LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Norah Duff (née Nevin)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her...
People First Credit Union continues to expand its offering to members
People First Credit Union has announced an exciting new arrangement with Irish Life Financial Services.
Irish Life Financial Services is an insurance intermediary that...
Moment in Time: Great photos from Abbeyleix nativity play in 2011
Nativity plays were once a staple of the Christmas season in schools all over the country.
We're in not in normal times now, however, and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portarlington take on Westmeath champions in Leinster...
Portarlington are in Leinster Club SFC action this afternoon as they take on Westmeath champions St Loman's in O'Moore Park.
It'll be Port's first appearance...
Property Watch: Four homes currently on the market in Mountmellick
On this week's Property Watch we look at four homes currently for sale in the Mountmellick area.
Among the properties featured are a Georgian home...
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...
Former Laois hurler seeking to help St Thomas to Galway hurling success
Former Laois hurler Tommy Fitzgerald will be hoping to help St Thomas's to Galway championship success this afternoon.
The Portlaoise man is coach with the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noelle Geoghegan (née Kirwan)
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Noelle Geoghegan, nee Kirwan, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick,...
Defeat for Trumera, Ballyfin Ladies and O’Moore’s as 2020 Leinster campaigns end
It was a disappointing day for Laois teams in Leinster competition as all four of them were knocked out.
Park-Ratheniska went down to Crossabeg-Ballymurn in...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘An absolute and utter disgrace’ – Outrage as Laois County Council hand back €600,000 in unspent housing improvement grants
Laois County Council’s inability...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Walsh
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his parents and many brothers and sisters. Beloved brother...
Knockbeg progress to South Leinster Junior semis while McIvor takes gold at All-Ireland Mountain...
The Knockbeg College junior football team had an important victory against a resilient Enniscorthy CBS on a blustery day in Wexford recently.
Knockbeg started strong...
Laois town gearing up for lights and first ever Christmas market this weekend
Christmas will officially begin in Stradbally this weekend as their lights will be switched on this Sunday.
As well as all that, the first Stradbally...
A Christmas Wonderland in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre this weekend
SOLAS again this weekend has its Farmers Market on Saturday (December 4) from 10am to 2pm and will have a Christmas Craft market on...
Big Laois involvement as DCU defeat UL to claim Division 1 League Ladies title
There was Laois involvement on both sides as DCU and University of Limerick met in the Division 1 Ladies League final last night.
In atrocious...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Keenan
Beechlawn, Mountrath, Laois
John Keenan, Beechlawn, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died peacefully on 2nd December 2021, surrounded...
Laois player scoops almost €30,000 in latest Lotto draw as record €19 million jackpot...
The largest prize in Irish Lotto history remains up for grabs on Saturday night after Wednesday’s historic €19.06 million draw continued to roll without...
Garda appeal for information after chainsaws recovered in Laois
Gardai have appealed for information after they recovered chainsaws during a search of car in Mountrath.
The car was searched on Saturday November 27 where...
Laois students receive college scholarships following outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students have been awarded a scholarship following their outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Laura Devoy, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost Ri...
Talking Sport Podcast: New football analyst wanted, Keith Bracken interview and weekend previews
We're into December but the action continues thick and fast in the world of GAA.
The biggest news of the week is that for the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Derek William Young
'Tatahi', Ballyconnigar Upper, Blackwater, Wexford / Enniscorthy, Wexford / Dublin 18, Dublin /...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ray Warren
Mountmellick, Laois / Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Neilstown. Died peacefully at home, 1 Silverglen, Mountmellick,...
Defeat for Portlaoise in Leinster rugby league as Palmerston prove too strong
Portlaoise 10 De La Salle Palmerston 43
Leinster Rugby League Division 2A
Portlaoise dropped to seventh place in Division 2A of the Leinster League after shipping...
Four Laois companies nominated for Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2021
Four Laois companies have received nominations in a range of different categories for the Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2021 awards.
71 nominees have...
Leinster club action and U-20 football semi-finals as GAA action continues thick and fast
The local GAA action continues apace this week with another schedule of interesting games.
The two U-20 'A' football championship semi-finals are down for decision...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Brennan (née Scully)
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Brennan (née Scully), Mountmellick,...
JOB VACANCIES: ND Audit & Advisory seeking to fill a number of positions in...
ND Audit & Advisory, based in Portlaoise are seeking to hire across a number of roles.
You can see the full details below.
Who are ND...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
JOB VACANCY: Lunchbag.ie require night driver for Laois and surrounding areas
Lunchbag.ie, who deliver lunches to schools around the region, are currently seeking to hire a night driver for Laois and surrounding areas.
Sunday to Thursday
School...
HSE clarify booster schedule after Laois people turned away at walk-in clinic
The HSE have clarified the booster Covid-19 vaccine schedule after a number of people were turned away in Laois at the weekend.
In a press...