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Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Clarke
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of The Castle, Kildare...
Ranking 10 of the most unforgettable Tipperary characters of all time
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in August 2019.
After Shane Lowry won the British Open and the whole country were honorary Offaly people for...
Laois footballer urging parents to check out new Healthy Kidz app which is free...
With the kids off school all this week some will more than likely spend time looking at their phones or iPads.
But despite the Coronavirus-related...
A young Laois man’s encounter with Roy Keane during his time at Celtic
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in June of this year.
In November 2005, Roy Keane's Manchester United career ended when he contract was cancelled...
REVEALED: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in February of this year.
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 26, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Monaghan
8 O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Rathfarnham, Dublin
Died in the loving care...
Wonderful eulogy for 98-year-old Laois Brother who spent his life helping others
The death took place of Brother Eugene Brennan in Miguel House, Castletown, on October 18.
Known better to his family as Jackie, he was ninety-eight...
Powerful Laois put Kildare to the sword to get Camogie championship off to a...
Laois 4-14 Kildare 1-7
Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 1
Where Laois go from here or who they will play remains uncertain - but...
In Memoriam: Edward ‘Ned’ Donovan and Breda Donovan
Edward 'Ned' Donovan and Breda Donovan
9 Market Square, Portlaoise
In loving memory of my parents, Edward 'Ned' Donovan (11th anniversary - 1st November) and Breda...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 25, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Monaghan
8 O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Rathfarnham, Dublin
Died in the...
Gardai raid suspected ‘Shebeen’ and make several seizures in Athy
Gardai raided and searched a premises suspected as operating as a Shebeen in Athy last night.
Gardai say they became aware of the premises through...
In Pictures: A selection of great Halloween photos from around the county as schools...
Though Halloween is still actually a week away, the children of Laois certainly got into the spirit of things today for what was the...
JOB VACANCY: Sliderobes seeking to hire bedroom fitter
Sliderobes are a long established and highly reputable provider of quality storage solutions with sales offices & factory workshops across the Ireland, Northern Ireland...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peig) Hurley (née Costello)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois / Moneygall, Offaly
Margaret (Peig)...
Laois school hosts very successful Mental Health Awareness Week
Wellbeing and the promotion of positive mental health has always been a key element of life in Dunamase College - and this was certainly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Zach Tuohy in grand final – family memories, the view from...
Laois man Zach Tuohy will line out for Geelong in the Australian Rules Grand Final this Saturday when they take on reigning champions Richmond...
Emergency services attending scene of a crash in Laois
Emergency Services are attending the scene of an accident in Laois this morning.
The accident happened around 10am this morning on the N77 on the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Eoin Bergin
Earlsgarden, Attanagh, Laois / Attanagh, Kilkenny
Unexpectedly, beloved son of Martin and...
Croft Alley Opening Hours as Level 5 restrictions begin
Just because the Level 5 restrictions have begun doesn't mean you can't treat yourself.
And what better way than the beautiful Croft Alley, a traditional...
‘Disturbed’ ten days of weather ahead as ‘numerous Atlantic storms’ to strike
Haven't we suffered enough?
Well, apparently not as now a local forecaster is predicting some rather nasty weather to head our way over the coming...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eoin Bergin
Earlsgarden, Attanagh, Laois / Attanagh, Kilkenny
Unexpectedly, beloved son of Martin and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Westmeath loss, minor hurling disappointment and GAA Go woes
It was a disappointing weekend of GAA action for Laois teams with the senior footballers beaten by Westmeath in Division 2 of the Allianz...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kevin Fogarty
Marian Ave., Portlaoise, Laois
Kevin Fogarty, Marian Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois, died...
JOB VACANCY: Joe Mallon Motors seeking to hire full-time Valetor
Joe Mallon Motors are currently seeking to recruit a Valetor to join our dynamic, growing Portlaoise team.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing vehicles for handover to customers.
Cleaning and polishing...
Ratheniska NS now accepting applications for Junior Infants for September 2021
Ratheniska NS, located outside Portlaoise, have commenced accepting applications for admission to Junior Infants 2021.
The school will cease accepting applications for admissions on November...
Government set to move Ireland into Level 5 restrictions for six weeks
The government are set to move the country into Level 5 restrictions for a period of six weeks - starting on Wednesday at midnight.
The...
New restrictions to be announced later today in a merger of Level 4 and...
A new range of restrictions are expected to be announced later today for the entire country for a three to four-week period.
A specially-convened cabinet...
Talking Sport Podcast: Shane Keegan on Clover Utd, Mick Wallace, Dundalk experience and Arsenal...
In our latest Talking Sport Podcast, we're joined by Rathdowney man Shane Keegan, who is currently part of the Dundalk FC staff as they...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Br. Eugene (Jackie) Brennan
Miguel House, Castletown, Laois/Clones, Monaghan
Br. Eugene (Jackie) Brennan, De...
Moment in Time: Halloween fun and games in Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise in 2008
This week's Moment in Time has brought us back to 2008.
Alf Harvey paid a visit to Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise, where Halloween festivities were in...