LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 16, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Delaney
Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois / Harold's Cross, Dublin
Delaney, James (Jimmy) 36 Cassimer Road, Harold's...
The Midweek Podcast: SOSAD’s Christy Bannon, historian Cormac Moore and Laois singer’s new song...
The latest instalment of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is here – and we are up to episode 16.
SOSAD Laois is a charity that...
Castletown community committee selling lotto syndicate tickets as they continue to develop sports field...
Castletown Community Sports Field Committee are currently selling tickets for their fundraiser 'Euromillions Lotto Syndicate'.
They are asking people to buy in to their syndicate...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Portlaoise man
Gardai, investigating the disappearance of a Laois man, have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Gardai, who are investigating the disappearance of William Delaney,...
Stunning piece of art up for grabs at first Laois Gaels members competition
A stunning piece of art created by a local artist is the first prize up for grabs at the first ever Laois Gaels members...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 15, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Oxley
27 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Formerly Ballagh Monasterevin County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded...
All you need to know as the HSE opens online vaccine portal for those...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the...
Funeral arrangements announced for Laois teenager following sad passing
There is deep sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the sad passing of Cathal Clooney.
The Third Year Heywood Community School student, 15, passed away...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Burke
Granstown, Ballacolla, Laois
James (Jimmy) Burke, Granstown, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. April 13th 2021. Following...
Laois groups invited to work with Northern Ireland equivalents with €20,000 in grants available
Laois volunteers, communities and charitable groups are being invited to partner with similar groups in Northern Ireland with the support of a new All-Island...
Frustration as hospital waiting lists for older community dramatically increase in the last 12...
As the vaccine roll out continues, many of our recently inoculated older people now face the prospect of a lengthy wait to see consultants...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 211 Renault Clio from...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 211 Renault Clio.
With a finance...
What is Ramadan? Portlaoise teenager explains the Islamic holy month
Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and Muslims all over the world will begin taking part in Ramadan from April...
HSE cancel AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics scheduled for today following NIAC recommendation
The HSE has cancelled all AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for today following a recommendation by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
Last week, the European...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cathal Clooney
Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Crumlin Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his grandparents Eilish and Joe...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Off licence worker hailed a hero after foiling armed robbery
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on April 21, 2017.
An off-licence worker in Portlaoise – who suffered a severe thumb injury requiring surgery...
WATCH: Irish comedian ‘Black Paddy’ takes on Portlaoise in viral video
Portlaoise has become the latest town to be visited by a comedian who gives his own unique take on what life is like in...
Wide selection of courses in Laois Partnership Company Training Schedule 2021
Laois Partnership Company invites interested applications (expression of interest) for the following proposed Training Courses.
Youth Work package (towards Major award in Youth Work Level...
Prestigious recognition for Mountmellick business Midland Steel
Midland Steel in Mountmellick has been recognised for its innovation capabilities by cross-border body, InterTradeIreland.
The family-owned manufacturer which supplies offsite reinforced steel products to building...
Talking Sport Podcast: Peter O’Leary on the new GAA calendar and when club action...
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is in the hot seat once again and he is...
Centrepoint Carpets open to the public again from Tuesday, April 13
Centrepoint Carpets in Portlaoise are open to the public again from Tuesday, April 13, this week.
There is limited access to their showrooms for essential...
Moment in Time: Some great photos from Paddock NS in 2001
Look at these little faces from 20 years ago!
There's just something nostalgic about looking at images from the past.
They allow you to remember that...
Property Watch: Five homes for sale in Portlaoise for around €300,000
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale around Portlaoise for close to €300,000 at...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 11, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christine Maher (née Molloy)
28 Oakleaf Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Joseph. Deeply regretted by her...
Irish Water to begin improvement works in two Laois towns next week
Irish Water and Laois County Council are to carry out essential water mains replacement works in Abbeyleix and Portlaoise next week.
The company say the...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Hire sold in multi-million deal
Laois Hire Services has been sold for a fee of €11.2 million.
Founded in 1989 by Michael and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 10, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Jo) Young (née Garry)
Clonminch, Tullamore, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Clonaghadoo, Co. Laois. Died...
Mass time change in Cullohill for summer months
While people may not be able to physically attend mass at the moment, parishes all over the country have gone to huge efforts to...
Laois people asked to take part in survey on future of towns and villages
Laois people are being asked to take part in a survey on the future of towns and villages.
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Jo) Young (née Garry)
Clonminch, Tullamore, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Clonaghadoo, Co. Laois. Died...