LaoisToday Reporter
LaoisToday Podcast: Sinn Féin poll topper one year on from General Election triumph
On this week’s episode of the LaoisToday Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Sinn Féin TD Patricia Ryan.
Patricia represents the Kildare South constituency...
Death occurs of former Laois and Leinster footballer Terry O’Connell
The death has taken place of Terry O'Connell from Vicarstown, a legendary Laois football figure of the 1950s.
Terry, who won two championships with Annanough...
Covid-19 outbreak confirmed among staff in Midlands Prison Portlaoise
A Covid-19 outbreak among staff members in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise has been confirmed.
In a statement, the Irish Prison Service says that 'a...
Sadness in Vicarstown at death of ‘gentle soul’ Jim Maloney
There was sadness in the Vicarstown area this week at the death of Jim Maloney, a highly-regarded member of the local community.
He passed away...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Kavanagh (née Nolan)
Windsor, Coolrain, Laois
Bridie Kavanagh (neé Nolan) Windsor, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 10th...
Child in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following incident involving quad in Laois
A child is in hospital with 'serious injuries' following an incident involving a quad bike yesterday.
Gardai say they were called to the Dooary area...
Severe weather warning issued for Laois as ‘driving conditions set to deteriorate’
Laois County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has issued a warning to motorists today as 'driving conditions are set to deteriorate' due to snow...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine (Kitty) Hogan (née Kelly)
Blackhill Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
The Midweek Podcast: O’Dempsey’s man signs children’s book deal and Laois singer Emer Dunne
As always, this week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, hosted by Paul Downey, is jam-packed with content and it begins with the story of a new...
JOB VACANCY: Breslin’s SuperValu currently hiring for full-time Deli Manager position
Breslin’s SuperValu’s employ over 100 staff in our two stores in Rathdowney and Abbeyleix. We specialise in fresh foods and excellent customer service. We...
Magnificent 36-acre residential farm in Ballyroan for sale with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers are currently offering a magnificent residential farm for sale at Cashel, Ballyroan.
Cashel Farm is a picture postcard residential holding on 36 acres...
Remember the Game: Cill Dara-Portarlington get the better of Portlaoise in 2004 Gale Cup...
Cill Dara-Portarlington 18 Portlaoise 3
2004 Harry Gale U-20 Cup Final
Portlaoise Rugby Club won back-to-back Harry Gale U-20 cup titles in the early 2000s but...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Laffan
Matthew Laffan, late of Bradford, England, and Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Co Laois. In his 95th...
Celebrate Love at home this Valentine’s – with Midlands Park Hotel three-course meal option
Midlands Park Hotel are delighted to offer the locals of Laois a chance to enjoy a three-course meal at home this weekend.
Enjoy Kelly’s Steakhouse...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 192 Volkswagen T-cross from...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Volkswagen T-Cross.
With a finance...
Met Eireann issue snow warning for Laois as accumulations expected
Met Eireann have issued a snow/ice warning for almost all of Ireland, including Laois, for Thursday.
Up to now, it had been unclear whether Thursday...
JOB VACANCY: TSI Flowmeters seeking to hire Manufacturing Technician for role based in...
Due to continued growth and expansion, TSI Flowmeters are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Technician, with an electronic/mechatronic background, to join our team.
Founded in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lar Cuddy
Northgrove, Camross, Laois
Lar Cuddy, Northgrove, Camross, Co. Laois. Died 8th February 2021,(peacefully) surrounded by...
Death occurs of former Monasterevan councillor and Kildare County Council chairman
The death has occurred of Pat Hyland, a former long-serving Fine Gael councillor in Monasterevan and chairman of Kildare County Council.
Mr Hyland of Oghill...
Clough National School is now accepting enrolments for September 2021
Clough NS is a bright, inclusive, mixed country school with facilities including modern technology and storage in every classroom, a playing field, large school...
Talking Sport Podcast: Cheddar’s backroom team, a returning face on the hurling panel and...
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller where they look back at...
Motorists asked to avoid area as train ‘broken down’ in Portlaoise
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Fr Browne area of Portlaoise after a train broke down on the level crossing.
Gardai are at the...
‘Potential for considerable disruption on Thursday’ as widespread snowfall possible
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management on Severe Weather says there is the 'potential for considerable disruption on Thursday' as widespread snowfall...
Ballacolla NS open for enrolments for 2021-22 school year
St Pius X National School in Ballacolla now accepting enrolments for the 2021-22 school year.
St Pius X NS is a Co-Ed school and offers...
Court appearance for man following €187,000 drug seizure in Laois
A man is due in court this morning following a huge drugs seizure in Laois over the weekend.
A man, aged in his 40s, was...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 8, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Furney
Woodview House, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. James’ Hospital Dublin, husband of the...
Portlaoise Athletic Club and Laois Sports Partnership team up for ‘Virtual 5k of Laois’
Portlaoise Athletic Club are delighted to link up with Laois Sport Partnership to present the “Virtual 5k of Laois” in March.
With our annual...
Weekend Read: Laois man wins national Macra short story competition with ‘After Milking’
Laois man Peter Farrell was last week announced as the winner of the Macra na Feirme short story competition.
A member of the East Laois...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: 1998 – Offaly’s sit down protest, Omagh bombing, Laois underage...
There are some years that just will never be forgotten and 1998 is one of them.
The LaoisToday Down Memory Lane Podcast series look back on...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale in Portlaoise for around €300,000
This week we take a look at five homes for sale in Portlaoise priced in the region of €300,000.
The houses are located around the...