LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Cass (née Mc Donald)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Cork University Hospital. Deeply...
Championship Diary: New jerseys, online lotto and championship action in other counties
New jerseys for Park-Ratheniska
The generosity of local businesses to their GAA clubs is always lovely to see and the latest Laois club to be...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member...
Winners announced in recent Junction 14/LaoisToday competition
Having undergone extensive building works over the past 12 months Junction 14 Mayfield recently unveiled their new look which now includes Subway, Zambrero, Chopped, Gino’s...
Talking Sport: A Laois man in Longford, lifting the lockdown and no supporters at...
Will Laois be lifted out of lockdown? Will GAA matches be allowed to resume on Monday?
The truth is, we don't know - but we...
Laois ladies football season to restart next week with busy schedule of games
The Laois ladies football championship is scheduled to get up and running again next week, assuming the lockdown restrictions are lifted on the county.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member...
Storm Ellen: Flood defences bolstered, warning for holiday makers and ESB expecting power cuts
Flood defences have been bolstered, the ESB are on standby for power cuts while holiday makers in coastal areas have been issued with a...
Well-known local musician pens new song ‘County Laois will always be home’
These past number of months have been particularly hard on the music and entertainment industry.
With pubs and venues closed, there have been no concerts...
JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd have a vacancy for a Supply Chain Analyst
CJ Sheeran is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
Warnings issued as storm ‘worse than Hurricane Charlie’ set to strike
Ah yeah - as if things weren't bad enough, why not throw in a storm in August as well.
Met Eireann have released a weather...
The recent golf results from around the Laois clubs
MOUNTRATH
Thursday Singles Stableford on August13
Brian Purcell Jnr (6) 42pts
Seamus Armshaw (5) 40pts
Aaron Dunphy (14) 40pts
CSS - Men 36pts Ladies 38pts
June Medal...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member...
WATCH: Range of courses available in Portlaoise Institute as new term comes into sight
Portlaoise Institute is offering courses in the areas of Beauty, Business, Childcare, Digital Media, Engineering, Hairdressing, Healthcare, IT, Nursing, Security, Social Studies and Sports.
They...
#LoveLaois: Support local and help ensure the survival of Laois businesses
The #LoveLaois campaign is designed to encourage all those who live in Laois to think local first and support our local businesses and providers...
More remote office space to open in Laois as Portlaoise Plaza team up with...
Further remote office space is set to open in Laois at the Portlaoise Plaza just off the M7 motorway after they teamed up with...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Teresa Rigney (née Burke)
Ballintlea, Timahoe, Laois
Teresa Rigney (neé Burke) Ballintlea, Timahoe, Co....
Three Laois players feature in the Irish Independent’s top 50 ladies footballers of all...
Three Laois ladies footballers are included in the Irish Independent's list of top 50 players, which is published in today's newspaper and online.
Sue Ramsbottom, the...
Laois golf club closes due to Coronavirus case
A Laois golf club has ceased all activity with immediate effect after one of its members tested positive for Coronavirus.
Members of Abbeyleix Golf Club...
JOB VACANCY: Greenfeet Lawncare seeking to hire full-time Lawn Care Operative/Groundsman
Greenfeet Lawncare are seeking to hire a full-time Lawn Care Operative/Groundsman in Laois.
Responsibilities include:
Operatives will be travelling within your allocated scheduled area whilst...
New writers-in-residence for Dunamaise Arts Centre as Portlaoise writers appointed
Laois County Council Arts Office in association with Creative Ireland Laois and Dunamaise Arts Centre have announced the appointment of two writers for new...
Sadness at death of popular Athy publican
The death has occurred of John Anderson, proprietor of the popular Anderson's pub in Athy.
Anderson's in the Market Square in Athy has been a...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 17, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Susan Gilnagh (née Renihan)
Ballybrittas, Laois
Gilnagh Susan, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois, August 14th 2020,...
Beechfield Stairlifts: Size, style and available grants – all you need to know about...
Many people throughout Laois suffer from reduced mobility; this can be due to ageing, a medical condition or because they have had an accident...
Yellow weather warning in place for Laois as heavy rain expected overnight
A yellow weather warning is in place for Laois from 2am on Monday morning as up to 40mm of rain is expected in parts...
Property Watch: Five properties for sale in Laois towns for under €200,000
In this week's Property Watch we look at what type of home you can buy in Laois in a town in the county outside...
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...
From Tyrone to the black and amber – the honourary Laois man who helped...
A version of this piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in 2018 ahead of that year's All Ireland football final between Dublin and Tyrone.
One honourary...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 16, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Susan Gilnagh (née Renihan)
Ballybrittas, Laois
Gilnagh Susan, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois, August 14th 2020,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘Disappointed’ and ‘heartbroken’ – Laois business owner fears both premises may not reopen after lockdown
“Every time we close down it is getting...