LaoisToday Reporter
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 683 new cases as walk-in test centres established
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 683 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on...
The Midweek Podcast: Local Garda tries his hand at comedy, Mountrath to feature in...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here - and we are up to episode 14.
On Monday night, Bernard O'Shea brought...
Fundraiser launched for family of late Laois man following tragic passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young Laois man following his tragic passing.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a search for the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Our Lady's Place, Naas, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
Formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois. Beloved husband...
Tragic news as Gardai end search for missing Laois man
There has been a tragic end to a search for a missing Laois man as Gardai have located a body.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a...
The Thatch in Killenard is re-opening for take-away food and drink this weekend
The Muldowney family of The Thatch Pub, Killenard, Portarlington are delighted to announce that this Friday we will be re-opening for take-away food and...
JOB VACANCY: Clock Tower Joinery seeking to fill a number of roles
Clock Tower Joinery, based near Abbeyleix, are seeking to fill the following roles for factory and site work:
Joiner
Paint Sprayer
General Operative/Handy man
Experience...
REVEALED: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free Legal Aid system in 2020, according to new Department of Justice and...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly)
19 Rossmore, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Wolfhill, Laois
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly) of 19...
JOB VACANCY: HFS Accountants in Mountrath seeking to hire Tax Manager
HFS Accountants based in Co Laois, have provided client focused accountancy, taxation and advisory services since 2009.
In 2020 HFS Customs launched and has grown...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Laois County Council and Supermacs owner strike deal for land...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 21, 2017.
Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh is to purchase 110 acres at Togher in Portlaoise from...
Gardai carrying out ‘search operation’ at house in Laois as part of murder investigation...
Gardai and forensics are carrying out a search of a house today in connection with the murder investigation of a missing Laois man.
William Delaney,...
Portarlington band The Hearty Boys release new song ‘Bobby Sands – My Hero Today’
Portarlington band The Hearty Boys have just released their latest song and video called 'Bobby Sands, My Hero Today'.
The track began life in Golden...
Barry Cowen calls for more localised communication as Covid rates in Offaly the worst...
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen is calling on the HSE and NPHET to increase detailed local communications to areas were Covid-19 cases...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leo Turley on Laois memories, management and Laois Gaels
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 – Monday, March 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lelia Carroll (née Cogan)
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois / Carrigaline, Cork
Formerly of Carrigaline County Cork. Lelia...
Moment in Time: The Heath GAA celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2010
You might have to go all the way back to 1993 for the last time The Heath's senior footballers won a county final but...
Sadness at death of highly-respected Raef Scott, a former teacher in Ballyfin College
There is widespread sadness at the sudden death of Raef Scott from Ballyfin, a highly-regarded former teacher in Ballyfin College.
Late of Brindle Lodge, Esker,...
Laois GAA clubs urged to attend virtual meeting in relation to roll-out of new...
A new structure in Laois GAA could see clubs have their own full-time coaches from next year - with the salary part-funded by Laois...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale in Graiguecullen
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Graiguecullen.
Though located within easy access of...
Weekend Read: Remembering the Barrowhouse Ambush of 1921
As we make our way to the end of the Decade of Centenaries, we are reminded of events in our history that are widely...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) McEvoy
Rapla, Rathdowney, Laois
Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his...
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...
Killeshin FC become first Laois soccer club to win FAI Club Mark award
Killeshin FC have become the first Laois club to be presented with the FAI Club Mark award.
The FAI Club Mark is an award based...
A Zoom with Zoom – Life advice, sporting experience and education from one of...
While Covid-19 has taken so much from us, it has also provided everyone with a chance to talk to some really inspiring and interesting...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €21.69 million dividend – and announce plans to step back
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most...
LaoisToday Podcast: Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor on parenting, Covid challenges and the importance...
The latest guest on the LaoisToday Podcast is Dr Colman Noctor, a Carlow-based child psychotherapist who writes a weekly column in the Irish Examiner and hosts...
Gardai launch appeal to try to locate missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Martin Cermak.
Martin has been missing from the Esker Hills area of Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annie Kehoe
Garrentaggert,Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois
Annie died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois. Deeply regretted by her...