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Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary McEvoy (née Houlihan)
St. Martin, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her daughter Cecilia. Beloved wife...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Ranked and filed – The top 10 Laois GAA club...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017.
This week sees the beginning of the Laois GAA club season in earnest. On...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan Finlay
(Devon Arms, Tenerife), Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly / Wexford
The death has occurred of...
Moment in Time: Shanahoe GAA celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2000
In September 1999 the Shanahoe hurlers won the Laois junior hurling championship with a comprehensive win over Ballypickas in the county final.
It was a...
Sink or Swim: Portlaoise singer Chris Conroy delighted to be using lockdown to release...
The lockdown that the country has been under for most of the last year has had plenty of negatives no doubt - but there...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale in Portlaoise for around €220,000
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at five homes currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €220,000.
In each instance you can...
JOB VACANCIES: Telfords seeking to fill roles in Portlaoise and Mountrath stores
Telfords are currently seeking to hire for the following roles:
General Operative (Portlaoise Store)
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Carroll
Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
Martin Lowry
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Lowry, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co....
Coronavirus: 16 further deaths and 543 new cases as vaccination programme to target the...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 543 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
3 deaths occurred...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Abroad: The Abbeyleix girl who headed Down Under and changed her life
Abbeyleix native Zoe Killeen packed up her life shortly after...
Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €21.69 million dividend – and announce plans...
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of €21.69 million - and confirmed plans to step back from the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Lowry
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Lowry, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 11th March...
‘Covid-19 doesn’t take a break for house parties or social gatherings’ – Gardai issue...
Gardai have pleaded for people not to have house parties or social gatherings this weekend.
They say that they are still finding groups gathering in...
WATCH: Brilliant highlight footage of Laois’s win over mighty Meath in ’92
Footage of a brilliant day in the history of Laois GAA from 29 years ago has surfaced online.
In the summer of 1992, the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jeremy Fraser Davies
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family....
Revenue dog sniffs out €108,000 of drugs destined for Laois
Revenue's sniffer dog Bailey discovered drugs worth €108,000 which were destined for five counties including Laois.
The seizure was made on Wednesday at the Dublin...
WATCH: Dramatic dangerous driving incident captured on Laois road
Dramatic footage of a dangerous driving incident on a Laois road has been captured.
Footage, shot from the vehicle behind, shows a van weaving dangerously...
‘Solution needed now’ to unpleasant issue in Portlaoise housing estate
An immediate solution is needed to solve a serious sewage problem in the Hermitage estate in Portlaoise, a recent meeting of Laois County Councillors...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) White
Ballagh, Errill, Laois
John (Jackie) White, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois. March 9th 2021. At...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane Sport...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
With...
The Midweek Podcast: Local Senator on Gambling Bill, Virtual dancing for St Patrick’s Day...
On the week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, we hear from local Labour Party Senator Mark Wall about his party's bill to end the link between...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Mooney
Clone, Freshford, Kilkenny / Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, in the fantastic care of the staff in...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting in Portlaoise seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting – Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position: Office Administrator:
The position required is for a busy deadline driven environment. The office...
Coronavirus: 30 further deaths and 311 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 30 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 311 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred...
Impressive Coláiste Íosagáin video for International Women’s Day
The students and teachers of Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington came together to produce a very impressive video for International Women's Day, piecing together poetry,...
Laois Gardai: Drink driving, stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding
Laois Gardai have been very busy over the last couple of days with reports on drink driving, a stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding.
On...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ger Dunne on his role with the Irish soccer team, Portlaoise’s...
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in the hot seat once again and this episode...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura O'Callaghan (née Treacy)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilmallock, Limerick
O'Callaghan (nee Treacy) Newpark, Portlaoise and late...
Here is the 2020 LaoisToday premier intermediate hurling Team of the Year
The first ever Laois premier intermediate hurling championship is still awaiting its conclusion.
Like all club action, it was called to a halt back in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Rogers (née Lynch)
Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Laois
Marie Rogers (née Lynch), Whitebeam Lodge, Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....