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WATCH: Brilliant highlight footage of Laois’s win over mighty Meath in ’92
Footage of a brilliant day in the history of Laois GAA from 29 years ago has surfaced online.
In the summer of 1992, the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 12, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jeremy Fraser Davies
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family....
Revenue dog sniffs out €108,000 of drugs destined for Laois
Revenue's sniffer dog Bailey discovered drugs worth €108,000 which were destined for five counties including Laois.
The seizure was made on Wednesday at the Dublin...
WATCH: Dramatic dangerous driving incident captured on Laois road
Dramatic footage of a dangerous driving incident on a Laois road has been captured.
Footage, shot from the vehicle behind, shows a van weaving dangerously...
‘Solution needed now’ to unpleasant issue in Portlaoise housing estate
An immediate solution is needed to solve a serious sewage problem in the Hermitage estate in Portlaoise, a recent meeting of Laois County Councillors...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) White
Ballagh, Errill, Laois
John (Jackie) White, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois. March 9th 2021. At...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane Sport...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
With...
The Midweek Podcast: Local Senator on Gambling Bill, Virtual dancing for St Patrick’s Day...
On the week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, we hear from local Labour Party Senator Mark Wall about his party's bill to end the link between...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Mooney
Clone, Freshford, Kilkenny / Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, in the fantastic care of the staff in...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting in Portlaoise seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting – Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position: Office Administrator:
The position required is for a busy deadline driven environment. The office...
Coronavirus: 30 further deaths and 311 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 30 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 311 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred...
Impressive Coláiste Íosagáin video for International Women’s Day
The students and teachers of Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington came together to produce a very impressive video for International Women's Day, piecing together poetry,...
Laois Gardai: Drink driving, stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding
Laois Gardai have been very busy over the last couple of days with reports on drink driving, a stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding.
On...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ger Dunne on his role with the Irish soccer team, Portlaoise’s...
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 – Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura O'Callaghan (née Treacy)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilmallock, Limerick
O'Callaghan (nee Treacy) Newpark, Portlaoise and late...
Here is the 2020 LaoisToday premier intermediate hurling Team of the Year
The first ever Laois premier intermediate hurling championship is still awaiting its conclusion.
Like all club action, it was called to a halt back in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 8, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Rogers (née Lynch)
Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Laois
Marie Rogers (née Lynch), Whitebeam Lodge, Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
JOB VACANCY: Aubren Ltd seeking to hire Senior Design Engineer in Portlaoise
Aubren Ltd design, make and deliver outstanding air handling products.
As an outsource manufacturer we support our clients in accelerating their product release by...
Laois fire service tackling Slieve Bloom blaze
Units of Laois Fire and Rescue from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Rathdowney and Mountrath stations are currently tackling a gorse fire in the Slieve Bloom mountains...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: Killeshin’s Celebrity Bainisteoir adventure in 2011
On our latest Down Memory Lane Podcast, we’ve gone back to 2011 to remember the incredible season enjoyed by the Killeshin footballers.
They won the...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale in Laois for around €350,000
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around Laois for about €350,000.
Among the homes...
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...
When the Shanahoe ladies footballers made their senior breakthrough in 2006
Only six clubs have won the Laois ladies senior football championship - and for Shanahoe, their 2006 triumph stands out as the greatest day...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 7, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Cantwell
Kyle, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 99th year. Deeply regretted...
Portlaoise Institute holding virtual Open Night this Thursday, March 18
Join in on Portlaoise Institute’s Virtual Open Night on Thursday 18th March 2021 from 7pm onwards.
The event will be held on their Facebook page...
Midlands neurological charities come together to launch joint event for Brain Awareness Week 2021
The Midlands offices of Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland have announced...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 539 new cases as Cork protest passes peacefully
The health authorities have announced 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 539 new cases.
9 deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February and 4 in...
Gardai make cannabis seizure after disqualified driver detected
Gardai in Laois made a cannabis seizure worth €3,000 on Friday.
Portlaoise Gardai were on patrol when they witnessed the act of dangerous driving.
The Gardai...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - 15 Laois families that we think could win Ireland’s Fittest Families
We love Ireland's Fittest Family and we love to get invested in...
Wonderful tributes as teacher, sports enthusiast and champion of Community Games Br Cyril Collins...
Glowing tributes have been paid to Br Cyril Collins who passed away last month.
Br Collins, who lived in De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House...