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Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard O'Rourke
3 The Green, Clonaslee, Laois
Gerard O’Rourke, 3 The Green, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois Marlins return to the water for the first...
It was smiles galore as Laois Marlins returned to competitive swimming for the first time in 18 months.
Not since March 2020, prior to Covid-19,...
The final LaoisToday hurling Team of the Week as the 2021 adult calendar concludes
It was a fantastic feast of hurling in O’Moore Park on Sunday as the domestic calendar at adult level came to an end.
We had...
WATCH: From being stuck in the O’Moore Park toilets to a wild night in...
It was hurling county final day in O'Moore Park and the enigma that is Buff Egan was in attendance.
The eccentric Kerry man made the...
In Pictures: Tough and rewarding day day for Laois teams at the Leinster Cross...
Avondale House in Rathdrum Wicklow was the venue for last Sunday's Athletics Leinster Juvenile and Senior/U-23 Cross Country Championships.
The birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell...
Talking Sport Podcast: Epic senior hurling final, Clough-Ballacolla make history and Ballinakill return senior
What a great day of hurling in O'Moore Park.
The Laois senior hurling final was an epic for the ages as Clough-Ballacolla saw off Borris-Kilcotton...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Markey) Coss
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick better known as Markey Coss, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick. Died...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Second Laois woman set to feature on popular new RTE singing game show
Another talented Laois woman is set to feature on RTE...
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, November 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Markey) Coss
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick better known as Markey Coss, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick. Died...
Big win for Ballyroan-Abbey in U-20 ‘A’ football as Rosenallis and Killeshin book ‘B’...
Ballyroan-Abbey were massive 11-12 to 5-1 winners over Courtwood-Emo in the opening round of the Laois U-20 football championship in Courtwood on Saturday afternoon.
Corresponding...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Rice
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Tonduff, Abbeyleix. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving...
In Pictures: Success for Laois club at even ages and novice Leinster Cross Country...
Mountain View, Ballyhale in Kilkenny, was a new venue to host the Leinster Cross Country recently.
After having a very successful county championships, many St...
In Pictures: Barnashrone NS put on a big show of support for Ballyfin hurlers...
There's nothing like a county final appearance to lift a community's spirits.
And in the small rural townsland of Barnashrone in the Ballyfin parish, the...
SOLAS Garden Centre unveils dates for first ever Christmas Market
The SOLAS garden centre has announced that in addition to its normal Farmers market each Saturday, it will be running a Christmas Craft Market...
Talking Sport Podcast: St Conleth’s celebrations, making history and early memories
In this special edition of the Talking Sport Podcast we're joined by three members of the St Conleth's ladies football team that made history...
Success for Portlaoise CBS senior footballers but defeat for U-15 soccer team in latest...
Portlaoise CBS 3-17 Scoil Dara Kilcock 2-12
South Leinster Senior 'B' Football League Round 2
Portlaoise CBS made it two wins from two in the South...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Territt (née Brady)
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her loving husband Thomas, Patricia deeply loved Mother...
JOB VACANCY: ML Vac and Vent Systems are seeking to hire
ML Vac and Vent Systems, based at Cloneyhurke, Portarlington, have the following job vacancy.
Fitter
For Ducting of Mechancial Ventilation & Central Vacuum Systems
Full...
Laois mental health charity set to host live gig on Friday evening
A Laois mental health charity are set to host a live fundraising gig in Portlaoise on Friday evening.
SOSAD Laois are holding 'Monsters of Craic'...
Laois secondary school wins Schools of Distinction Award from Trinity College
Portlaoise College has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host successful ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ fundraiser
The 6th year prefects of St Fergal’s College, Rathdowney, successfully orchestrated a lucrative school fundraiser recently.
On Thursday October 21, in a bid to raise...
Talking Sport Podcast: Premier Intermediate Hurling final – Ballinakill or Ballyfin?
In this episode we look ahead to the Premier Intermediate hurling championship final between Ballinakill and Ballyfin.
Damien Carter joins Steven Miller to look ahead...
Knockbeg College make winning start to South Leinster U-16 championship against St Peter’s
Knockbeg College 2-18 St Peter's 1-1
U-16 South-Leinster Football Championship Round 1
The Knockbeg Junior footballers got their championship off to a flying start recently with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jill Cooney
2 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Cooney, Jill - Peacefully at St. James Hospital Dublin in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Senior hurling final preview as Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla do battle again
For the second time in under three months, Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla will do battle in the Laois senior hurling final.
The sides only met in...
Defeat for Portlaoise Rugby teams to Kildare opposition in weekend encounters
Portlaoise 10 Coolmine 17
Leinster League Division 2A Round 3
Portlaoise's trip to the Showgrounds in Athy on Sunday proved to be a very frustrating outing....
Garda warning after elderly Laois man tricked by bogus caller
Gardaí in Stradbally are investigating an incident involving a bogus caller in the area on Tuesday.
A suspicious man called to an elderly man and...
‘We must support our student nurses and midwives by ensuring they get a fair...
Local TD Patricia Ryan has called on the government to urgently deliver a fair pay allowance for student nurses and midwives.
The Sinn Féin TD...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Costello
Banagher, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Late of Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois and ex Irish Army Q.M.S....