LaoisToday Reporter
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Farmers’ Market and Bicycle Repair Workshop
This weekend will see a great mix of activities at SOLAS from our farmers market, training courses and continuing upgrading to our facilities to...
WATCH: Lovely footage of the Last Beekeeper at Roundwood House and Paddy Fitzpatrick’s ballad...
This is just lovely.
When local author John Whelan penned his latest publication The Last Beekeeper last year, having live local events was easier said...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 10, 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...
JOB VACANCY: Patrick J McDonald & Sons Engineering Ltd seeking to hire General Operative
General Operative required for full time position based in Portlaoise.
Previous experience working on a workshop floor desirable but not essential.
Some fabrication/welding experience desirable. Attention...
Midlands hospitals issue plea to only attend emergency services if ‘absolutely essential’
The HSE have issued a plea to people to only present to the Emergency Departments in Portlaoise and Tullamore hospitals if 'absolutely essential'
"Midland Regional...
Average rent in Laois was €1,146 in final quarter of 2021, up 11.3% from...
There are currently only five residential properties to rent in Laois on Daft.ie, as a report by the website shows that the average rent...
Laois County Council invite applications in local towns for Streetscape Enhancement scheme funding
Applications are invited in Laois from within the following towns and villages for funding of streetscape and shopfront enhancement projects under the 2021/2022 Town...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Devoy
Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Laois
Liam Devoy, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Died peacefully at home on the...
JOB VACANCY: Childminder required for two children in their own home in Portlaoise
Childminder required for two children (aged 3 and 5) in the children's home in Portlaoise.
Hours are 7.45am-9.15am and 11.45am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Must have own...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise auctioneering firm seeking to hire receptionist
A leading auctioneering Firm from Portlaoise have a receptionist position available for five morning or afternoons per week.
Be part of a happy, energetic &...
Defeats for Portlaoise men and women’s rugby teams in latest Leinster league action
Portlaoise 30 Newbridge 31
Leinster Senior League Division 2A
Leading by 30 points to ten with just 14 minutes left on the clock in Togher on...
New Arkana, Sandero and Stepway help Renault Group on the podium for car sales...
The recently launched All-New Renault Arkana, All-New Dacia Sandero and All-New Dacia Stepway have made a big contribution to the Renault Groups’ podium placement...
Sadness in Rathdowney and beyond at the passing of PJ Butler
There was sadness in Rathdowney and beyond this week at the death of the widely-respected PJ Butler.
Mr Butler served as secretary of Rathdowney IFA...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at Leinster Juvenile Championships
The Technological University of the Shannon, previously Athlone IT was the destination for the Lenister Juvenile Day 1 and 2 Indoor Championships.
After a very...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Reenie (Catherine) England
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
John Dunne,...
Two arrested following thefts from vehicles in two Laois towns
Gardai have made two arrests following a number of thefts from two Laois towns recently.
The incidents occurred in Mountrath and Portarlington while Gardai say...
Business Briefing: Portland Barbers on their story so far and a range of local...
Laois Chamber CEO Caroline Hoffman caught up with Laois Chamber member Gary Devane, owner of Portland Barbers located in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
Tell us...
Sadness in Mountmellick at the passing of the highly-regarded Larry O’Rourke
There is sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at the death of Larry O'Rourke, who for many years worked as the manager in the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Defeats for Laois footballers and hurlers, win for Minor camogie and...
It was another very busy weekend on the sporting front with plenty of action involving Laois teams.
The weekend saw Tipperary and Westmeath both come...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 7, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernard (Bernie) O'Keeffe
Moanbawn, Mountrath, Laois
Sadly, the death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) O’ Keeffe, Moanbawn Close, Mountrath,...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Killeshin NS in 2009
Who doesn't love a good photographic Moment in Time?
Most people are probably experiencing the fear of seeing old photographs of themselves in their most...
Shock and sadness at the death of the well-known Mick Doran
There is sadness in the Clonad community and beyond this weekend with the news of the sudden passing of Mick Doran.
Mick worked with Eircom...
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 6, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry O'Rourke
O'Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 5th...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There was widespread shock in Portarlington this week at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher...
January car sales in Laois lower than pre-pandemic levels though electric sales more than...
There were a total of 323 new car sales in Laois in January, 14% lower than what they were a year ago and over...
From the Archives: 25 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 4, 2018.
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to their amateur inter-county counterparts...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 5, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Butler
Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Laois
PJ Butler, Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 2nd February 2022. Peacefully at the...
Laois’s smallest camogie club gearing up for 2022 season
As winter turns to spring, GAA action resumes around the country.
And one of Laois's smallest and newest clubs are really looking forward to the...
€100,000 for Rathdowney to develop ‘Town Centre First’ plan
€100,000 in funding is being provided to the town of Rathdowney under a new Government initiative to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new...