LaoisToday Reporter
More than €6,000 raised for young Laois girl as she continues cancer battle
More than €6,000 has been raised in aid a of a young Laois girl who is undergoing a cancer battle.
13-year-old Olivia Loj from Mountmellick...
Laois football club loses goalkeeper while hurling club gains former county player in latest...
Two Laois men have had their transfer requests approved in the latest round of Leinster GAA switches.
Stradbally goalkeeper Wayne Comerford has successfully moved to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gloria Frances James
Mountmellick, Laois
James, Gloria Frances. 27th March 2022. Gently, while surrounded by her family,...
Leinster Hurling League quarter final ahead for Trumera following fine win over Dublin side
Trumera 4-20 Kevin's Hurling Club (Dublin) 3-13
Leinster Hurling League Division 4 Round 2
Trumera sailed through to the quarter finals of the Leinster Hurling League...
JOB VACANCY: Copa Jewellers in Portlaoise seeking to hire Jewellery Sales Assistant
At Copa Jewellers, we are passionate about customer service, we pride ourselves on the good relationships & trust we have built with our customers...
In Pictures: Online radio drama workshops as Laois Sightless Cinema unveiled
People with a visual impairment from Laois are currently being offered Sightless Cinema online radio drama workshops for the first time.
The programme takes place...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to hire full and part-time staff
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel are currently recruiting for the following positions.
Full/Part-time Receptionist
Full-time Bar/Waiting Staff
To Apply
Please leave CVs into the hotel reception or email info@abbeyleixmanorhotel.com.
If...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Deirdre Collier
Newtown, Crettyard, Laois / Walkinstown, Dublin
COLLIER, Deirdre 26th March, 2022, Crettyard, Newtown, Co Laois,...
23 acres for sales with extensive road frontage for sale at Killeen, Mountmellick, by...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI has been favoured with instructions by the executors of the late Mrs Bridget O’Connor Patrick St, Portarlington, to...
JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union inviting applications for full-time Member Services Officer
People First Credit Union (PFCU) is a progressive financial services provider, with over 40,000 members.
We have branches in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Stradbally and Athy....
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Gardai appeal for information following St Patrick’s weekend assault
Gardai in Laois are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault...
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...
Division 2 league status preserved as Laois camogie see off Tipperary in playoff
Laois 2-10 Tipperary 0-13
National Camogie League Division 2 Relegation playoff
The Laois camogie team have retained their Division 2 league status for another year after...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Joyce
Birchgrove, Derrydavy, Mountmellick, Laois
Pat died peacefully at The Hermitage Clinic in the company of...
Conway lands late winner for Arles-Kilcruise as Killeshin and Rosenallis also win
Arles-Kilcruise 2-8 The Heath 2-7
ACFL Division 1B
David Conway kicked a last-minute winner for Arles-Kilcruise this evening as they got the better of The Heath...
Two goals for O’Donnell as Portlaoise hit 3-17 while Strong stars for Emo in...
Portlaoise 3-17 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 1A
Kieran O'Donnell helped himself to 2-3 as Portlaoise recorded a 10-point win over Courtwood this evening in Rathleague.
In a...
Laois farm of 42 ½ acre sells for €582,000
Matt Dunne Auctioneer reported a few weeks ago he was instructed to sell the Late John Rafter’s Estate namely a derelict cottage on 42...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Beere
Summehill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Beere. Paddy (Pat) Late of Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Dublin Bus & Bus...
Keogh goal helps Joseph’s continue winning ways
St Joseph's 1-11 Graiguecullen 0-10
ACFL Division 1A
The St Joseph's footballers have made an impressive start to 2022 and they claimed their fifth win on...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington – Spring and Crowds have arrived!
Last week saw record crowds arrive at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington with almost 4,000 people visiting on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Co-owner David Maher...
Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
A Laois Bernese Mountain Dog have excelled at the world-famous Crufts dog show in London recently.
Fiona Stafford-Byrne from Castletown, who competes under the kennel...
Gardai recover €5,300 worth equipment that was stolen from Laois business
Gardai in Laois have recovered €5,300 worth of power tools that were stolen from a Laois business.
The recovery came when Gardai on patrol spotted...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 25, 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...
Lineup announced for new three-day Emo music festival this summer
Over 30 acts across two stages in the idyllic setting of Emo village will be the soundtrack to the summer of 2022 at Forest...
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...