LaoisToday Reporter
Carlow College launches Evening Courses for January 2022
Carlow College, St Patrick’s has launched its programme of Evening Courses starting in January 2022 – catering to a diverse range of interests.
Whether...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Zdzaslaw Gronowski
Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Zdzaslaw Marian Gronowski. Bianconi Way, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise. December 20th 2021...
JOB VACANCIES: Coolrain Sawmills currently seeking to fill a number of roles
Coolrain Sawmills Ltd. is a progressive Irish owned company that since it’s foundation in 1983, has become one of Ireland’s top producers and suppliers...
Telfords Christmas Opening Hours – with 70% now off all Christmas stock
Telfords Christmas Opening Hours are as follows:
Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) - Open 9am-3pm (Electric, 9.30am to 3pm)
Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day)...
Introducing the 2021 LaoisToday Senior Football Team of the Year
Portarlington lead the way on the LaoisToday 2021 senior club football team of the year 11 representatives.
Their back-to-back success, where they romped to glory...
Laois primary school’s annual fundraising Tractor Run cancelled ‘due to rising Covid numbers’
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School has been cancelled for a second successive year.
The event was due to take place in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dinah Dunne (née Keenan)
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Dinah Dunne (nee Keenan) Pattison Estate Mountmellick died unexpectedly...
Christmas well wishes from Cathal Berry, TD
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and a healthy New Year.
In...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in Laois secondary school with annual door competition
Once again, the festive cheer rolled out in Mountrath Community School as the annual Christmas doors competition took place last week.
The organising teacher Orla...
Laois community hopeful new CCTV scheme will be launched in early 2022
A fine attendance assembled in Newtown Mill recently for the AGM of the Woodenbridge Community Alert.
The gathering were given an update on the Community...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...
In Pictures: All smiles in Laois school as they raise sixth Green Flag
At a school assembly last week, the pupils and staff of Clough National School celebrated the awarding of their sixth Green Flag for Global...
U-19 ‘A’ Regional basketball glory for courageous Clonaslee College
Martina Lydon, Tara Staunton and Noreen Sweeny’s superb Clonaslee College squad were crowned U-19 ‘A’ champions recently in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght.
This is...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Des Browne
Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Browne, Mountrath Rd., Portlaosie and late of Main St., December 19th...
JOB VACANCY: Ladybelle Boutique seeking to hire Digital Marketing and Online Enthusiast
Boutique Ladybelle in Abbeyleix are seeking to hire a Digital Marketing and Online Enthusiast.
If you have experience in retail sales, a social media whizz and...
Portlaoise and Stradbally host last Farmers Markets of 2021 this Wednesday
The last Portlaoise and Stradbally Farmers Markets take place this Wednesday, December 22, allowing you the opportunity to visit these great events before Christmas.
As...
Mulhare and Maher claim Laois cross country titles as Ballyroan-Abbeyleix and St Abban’s win...
Mary Mulhare (Portlaoise) won the Laois ladies senior cross country title for a ninth time in Abbeyleix on Sunday while Colin Maher (Ballyfin) won...
Talking Sport Podcast: Club dreams end in Croke Park and Ballyroan-Abbey claim U-20 football...
For the last weekend before Christmas, there was still an amount of big local GAA games to keep us occupied.
Most of the focus was...
End of an era as Mountmellick shop Horan’s to close its doors for final...
December 31 will mark the end of an era in Mountmellick when Horan's shop on Parnell Street in the town will close its doors...
Community group report frightening incident where ‘armed raiders force locals off the road’
A frightening incident in a rural part of Laois was reported last night involving armed raiders and some local people.
The incident in question occurred...
Laois man named Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021
A Laois man has been named as the Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021.
Trevor Cobbe, from Doolagh in Portarlington, is a member of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Des Browne
Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Browne, Mountrath Rd., Portlaosie and late of Main St., December 19th...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Doogue (née Keough)
Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Lé...
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...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai appeal for information following series of burglaries in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following a series of burglaries which took place...
No scrooges in Portlaoise Institute as Christmas fundraiser a success for two charities
Student Council Members at Portlaoise Institute have put their shoulders to the wheel during the festive season and fundraised for the Children’s Health Foundation...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Drennan
The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan, Pat, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, 16th December 2021. Peacefully,...
Meet the Laois woman who is the driving force behind Clough-Ballacolla’s push for provincial...
Clough-Ballacolla’s name has been making headlines across local and national media over the last number of days ahead of their Leinster final appearance on...
Laois weekend before Christmas promises to be a cracker at SOLAS
SOLAS this weekend will host its most action-packed weekend ever with a fully booked out Farmers Market on Saturday (December 18) from 10am to...
In Pictures: Impressive line up of tractors for sale at this month’s Hennessy Auctioneers...
Hennessy Auctioneers are hosting their monthly machinery auction at the old mart in Portlaoise this Saturday.
This auction which is an online auction will kick...