LaoisToday Reporter
Portlaoise Institute accepting Applications for September 2021
At Portlaoise Institute there is a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September.
All our courses are outlined on our new updated...
JOB VACANCY: Laois company seeking Architectural Technologist/Technician to join team
Daniel P Keane Architectural Technologist Ltd are recruiting an Architectural Technologist/Technician to join our team and work on a variety of projects including commercial,...
JOB VACANCY: Digger driver/groundwork/telecom civils crew sought for countrywide work
A small South-Laois/Kildare border based groundwork/telecom civils company is looking for a two/three-man crew for countrywide work.
One person would need digger, site dumper, truck...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his time as GAA president, the association’s big challenges...
Part 2 of the LaoisToday Podcast interview with former GAA president Liam O’Neill.
In today’s episode, he reflects on his three years as GAA president...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 22, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tom) Dunne
Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Thomas (Tom) Dunne, Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow,...
Survey leaves Laois fifth last on best counties in Ireland to live in
A new survey has placed Laois in 21st place in a list of the best counties in the Republic of Ireland to live in.
Using...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 21, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Margaretha (Margaret) Lalor (née Beusse)
12 Ash Trees, Stradbally, Laois
Margaretha (Margaret) (nee Beusse) Lalor. 12 Ash...
The Midweek Podcast: New cars, Laois’s own Glendalough and Drops of Green brothers Lee...
Who doesn’t love a new car?
The look, the new car scent and that first drive. Stephen Butler is the Sales Manager for Joe...
‘Heartened to see reduction in case numbers’ but Laois GPs ask patients to avoid...
Laois GPs have asked people not to contact doctor's surgeries at the moment to be placed on a list for the Covid-19 vaccine.
In a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Joan McEvoy (née Cole)
Tullore, Ballyroan, Laois
Funeral arrangements later.
Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Barnes)
Cappinaclare, Mountrath, Laois
Sheila Fitzpatrick,...
Tobar an Léinn Raheen now accepting registrations for 2021-2022 school year
Tobar an Léinn Raheen National School are now accepting registration for pupils for September 2021-2022
Application forms are available to download from the school
website www.tobaranleinn.ie...
Talking Sport: Hay or straw? Football panel additions and interview with soccer stars Colin...
The latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is here - and once again, although there isn't much going on on the field at the moment,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew Hyland
Morette, Emo, Laois
Beloved husband of the late Nuala and much loved father of...
JOB VACANCY: Dúnmasc Genetics seeking to fill part-time distribution role
Dúnmasc Genetics currently have a part-time Distribution position available.
This role will involve stock management, order processing and order distribution along with other responsibilities. ...
Electric and hybrid car sales in Laois increase over 20% in 2020
The sale of electric and hybrid cars increased over 20% in Laois in 2020, despite the overall number of cars sold being down on...
Laois pub faces closure after licence renewal application rejected
A Laois pub faces closure after its application for a licence renewal was rejected last week.
Lennon's Bar, in Durrow in Laois, saw their application...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 18, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Finbar Brophy
Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois
The death has occurred of Finbar Brophy (Cuddagh, Castletown, Co. Laois)...
Moment in Time: Raheen panto goes down a treat in 2001
Generally at this time of the year, there would be a busy schedule of pantomimes and musicals held around the county by various groups.
This...
Property Watch: The type of homes are currently available to rent around Portlaoise
Mostly in the LaoisToday Property Watch, we look at homes that are for sale around the county.
This week, however, we take a look at...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: The unforgettable events of 1995
Who doesn’t like a bit of nostalgia? Who doesn’t enjoy a trip down memory lane?
In this strange new Coronavirus world where the restrictions are...
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 17, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Donal Graham
2 The Green, Stradbally, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Lakeglen, Portlaoise and Ballydavis,...
Caring for Conor: Fundraiser launched for life-saving treatment for young boy
A fundraiser has been launched to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy.
Conor Grehan is just four months old but he has...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 16, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nora Barsley (née Dowling)
Welling, Kent & Morette, Emo, Laois
The death has occurred...
Laois house prices predicted to rise by 5% in 2021
The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Laois is expected to rise by 5% in the next 12 months, according to...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his early years, his breakthrough in Laois and his...
This week's guest on the LaoisToday Podcast is former GAA President Liam O'Neill from Trumera.
In a wide-ranging conversation with presenter Steven Miller, he recalls...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 15, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jackie Doheny
Fr. O'Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Jackie Doheny. Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 14, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Nuala) Costello (née O'Loughlin)
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Pike of Rushall,...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 202 Renault Clio from...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 202 Renault Clio.
With a finance...
Stay Home, Stay Safe – Joe Mallon Motors open for business virtually in line...
Joe Mallon Motors is fully open for servicing, maintenance and repair work and although the showroom is closed, we are open for business virtually...