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Keith Barry set to bring new show ‘INSANITY’ to Laois in 2020

Keith Barry, the world’s leading TV hypnotist, mentalist and brain hacker, is set to bring his brand new show 'INSANITY', to Laois early next...

Plenty of new faces as Laois football team named for O’Byrne Cup opener

New Laois football manager Mike Quirke has named five debutants in the Laois team to face Offaly in the opening round of the O'Byrne...

Minister for Education promises to push on with new Kolbe School following visit

Minister for Education Joe McHugh visited Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise yesterday. Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, Minister of Education Joe McHugh, Sinn Fein TD...

Pat Shortt is in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel this Saturday, December 7

Pat Shortt, one of Ireland's most loved comedians, will perform his new live show 'Hey' in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel this coming Saturday, December...

JOB VACANCY: Nostra looking to hire IT Support Engineers for roles based in Laois

IT company Nostra – who have clients in Ireland, UK, Benelux, South Africa and America and whose CEO is Kevin O’Loughlin from Rosenallis – are seeking...

Napper Tandy’s Christmas Craft Fair is on this weekend in Stradbally

Christmas is coming – and the team in Napper Tandy's in Stradbally are certainly getting into the spirit of things. They’ll be hosting their Christmas...

Local rugby club facing imminent closure over ‘grave difficulty’ in getting insurance

A local rugby club that serves hundreds of underage and adult players say they will have to close the club and grounds from next...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 5, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Neville James Mountmellick, Laois Neville James, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died unexpectedly, December 1st 2019....

Downey’s Autostop Car of the Week: 142 Ford Kuga for €13,900

This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 142 Ford Kuga which is available to buy for €13,900. This 1.4 litre petrol car...

Winners announced in recent LaoisToday competitions

Who doesn't love a good Facebook competition? LaoisToday recently teamed up with both the Gandon Inn and the organisers of the upcoming Pat Shortt show...

No contest for Laois GAA chairman but Leavy doesn’t rule out future bid

Peter O'Neill will be re-elected unopposed as chairman of Laois GAA at next week's convention - following the decision of Kieran Leavy to withdraw...

JOB VACANCY: First Choice Bathrooms and Tiles looking to hire Warehouse Operative & Trade...

First Choice Tiles and Bathrooms in Portlaoise are seeking to hire for the following role: Warehouse operative & Trade Counter Sales Assistant Experience needed Forklift Driving ...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Neville James Mountmellick, Laois Neville James, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died unexpectedly, December 1st 2019....

Scoil Chriost Rí in Portlaoise all set for 10th annual school musical as Little...

The Little Mermaid has taken Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise by storm as the 10th annual musical quickly approaches. All 108 TY students are participating in...

Incredible Joe Mallon Motors effort as Movember raises over €12,000

Did you know that men die on average four years younger than women? Did you know that eight out of ten suicides in Ireland...

Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Captur from €71 per week

This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Captur. With a finance option in place, this car could be...
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Laois pensioner ‘tied up, beaten and robbed’ in sickening attack

Gardai have launched an investigation after an elderly Laois man was the victim of a vicious assault. The sickening attack happened at his home last...
accounts job portlaoise

JOB VACANCY: Number of roles going at George Russell & Co Accountants, Business and...

George Russell & Co Accountants, Business and Tax Advisors, based in Ballyfin, Portlaoise, have vacancies for the following roles. Trainee Accountants Part-time experienced staff Requirements Past experience/relevant...

Toyota Camry through the years – and new model available in Des Hughes Motors

The history of the Toyota Camry actually begins with the Toyota Celica. The Camry name was introduced in Japan in January 1980 when it was applied as...

Knockbeg Junior Footballers make great start to South Leinster Championship

Knockbeg 2-14 St Peters 2-4 Junior Football 'A' South Leinster Championship Round 1 Knockbeg Junior Footballers got their South Leinster championship campaign off to a commanding...

JOB VACANCY: Midlands Park Hotel looking to hire Digital Marketing Manager

The Midlands Park Hotel is Currently Recruiting for a Digital Marketing Manager The Midlands Park Hotel is growing from strength to strength and now employs...

Prestigious award for Bloom HQ in Mountrath

Bloom HQ, a community and economic hub located in the Old Convent in Mountrath, are celebrating their prize of Special Winner in the Creative...

In Pictures: Festive feeling as Christmas lights are turned on in Timahoe

The Timahoe Christmas Fair was a resounding success, as villagers and neighbours mingled about the festive village. There was loads for all to see do...

Portarlington remain in the hunt for Division 3 rugby honours while Portlaoise suffer Division...

There were mixed fortunes for our two local rugby teams who compete in the Leinster Rugby Leagues at the weekend. Portarlington scored a big win...

Clarke’s Care Plus Pharmacy holding customer appreciation day this Friday, December 6

Clarke’s Care Plus Pharmacy in Rathdowney will celebrate their second Christmas in business - and they are holding a customer appreciation day this coming...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 2, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Seán Campion Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois Seán Campion, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois (R32...

JOB VACANCY: Cahill Electrical seeking 3rd/4th year apprentices

Well-known Laois company Cahill Electrical Installations have vacancies for the following positions. 3rd/4th Year Electrical Apprentices Must have domestic experience To apply Contact John on 086 8740511...

Vehicles seized in Laois as part of Garda operation

A number of vehicles have been seized in Laois this weekend as part of a Garda operation. Operation Thor was carried out in five counties...

Parents using YouTube, a different Fairytale of New York and Mansplaining – it’s all...

We're back again this week with our Tweets of the Week and they didn't disappoint. We must have a natural flare for tweeting here in...

The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days

1 - New owner of O’Loughlin’s Hotel outlines his plans and sees great future for Portlaoise A new chapter in O'Loughlin's Hotel begins. 2 - Laois...