LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew Hyland
Morette, Emo, Laois
Beloved husband of the late Nuala and much loved father of...
JOB VACANCY: Dúnmasc Genetics seeking to fill part-time distribution role
Dúnmasc Genetics currently have a part-time Distribution position available.
This role will involve stock management, order processing and order distribution along with other responsibilities. ...
Electric and hybrid car sales in Laois increase over 20% in 2020
The sale of electric and hybrid cars increased over 20% in Laois in 2020, despite the overall number of cars sold being down on...
Laois pub faces closure after licence renewal application rejected
A Laois pub faces closure after its application for a licence renewal was rejected last week.
Lennon's Bar, in Durrow in Laois, saw their application...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 18, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Finbar Brophy
Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois
The death has occurred of Finbar Brophy (Cuddagh, Castletown, Co. Laois)...
Moment in Time: Raheen panto goes down a treat in 2001
Generally at this time of the year, there would be a busy schedule of pantomimes and musicals held around the county by various groups.
This...
Property Watch: The type of homes are currently available to rent around Portlaoise
Mostly in the LaoisToday Property Watch, we look at homes that are for sale around the county.
This week, however, we take a look at...
Down Memory Lane Podcast: The unforgettable events of 1995
Who doesn’t like a bit of nostalgia? Who doesn’t enjoy a trip down memory lane?
In this strange new Coronavirus world where the restrictions are...
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 – Sunday, January 17, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Donal Graham
2 The Green, Stradbally, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Lakeglen, Portlaoise and Ballydavis,...
Caring for Conor: Fundraiser launched for life-saving treatment for young boy
A fundraiser has been launched to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy.
Conor Grehan is just four months old but he has...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 16, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nora Barsley (née Dowling)
Welling, Kent & Morette, Emo, Laois
The death has occurred...
Laois house prices predicted to rise by 5% in 2021
The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Laois is expected to rise by 5% in the next 12 months, according to...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his early years, his breakthrough in Laois and his...
This week's guest on the LaoisToday Podcast is former GAA President Liam O'Neill from Trumera.
In a wide-ranging conversation with presenter Steven Miller, he recalls...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 15, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jackie Doheny
Fr. O'Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Jackie Doheny. Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 14, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Nuala) Costello (née O'Loughlin)
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Pike of Rushall,...
Joe Mallon Motors Deal and Deliver Car of the Week: 202 Renault Clio from...
This week’s Car of the Week (Deal and Deliver and fully Covid compliant) from Joe Mallon Motors is a 202 Renault Clio.
With a finance...
Stay Home, Stay Safe – Joe Mallon Motors open for business virtually in line...
Joe Mallon Motors is fully open for servicing, maintenance and repair work and although the showroom is closed, we are open for business virtually...
Portlaoise College embracing the challenges of online learning yet again
Here we go again. Schools across the country closed their doors to students after the Christmas break and are not set to reopen until...
The Midweek Podcast: Portlaoise Panthers search for permanent home, travelling through Australia in a...
On this week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast episode, host Paul Downey chats with Seamus 'Shay' Dooley and Peter O'Sullivan from Portlaoise Panthers about their search...
Tributes paid following sad passing of young Laois man who was a member of...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and in the Irish Defence Forces following the passing of Dean O'Farrell.
Mr O'Farrell, from Dunmasc in Portlaoise, who...
Laois student honoured as accounting technicians graduate
A Laois student was honoured as Accounting Technicians Ireland conferred membership to graduates in its first virtual conferring ceremony recently.
Therese Bowe, from Borris-in-Ossory, was...
Love Where You Live: Laois Tidy Towns volunteer highlights disgusting plight of dumping in...
While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken much from us - one thing that it has allowed us all to do is explore the areas...
Laois farmers permitted to spread slurry again from today
Laois farmers are allowed to spread slurry, chemical fertiliser and farmyard manure from today in line with EU nitrates directives.
The spreading of certain material...
Portarlington primary school students go above and beyond with feel-good art project for paediatric...
A young student in Presentation Primary school in Portarlington recently underwent a bone marrow transplant but has used her time since returning to school...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 13, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Conroy (née O'Neill)
St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballinakill, Laois
Kathleen died...
‘Centrepoint Carpets – closed to the public but you order and we’ll deliver’
Centrepoint Carpets, which have been in business in Portlaoise since February 1990, may be closed to the general public - but they can accept...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann Dempsey (née Maher)
Ballyhagen, Carbury, Kildare/Durrow, Laois
Mother of the late Derrick. Deeply...
Moment in Time: A visit to Castletown NS in 2001
Our photographs this week from Alf Harvey's archives capture his visit to Castletown NS in 2001.
In the year after the turn of the Millennium,...
Former Laois footballer takes over Arles-Killeen for 2021 season
Former Laois footballer Rory Stapleton has taken over as manager of Arles-Killeen for the 2021 club season.
The Annanough man, who won an All Ireland...