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2020 Remembered: A 72-year-old keeper, an actor and a last minute goal – the...
In September, we were treated to an appearance from 72-year-old keeper in a Junior C match.
Ah Junior C – never, ever change!
Last night saw...
2020 Remembered: Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €45.95 million dividend
In July, Laois Owners of Copper Face Jacks received a significant dividend.
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of...
2020 Remembered: Burnt out cars, boy-racers, rubbish and anti-social behaviour – chaos on the...
In June, the Slieve Bloom Mountains faced a a number of anti social behaviour incidents and Cllr James Kelly voiced locals concerns at a...
2020 Remembered: Mary Therese Lowndes: Senseless mink farming
When news of a new variant of Covid-19 being found in minks led to a cull, our columnist Mary Therese Lowndes penned a piece which...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Minor football Team of the Year
The Minor Football Championship came to a conclusion back in September as Ballyroan-Abbey defeated Portlaoise to claim the cup.
Ballyroan-Abbey were going for their second...
2020 Remembered: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
In March, we revealed the Laois solicitors who were making the most money from the Legal Aid system.
Three Laois solicitors claimed well over €100,000...
2020 Remembered: Pubs closed, residents in fear as Laois town in lockdown and under...
Back in early January this incident cause a lot of panic in this Laois town.
A Laois town is this week in lockdown and under...
2020 Remembered: Former Laois footballer’s back garden ‘field of dreams’ features on RTE News
Former Laois stalwart, Billy Sheehan, created an astroturf pitch in his back garden for his three children to practice their footballing skills on.
Floodlights, astroturf...
2020 Remembered: Portlaoise business does their part and features in emotional episode of DIY...
In October, we witnessed an amazing sense of community spirit as one Portlaoise business went above and beyond for one family.
The latest episode of...
2020 Remembered: Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in...
Back in April, Muriel Russell a ICU nurse in Portlaoise Hospital made a call that was well ahead of its time.
Fast forward a number...
2020 Remembered: GAA instructs Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp as a method of...
Back January, the GAA instructed Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp but we are sure this is the least of people's worries right now.
The...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Senior Ladies football Team of the Year
The Ladies SFC came to a conclusion back in September as Portlaoise defeated Sarsfields to claim glory.
It was an historic victory for Portlaoise as...
The Midweek Podcast: Pub struggles, a Christmas book and music challenges
Welcome to the second edition of this brand new podcast on LaoisToday.
The Midweek Podcast will be brought to you weekly, bringing you a round...
‘A big thank you to the people of Portarlington and beyond who supported us...
Valerie Moore, General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home, would like to say a big 'Thank You' to all the people of Portarlington and beyond...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Teresa (Winifred) Doyle
Portlaoise, Laois / Artane, Dublin
Doyle Teresa (Winifred), (Portlaoise and Artane) –...
JOB VACANCY: Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary
Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors are an ambitious and progressive legal firm based in Portlaoise, that are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary.
The role will be on...
Talking Sport Podcast: End of year Laois GAA review
And so, at last, the Laois GAA action is at an end for 2020.
On the final LaoisToday Talking Sport podcast of the year, Steven...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Teresa (Winifred) Doyle
Portlaoise, Laois / Artane, Dublin
Doyle Teresa (Winifred), (Portlaoise and Artane) –...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin (Bunny) Carroll
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his mother and father, brothers...
Magic of a drive-thru Santa – Laois GAA club pull out all the stops...
Everything this year has had to be done differently, especially the visits to Santa Claus.
All over the world, social distancing has had to be...
Warm tributes following sad passing of well-known Laois man
Warm tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Martin 'Bunny' Carroll.
Mr Carroll, from Marian Avenue in Portlaoise, died peacefully, in the loving...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin (Bunny) Carroll
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his mother and father, brothers...
In Pictures: Laois school children make letters for nursing home residents
Christmas time in Shanganamore NS in Barrowhouse is a very busy time of year but this year due to Covid-19, some of the usual...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Conor McGregor steps in to save Laois gym from closure
Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor has stepped in to stop a Laois gym...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anthony (Tony) Burke
Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
Anthony (Tony) Burke of 33 Eastwood...
Have your say: Shape the development of a Masterplan for lands at Stradbally Road,...
Laois County Council invites you to take part in a Consultation/Survey to help shape the development of a Masterplan for Lands at Stradbally Road,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 18, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Fogarty
Lakeview, Dereen, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family....
Warm tributes paid as legend of handball in Laois passes away
There is deep sadness in Durrow today following the passing of James 'Jimmy' Fogarty.
Mr Fogarty is widely regarded as the founder of handball in...
JOB VACANCY: Woods & Partners seeking to hire qualified and trainee accountants in Portlaoise
Woods & Partners Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors is a leading Chartered Accountancy Firm in Ireland with offices in Meath, Dublin and most recently...