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Laois business to feature on RTE’s Home of the Year competition
Laois business Finline Furniture are one of the most renowned names in the furniture market and one of their designs will feature twice on...
Dunamaise on Air – a series of great plays available to listen to online
Everyone has had to change how they do things this past year and the arts world is no different.
Dunamaise Arts Centre recently launched it...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 22, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Kirwan
Dublin/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Station Road, Portarlington, County Laois. Late of Administration Division, Crumlin...
Moment in Time: Rathdowney-Errill celebrate in style at Dinner Dance in 2009
In 2008 Rathdowney-Errill won the Laois SHC title for the second time in three years.
Given that the club had only been formed in 2005...
Laois designer features on RTE as Kathryn Thomas dons Yvonne Bolger Jewellery
One of the most watched RTE shows at this time of the year every year is Operation Transformation, one that sees the contestants go...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: Remembering Clough-Ballacolla’s breakthrough success in 2009
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in June 2020.
This week's Down Memory Lane podcast looks back at the breakthrough Laois senior hurling success...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale around Mountmellick
On this week's Property Watch we take a look at some of the properties currently for sale around Mountmellick.
The town of Mountmellick enjoys a...
‘Stay positive – if we survived the last 12 months, we can survive now’
One of the most inspiring Laois people of all time has to be Anna May McHugh, the Ballylinan woman that has played such a...
‘We had great days in the Laois jersey and I loved every minute of...
It's hard to believe but it's 20 years ago this year since the Laois ladies footballers won the All Ireland final in thrilling fashion...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 21, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Walsh (née Mc Grath)
The Old Rectory, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois
Died 19th February 2021. Peacefully...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois footballer set to open new restaurant in popular golf club
Laois and Portlaoise footballer Kieran Lillis is set to open a brand...
Laois teenager on leaving school, starting college, relationships and how Covid-19 is both robbing...
A Laois teenager has written about how Covid-19 has impacted upon her life over the last year.
19-year-old Amy Reddin, from Portlaoise, was heading towards...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 20, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan Thompson
Portlaoise Road, Portarlington, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Brendan Thompson, Portlaoise Road, Portarlington, passed away peacefully...
LaoisToday Podcast: Claire Byrne on Laois roots, her career rise and the broadcasting challenges...
On this week's LaoisToday podcast, presenter Brian Moss is joined on the line by RTE TV and radio presenter Claire Byrne.
In a wide-ranging discussion,...
Mountmellick turn to former star as they seek intermediate football glory in 2021
The Mountmellick footballers will have former championship-winning captain Gordon Lalor in charge for the 2021 season as they seek to return to the senior...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peg Byrne (née Dunne)
Camira, Rosenallis, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Formerly of Ballykean, Geashill, County Offaly. Peacefully...
Over 400 lots on offer at online machinery auction in Portlaoise this Saturday
Over 400 lots will be on offer at the Hennessy Auctioneers online machinery auction this Saturday at the old mart in Portlaoise.
The catalogue and...
45 players nominated for LaoisToday 2020 senior football Team of the Year
The 2020 edition of the Laois senior football championship has yet to be completed.
Last year, we made it down to the semi final stages...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Phelan (née Kenny)
Santa Maria, New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Tony and...
Mass testing to be carried out as Covid-19 outbreak confirmed in Midlands Prison Portlaoise
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that three prisoners have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.
Following the confirmation of these...
The Midweek Podcast: Laois student off to European Debating Championships, Macra na Feirme short...
Former Scoil Chriost Ri student Anna Lee Dowling is heading to the European Debating Championships.
The current NUIG student is one of only two first...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise deny Kilkenny at the death in thrilling Towns Cup clash
Portlaoise 25 Kilkenny 20
2004 Towns Cup Round 1
In 2003 Portlaoise Rugby Club claimed the Towns Cup for the first time since 1982 but they...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Breda Ryan
Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois
Sr. Breda, Brigidine Sister, Clover Lodge Nursing Home, Athy,...
Busy schedule of events in Laois for Local Enterprise Week
Running from March 1-5, Local Enterprise Office Laois will host Local Enterprise Week which will feature a series of virtual activities designed to support...
Laois County Library Service: A lifeline during Covid-19
For many particularly over the last year, Laois County Library Service has continued to be a lifeline for a diverse range of people and...
Arles NS – a small school with big achievements – now open for enrolments
Arles NS – a co-educational national school situated in the scenic village of Arles under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Cyril (Jerry) Collins
De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Laois / Kiskeam, Cork
Br, Cyril (Jerry) Collins,...
Talking Sport Podcast: The ban, a new hurling chairman and Shanahoe ladies football feature
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller where they look back at...
JOB VACANCY: Farm worker wanted in Rathdowney/Cullohill area
Person wanted for part-time or full-time work on a mixed beef-tillage farm in the Rathdowney/Cullohill area.
Preferred candidate must be comfortable working farm machinery and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Murphy
Spa Hill, Mountrath, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Murphy, Spa Hill, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Feb...