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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 14, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Loftus Odlum
Portarlington, Laois
Odlum - Loftus, November 12th, 2020. Late of Portarlington, Co...
Laois priest scoops top prize in Carlow GAA draw
The third staging of the Carlow GAA Development Draw took place on Monday and a Laois priest scooped the first price.
Fr Jim O'Connell claimed...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 13, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Marie Comerford (née O'Reilly)
28 Twomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at home surround...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Production Operatives in Mountrath
CJ Sheeran Ltd now have additional vacancies for Production Operatives at their Mountrath facilities.
To Apply
Contact Nicole (nicole@cjs.ie) or Rachael (rachael@cjs.ie) for further details
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Portarlington Credit Union encourage people to avoid moneylenders in the build up to Christmas...
As Irish people, we view ourselves as being very well informed.
We know what’s what. We know when someone is trying to pull the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Mossy Quinn, David Sweeney, Laois v the Dubs and THAT interview
Ahead of the Laois v Dublin Leinster SFC semi-final we're joined on the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast by former Dublin star Mossy Quinn,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Rose Fogarty (née Lalor)
Avondale, Portarlington, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of St Joseph's...
High-profile line-up for Laois climate change panel discussion
Laois has been busy tackling climate change at a local level for a number of years through a range of community activities and a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Anita Burtenshaw
Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Laois
We would like to remember Anita who has sadly passed away. A very special young woman that was adored by so...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer from €69...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
With a finance option in place, this car...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Helen O'Rourke
Upper, Ballyfin, Laois
In the loving care of The Staff at St.Vincent’s Community Nursing Home Mountmellick surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her...
LOETB seeking 10,000 square feet of classroom/teaching space in Portlaoise
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) are currently inviting applications from interested parties for the supply of accommodation for Education and Training...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers win, hurlers lose and Eddie Brennan’s future
On the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast we're joined by Jack Nolan from Midlands 103 to look back on an eventful weekend for Laois...
In Pictures: Personal Safety Workshop a huge success in Laois school
Transition Year students in Mountrath Community School took part in a workshop on personal safety facilitated by Alex Walsh of Personal Safety Ireland.
On November...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sr. Finbarr Breslin
Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Westmeath/Clonaslee, Laois
Sr. Finbarr Breslin, (Sisters of Mercy,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Longford and ladies meet...
There are two Laois football teams in championship action this afternoon and we'll keep you up to date with minute-by-minute updates from the two...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale in the west part of Laois
Any auctioneer will tell you about the importance of location.
And for anyone looking to buy a house they'll want it to be near to...
Have your say: Submissions sought for Portarlington Regeneration Strategy
Laois County Council invites you to make submissions or observations to the pre-draft stage of the Portarlington Regeneration Strategy.
Downey Planning have been commissioned to...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sr. Finbarr Breslin
Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Westmeath/Clonaslee, Laois
Sr. Finbarr Breslin, (Sisters of Mercy,...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers see 2020 campaign curtailed by Clare
The Laois senior hurlers saw their 2020 campaign ended in Nowland Park this afternoon by Clare.
Eddie Brennan's charges were 0-27 to 3-17 losers in...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai set up checkpoints and patrols in Mountmellick following three nights of disturbances
Gardai brought the disturbances which plagued Mountmellick for three days...
WATCH: LOETB tutor shows how to make delicious lemon and blueberry muffins
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
Recipe - Lemon and Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are so light and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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George Breen
Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Laois
Breen, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Nov 4th, 2020, peacefully,...
Coronavirus: 499 new cases and 8 further deaths as legal challenge over mass launched
There have been eight more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 499 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, 13 of them...
Importance of tackling cyberbullying and bullying in school highlighted
This week saw the first ever UNESCO International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying take place.
The theme for the International Day...
The incredible story of how a Polish child with no English became a Laois...
From Poland, to Portlaoise College, to becoming a PE teacher - Pawel Nowakiewicz has gone through a challenging but ultimately most rewarding few years...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor
Ballickmoyler, Laois/Dublin
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor, Martigny,...
Laois Gardai seize €60,000 in cannabis and make one arrest following search
Laois Gardai seized €60,000 in cannabis and made one arrest following recent searches in Portarlington.
Gardai say the searches were carried out as part of...
Almost €80,000 worth of drugs seized during Portlaoise raid
As part of an intelligence led operation into the sale and supply of drugs in Laois, Gardaí attached to the Laois Divisional Drug Unit...
Moment in Time: Des Bishop visits Portlaoise in 2004
There was a time when Des Bishop was probably Ireland's most popular comedian.
Using his American perspective on Irish life, he starred in a couple...