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The Heath NS – Junior Infant enrolment for 2021-2022
The Heath NS, just outside Portlaoise, will be accepting applications for junior infant enrolments for the 2021-2022 school year from Thursday, January 14, up to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 7, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Duff
Mountrath, Laois / Drimnagh, Dublin
Duff, Michael (Mick) (Drimnagh, Dublin 12,...
Sadness in Courtwood and Belgrove communities at death of Clare Dunne
There was sadness in the Courtwood and Belgrove communities this week at the death of Clare Dunne after a short illness.
Clare was originally a...
The Midweek Podcast: Dealing with Covid-19 in a local GP Practice and Portlaoise Panto...
Welcome to episode three of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday.
On the podcast this week, we speak with Dr Michelle Byrne of the Maryborough Family...
JOB VACANCY: Carer required in South Laois/North Tipperary area for elderly lady
A carer is required for two hours per day in the North Tipperary/South Laois area for a lovely, elderly lady.
She needs some help with...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Liam Carroll
The Buildings, Courtwood, Ballybrittas, Laois
Liam passed away suddenly but peacefully...
Moment in Time: Photos from the Laois Hunt Ball in 2001
Our photographs from Alf Harvey’s archives this week feature the annual Laois Hunt Ball from 2001.
The event is one of most anticipated events on...
Sadness following the passing of popular Portlaoise man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of PJ Nealon.
Mr Nealon, who was originally from Janesboro, Limerick, passed away peacefully...
JOB VACANCY: Coolfin Dairy Products seeking to hire delivery driver in Portlaoise
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Coolfin Dairy Products are seeking to hire a milk delivery driver for the Portlaoise area.
Applicant must have a rigid licence.
Role is...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terence (Terry) Morris
Borohan, Errill, Laois
Terence (Terry) Morris, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. January...
Laois nursing home battling Covid-19 outbreak among residents and staff
A Laois nursing home is battling a Covid-19 outbreak amongst residents and staff.
Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally had remained Covid-free throughout the pandemic until...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 4, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Dalton
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dalton, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co. Laois, January 3rd 2021. Predeceased...
Moment in Time: Leaving Cert results day and celebrations in 2004
Back in August, we found some fantastic pictures from the Leaving Cert results day in 2004.
Another one of the things we’ll miss this year...
2020 Remembered: Top quality mark awarded to well-known Portlaoise business
In August, Kilminchy School House were credited with an award in Early Childhood Education accreditation.
A Portlaoise-based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it...
2020 Remembered: In Pictures: Tributes paid as much loved Laois school principal retires
In November, Olga Hyland retired from principal of Clough National School.
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the...
2020 Remembered: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
In February, we compiled a list of our top Laois TikTok-ers.
TikTok isn’t exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the...
2020 Remembered: Laois Community turns out in force to celebrate much loved granny on...
Back in April, one Laois granny celebrated her 100th birthday.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – these are extraordinary times that...
2020 Remembered: Travelling during Coronavirus outbreak: Laois parents and three kids on their incredible...
A Laois family are currently travelling around Asia.
Portlaoise parents Aoife O’Meara and Martin Halion, with children Sam, Mia and Alice who are all aged...
2020 Remembered: Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
In November the Department of Health issued advice regarding Vitamin D outlining its importance for the older generation.
The Department of Health has advised that...
2020 Remembered: Our selection of the best Laois football team of the past 20...
Back last year, we had the very tough task of creating the best Laois football team from the last two decades.
That was hard!
Picking any...
2020 Remembered: Gardai to take action as elderly being harassed by aggressive beggars in...
In November, the Gardai announced that they would tackle the harassment that the elderly are faced with in Portlaoise.
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 3, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Dolores O'Donovan
Higgins Park, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballinacurra, Limerick
O'Donovan Dolores, Higgins Park, Portlaoise. Formerly Ballinacurra...
From the Archives – Up and Coming: Meet the Durrow twins who turned a...
Back in August, we spoke to Durrow pair Kate and Ruth O'Hara about their Pâtisserie business which began at the end of 2020.
The pandemic...
2020 Remembered: Laois Garda saves person’s life at full flood in River Barrow
In March, one garda heroically saved a person's life along the River Barrow.
There was an astonishing act of heroism in Laois yesterday as a...
2020 Remembered: Young Laois boy takes on the ‘Patience Challenge’ and smashes it
In May, young Jake Cleere brought smiles to our faces as he was tested by his mother in the 'Patience Challenge'.
The ‘Patience Challenge’ is...
2020 Remembered: Laois man spins the wheel and wins €53,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak
Ah, Winning Streak! Remember that TV game show that Laois people featured on routinely and won lots of money on before Covid brought it...
2020 Remembered: Laois prison officers complete remarkable marathon in aid of Do It For...
In May, Laois prison officers raised a significant amount of money for Do It For Dan.
Former Portlaoise footballer Brian ‘Bruno’ McCormack and former Wexford...
2020 Remembered: My Battle: Laois man opens up about his 14-year struggle with anxiety
Back in March this Laois man opened up about his long battle with anxiety.
A Laois man has opened up about his 14-year battle with...
Maryborough NS in Portlaoise now accepting applications for Junior Infants class of 2021-22
Maryborough (Church of Ireland) National School, Portlaoise is accepting applications for Junior Infant enrolments for the 2021-22 school year.
The school's official application form and...
2020 Remembered: WATCH: Laois supermarket goes viral for in store St Patrick’s Day Parade
Back in March while the rest of us were in lockdown, this Laois supermarket went viral for celebrating St Patrick's Day in the best...