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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...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr Rosarii (Noreen) Fennelly
Presentation Sisters, Bridge Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Stradbally, Laois
FENNELLY, Sr Rosarii (Noreen),...
In Pictures: HER Outdoors Week a huge success in Laois
A fantastic week of outdoor activities for women took place all over Ireland recently.
The SVT Activity and Wellness Hub (based in the parish of...
In Pictures: Stradbally Town celebrate 25 years with fun day and Alan Mulhall Memorial...
The sun shone brightly as Stradbally Town celebrated 25 years in existence on Sunday.
The club was formed in 1996 when Stradbally United and Stradbally...
Gardai renew appeal for information on 25th anniversary of disappearance of Fiona Pender
Gardaí are again appealing for information from the public in relation to the disappearance of Fiona Pender on August 23, 1996.
They are making the...
Introducing the updated 2020 LaoisToday Senior football Team of the Year
The 2020 Laois SFC finally came to an end last Sunday with Portarlington winning their first title since 2001.
It was a championship that took...
Government risks making beef sector ‘a global laughing stock’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called for a definitive commitment from government that it will not impose any mandatory cuts to the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois’s newest Irish rugby international Will Reilly on journey so far,...
Following the last quiet weekend on the GAA front for the foreseeable future, we have a very special interview for Monday's edition of the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anna Marie O' Brien (née Malone)
59 Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Deeply regretted by her husband Paddy,and...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Physiotherapy Clinic seeking to hire part-time administrator
Part time position available for Office administrator in busy Physiotherapy Clinic.
Hours: 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday (hours somewhat negotiable)
Salary: Depends on experience
Start: As...
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If keeping up to date with the local news and sport in Laois matters to you, then the LaoisToday app should have pride of...
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 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donnchadh Ó Riordáin
Clonincurragh, Mountrath, Laois / Dromahane, Cork
Donnchadh Ó Riordáin, late of Clonincurragh, Mountrath, Co....
Introducing the updated 2020 LaoisToday Premier Intermediate hurling team of the year
The 2020 Premier IHC finally came to a conclusion last weekend as The Harps defeated Portlaoise.
Both sides had to wait almost 11 months to...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Portarlington in dream land as they claim Laois SFC title for first time since 2001
Portarlington were crowned Laois senior football champions for...
Sunny, warm and dry weather on the cards after weeks of misery
Sunny spells, warm temperatures and long dry periods - remember those?
Well thankfully, after what feels like weeks of misery, the nice weather is coming...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Brawders Murphy (née Bergin)
12 St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at her residence surrounded...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jane Reynolds (née Kavanagh)
St. Fintan's Tce., Mountrath, Laois / Kilberry, Kildare
Jane Reynolds (nee Kavanagh), St....
Introducing the updated 2020 LaoisToday Senior hurling team of the year
It took more than a year to complete, but the 2020 Laois SHC final came to an end last weekend.
Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton finally got...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 15 QQI Level 5 courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2021.
The benefits to doing course at Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Burke
Bristol, England and formerly Ballyknocken, Portlaoise, Laois
In loving memory of Patrick Joseph Burke, Bristol,...
Laois minor ladies fire six goals to see off Offaly and reach Leinster final
Laois 6-13 Offaly 2-11
Leinster Ladies Minor 'B' Football Championship Round
The Laois ladies minor football team are through to the Leinster 'B' final following a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Desmond (Des) Dinan
Kilnacourt, Portarlington, Laois / Castlebar, Mayo / Dunmore East, Waterford
Formerly of Castlebar,...
Meeting to be arranged over pollution fears in Laois town over heavy traffic levels
A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...