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Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers see 2020 campaign curtailed by Clare
The Laois senior hurlers saw their 2020 campaign ended in Nowland Park this afternoon by Clare.
Eddie Brennan's charges were 0-27 to 3-17 losers in...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai set up checkpoints and patrols in Mountmellick following three nights of disturbances
Gardai brought the disturbances which plagued Mountmellick for three days...
WATCH: LOETB tutor shows how to make delicious lemon and blueberry muffins
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
Recipe - Lemon and Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are so light and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
George Breen
Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Laois
Breen, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Nov 4th, 2020, peacefully,...
Coronavirus: 499 new cases and 8 further deaths as legal challenge over mass launched
There have been eight more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 499 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, 13 of them...
Importance of tackling cyberbullying and bullying in school highlighted
This week saw the first ever UNESCO International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying take place.
The theme for the International Day...
The incredible story of how a Polish child with no English became a Laois...
From Poland, to Portlaoise College, to becoming a PE teacher - Pawel Nowakiewicz has gone through a challenging but ultimately most rewarding few years...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor
Ballickmoyler, Laois/Dublin
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinny) O’Connor, Martigny,...
Laois Gardai seize €60,000 in cannabis and make one arrest following search
Laois Gardai seized €60,000 in cannabis and made one arrest following recent searches in Portarlington.
Gardai say the searches were carried out as part of...
Almost €80,000 worth of drugs seized during Portlaoise raid
As part of an intelligence led operation into the sale and supply of drugs in Laois, Gardaí attached to the Laois Divisional Drug Unit...
Moment in Time: Des Bishop visits Portlaoise in 2004
There was a time when Des Bishop was probably Ireland's most popular comedian.
Using his American perspective on Irish life, he starred in a couple...
Laois Gardai: Disqualified driver, speeding and a missing dog
Gardai in Laois have been very busy in recent days - dealing with a range of motor offences and trying to locate the owners...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Vincent (Vinny) O'Connor
Ballickmoyler, Laois / Dublin
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinny)...
Shop online with Gerry Browne Jewellers – free delivery for purchase over €50
Though their doors may not be open to customers in the normal way, you can still shop in Gerry Browne Jewellers.
Shop online at www.gerrybrownejewellers.ie with...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laura Nerney, Stephen Attride and Longford beat Louth
Another bumper edition of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
We chat to Laois ladies football vice-captain Laura Nerney following their opening round championship win over...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 181 Renault Grand Scenic from €69 per...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Renault Grand Scenic.
With a finance option in place, this car could...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Nora Dunne
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne Nora (SRN) Clonad, Portlaoise, and formerly of Sydney,...
Laois woman named as Ireland’s Inspirational Hero in second ever Gala Retail Awards
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the...
Gardai set up checkpoints and patrols in Mountmellick following three nights of disturbances
Laois Gardai set up checkpoints and increased patrols in Mountmellick last night after an area of the town was plagued by night time public...
Series of online events to focus on climate action in Abbeyleix as part of...
Science Week runs from November 8-15 this year and there are lots of events happening across the midlands, including three evening events focusing on...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 2, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Eileen Webb (née Maher)
25 Oakley Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Eileen Webb (nee Maher),...
Early goals set Laois on their way to impressive win over Sligo
Laois 5-8 Sligo 1-4
All Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship
Three first-half goals helped Laois to a win over Sligo in the opening round of the...
What you need to know as Laois ladies footballers commence All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign
This Sunday sees the Laois Ladies footballers take the first step in their 2020 All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign.
Here is what you need to know...
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, November 1, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Webb (née Maher)
25 Oakley Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Eileen Webb (nee Maher),...
WATCH: LOETB tutor shows how to make oven roasted Butternut Squash soup
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
Recipe - Oven Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
On cold winter's days is...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 31, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Agnes (Babs) Conroy (née Murphy)
Mary St., Durrow, Laois / Threecastles, Kilkenny
Agnes passed...
Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
The Irish Prison Service says that all prisoners and staff will be tested for Covid-19 following an outbreak in Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.
In a...
First storm of the season to strike as Aiden to hit at Halloween
Met Eireann has officially named the first storm of the season as Aiden is to strike the country over the Halloween weekend.
An Orange Warning...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 30, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Agnes (Babs) Conroy (née Murphy)
Mary St., Durrow, Laois / Threecastles, Kilkenny
Agnes passed...