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€500,000 for Killeshin Digital Hub as projects in Mountrath, Knock and Camross also funded
The rural area of Killeshin on the outskirts of Carlow town has developed considerably over the past number of years due to tireless community...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Moloney (née Bradley)
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois
Nancy Moloney (née Bradley), Shannon Road, Mountrath, Co.Laois and...
JOB VACANCIES: AOCA Engineering Consultants currently recruiting for Portlaoise and Dublin offices
AOCA Engineering Consultants are currently recruiting for a number of roles.
Full Time Positions are available in our Portlaoise and Dublin offices.
Civil/Structural Engineers
Full time...
JOB VACANCY: Matt Dunne Auctioneers seeking to hire accounts/office administrator
Matt Dunne Auctioneers are currently seeking to hire an accounts/office administrator.
Must have fluent English, working knowledge of Sage Line 50, Thesaurus payroll
Proficient...
JOB VACANCY: Farm worker wanted in Rathdowney/Cullohill area
Person wanted for part-time or full-time work on a mixed beef-tillage farm in the Rathdowney/Cullohill area.
Preferred candidate must be comfortable working farm machinery and...
Clonaslee set to host historic St Patrick’s Day parade
The village of Clonaslee will host its first ever St Patrick's Day parade this year as the community comes together to celebrate the national...
Local lads to the fore as Cistercian Roscrea knock champions Newbridge out of Leinster...
There were a number of local players involved with Cistercian College Roscrea today as they dumped champions Newbridge out of the Leinster Schools Junior...
Business Briefing: From Dawson Street to Ratheniska – Gillian Reidy on 25 years of...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hofman caught up with Laois Chamber member Gillian Reidy, Company Director and Lead Designer at Penhouse Design, an award-winning brand...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers draw, hurlers lose and Heywood book All Ireland final place
The National League action for the Laois hurlers and footballers resumed over the weekend but there wasn't a huge amount to shout about.
The footballers...
Portlaoise RFC U-14s off to a flyer with a comprehensive win in Cup opener
Portlaoise RFC 49 Enniscorthy RFC 5
U-14 Leinster Cup Round 1
Portlaoise U-14s headed to Enniscorthy on Saturday last for a lunchtime kick-off in the first...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Whelan
Corrig, Portarlington, Laois / Kingswood, Dublin
Formerly of Kingswood, Dublin 24. Unexpectedly at his...
Wins for St Joseph’s and Killeshin as Kelly Cup action continues
The pre-season Kelly Cup action continued today with wins for St Joseph's and Killeshin.
Joseph's made it two wins from two as they recorded a...
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, February 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Foyle
Clonterry, Mountmellick, Laois
Margaret Foyle, Clonterry, Mountmellick Co. Laois died February 26th peacefully surrounded by...
Strong first half sets the tone as Heywood see off St Paul’s to reach...
Heywood CS 2-10 St Paul's Oughterard (Galway) 2-6
All-Ireland School’s Senior ‘C’ Football Championship Semi Final
Heywood are through to the All-Ireland Senior 'C' Schools Football...
Clonaslee win low-scoring affair as Crettyard and Park-Ratheniska finish all square
The Laois GAA pre-season Kelly Cup continues this weekend with a full schedule of games down for decision today and tomorrow.
Though a number of...
Minor camogie glory for Camross as they see off St Brigid’s to claim 2021...
Camross 4-13 St Brigid's 3-6
2021 Laois Minor Camogie Final
Camross claimed the delayed 2021 Laois Minor camogie title this afternoon in Abbeyleix as they struck...
Whelan’s late brace sees Laois U-20s defeat Meath in Round 2 of John Kerins...
Laois 1-6 Meath 0-8
John Kerins Cup Round 2
Two wonderful injury time points from Ballyroan-Abbey's Brian Whelan saw the Laois U-20 footballers defeat Meath this...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Man arrested and charged following distraction theft in Laois town
Gardai in Laois have arrested and charged a man in his 50s following...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 26, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Nell) Dalton
Dernacart, Geashill, Laois
Died February 24th, unexpectedly, at home. Deeply regretted by: Martin, sister-in-law...
Vintage clothes sale in St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally this weekend
St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally have a vintage sale this weekend in their shop in the town.
"We have racks jam-packed with all things...
‘Divine Inspiration’! – 42 ½ acre holding plus cottage near Mountrath for sale by...
The Auctioneer Matt Dunne has been favoured with instructions by the executors of the Estate of the late John Rafter to sell his farm...
Laois’s most popular baby names of 2021 are revealed
Jack and Grace were the most popular baby names chosen by parents in Laois in 2021.
The latest figures are revealed in a CSO publication...
Portlaoise pair to play in televised Women’s Rugby All Ireland Final this weekend
Portlaoise’s Eimear Corri and Emma Hooban will play in Women’s All Ireland League Final at 7pm on Saturday February 26.
The match, at Energia Park...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 25, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jackie Leavy
St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Tallaght Hospital. Loving...
Talking Sport Podcast: Weather dictating but busy weekend of action ahead – on and...
The various storms over the past week have played havoc with sporting fixtures across the country but it's still an incredibly busy period for...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 24, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Joe Maher
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballyroan, Laois
Maher John Joe, February 22nd 2022 Clonad, Portlaoise...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP Practice seeking Practice Nurse
Due to the continued expansion of the Chronic Disease Management Programme a Practice Nurse is required to work for a friendly, supportive, fully computerised...
Open Evening Experience at Cistercian College set for success as interest builds
Transformed Cistercian College set to deliver unique insight into top schooling offering
Excitement is building at Cistercian College Roscrea as the midlands-based secondary school offering...
Man arrested and charged following ‘distraction theft’ in Laois town
Gardai in Laois have arrested and charged a man in his 50s following a case of 'distraction theft'.
The incident occurred in Portarlington recently and...