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It’s that time of year... Christmas!
A time to be with family and friends, to gather around the fire and
indulge in lots of festive treats!
We...
Community groups in Laois encouraged to apply for additional Government funding
A further €47,000 fund is being made available to community and voluntary groups in Laois to help them deal with Covid-19.
The funding, which is...
Golfers delighted to be back in the swing of things
One of the last things to be prohibited during the various lockdowns and one of first things to be re-opened was the golf courses...
Outdoor Christmas Market to take place in Mountrath this weekend
The Mountrath Community Forum Christmas Market is going ahead next Sunday, December 13, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Bloom HQ in the Brigidine Convent...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Connolly (née Guerin)
John Street, Cashel, Tipperary/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Connolly (nee Guerin), John Street,...
10 top female fragrances available in Laois Pharmacy this year
Perfume is always a popular Christmas gift and at Laois Pharmacy have a huge selection online and in store.
You can check out 10 of...
In Pictures: Stradbally lights up for Christmas
Stradbally is a picturesque little town at the best of times but this Christmas it's particularly magical.
Thanks to hard-working efforts of a number of...
Moment in Time: 20 years on from the final curtain call for the old...
It's amazing what you can find in Alf Harvey's wonderful archives.
And the latest trip down memory lane brings us back to this time 20...
Property Watch: A €300,000 home in Portlaoise compared to what you’d get in Dublin,...
It's always interesting to look at property prices to see what your money could get you locally here in Laois compared to different parts...
Bernard O’Shea: ‘I love the kids, but I also love the quiet’
Having just turned 40, Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea found himself hurtling towards a mid-life crisis. The following is an extract from his new book Manopause
For...
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...
Mountmellick GAA to hold drive-in bingo this Sunday, December 13
After the success of their previous efforts, Mountmellick GAA are back with another Drive-In Bingo event at their club grounds in Acragar this Sunday,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Angela Cronin (née Phelan)
Rathfarnham, Dublin/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Cronin, Angela (née Phelan), late of Rathfarnham,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 5, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noel Davis
Emo Park, Ballybrittas, Laois
Unexpectedly, at his home. Dearly loved by his...
Over 350 lots sold at latest online Hennessy Auctioneers machinery auction
The latest Hennessy Auctioneers, machinery auction took place fully online on Saturday, November 21, where there was 437 registered bidders.
In all there was 90%...
JOB VACANCIES: Kelly Lou Cakes seeking to hire Barista and Brunch Chef for immediate...
Kelly Lou Cakes in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire for the following positions for immediate starts.
Barista
We are looking for full time food and...
High praise as Laois woman honoured at national Volunteer Ireland awards
Ballyroan woman Julie Boulton has been named a winner in the Environmental and Animal Care category in the national Volunteer Ireland Awards for her...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 4, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Caldbeck
Clonbroc, Rathangan, Offaly/Mountrath, Laois/Rathangan, Kildare
Formerly of Ringstown, Mountrath, County Laois. Peacefully...
2020 Remembered: Laois hotel named second best in Ireland and UK by prestigious magazine
In July, one Laois hotel were runners up in a very reputable magazine.
A Laois hotel has been named the second best in Ireland and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 3, 2020
Teresa McMahon (née Troy)
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, brothers Michael,...
Abbeyleix community launch their annual St Vincent de Paul appeal
Christmas can be a difficult time for many families especially those with young children, anyone suffering illness, the elderly, anybody unemployed this Christmas time...
November car sales in Laois slightly up as key New Year selling period moves...
There were a total of 15 new cars registered as sold in Laois in November, according to the latest figures released by the Society...
Laois Martial Arts adjusting and moving forward
Laois Martial Arts continues to adjust and move forward during the challenges of COVID-19.
The club which is based in Mountmellick, continues to work within...
Free Saturday parking in Laois’s main towns – and new public toilets set to...
More than three years after being closed, the refurbished public toilets in the heart of Portlaoise are set to open this week.
The toilets have...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bill McEvoy
Klicoke, Ballybrophy, Laois
William McEvoy, “Bill” (Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éirinn) late of Kilcoke,...
Finline Furniture Annual Sale spread across December and January in factory showrooms in Emo
In a normal year, the Finline Furniture annual sale would take place in early January over an entire weekend.
In previous years it has attracted...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois GAA accounts, convention battles plus the Laois man in All...
On this week's LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the hugely important off-field action of Laois GAA - the upcoming...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Betty Mahon
Bauteogue, Stradbally, Laois
Beloved sister of Patricia (Mc Carthy) and John. Deeply...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 30, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Betty Mahon
Bauteogue, Stradbally, Laois
Beloved sister of Patricia (Mc Carthy) and John. Deeply...
Laois TD apologises for ‘inappropriate’ Tweet as DUP leader Foster hits out
Laois TD Brian Stanley has issued an apology over a Tweet he posted - which he has since deleted.
On Saturday, the Sinn Fein Deputy...