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Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Séan Clancy
Old Knockmay Rd., Portlaoise, Laois, R32 FV1X
Beloved husband of Kathleen and...
Talking Sport: Coronavirus, yellow vests and Jedward
Slightly later than usual, the lads are back with their latest Podcast.
Coronavirus, Jedward, the power of the hi-viz jacket and getting blocked on Twitter...
First Irish death from Coronavirus has occurred
The first death in Ireland from the Coronavirus has been confirmed.
The Irish Times and the Irish Independent are reporting that a woman has sadly...
In Pictures: Fashion, transport, chocolate and coffee – Portlaoise school bring sustainability to the...
Last week saw Scoil Chriost Ri in Portlaoise bring sustainability to the fore of all classes this week.
Students were taught a different theme daily...
Laois County Council: Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Qualified Building Contractors
Laois County Council is seeking expressions of interest from Qualified Building Contractors to carry out building/construction works under the Housing Adaptation Grant for People...
Top 5 of this week’s new stock at Des Hughes Motors
There's a selection of new stock in Des Hughes Motors on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise - and you can check out a selection...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 201 Renault Megane from €60 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 201 Renault Megane
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Elizabeth (Bess) Curtis (née O'Keeffe)
Larkfield, Athy, Kildare, R14 DH24 / Stradbally, Laois
Mother...
Laois fans caught up as Coronavirus forces Republic of Ireland Euros Playoff behind closed...
The Republic of Ireland’s UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off against Slovakia on March 26 will be played behind closed doors on the instruction of the...
Sadness at the death of Sean Miller
The death has occurred of Sean Miller, originally from Vicarstown, but a long-time resident of Derrygarron outside Portlaoise.
Fondly remembered as a gentleman and highly-regarded,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Elizabeth Curtis (née O'Keeffe)
Larkfield, Athy, Kildare, R14 DH24 / Stradbally, Laois
Mother of...
Laois County Council: Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Occupational Therapist Services
Laois County Council is seeking expressions of interest from Occupational Therapists to provide assessments for applications relating to the Housing Adaptation Grant for People...
Laois Ogra Fianna Fáil rejects coalition with Fine Gael
The youth wing of Fianna Fàil is opposed to the party entering a government coalition with Fine Gael.
A statement by Laois Ógra PRO Jessica...
Two Laois St Patrick’s Day parades cancelled as Coronavirus continues to spread
Two St Patrick's Day parades have been cancelled in Laois today.
Neither Mountmellick or Durrow will have their annual celebrations this year.
The Boglands Festival, the...
54 homes sell in Laois in January – here’s the full list
A total of 54 houses sold in Laois in January according to the Property Price Register with one home selling for €625,000.
Kilbride House, Portarlington...
Brophy and Larkin reflect on Laois U-20 loss to Dublin
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The Laois U-20 footballers saw their season ended by Dublin in Netwatch Cullen Park on Friday...
Laois GAA football leagues underway – with new system in place across the grades
The local GAA season is beginning to get going and over the weekend we had our first fixtures in the Division 2 of the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary Eyre
No 2 Orchard Lane, Leighlinbridge, Carlow/Bilboa, Carlow/Laois
Mary Eyre, No. 2 Orchards Lane,...
Sunday’s Laois GAA results with wins for Laois ladies, Mountmellick and Park-Ratheniska
The Laois GAA season is slowly beginning to get going and there was a handful of games down for decision today.
There was mixed results...
Portarlington force promotion playoff as Portlaoise miss out
Portarlington 26 Clane 12
Leinster League Division 3
Portarlington Rugby Club will face Garda in a playoff to see if they will be promoted to Division...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary Ramsbottom (née Cullinane)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Ramsbottom (neé Cullinane), Patrick Street,...
Portlaoise Hospital put visitor restrictions in place as Coronavirus continues to spread
Portlaoise Hospital and Tullamore Hospital have out visitor restrictions in place as the number of cases of Coronavirus in Ireland continue to climb.
There are...
Remember the Game: Snow storm leads to abandonment of 2004 ladies football final between...
Heywood CS v St Fergal's CS
2004 South Leinster Ladies 'B' Football Final
It's not just in recent times that the bad weather conditions have played...
Nine Talking Points as the Laois U-20 footballers lose Leinster decider to Dublin
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The Laois U-20 footballers saw their season ended by Dublin in Netwatch Cullen Park this evening.
Eddie...
DJ Dodie makes his Portlaoise debut in Club Mustangs
Lucan-based DJ Dodie makes his Portlaoise debut on deck duty this Saturday night in Mustangs Nightclub in Portlaoise.
Dodie has performed in some of the...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20 footballers Leinster final clash with Dublin
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We’re back in Netwatch Cullen Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Dublin in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Margaret (Peg) Keeshan (née LALOR)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois, R32 WD29
Margaret (Peg) Keeshan...
Talking Sport: Our preview of the Leinster U-20 football final between Laois and Dublin
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The long awaited day is just 24 hours away for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Friday is Leinster...
High quality in store as Mountmellick Drama Festival gets underway
The ever-excellent Mountmellick Drama Festival kicks off this Friday, March 6, with a week-long schedule of productions from groups all over the country.
In the...
PROFILED: The Laois U-20 footballers vying for Leinster championship glory against Dublin
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The long awaited day is just 24 hours away for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Friday is Leinster...