LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the Laois Senior, Intermediate and Junior football championships
About a month later than usual, the top three grades of the Laois football championships are set to commence this week.
Alan Hartnett and Steven...
The first Team of the Week as 2021 hurling championships get underway
There was plenty of drama in the opening week of the 2021 Laois hurling championships.
We had Round 1 action in the SHC, Premier IHC...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of Martin Delaney
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maoliosa Lane
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died August 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his brothers, nieces, nephews,...
JOB VACANCY: Gaelscoil Thromaire seeking to hire school secretary
School Secretary required for Gaelscoil Thromaire. 10 hours per week.
General office duties and familiarity with school and financial packages. Experience desirable.
To Apply:
Applications by Monday,...
JOB VACANCY: Wilbay Ltd currently seeking to hire full-time C Licence Driver
Wilbay is a leading food distributor supplying Butchers, Wholesalers, Retailers and the Catering Industry throughout Ireland.
Strategically based in Portlaoise, our central depot offers next day...
Fetch Your Pet Needs and The Max Discount Superstore open in Mountmellick
An old car garage in Mountmellick has recently been transformed into the O'Moore Street Business Centre and is now home to Fetch Your Pet...
Full steam ahead as Portlaoise Institute prepares for new academic year
Portlaoise Institute is one of the Midland’s most prestigious Colleges of Further Education. It has 320 fulltime students studying at QQI Level 5 and...
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Education is expensive, from transportation, accommodation, and book costs and of course the dreaded fees!
Remove the stress and check out our lowest-rate student...
Gardai in Laois make seizure of cannabis worth €2.1 million
Gardaí in Portlaoise seized around 121 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis herb, with an estimated value of €2,180,000 this morning.
At around 9.30am, Gardaí responded to...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club raise more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House
A Laois GAA club has raised more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House.
On Saturday August 21, Crettyard hosted a 24-hour fundraiser in collaboration...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mitchell (née Doyle)
The Numbers, Graiguecullen, Carlow / St Johnston, Donegal / Graiguecullen, Laois
Late of...
Updated: Gardai in Laois locate missing teenager
Portlaoise Gardaí have located a missing teenager.
17-year-old Lia Hughes went missing from Portlaoise since the early hours of Sunday August 29
But thankfully she has...
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, August 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mitchell (née Doyle)
The Numbers, Graiguecullen, Carlow / St Johnston, Donegal / Graiguecullen, Laois
Late of...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Sale confirmed of old Parochial House and prime site in Portlaoise
The sale of the old Parochial House and adjoining grounds in Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Broderick
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois / Killimor, Galway
John Broderick, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Killimor,...
In Pictures: New journey begins as Laois secondary school welcome new First Years
Wednesday was the start of the second level journey for the first year students in Mountrath Community School.
It's an anxious day for students and...
UPDATED: Missing Laois man found safe and well
Gardai have confirmed that a missing Laois man has been found safe and well.
Jarren O'Brien, who is aged 23 and hails from the Old...
Open Evening for Music Generation and Laois School of Music this Tuesday, August 31
The grounds of Laois Music Centre will be alive with the sound of music, on Tuesday, August 31, as both Music Generation Laois and...
JOB VACANCY: Vincent P. Garty & Co Solicitors Seeking to hire Legal Secretary
Vincent P. Garty & Co., Solicitors, O’Connell Square, Mountmellick are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary.
Full or part time considered.
To Apply
Please email CV to info@vpgarty.ie
If you...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alan J. Murphy
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
The untimely death has occurred of...
11 young players to watch out for in the Premier Intermediate and Intermediate Hurling...
The Premier Intermediate and Intermediate hurling championships are set to get underway in the coming days.
16 teams take part in these competitions and 11...
JOB VACANCY: ‘Passionate Retail Champion’ required for Nook and Cranny in Portlaoise
Folks, we have an exciting opportunity for a ‘professional and friendly retail advisor’ to join us and assist in always making a visit to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alan J. Murphy
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
The untimely death has occurred of...
Goals key as Laois minor ladies football team claim Leinster ‘B’ glory
Laois 4-8 Louth 1-7
Leinster Ladies Minor ‘B’ Football Championship Final
Laois have claimed the Leinster Ladies Minor Football 'B' title this evening following a hard-earned...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the 2021 Laois SHC, Premier IHC and IHC
About a month later than usual, the top four grades of the Laois hurling championships are set to commence this week.
Hurling analyst Damien Carter...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barbara Lawlor (née Breen)
Kilnamanagh, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Lawlor (née Breen), Barbara (Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and...
Check out the after-school service available for the new term in Little Treasures in...
Have you children in school in the Portlaoise area but could do with availing of an after-school service?
Little Treasures preschool and after-school facility opened on...
Eight young players to watch out for in the 2021 Senior hurling championship
Less than two weeks after the 2020 Laois SHC concluded, the 2021 edition is set to get underway on Thursday evening.
The competition begins with...