LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 28, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Dermot Leahy
Ballyreilly House, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Dermot Leahy, Ballyreilly House, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, February...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students showcase science projects at SciFest@School 2020
More than 140 students from 1st Year exhibited forty four projects in SciFest@School in Portlaoise College recently.
This was the school’s first time hosting the...
Fundraising run organised for Laois nurse injured in Australian car accident
A fundraising fun run will take place in Emo this weekend in aid of a young Laois nurse who was injured in Australia before...
JOB VACANCIES: Full-Time Catering Assistants required for new Portlaoise Plaza
Supermac’s are seeking Full-Time Catering Assistants to join the team for their new Portlaoise Plaza which will open in May 2020.
This plaza will join...
HSE launch campaign to teach kids how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
To help improve respiratory hygiene in schools and crèches, the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has developed eye-catching new posters which have been...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 26, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Rita Norton (née Malone)
Roseberry Court, Newbridge, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Clonkeen,...
‘Songs For Charity’ concert set to be held in aid of the Cuisle Centre
DB Promotions presents 'Songs For Charity' concert in aid of of the Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise.
The Charity concert will take place on Friday, March 13...
Anticipation builds ahead of annual charity ball in Killenard
One of the highlights of the local social calendar is set to return to The Heritage in Killenard this Friday night, February 28, for...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 181 Renault Kadjar from €76 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Renault Kadjar.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 25, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Patricia Lynch (née Ruschitzko)
Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Patricia Lynch (née Ruschitzko), Chapel Street,...
‘Are you afraid to make money in your business?’ – Blaise Brosnan seminar in...
Local Enterprise Week takes place from Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March with several free events and clinics taking place throughout the week which are...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre Open Day on Tuesday, March 3
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre are holding an Open Day on Tuesday, March 3, from 10am to 12:30pm and 4-6pm.
Find out what Higher Education,...
Extra wellness session for female entrepreneurs in Blackhill Woods Retreat on Tuesday, March 3
Due to popular demand, Local Enterprise Office Laois is running another wellness session for female entrepreneurs at the beautiful Blackhill Woods Retreat on Tuesday,...
O’Loughlin’s Hotel to celebrate grand opening under new owners this weekend
There's a new club in town - and it'll be officially opened this Saturday, February 29.
Mustangs, which is in O'Loughlin's Hotel, is holding its...
Two disqualified drivers and motorist reversing on M7 arrested in separate Laois incidents
Gardai in Laois have made three arrests following two separate incidents in recent days.
Last night, two drivers who were disqualified were detected driving by...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Fr. James Dollard
Cullohill, Laois / Johnstown, Kilkenny
Funeral Arrangements Later
Paddy Vousden
Scotchrath, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully,...
Talking Sport: Football and hurling wins, bad weather and the curse of Alan Hartnett
After another busy week of action, Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett look back on brilliant wins for the Laois senior hurlers, senior footballers and...
Four Laois Gardai among 201 new recruits to the force
The latest batch of new Gardai passed out recently at a ceremony in Templemore.
A total of 201 Gardai were conferred at the ceremony –...
Laois vets save abandoned dog’s life after she was left in a ditch
A group of Laois vets saved the life of a young dog that was left abandoned on the side of a road.
Alys, a Patterdale...
Shock and objections greet plans for new Laois quarry
There have been a series of objections and expressions of shock and disapproval to a planning application for a new quarry in the county.
Booth...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 24, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Paddy Vousden
Scotchrath, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by...
Wins for Mountmellick and Round Tower Rovers as weather hits soccer fixtures again
The weather was the winner again this weekend as a number of games fell victim to it today.
Just a handful of matches were played...
Defeats for Laois Ladies minors and seniors against Kildare
Laois 4-6 Kildare 3-14
Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Meaghan Dunne scored four goals for the Laois Ladies but it wasn't enough...
Youthful Laois camogie side edged out by Tipperary in Division 2
Laois 0-5 Tipperary 1-6
Littlewoods Camogie League Division 2 Group 3
The Laois Camogie team suffered a narrow defeat to Tipperary in their opening game of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Seán Bergin
Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Laois
Bergin, Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, February 21st 2020. Unexpectedly...
Remember the Game: Camross and Clough-Ballacolla do battle in football league final in 2001
Camross 1-5 Clough-Ballacolla 1-5
Laois ACFL Division 5 Final 2001
There's nothing like Division 5 of the Laois All County Football League to throw up some...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Philomena (Phil) Butler (née Hyde)
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois/Douglas, Cork
Formerly Station Road, Portarlington and...
Sadness at the shock death of Heath woman Jane Deegan
The death has occurred of Jane Deegan from The Heath, a very popular woman in her local community and a highly-respected member of the...
REVEALED: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the internet.
For the non-initiated amongst us (and that included most of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Philomena (Phil) Butler (née Hyde)
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois / Douglas, Cork
Formerly Station Road,...