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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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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...
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...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board embrace Instagram to engage with students, staff...
For various organisations and groups, knowing what social media platform to be on to engage with your audience can be a challenge.
For so long,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 18, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Herbert William Stanley
Banogue, Rathdowney, Laois
Stanley, Banogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, October 17th 2020....
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois ‘Shebeen’ searched and items seized by Gardai
Gardai say they carried out a number of searches recently in relation to a number...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 17, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bob) Stone
Laois/Wexford
Mount Stewart, Portlaoise and formerly Adamstown and St John's Drive,...
WATCH: Dunamase College now accepting applications for 1st Year students in August 2021
Dunamase College are now accepting applications for places in first year in August 2021.
The school is entering its fifth year in Portlaoise and is...
GAA Diary: Zach, Cheddar, Sugrue and minor hurlers on TV
Tuohy seeking to make Australian Rules final
The Australian Rules season is right down to business now and Zach Tuohy will be looking to reach...
Gardaí launch high-visibility plan for this weekend
An Garda Síochána has today introduced a high visibility, nationwide policing plan focused on support for the vulnerable and crime prevention.
The policing plan, which...
Deep sadness in Timahoe at death of John Dalton
There is deep sadness in Timahoe following the passing of John Dalton.
Mr Dalton died on Thursday, October 15, at the young age of 50...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 16, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Henry Kenneth (Harry) Fairbrother
Coolrain, Laois
Henry Kenneth (Harry) Fairbrother, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Joe Mallon Motors Secret Sale on Friday, October 16 – extra discounts across all...
Who doesn't like a good bargain?
And the team in Joe Mallon Motors have plenty to choose from when their Secret Sale starts at 10am...