LaoisToday Reporter
Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only...
Public urged to share experiences of defects in apartments and duplexes in Laois
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today urged people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to...
New water mains confirmed for The Swan village and surrounding areas
Irish Water have confirmed that a new water mains is to be installed which will vastly improve the water supply in The Swan and...
Billy Sheehan: ‘There is a lot of work to do for us to get...
An opening round win away from home in the league, three goals scored and another positive outing for the Laois footballers.
But despite Sunday's hard-fought...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Carthy
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Dublin. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness bravely...
JOB VACANCY: Centrepoint Carpets seeking to hire sales person and van driver
Centrepoint Carpets based in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire the following full-time staff.
Experienced sales person with full clean licence
Must have good organisational and people...
St Joseph’s NS in Borris-in-Ossory now open for enrolment for mainstream classes for September...
St. Joseph’s NS, Borris-in-Ossory - enrolment for our mainstream classes is now open for September 2022.
Applications can be downloaded from our school website www.borrisinossoryns.ie
Alternatively...
Clough National School is now accepting enrolments for September 2022
We are a bright, inclusive, mixed country school with facilities including
modern technology and storage in every classroom, a playing field, large
school yard, school hall,...
All of the latest CCFL soccer results and next week’s fixtures
It was a busy weekend of local CCFL soccer action with a number of Laois sides in action in league and cup competitions.
The 2nd...
Portarlington move closer to league title success and promotion following latest big win
The Portarlington rugby team took another step towards the Leinster League Division 3 title this afternoon thanks to a big win over Clane.
This was...
Moment in Time: School days in The Heath NS in 2000
Talk and memories of school days always bring out the nostalgic side in all of us.
And the photographic series that Alf Harvey carried out...
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, January 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Kavanagh (née Stapleton)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. Died peacefully at home in the...
Cost of living ‘gone through the roof’ as Laois TD warns increasing supply of...
A Laois TD has warned that increasing the supply of houses alone will not be enough to halt home purchase and rental costs.
Sinn Fein...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
Boost for Laois club as former Kildare footballer transfers in
St Joseph’s have been handed a massive boost ahead of the 2022 season with the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Leo Broughan
Abbeyleix, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, County Laois. Unexpectedly, at his residence....
Laois groups invited to apply for share of €6.6 million Late Late Toy Show...
The huge generosity of viewers to the Late Late Toy Show Appeal is being turned into action with groups which support children in Laois...
Date set for upcoming Seanad by-election with Laois man among the candidates
A date has been set for the upcoming Trinity College Seanad by-election where a Laois man is in the running for the seat.
Back in...
Mountrath CS through to Leinster Colleges SHC semi-final following brilliant win over Wexford CBS
Mountrath CS 1-14 Wexford CBS 0-15
Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' Quarter-final
Mountrath Community School are through to the Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' semi-final following an impressive...
Salsa coming to Farmers Market at Solas Eco Garden Centre this weekend
The farmers’ market at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington this week will see Irish Food company ‘Stinky & Scorchy’ Join for the first...
Laois Gaels relaunch for 2022 with renewed focus on development squads
The ‘Laois Gaels’ supporters association have announced their plans for 2022 which will see them working alongside the county board to raise funds for...
Much love for Laois woman Sue Ramsbottom from TV viewers following Laochra Gael appearance
Laois's first ever appearance on the popular TG4 sports documentary show Laochra Gael happened last night.
The definitive GAA sports series Laochra Gael returned to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 28, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Chrissie ( Christina) Kelly (née 0'Connor)
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully after a short illness bravely borne. Loving...
JOB VACANCY: John Adams Car Sales seeking to hire Motor Technicians
John Adams Car Sales in Portlaoise are seeking to hire the following:
Qualified Motor Technician
Apprentice Motor Technician
To Apply
Email CVs to motortechnicianlaois@gmail.com
If you would...
WATCH: Gardai launch investigation after fire engulfs building in Laois town overnight
Gardai are investigating a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning in Laois.
Dramatic footage captured the blaze that occurred at...
Talking Sport Podcast: National League preview, the view from Louth and O’Moore Park makeover
The National Football League gets underway this weekend and the Laois footballers are on the road to face Louth.
Sunday at 2pm in Ardee will...
In Pictures: Laois secondary schools cross country championship a huge success
Emo Court was the venue for the Laois Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships which took place yesterday.
After a two year absence, students really enjoyed...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 27, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Curran (née Moore)
Ranelagh, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
Curran, (née: Moore) Breda, Dublin & Stradbally, Co.Laois...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver in possession of knife and issue warning over ‘bogus...
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver who was subsequently found to be in possession of a knife.
Gardai were on patrol in Portlaoise on Monday...
Defeat for youthful Scoil Chriost Ri in Leinster U-16 ‘A’ Schools final
Loreto Navan 4-14 Scoil Chriost Ri 2-2
Leinster U-16 'A' Schools Ladies Football Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the Schools Leinster U-16 'A'...