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JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Maintenance Fitter
CJ Sheeran Ltd are looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join their busy Maintenance team.
The successful candidate will be based in their Maintenance department...
Number of parking tickets handed out in Laois during Covid-19 pandemic revealed
The number of parking fines that were handed out to motorists in Laois by the County Council has been revealed.
According to the Irish Independent,...
Sadness as ‘founding member, former player and chairman’ of Laois GAA club passes away
There is sadness in Shanahoe today following the passing of a man who was heavily involved in their local GAA club.
Martin Breen passed away...
Struggling with calls, texts and mobile data? Last call for submissions to Get Connected.ie...
Get Connected which launched in Laois & Offaly on May 4 is a new initiative aimed at improving connectivity for communities in Laois who...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lynch
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died 16th of May, in the loving care of his family....
From the LaoisToday Archives: Some absolute classics in the Laois GAA club player nicknames
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on September 14, 2018.
Laois GAA people are renowned nationally for their iconic nicknames.
From Cheddar to Picky to...
Mike Quirke: ‘I wouldn’t even classify it as a performance’
Laois football manager Mike Quirke didn't mince his words after Sunday's 1-16 to 0-12 loss to Clare in the opening round of the National...
Portarlington nurse crowned Miss Laois in bid to make Miss Ireland grand final
Alison Dyer from Portarlington has been crowned Miss Laois for 2021 in her bid to reach the grand final of the Miss Ireland competition.
The...
Sadness at death of Carmel Murphy, former proprietor of Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow
The death has occurred of Carmel Murphy, the former proprietor of the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow.
Mrs Murphy, who was in her 91st year,...
Portlaoise College hold unique graduation to celebrate class of 2021
Portlaoise College held a unique Graduation for its Leaving Certificate class of 2021.
To start off, 1st Year students formed a guard of honour for...
Talking Sport Podcast: Chris Conway and Damien Carter join us to review the weekend...
It was a disappointing weekend for Laois GAA as both the county footballers and hurlers were defeated in the National League campaigns.
The hurlers were...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 17, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Carmel Murphy (née Ward)
Erkinville House, The Square, Durrow, Laois
Carmel Murphy (nee Ward), The Square, Durrow,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Ennis as Laois footballers take on...
The Laois footballers make their season debut this afternoon in Cusack Park in Ennis when they take on Clare in the opening round of...
Moment in Time: Some quality photos from a Point to Point in Stradbally Hall...
At some stage now in the not-too-distant future we'll all be able to go to an event some day and enjoy it for what...
Property Watch: Five houses currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €200,000
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at five homes currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €200,000.
In each case you can...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Cheddar happy to see progress but says still a lot of work to be...
The Laois hurlers put in an improved performance against Dublin in O'Moore Park on Saturday evening - but they are still waiting for a...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Anthony Walsh
The Old Rectory, Rathdowney, Laois
Died 13th May 2021 Peacefully in his 96th year...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Wheatley (née McDonald)
Wolfhill, Laois
Sister of the late Hannah. Deeply regretted by her loving husband...
Laois camogie and ladies football teams to play home league games in O’Moore Park
Both the Laois camogie and ladies football teams will have their home league games in O'Moore Park this year.
The Laois ladies football team host...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Dooley
22 St Canices Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Joe Dooley, 22 St Canices Terrace,...
JOB VACANCY: Powerpoint Engineering are looking to recruit Industrial Electricians/Engineers
Powerpoint Engineering are looking to recruit high calibre people for the following roles:
Electrician/Engineer with Industrial Experience
Technical Sales Person with Electrical Experience
Training...
JOB VACANCY: Connolly Aluminium seeking to hire full-time window and door fitter
Connolly Aluminium based in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a full-time experienced window and door fitter in the Laois area.
Must have full driving licence...
Buy Now Pay LATER with People First Credit Union
People First Credit Union launched a new Buy NOW, Pay LATER scheme through their Stronger Together Loan back in 2020. Since the launch, many...
Talking Sport Podcast: Football league preview, the view from Clare and where the Laois...
The action is ramping up this weekend with two Laois teams set to take to the field.
For the Laois footballers, it is their first...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Dooley
22 St Canices Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Joe Dooley, 22 St Canices Terrace,...
Sadness as ‘proud Laois GAA supporter’ and ‘dedicated club man’ passes away
Going to matches in O'Moore Park won't be the same for many people with the news this evening of the sad death of Joe...
GAA supporters warned not to use fraudulent websites to watch games live
With the GAA games now back again but with supporters not allowed to attend, it has led to thousands of people all over the...
The Midweek Podcast: Hairdressers re-open, top tourist spots in Laois and Abbeyleix woman to...
On this week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, we hear from a hairdresser as the industry re-opens again, the chairperson of Laois Tourism on some of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Laurance (Larry) Phelan
Bacca, Mountrath, Laois
Laurance (Larry) Phelan, Bacca, Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 10th May...