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Laois man named Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021
A Laois man has been named as the Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021.
Trevor Cobbe, from Doolagh in Portarlington, is a member of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Des Browne
Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Browne, Mountrath Rd., Portlaosie and late of Main St., December 19th...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Doogue (née Keough)
Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Lé...
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...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai appeal for information following series of burglaries in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following a series of burglaries which took place...
No scrooges in Portlaoise Institute as Christmas fundraiser a success for two charities
Student Council Members at Portlaoise Institute have put their shoulders to the wheel during the festive season and fundraised for the Children’s Health Foundation...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Drennan
The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan, Pat, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, 16th December 2021. Peacefully,...
Meet the Laois woman who is the driving force behind Clough-Ballacolla’s push for provincial...
Clough-Ballacolla’s name has been making headlines across local and national media over the last number of days ahead of their Leinster final appearance on...
Laois weekend before Christmas promises to be a cracker at SOLAS
SOLAS this weekend will host its most action-packed weekend ever with a fully booked out Farmers Market on Saturday (December 18) from 10am to...
In Pictures: Impressive line up of tractors for sale at this month’s Hennessy Auctioneers...
Hennessy Auctioneers are hosting their monthly machinery auction at the old mart in Portlaoise this Saturday.
This auction which is an online auction will kick...
NPHET recommends earlier closure of pubs and restaurants plus capacity limits on outdoor events
NPHET has recommended a wave of new Covid-19 measures be implemented from this coming Monday.
According to the Irish Independent, a letter with the new...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 17, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ursula O'Reilly
Mullaghanard, Rosenallis, Laois
Ursula O’Reilly passed away peacefully on 14th December 2021 surrounded by her...
Portlaoise College recognised with prestigious Solidarity award for Community Care module
Portlaoise College has been highly regarded for its innovation and commitment to providing a holistic education for its students within the locality and beyond....
75 Laois farmers benefit under new Straw Incorporation Measure
A total of 75 Laois farmers will receive payments totaling just under €275,000 under the new Straw Incorporation measure.
The total for Laois farmers who...
Laois Gardai to take to TV to renew appeal for information following attempted post...
Laois Gardai are set to renew their appeal into an attempted post office raid on TV next week.
The issue of the attempted burglary of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Willie Dunphy, Stephen Maher and Eoin Doyle as Clough-Ballacolla prepare for...
With the Clough-Ballacolla hurlers heading for Croke Park this weekend we have a bumper episode to look ahead to their Leinster club final against...
In Pictures: Fine performances at All-Ireland Uneven and Novice Cross Country Championships
Remarkably, this Cross country season has seen excellent running conditions in each of the County, Leinster and National championships.
This was continued in Gowran, Kilkenny,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anthony Foran
92 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died December 15th 2021. Deeply regretted by his wife Elizabeth...
Disadvantaged learners in Laois and Offaly to benefit from funding under Mitigating against Educational...
Disadvantaged learners in the Laois and Offaly region are set to benefit from funding under the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF) to encourage...
JOB VACANCY: Cahill Electrical seeking to hire electricians with domestic experience
Cahill Electrical Installations Ltd require electricians with domestic experience for immediate start.
Must have Safe pass, Manual Handling and own transport.
To Apply
Please send CV to john@cahillei.com or...
In Pictures: Special event at Roundwood House where Laois authors new book receives great...
Beauty is in the eye of the bee holder it seems as the eye-catching and catchy title, The Last Beekeeper has proved a big...
In Pictures: All-Ireland volleyball glory for Laois secondary school
Almost eight years to the day that Portlaoise College won their first ever All-Ireland crown, a new batch of Volleyballers were making history of...
Laois teacher recognised at Global Undergraduate Awards for study and research
A Laois primary school teacher has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony for the strength of her study and research.
Mary Immaculate College graduate...
Talking Sport Podcast: David Murphy, Tony Bambrick, Port head for Croke Park and U-20...
With the Portarlington footballers heading for Croke Park this weekend we have a bumper episode to look ahead to their Leinster club semi-final against...
Hard fought win keeps Portlaoise Women in the hunt near summit of Leinster rugby...
Portlaoise 8 Longford 5
Leinster Women's Rugby League Division 3
Portlaoise Women welcomed Longford Women to Togher on Sunday for a fixture, the result of which,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Stanley Raison
Somerset, England. Husband of late Anne (Nancy) Bergin, Clough, Ballacolla, Laois
Raison. John Stanley...
Camross Parish Development wins €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards
Camross Parish Development Association (CPDA) was recently awarded €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards.
Camross Parish Development Associations was nominated for this award...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gladys Sixsmith (née Treacy)
Castleknock, Dublin / Athy, Kildare / Pike of Rushall, Laois
Gladys Sixsmith (nee...
Laois farmer honoured at the 2021 Irish Malting Barley awards
Laois farmer Eugene Ryan from outside Portlaoise has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Guinness Sustainability Award at the 2021 Irish Malting...
Talking Sport Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla ‘The People’s Team’ and glory for Raheen Parish Gaels U-20
The good times just keep on coming for Clough-Ballacolla.
They recorded a brilliant win over Dublin champions Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday night to book their...