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Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 507 new cases as NIAC recommended AstraZeneca resumption in...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 507 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
16 of today’s...
Sadness as one of Laois’s oldest residents passes away
There is deep sadness in Rathdowney today following the news that Hannah Finane has passed away.
Hannah, who would have been 101 in May, passed...
Laois students reflect on ‘Inspiring Women’s Week’ in their school
A Laois secondary school recently held an 'Inspiring Women's Week'.
International Women's Day was on Monday March 8 - but a group in Scoil Chriost...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 19, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Hannah Finane (née Phelan)
Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois
Hannah Finane (née Phelan), Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 18th...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 582 new cases as EU Regulator says AstraZeneca is...
There have been a further no Coronavirus-related deaths and 582 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
5 of today’s...
Watch: Timahoe students celebrate St Patrick’s Day with brilliant video parade
It would take more than a pandemic to stop schools marking the very important occasion of St Patrick's Day.
The annual parade in Timahoe village...
In Pictures: Despite the pandemic a Laois village got its first ever St Patrick’s...
With St Patrick's Day parades all over the country cancelled again this year, one Laois village managed to buck the trend and have their...
‘No pesticides’ found in drinking water in Laois in last two years
There have been no pesticides found in drinking water in Laois in 2019 or 2020.
This, according to Irish Water, is 'very good news' but...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 18, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Shinners
Twomey Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois / Limerick
Noel Shinners, Twomey Terrace, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, formerly of...
Check out a selection of great offers in Telfords this Spring
Telfords in Portlaoise have a number of great offers in store and on site this spring.
In each instance here you can click on the...
Moment in Time: Great colour and atmosphere from Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade in...
The St Patrick's Day committee in Portlaoise always pull out all the stops and it was no different back in 2008.
What didn't they have?!...
22 things we miss from a ‘normal’ St Patrick’s Day
Whether you love it or hate it, it’s hard to avoid St Patrick’s Day.
This year, for the second year running, it's a Covid Paddy's Day...
Watch: Laois family produce brilliant virtual St Patrick’s Day parade of their own
If this doesn't give you a good chuckle, nothing will.
The Fitzpatrick family from The Heath have pulled out all the stops for a virtual...
There may be no parades but we’re looking for your St Patrick’s Day photos
When the Coronavirus pandemic first struck over a year ago, among the first events to be cancelled were the St Patrick's Day parades.
And St...
Remember the Game: Clough-Ballacolla win U-21 hurling title on St Patrick’s Day in 2005
Clough-Ballacolla 2-9 Ballinakill 0-6
2004 Laois U-21 HC Final
Not for the first time, an U-21 championship went overtime and into the following year.
On St Patrick's...
Remembering Laois’s role in the famous 1918 General Election
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday on December 14, the centenary of the historic 1918 election.
It was the final election to include the whole...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 17, 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...
Taxi drivers encouraged to make the switch to electric with new grant scheme
Over 14,000 taxis are licenced in Ireland, of which 42% are seven years or older.
But a new €15 million scrappage scheme for Small...
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...