LaoisToday Reporter
‘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,...
JOB VACANCY: Permanent hairdresser wanted for busy Laois salon
Frankie's Hairdressing in Mountmellick are seeking to hire a full time or part time permanent hairdresser (fully qualified).
Experience required for what is a very...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lillie) Oxley (née Kirwan)
Coolnabacca, Stradbally, Laois
Elizabeth (Lillie) Oxley, (neé Kirwan), Coolnabacca, Stradbally, Co.Laois, formerly...
Three local girls in the mix to be crowned Miss Laois
Three local girls are in contention to be crowned this year's Miss Laois, which is part of Miss Ireland, one of the world's longest-running...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster championship draws and Matthew Whelan interview
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in the hot seat once again and he is...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Casey (née Deegan)
Rathmore, Stradbally, Laois
Elizabeth passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her loving...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Some of the mighty Laois club football heroes still playing...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on April 21, 2017.
We salute this crew of mighty men. Any player that can keep playing sport well...
JOB VACANCY: Laois County Council seeking to recruit Retained Firefighters
Laois County Council has advertised the position of Retained Firefighters in the following locations: Abbeyleix, Durrow, Portarlington and Rathdowney.
Have you ever considered joining the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Burgess
Clonoghill, Coolrain, Laois
The death has occurred of Paul Burgess, Carraway House, Clonoghill, Coolrain, Co...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Some great photos from the Laois Rose event over the...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on April 27, 2017.
The Laois Rose selection night is always one of the social highlights of the...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale around Laois for more than €425,000
An asking price of over €425,000 on a house is way above the average in Laois but there is still a market out there...
County Final Memory: Timahoe see off parish rivals for intermediate football honours in 2000
Timahoe 1-12 Annanough 1-6
2000 Laois IFC Final
The year 2000 was a memorable one for Timahoe GAA club as they claimed a unique double 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, April 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Burgess
Clonoghill, Coolrain, Laois
The death has occurred of Paul Burgess, Carraway House, Clonoghill, Coolrain, Co...
On ‘yer Bike – Second ‘Clubs of the Parish’ challenge proves a success
The SVT Hub in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe was very busy once again last weekend.
Following on from the successful St Patrick's Day event, a...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Strong Laois connection to winning Grand National horse Minella Times
While Minella Times won the Aintree Grand National in the famed green and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carroll
Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois
The death has occurred of John Carroll, Newtown, Ballyroan, Co Laois, peacefully...
Murder arrest man released without charge as investigation into disappearance of Laois man continues
Gardai, investigating the disappearance of a Laois man, have released without charge a man that they had arrested on suspicion of murder.
Gardai, who are...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Delaney
Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois / Harold's Cross, Dublin
Delaney, James (Jimmy) 36 Cassimer Road, Harold's...
The Midweek Podcast: SOSAD’s Christy Bannon, historian Cormac Moore and Laois singer’s new song...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 16.
SOSAD Laois is a charity that...
Castletown community committee selling lotto syndicate tickets as they continue to develop sports field...
Castletown Community Sports Field Committee are currently selling tickets for their fundraiser 'Euromillions Lotto Syndicate'.
They are asking people to buy in to their syndicate...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Portlaoise man
Gardai, investigating the disappearance of a Laois man, have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Gardai, who are investigating the disappearance of William Delaney,...
Stunning piece of art up for grabs at first Laois Gaels members competition
A stunning piece of art created by a local artist is the first prize up for grabs at the first ever Laois Gaels members...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Oxley
27 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Formerly Ballagh Monasterevin County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded...
All you need to know as the HSE opens online vaccine portal for those...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the...
Funeral arrangements announced for Laois teenager following sad passing
There is deep sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the sad passing of Cathal Clooney.
The Third Year Heywood Community School student, 15, passed away...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Burke
Granstown, Ballacolla, Laois
James (Jimmy) Burke, Granstown, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. April 13th 2021. Following...
Laois groups invited to work with Northern Ireland equivalents with €20,000 in grants available
Laois volunteers, communities and charitable groups are being invited to partner with similar groups in Northern Ireland with the support of a new All-Island...
Frustration as hospital waiting lists for older community dramatically increase in the last 12...
As the vaccine roll out continues, many of our recently inoculated older people now face the prospect of a lengthy wait to see consultants...