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Crime: Stolen motorbike, tools and learner driver doing 170km/h on motorway
Laois-Offaly Gardai have been busy in recent days dealing with burglaries in Clonaslee, Rosenallis and conducting speed checks as part of National Slow Down...
In Pictures: Festive feeling at The Town Hotel’s Christmas Market
It's been a difficult year for everyone and in a normal year there would be Christmas fairs and markets left, right at centre at...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 13, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Ryan (née Drennan)
Newtown, Durrow, Laois
Eileen passed away peacefully at home surrounded...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Tributes paid as long serving Laois Garda retires
Tributes have flooded in following the news that a long serving Laois Garda is set...
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach encourages everyone to ‘shop local’ and ‘stay safe’ this Christmas
With shops and businesses around the County having reopened their doors following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions from Level 5 to Level 3, Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Kennedy
Árd Bhaile, Mayfield, Cork/Errill, Laois
Kennedy (Árd Bhaile, Mayfield, Cork and formerly...
10 top male fragrances available in Laois Pharmacy this year
Laois Pharmacy have a great selection of men's fragrances online and in store, something which always makes for a quality Christmas present.
You can check...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Percy
7 Birchgrove, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family....
Available now! LaoisToday hat and snood Christmas bundle gift set
Is there someone you have to get a present for and you're not entirely sure what to get them?
Well you could do worse than...
Talking Sport Podcast: Cheddar Plunkett, Convention, Laois U-20 hurlers and minor footballers
On this week’s LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, we actually have some playing action to look forward to.
Friday will see the Laois U-20 hurlers resume...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Grace Tyrrell
Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved daughter of Andrew and Maria and much loved...
JOB VACANCY: Main franchise car dealership in Portlaoise seeking to hire apprentice mechanic
A main franchise dealership in Portlaoise has an immediate vacancy for an apprentice mechanic to train beside our certified mechanics/technicians.
To apply for this exciting...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Catherine Finn
14 New Mill Court Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at her residence....
JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire HGV mechanic
CJ Sheeran Ltd now have a vacancy for a HGV Mechanic for their Fleet Maintenance Division in Mountrath.
To Apply
Contact William Kirwan on 0852532680 or...
JOB VACANCIES: First Choice Bathrooms and Tiles seeking to fill a number of positions
First Choice Bathrooms and Tiles in Clonminam Industrial Estate in Portlaoise are seeking to fill the following positions.
Office Accounts Administrator
Duties to include:
Experience with...
Covid takes another local event as annual Christmas Tractor Run a no go this...
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, usually takes place in Coolrain village on December 28 every year.
However, due to...
Local drivers named as ‘Transport Heroes’ for outstanding service through lockdowns and restrictions
Portarlington-based business Polar Ice Ltd had cause to celebrate recently as their four dedicated delivery drivers were recognised as Transport Heroes in the Fleet...
Council and local business groups combine to urge people to shop local this Christmas
With shops and businesses around the County having reopened their doors following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions from Level 5 to Level 3, Laois...
Former Mayo footballer named new manager of Laois border club
A former Mayo footballer has been named as the new manager of a GAA club on the Laois-Kildare border.
Conor Mortimer will take charge of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel Kelly
6 The Masionettes, Ballylinan, Laois
Formerly Rahin Road, Ballylinan.
Husband of the Late...
Range of great offers and special discounts at The Heritage Health Club
It’s that time of year... Christmas!
A time to be with family and friends, to gather around the fire and
indulge in lots of festive treats!
We...
Community groups in Laois encouraged to apply for additional Government funding
A further €47,000 fund is being made available to community and voluntary groups in Laois to help them deal with Covid-19.
The funding, which is...
Golfers delighted to be back in the swing of things
One of the last things to be prohibited during the various lockdowns and one of first things to be re-opened was the golf courses...
Outdoor Christmas Market to take place in Mountrath this weekend
The Mountrath Community Forum Christmas Market is going ahead next Sunday, December 13, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Bloom HQ in the Brigidine Convent...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Connolly (née Guerin)
John Street, Cashel, Tipperary/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Connolly (nee Guerin), John Street,...
10 top female fragrances available in Laois Pharmacy this year
Perfume is always a popular Christmas gift and at Laois Pharmacy have a huge selection online and in store.
You can check out 10 of...
In Pictures: Stradbally lights up for Christmas
Stradbally is a picturesque little town at the best of times but this Christmas it's particularly magical.
Thanks to hard-working efforts of a number of...
Moment in Time: 20 years on from the final curtain call for the old...
It's amazing what you can find in Alf Harvey's wonderful archives.
And the latest trip down memory lane brings us back to this time 20...
Property Watch: A €300,000 home in Portlaoise compared to what you’d get in Dublin,...
It's always interesting to look at property prices to see what your money could get you locally here in Laois compared to different parts...
Bernard O’Shea: ‘I love the kids, but I also love the quiet’
Having just turned 40, Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea found himself hurtling towards a mid-life crisis. The following is an extract from his new book Manopause
For...