LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 4, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Phelan
Rathbane, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Laois
James Phelan, Rathbane, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, July 2nd 2021. Peacefully,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire Irish entrepreneur plans to live in Laois town following €20m mansion...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 3, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patsy) Murphy
69 St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the...
Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action
Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...
Corner-back genealogy as ladies football stars follow in their father’s footsteps
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
You'll often hear the saying, "that's where they got the football/hurling from". While it can be a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gleeson
Fermoyle, Attanagh, Laois
(Former employee at Bord na Mona, Coolnamona, Portlaoise). Suddenly, beloved husband of...
JOB VACANCY: James Brown seeking to hire Painters, Decorators and Labourers for full and...
Portlaoise-based Painter and Decorator James Brown is currently hiring for full and part-time work for the following positions.
Painters and Decorators - Experience required
...
Increased investment in Local Link to enhance services between Cashel and Portlaoise
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly have announced the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to Sunday further enhancing the...
Talking Sport Podcast: U-20 hurling drama, U-20 footballers in Wicklow and senior football preview
The GAA action keeps coming and we are back with another instalment of the Talking Sport Podcast.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 1, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Graham Patchett
Glenbower, Mountrath, Laois
Graham Patchett, Glenbower, Mountrath, Co.Laois, formerly Lincoln, England. Died 29th June 2021,...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords seeking to hire General Operative for their Portlaoise store
Telfords are currently seeking to hire a General Operative for their Portlaoise store.
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all our customer,...
LaoisToday Podcast: New Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and the men behind impressive Portarlington...
On the LaoisToday podcast this week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by Steven Miller and newly elected Chairperson of Laois County Council, Conor Bergin....
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Murphy (née Egan)
Kenmare, Kerry / Laois
Teresa Murphy (nee Egan) (Kenmare, formerly of Scarteen Park...
‘Sale close’ on historic 1,100-acre €20 million Laois estate with Stripe billionaire John Collison...
Back in 2019, the most expensive property in Laois went on the market - and now it appears that a sale is very close.
Abbey...
In Pictures: History made as Laois camogie club compete in first ever minor match
Monday evening marked another special day for Clough-Ballacolla Camogie Club as they fielded their first ever minor team.
The club was only formed in 2016...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Murphy (née Egan)
Kenmare, Kerry / Laois
Teresa Murphy (nee Egan) (Kenmare, formerly of Scarteen Park...
Gardai urge witnesses to come forward as investigation launched following assault in Laois town
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an assault in a Laois town to come forward.
The incident occurred in Fr Breen Park in Abbeyleix on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ladies triumph, hurlers disappoint, minor drama and joy for Park-Ratheniska
It was another busy weekend of local GAA action with pride of place undoubtedly going to the Laois ladies footballers who claimed the Division...
Average price of Laois house ‘skyrockets’ year-on-year but remains stable from the first quarter...
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically year-on-year once again, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the second...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 28, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Holohan
Brockview, Mountmellick, Laois / Kilkenny
Brock View Mountmellick and formerly Ballyragget Co.Kilkenny. Died unexpectedly on...
Moment in Time: Great photos from Mountrath Green Flag presentation in 2007
You can always trust Alf Harvey's brilliant archives to deliver.
This week we take a trip down memory lane to 2007 when he visited Scoil...
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...
Cheddar: ‘There’s no denying Wexford were a far better team … but we have...
Cheddar Plunkett's second coming as Laois hurling manager hasn't been the fairytale we all hoped it would be and his first championship match back...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 27, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack O'Connell
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Late of Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea County Tipperary. Peacefully surrounded by...
A wonderful musician, teacher and baker – remembering the late Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley.
Originally from Mayo, Brother Gus came to Castletown at the age...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 26, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack O'Connell
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Late of Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea County Tipperary. Peacefully...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the 2020 Laois Junior football final...
Laois GAA have made great progress on their delayed 2020 championships over the past couple of weeks and they'll cross another final off their...
And they’re off – three Portlaoise employees begin 575km Malin to Slea Head cycle...
Starting today, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise will commence a three-day, 575km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
Talented Stradbally teenager releases new version of song based on a Laois man living...
A talented Laois teenager has released a brand new single. Stradbally’s Ross Molloy, ‘Rossi M’, has released An Old Man's Wish, a cover of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 25, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Westman
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St....