LaoisToday Reporter
JOB VACANCY: Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre seeking to hire Recovery Driver
Recovery driver required by Corcoran’s, Portlaoise.
Must be local to the area.
All training will be given.
To Apply
Please forward your CV to ann@corcoranrecovery.ie or call...
Essential Water Safety Classes return to Portlaoise
Did you know that on average 115 people drown in Ireland each year?
Most of these tragic deaths happen inland, in rivers and lakes,...
In Pictures: Historic adventures at The Rock of Cashel and Donaghmore Workhouse
The second year group of Mountrath Community School embarked on a medieval historical outing recently.
On Monday, led by Mr Cillian Hegarty, the group headed...
Sadness at death of Arthur Buckley, a hugely influential and long-standing member of Mountrath...
Mountrath Golf Club have paid tribute to Arthur Buckley who passed away this week.
Mountrath Golf Club members are saddened with the news of the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurling woes, ladies impress, Laois Gaels and a road trip to...
After missing a couple of episodes last week, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back with a bang today.
Alan belatedly getting Covid threw the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Duggan (née Conroy)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Mary better known as Moll, loving wife of the...
Sadness at death of legendary Mountmellick community woman Mary B Culliton
At the funeral mass of Mary B Culliton (nee O'Gorman) in Mountmellick, Fr Michael Murphy remarked that if a token from all the various...
Basketball club and Portlaoise parish at loggerheads over future over St Mary’s Hall
Portlaoise Panthers and Portlaoise Parish, who own St Mary's Hall, are at loggerheads over the future of the facility.
In a lengthy statement released yesterday,...
Portlaoise RFC Division 2A survival still in the balance following Palmerstown defeat
De La Salle Palmerstown 25 Portlaoise RFC 14
Leinster Rugby League Division 2A
The final scoreline is not reflective of the effort put in by Portlaoise...
Portlaoise Rugby U-14s return to league action with a big win over Carlow RFC
Portlaoise RFC 57 Old Crescent RFC 0
U14 Leinster League Premier Division
Portlaoise U-14s returned to league action on Saturday at home to Carlow RFC in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sherry Shiel
Ballaghmore, Stradbally, Laois
Sherry passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends....
In Pictures: Great day for Laois Athletes as curtain comes down on 2021-22 cross...
Castlelyons, Fermoy was the venue for the final event of the cross country season, as the local St Nicholas AC hosted the National Masters,...
In Pictures: Some great images as young Laois musicians perform at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra enjoyed the experience of performing the intimate Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
This...
Teenager arrested after man slashed in the face following early evening attack in Portlaoise...
A teenager was arrested following a frightening incident that occurred in Portlaoise in the early hours of Sunday evening.
Just before 6pm on Bull Lane,...
Business Briefing: Ballybrittas native Sean Hall on the success of Manguard Plus as staff...
Laois Chamber member Manguard Plus are finalists in the Professional Services Category of Permanent TSB’s Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2022. The final takes place...
Mucky conditions no problem for Portlaoise Women as they claim win over Arklow
Portlaoise 24 Arklow 0
Leinster Women's Rugby League Division 3
Portlaoise Women travelled the long road to Arklow on Sunday for their Leinster Division 3 and...
‘Rural burglaries on the rise’ as Laois gardai appeal for information following two incidents
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following two burglaries which occurred in the county recently.
Portlaoise Gardai are investigating two burglaries in Rathmore, Stradbally...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 14, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sherry Shiel
Ballaghmore, Stradbally, Laois
Sherry passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends....
JOB VACANCY: Accounts assistant/Trainee accountant/Accountant Technician required for Portlaoise firm
Holohan MacNamara Chartered Certified Accountant and Registered Auditor based in Portlaoise are seeking to hire:
Accounts assistant/Trainee accountant/Accountant Technician
We provide accounts, tax and audit services...
Five-star Laois camogie minors see off Meath to reach All-Ireland semi final
Laois 5-14 Meath 2-7
All-Ireland ‘B’ Minor Camogie Championship Round 2
The Laois minor camogie team have sealed their place in the All-Ireland semi finals following...
First half collapse sees 14-man Laois suffer heavy Waterford defeat
Laois 0-19 Waterford 7-31
National Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 2
An incredible collapse at the end of the first half saw the Laois...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Rosenallis NS in 2000
In the early years of the 2000s, the editorial team in the Laois Nationalist came up with the idea of sending photographer Alf Harvey around to...
Property Watch: So what is available to rent in Laois at the moment?
A Daft.ie report this week showed that the average rent in Laois in the final quarter of 2021 was €1,146, up 11.3% on the...
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...
Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers travel to Waterford for latest National...
The Laois hurlers are in action again this afternoon when they travel to Walsh Park in Waterford for Round 2 of the National Hurling...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 13, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Horan
Essex, England/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois and Marian Hill, Portarlington,...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Fundraiser launched for talented Laois teenager following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ger Bowe
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Ger died, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his sister. Deeply regretted...
Portlaoise College launches fundraiser: ‘Spin for the Outdoor Gym’
Portlaoise College in association with their parents council are delighted to launch "Spin for the Outdoor Gym" fundraiser to raise funds for a state...
A really good free programme of music is coming to Mountmellick on Sunday, February...
A free programme of music is set to come to Mountmellick on Sunday, February 20, at 3pm.
World renowned harper from Mountmellick – Triona Marshall...