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Down Memory Lane Podcast: 1997 – The start of the Bertie era, the Diana...
In the latest LaoisToday Down Memory Lane Podcast, presenter Steven Miller is joined by John Whelan and Brian Ramsbottom to back on the local,...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale around Abbeyleix and Ballyroan
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at homes currently for sale in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan.
So whether from the area, currently living...
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 31, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Bernie Fitzpatrick (née Meade)
Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the presence of...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Gardai called to break up ‘game of soccer’
Gardai in Portlaoise were called to an area of Portlaoise on Saturday afternoon where...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 30, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Coonan
Dromagh, Crettyard, Carlow / Crettyard, Laois
Martin Coonan, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois, passed away...
Ranked and filed: Our selection of Laois’s Top 25 tweeters – 2021 edition
In the early days of LaoisToday back in 2017, we picked out Laois's Top 25 tweeters.
A year later, in the spring of 2018, we...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 29, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Clare O'Connell (née Corrigan)
Bayside, Dublin / Ballacolla, Laois
O'CONNELL (née Corrigan) Clare, (Sutton Grove, Bayside, Dublin...
JOB VACANCY: Oakdale Nursing Home seeking to hire full and part-time staff
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE.
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to hire for the following roles - Health Care Assistants; House Keeping...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 28, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Kelly (née Holohan)
Churchquarter, Errill, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Kelly (nee Holohan), Churchquarter, Errill, Co....
Investigation launched after man impersonating Garda tries to enter house
Laois Gardai have launched an investigation after a man tried to gain entry to a house while impersonating a Garda.
LaoisToday understands that the incident...
Shop online early for Valentine’s Day with Gerry Browne Jewellers as no click and...
Love is in the air!
Gerry Browne Jewellers recommends shopping early for Valentine's Day online at www.gerrybrownejewellers.ie to allow delivery by couriers.
All heart jewellery can be...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Garden World seeking to hire Horticulturist
Laois Garden World located at Laois Sawmills is seeking to hire a Horticulturist.
The Role
You will be essential to the success of the business...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Flynn
Rynn, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St....
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 191 Renault Zoe from...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Zoe.
With a finance...
JOB VACANCY: Midland Hardware seeking to hire full-time trade counter salesperson
Midland Hardware in Rathdowney are currently seeking to hire a full-time trade counter salesperson.
Salary: Depends on experience
The job
Fast paced counter & telesales on...
Sadness at death of the highly-regarded John Miller
The death has occurred of John Miller, from Glenbawn outside Athy, a well-known and highly-regarded man on both sides of the Laois-Kildare border.
Aged 76,...
5K your way for Ballyfin NS – with some great prizes up for grabs
The Coronavirus restrictions have meant that normal run-of-the-mill fundraisers currently aren't possible.
But it has led to all sorts of creative ideas to raise much-needed...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Breda McGrath
Clonmeen, Errill, Laois
Breda McGrath, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois. January 24th 2021. Peacefully in...
Laois Gardai break up weekend house party ‘involving 40 young people’
Gardai in Laois were called to break up a house party involving around 40 young people at the weekend.
Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Laois-Offaly,...
Laois hurling boss calls for clarity regarding National League schedule
Laois hurling manager Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett has called on the GAA to make an announcement on the National Leagues so that teams can prepare...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 25, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dunne
Clonreher, Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne Clonreher and late of Clonad Portlaoise January 24th 2021 Peacefully...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from The Rock NS from 20 years ago
Just over 20 years ago, Liam Ahearne took over as principal of The Rock NS between Mountmellick and Emo.
Then a two-teacher school, it has...
Coronavirus: 23 further deaths and 1,370 new cases as Laois 14-day rate drops significantly
There have been a further 23 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,370 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of today's new...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: 1996 – Laois minor triumph, the Babs Keating years, Michelle...
he mid 1990s were a dramatic period in Irish life - and that was mirrored in Laois with a series of unforgettable local events.
In...
Property Watch: Escape to the sea – five holiday home options for sale across...
In January, at the height of a pandemic-enforced lockdown, we can only dare to dream of summer holidays.
And in a land-locked county here in...
Laois Gardai called to break up ‘game of soccer’
Gardai in Portlaoise were called to an area of Portlaoise yesterday afternoon where a number of young people had allegedly been playing a game...
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 24, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Fiona Murphy (née Dunne)
Drumcorrabaun, Breaffy, Castlebar, Mayo / Portlaoise, Laois
Fiona Murphy (nee Dunne), 23rd...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois pub faces closure after licence renewal application rejected
A Laois pub faces closure after its application for a licence renewal was rejected...