bring an end to the GAA's pre-season O'Byrne and Walsh Cup competitions.
And so the Laois hurlers begin their...
LaoisToday Winter 2022 hats now on sale!
And just as the temperatures drop, the LaoisToday Winter 2022 bobble hats are now available to buy!
This year’s offering – again produced by DS...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Fleming
'The Swan House', The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses...