LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Sport Podcast: Football league preview, the view from Clare and where the Laois...
The action is ramping up this weekend with two Laois teams set to take to the field.
For the Laois footballers, it is their first...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Dooley
22 St Canices Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Joe Dooley, 22 St Canices Terrace,...
Sadness as ‘proud Laois GAA supporter’ and ‘dedicated club man’ passes away
Going to matches in O'Moore Park won't be the same for many people with the news this evening of the sad death of Joe...
GAA supporters warned not to use fraudulent websites to watch games live
With the GAA games now back again but with supporters not allowed to attend, it has led to thousands of people all over the...
The Midweek Podcast: Hairdressers re-open, top tourist spots in Laois and Abbeyleix woman to...
On this week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, we hear from a hairdresser as the industry re-opens again, the chairperson of Laois Tourism on some of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Laurance (Larry) Phelan
Bacca, Mountrath, Laois
Laurance (Larry) Phelan, Bacca, Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 10th May...
JOB VACANCIES: William Gorman Plant Hire seeking to skilled construction general operatives
William Gorman Plant Hire Ltd Civil Engineering Company in Killeigh, Co Offaly, have full- time positions available for skilled Construction General Operatives for Civil/Ground...
Laois woman stars on latest episode of hit Channel 4 dating show ‘Naked Attraction’
A Laois woman starred on the most recent episode of the new season of the hit Channel 4 dating show 'Naked Attraction'.
The unconventional TV...
Be the Last Man Standing in O’Dempsey’s GAA prediction competition
The games are back! The games are back!
All over the country GAA enthusiasts are rejoicing in the fact that there are now hurling and...
Sadness following the passing of much loved Brother who spent 30 years in Castletown
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Oliver (Tom) Deane just days before his 93rd birthday.
Brother Oliver was originally from...
Laois mental health advocate launches ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a 'wipe your worries away' teddy bear walk.
Mark Condon, from Ballycarroll outside Stradbally, went...
JOB VACANCY: Heywood Community School seeking to hire part-time cleaner
The Board of Management of Heywood Community School are inviting applications for the position of part-time cleaner for 12 hours per week.
To apply:
Applications with...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Miriam Lalor
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Miriam Lalor, Woodview, Stradbally, unexpectedly at her home on Friday the 7th May 2021....
JOB VACANCY: Stylebar in Portlaoise seeking to hire stylist
Here at Stylebar, Portlaoise we are looking to hire an ambitious stylist who is looking to further their career.
Applicants should have a minimum of...
Non-essential retail, sports training, haircuts and inter-county travel all permitted as Covid restrictions ease...
The re-opening of society after the enforced restrictions of the past year takes a significant step forward from today as a number of regulations...
Trilogy Triathlon members going the extra mile for great cause
Trilogy Triathlon Club recently launched a nationwide campaign called ‘We Care’.
The virtual 100km event is currently live for registrations through Pop Up Races and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Glass half full or half empty after first outing for Laois...
With the GAA season now back up and running, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast will return to a twice-a-week schedule.
We will publish a new...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Bonzo) Walsh
Knightstown, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the company of his loving and devoted family...
From the LaoisToday Archives: 15 things you’ll remember if you went to St Leo’s...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 22, 2017.
We’ve brought you memories from many schools around Laois.
This week we go just over...
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, May 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fintan O'Neill
Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St....
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shaws to close its first Laois store – but flagship Portlaoise outlet to remain open
Shaws are to close to their Mountmellick store,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace Claxton (née Armitage)
Ballina House, Portlaoise, Laois
In her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Joseph...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Bowe (née White)
Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois
Frances Bowe (nee White), Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
JOB VACANCY: Sign and Design seeking to hire designer to add to their growing...
Are you creative, motivated, up for a challenge & willing to learn? Sign and Design, based in Kilkenny, are looking for a designer to...
The Midweek Podcast: Laois woman on her asthma journey and Leo Kavanagh on Physical...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 19.
Rebecca Houlihan is a 20 year-old...
Talking Sport Podcast: League preview, the view from Wexford and big vaccination news
At last we have an actual game to look forward to.
The Laois hurlers travel to Wexford this Sunday for the first round of the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Goode (née McGrath)
Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura Goode (nee McGrath) Abbeyleix...
Deep sadness following the passing ‘incredibly caring’ Laois woman
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of Áine Purcell.
Mrs Purcell, who is from Ballyfin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May...
Mountmellick appoint Laois hurling great as manager for 2021 season
The Mountmellick hurlers have appointed former Laois player James Young as manager for the 2021 season.
Young was in charge of his native Clonaslee last...