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Moment in Time: Some great photos from Killeen NS in 2001
School days are the best days of our lives, we are constantly told.
And when you look back at photos from various Laois schools from...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit full-time and part-time General Operatives
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit both Full and Part-time workers to our team in a busy timber milling plant on the outskirts...
Property Watch: Five rural homes in Laois currently for sale for around €250,000
This week we take a look at some of the properties in rural locations in Laois currently for sale for around €250,000.
The properties range...
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 10, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Canice Magennis
Tallaght, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
Canice passed away peacefully at Tallaght Hospital Dublin in...
Wonderful tribute to much loved Ballyroan man following sad passing
There was a sense of shock and sadness in Ballyroan at the unexpected death of Jack Murphy.
Jack died suddenly on the week before...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 9, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Augustine (Gus) Fahy
Brook Lodge, Old Mills, Stradbally, Laois / Leixlip, Kildare
Augustine (GUS)...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 8, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Duff
Mountrath, Laois / Drimnagh, Dublin
Duff, Michael (Mick) (Drimnagh, Dublin 12,...
Talking Sport Podcast: GAA news, Covid times and local lads on Connacht rugby success
It's a brand new year and we are back with our first Talking Sport Podcast of 2021.
With no GAA action on the field for...
Tributes paid to former Laois school teacher following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to a former Laois primary school teacher who passed away suddenly over Christmas.
Helen Whelehan, from Ballycarroll, Portarlington, was a teacher...
End of an era in Courtwood community following death of Liam Carroll
The death has taken place of Liam Carroll, a highly-regarded member of the Courtwood and Rath communities.
He passed away suddenly in his 92nd year...
The Heath NS – Junior Infant enrolment for 2021-2022
The Heath NS, just outside Portlaoise, will be accepting applications for junior infant enrolments for the 2021-2022 school year from Thursday, January 14, up to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 7, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Duff
Mountrath, Laois / Drimnagh, Dublin
Duff, Michael (Mick) (Drimnagh, Dublin 12,...
Sadness in Courtwood and Belgrove communities at death of Clare Dunne
There was sadness in the Courtwood and Belgrove communities this week at the death of Clare Dunne after a short illness.
Clare was originally a...
The Midweek Podcast: Dealing with Covid-19 in a local GP Practice and Portlaoise Panto...
Welcome to episode three of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday.
On the podcast this week, we speak with Dr Michelle Byrne of the Maryborough Family...
JOB VACANCY: Carer required in South Laois/North Tipperary area for elderly lady
A carer is required for two hours per day in the North Tipperary/South Laois area for a lovely, elderly lady.
She needs some help with...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam Carroll
The Buildings, Courtwood, Ballybrittas, Laois
Liam passed away suddenly but peacefully...
Moment in Time: Photos from the Laois Hunt Ball in 2001
Our photographs from Alf Harvey’s archives this week feature the annual Laois Hunt Ball from 2001.
The event is one of most anticipated events on...
Sadness following the passing of popular Portlaoise man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of PJ Nealon.
Mr Nealon, who was originally from Janesboro, Limerick, passed away peacefully...
JOB VACANCY: Coolfin Dairy Products seeking to hire delivery driver in Portlaoise
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Coolfin Dairy Products are seeking to hire a milk delivery driver for the Portlaoise area.
Applicant must have a rigid licence.
Role is...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terence (Terry) Morris
Borohan, Errill, Laois
Terence (Terry) Morris, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. January...
Laois nursing home battling Covid-19 outbreak among residents and staff
A Laois nursing home is battling a Covid-19 outbreak amongst residents and staff.
Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally had remained Covid-free throughout the pandemic until...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 4, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Dalton
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dalton, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co. Laois, January 3rd 2021. Predeceased...
Moment in Time: Leaving Cert results day and celebrations in 2004
Back in August, we found some fantastic pictures from the Leaving Cert results day in 2004.
Another one of the things we’ll miss this year...
2020 Remembered: Top quality mark awarded to well-known Portlaoise business
In August, Kilminchy School House were credited with an award in Early Childhood Education accreditation.
A Portlaoise-based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it...
2020 Remembered: In Pictures: Tributes paid as much loved Laois school principal retires
In November, Olga Hyland retired from principal of Clough National School.
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the...
2020 Remembered: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
In February, we compiled a list of our top Laois TikTok-ers.
TikTok isn’t exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep the...
2020 Remembered: Laois Community turns out in force to celebrate much loved granny on...
Back in April, one Laois granny celebrated her 100th birthday.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – these are extraordinary times that...
2020 Remembered: Travelling during Coronavirus outbreak: Laois parents and three kids on their incredible...
A Laois family are currently travelling around Asia.
Portlaoise parents Aoife O’Meara and Martin Halion, with children Sam, Mia and Alice who are all aged...
2020 Remembered: Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
In November the Department of Health issued advice regarding Vitamin D outlining its importance for the older generation.
The Department of Health has advised that...