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Portlaoise College announce 100k in May fundraiser for two very worthy causes
Portlaoise College Parents Council have announced details of their “100K in May” fundraiser challenge.
50% of all funds raised will go the Laois Offaly Families...
Explained: The path out of lockdown as Government set to relax restrictions
The Government is expected to finalise its plans for coming out of lockdown this evening - with a number of details emerging ahead of...
Wide selection of projects on display for Laois Bealtaine Festival
Laois County Council Arts and Library Sections have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Music Generation Laois to present a selection of safe...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Duggan
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of John Duggan, Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, tragically...
JOB VACANCY: Kinsella Financial in Portlaoise seeking to hire permanent part-time office administrator
Kinsella Financial in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire a part-time, permanent office administrator to work 20-25 hours per week, 5 days a week...
JOB VACANCY: Michael Kerry Transport Ltd seek to hire truck driver (rigid)
Michael Kerry Transport Ltd Portlaoise are currently seeking to a hire a truck driver (rigid).
The role is to cover 4/5 months holiday period and...
Coronavirus: 13 additional deaths and 371 new cases as decision pending on latest easing...
There have been a further 13 Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases announced this evening.
Once again fewer than five of the cases announced are...
Man dies in Portlaoise following car accident
A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead in Portlaoise this afternoon after the car in which he was driving lost control and...
Entries now open for 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem contest
Entries are now open for the 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem Contest as the competition returns for a second year.
The Finn brothers who set...
In Pictures: Local golf and tennis clubs return as restrictions eased
At last, at long, long last restrictions on sporting restrictions have been eased.
This week underage sport was allowed to return as well as golf...
Sadness at death of Portlaoise teacher John Duggan
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas following the death of John Duggan, a highly-regarded teacher in the local CBS secondary school...
Laois delivery company carves out niche following huge rise in online shopping
The huge rise in online shopping has been a boom to a Laois delivery company which is carving out a considerable reputation offering small...
Trilogy Triathlon Club launch 100km ‘We Care’ challenge for month of June.
Trilogy Triathlon Club are launching a nationwide campaign this week as they work in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster to host their...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
Paddy Byrne
DeVesci Court, Portlaoise, Laois/Donnybrook, Dublin
Byrne Paddy (DeVesci Court, Portlaoise) and formerly Donnybrook and Dundrum. Died April 27th 2021...
Planning granted for extension to popular Laois restaurant
Bowe's Foodhall and Café in Durrow is one of the most popular eating establishments in the county and they have recently been granted planning...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine (Jo) Bracken (née Egan)
Capparogan, Clonaslee, Laois / Durrow, Laois / Ballinasloe, Galway / Navan...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Síle O’Connor
Ashbrook, Clonaslee, Laois
Native of Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Died peacefully at home surrounded...
Laois-Offaly Ógra Fianna Fáil to celebrate 95th anniversary with special online event
The Ógra units of Fianna Fáil in Laois and Offaly are holding a special online event to mark the 95th anniversary of the party's...
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, April 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Síle O'Connor
Ashbrook, Clonaslee, Laois
Native of Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Died peacefully at home surround by...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Three local girls in the mix to be crowned Miss Laois
Three local girls are in contention to be crowned this year’s Miss...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Keogh
Derryvilla, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of The Lake Road, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully...
Laois to be as hot as the French Riviera as temperatures to soar this...
Have the sunglasses, shorts and barbeques at the ready - as this weekend is expected to be glorious.
Temperatures could get up to 20 degrees...
Laois football manager calls for ‘unlimited substitutions’ to be used in National League
Laois football manager Mike Quirke has joined Mayo manager James Horan and former Galway boss Micheál Donoghue in calling for unlimited substitutions to be...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frances Mary Lodge (née Lyons)
Derbyshire England /Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at her brother Brendan's residence...
JOB VACANCIES: AOCA Engineering Consultants seeking to hire Civil/Structural Engineers
AOCA Engineering Consultants, whose main office is in Portlaoise, is currently seeking to hire Civil/Structural Engineers.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineers
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering
Location:
Portlaoise & Dublin
Seniority...
JOB VACANCIES: AOCA Engineering Consultants seeking to hire Architectural/Engineering Technicians
AOCA Engineering Consultants, whose main office is in Portlaoise, is currently seeking to hire Architectural/Engineering Technicians.
Job Function:
Architectural/Engineering Technicians
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential &...
The Midweek Podcast: Laois man on charity work in Malawi, Emo teacher wins prestigious...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 17.
Evin Joyce is a native of...
‘Shock’ and ‘sadness’ following the passing of beloved Stradbally woman
There is deep 'shock' and 'sadness' in Stradbally this week following the sudden passing of Elizabeth Casey.
Mrs Casey passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christina Armitage (née Furlong)
Cappabeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Christina Armitage, (née Furlong), Cappabeg, Rosenallis, and formerly of Derrycarrow,...