LaoisToday Reporter
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...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 6, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Finn
Blackrock, Dublin / Errill, Laois
Tom Finn, late of Blackrock, Dublin and formerly Errill, Co....
JOB VACANCY: Beechfield Healthcare seeking to recruit Senior Office/Accounts Admininstrator in Portlaoise
Beechfield Healthcare Ltd are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Office/Accounts Administrator, to join our expanding Healthcare Company in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
We are looking...
JOB VACANCY: Bright Sparks seeking to hire English teachers for pupils with dyslexia
Bright Sparks, who specialise in private practice literary teaching, are seeking to hire English teachers.
Teaching primary and post primary level to pupils with dyslexia....
Two men charged following drug seizures in Laois
Two men have been charged and are due in court following two separate drug seizures in Portlaoise yesterday.
Gardai from the Laois Divisional Drugs Unit...
Sadness following passing of Laois principal who ‘united three schools’
There was deep sadness last week following the passing of a former principal.
Gerard O'Brien, from Portlaoise, passed away on Friday February 26 surrounded by...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 5, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Finn
Blackrock, Dublin / Errill, Laois
Tom Finn, late of Blackrock, Dublin and formerly Errill, Co....
Celebrate Mother’s Day at home with Midlands Park Hotel
Midlands Park Hotel are delighted to offer the locals of Laois a chance to enjoy an array of dining options with that special lady...
Renault VATBACK and more – Save up to €1,500 on new Renault cars in...
With the Government discontinuing the lower VAT rate and a return to the 23% rate this month, Renault is introducing the new ‘RENAULT VATBACK...