LaoisToday Reporter
Gardai investigating after two Laois restaurants broken into in recent night time raids
Two Laois restaurants have been the victims of crime in night time raids recently.
Both restaurants are located in Portlaoise and both break-ins occurred in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Kane
Tennisrath, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Michael Kane, Tennisrath, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away, at his home,...
Plans to construct almost 100 new homes on site where previous development was scrapped...
Planning permission to construct 99 new homes on a similar site to where it had once been proposed to build 262 new homes has...
In Pictures: Food and craft market gets off to positive start in Vicarstown
A new food and craft market got up and running in Vicarstown on Sunday last as a number of local community groups came together...
Temperatures set to soar this week as 27 degrees predicted for the weekend
Have the sunglasses, shorts and barbeques at the ready – as this weekend is expected to be glorious.
Well in fact, from tomorrow really, we...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Baby Charlie Ray Cooper
The Square, Durrow, Laois
Born sleeping at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in their...
Gardai seeking information following hit and run incident in Laois town
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance following a hit and run incident in a Laois town.
A cyclist and a vehicle collided this afternoon in...
Sadness in Castletown and Pike of Rushall communities at death of Hannah Delaney
There is a deep sadness in the Pike of Rushall, Castletown and surrounding areas this week following the untimely passing of Hannah Delaney.
Mrs Delaney...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurl up a storm, minors bow out, first win for...
There's only one place to start after that weekend of sporting action and that's with the Laois hurlers, who recorded a thrilling win over...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Hannah Delaney (née Keaveny)
Knockbrack, Pike of Rushall, Laois / Moate, Offaly
Hannah Delaney (nee Keaveny), Knockbrack,...
Portlaoise Institute offers two excellent STEM courses
Two of the many QQI Level 5 courses offered at Portlaoise Institute include Engineering Technology and Computer Science.
These STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
JOB VACANCIES: Dawson Modular Installations Ltd seeking to hire skilled General Operatives
DAWSON MODULAR INSTALLATIONS Ltd. is looking for experienced skilled General Operatives to join its busy cleanroom and modular room installation team.
The successful candidates will...
Moment in Time: Timahoe schoolchildren unveil sculpture at Round Tower in 2005
Timahoe is a very proud rural community and at the very centre of that is the famous Round Tower in the village, home 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, July 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerry Brennan
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred in Glasgow, Scotland, of Gerry Brennan,...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - 16 potential internal candidates for the vacant Laois football manager’s job
The news that Mike Quirke would not be seeking a third term in...
Up to 70% off at Fifty Seven Boutique Sale Shop in Athy
Fifty Seven Boutique in Athy and Durrow is a long-established ladies boutique and gift emporium serving the people of Leinster and the midlands area...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa (Terri) Quinn
Bishopswood Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after...
Sadness following the passing of retired Garda in Laois village
There was sadness in the village of Ballybrittas this week following the passing of Seamus (Jim) Downey.
A former member of An Garda Siochana, Mr...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa (Terri) Quinn
Bishopswood Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after...
‘Heavy traffic’ on busy Laois road following collision this afternoon
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Laois this afternoon.
According to AA Roadwatch, traffic is heavy on the N80 on the...
Talking Sport Podcast: New football manager, huge game for hurlers, Fionan Mahony interview and...
It could not be any busier for Laois GAA teams at the moment.
In the last 12 days there have been seven championship games for...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Brennan
Knock, Abbeyleix, Laois
Pat died peacefully at his residence. Deeply regretted by his sister Bridie,...
LaoisToday Podcast: Fr David Vard from Portlaoise Parish and Abbeyleix native Shane Whelan on...
On the LaoisToday podcast tis week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by LaoisToday Talking Sport podcast presenter Alan Hartnett and Fr David Vard of...
Meet the Laois woman who came from Spain to work as an au pair...
A Portlaoise woman who first came to Ireland from Spain to work as an au pair has gone into a whole different career thanks...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Raymond Dunne
4F The Swan, Laois
Suddenly. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Nora, Raymond will be...
Major rift in Irish equestrian camp over failure to send qualified riders to Olympics...
This past week has seen the equestrian community in Ireland and abroad embrace the #letthemride campaign on social media.
The story behind the hashtag centres...
Deep shock and sadness following the passing of much loved Laois man
There was deep shock and sadness last night following the passing of a much loved Laois man.
Raymond Dunne, from The Swan in Laois, passed...
16 potential internal candidates for the vacant Laois football manager’s job
The news that Mike Quirke would not be seeking a third term in charge of the Laois senior footballers was confirmed yesterday.
After a miserable...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mariette (Marie) Connor, formerly Murphy (née Moore)
Portlaoise, Laois / Bray, Wicklow / Blackrock, Dublin
Mariette (Marie)...