LaoisToday Reporter
Talking Music: James O’Connor on early memories, playing Electric Picnic and his new album
James O’Connor from Portlaoise is a folk singer-songwriter, performer and recording artist.
His upcoming album ‘A Cluster of Narratives’, releasing in July, is a folk...
Appeal for bottle banks to be installed on Mountmellick Road side of Portlaoise town
With the pubs closed for the last couple of months, there has been an understandable increase in the number of people opting to have...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 28, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sean Bernard Delaney
Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Laois
Sean Bernard Delaney, Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 26th...
Big occasion for Jeremiah Grant’s as they prepare to open for business again
Tomorrow is a big day for John Watchorne and the staff in the very popular Jeremiah Grant Bar and Eatery on Main Street in...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 27, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Nuala McNamara (née Deevy)
Ross, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
McNamara (née Deevy)...
People First Credit Union launch Community Funding Project
People First Credit Union want to help!
That's why they've established a fund of €20,000 for the community to apply for, which is aimed at the...
Terminally ill man left to die in Midlands Prison cell due to the lack...
A terminally ill man was left to die in his Midlands Prison Portlaoise cell due to the lack of an available hospice bed.
A report...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 26, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Christina (Chrissy) Madden (née Keyes)
Turfarney, Rathdowney, Laois
Madden (nee Keyes), Turfarney, Rathdowney, Co....
Laois school left ‘broken-hearted’ following the passing of ‘good natured’ woman
A Laois school and community has been left 'broken-hearted' following the sad passing of Brenda Corcoran.
Mrs Corcoran, who lived on the Vicarstown Road, Stradbally,...
WATCH: LaoisToday #LoveLaois campaign is officially launched as Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism row...
Over the last couple of weeks you'll have noticed #LoveLaois getting considerable traction on social media following a LaoisToday campaign urging people to think and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 25, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Donal Bergin
Clonagoodan, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Donal Bergin, Clonagoodan, Borris-in-Ossary, Co. Laois. June 22. 2020...
Midlands Park Hotel all set for re-opening this Monday, June 29
Midlands Park Hotel are delighted to announce their re-opening this Monday, June 29.
The hotel had to close its doors in March 2020 due to...
Sadness following the passing of popular Portlaoise dad
There was deep sadness in Portlaoise at the weekend following the sad passing of a Portlaoise father of five.
Originally from London in England, Tom...
Winner announced in recent LaoisToday/Breslin’s SuperValu giveaway
To celebrate their new look store and online shopping service, Breslin’s SuperValu in Rathdowney recently teamed up with LaoisToday to give away a €150...
Moment in Time: Cumann na mBunscol hurling memories from 2008
The Cumann na mBunscol hurling finals of 2008 threw up their usual share of thrills and spills with an action packed couple of days...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Tom DELANEY
Mountrath, Laois
Tom Delaney (Publican, Main Street, Mountrath), "Delton Lodge" Glenbower,...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 201 Renault Kadjar from €65 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 201 Renault Kadjar.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
In Pictures: Crowds gather at County Hall for protest over closure of Portlaoise Leisure...
A crowd of around 300 people gathered outside Laois County Council buildings for a protest this morning over the closure of Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
The...
Exciting times as new member joins the Q & R Salon team in Portlaoise
Hairdressers across the country will re-open next Monday, June 29, and for Claire Farrell it's the start of an exciting new phase as she...
Deep shock and sadness following the sudden passing of popular Laois publican
There is deep shock and sadness following the sudden passing of a popular Laois publican over the weekend.
Slieve Bloom native Tom, who owns Tom...
Property: Stradbally residences on the market with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are offering the following properties to the market.
Killalooghan, (Cork Road), Stradbally, Co Laois
New to the market is this charming four bedroom detached...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Declan Noone
St Mary's Drumcar, Dunleer, Louth/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballycarroll, Portarlington County Laois....
Coronavirus: No further deaths and just six new cases
The Department of Health confirmed that no further people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland.
It means that the number of people in this country...
County Final Memory: Emo’s greatest day in 1972
Emo 2-11 Graiguecullen 3-4
1972 Laois SFC Final
Emo GAA club have a proud tradition but despite coming close over the years their 1972 Laois senior...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Seán (Sonny) Bowe
Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois
Seán (Sonny) Bowe, Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co....
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Rock of Dunamaise
Tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, is Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.
And to mark the occasion, the family behind the Merry Mill organic...
Laois Mind Coach offers helping hand to deal with Coronavirus uncertainties
As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and daily stress levels rise to new heights - and one local Laois mind coach...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Christy Rowe
Ballyduff, Stradbally, Laois
Christy passed away, peacefully, in the Hermitage Hospital, Dublin....
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sr. Celine McMahon
Presentation Sisters, Mountmellick, Laois / Lisdoonvarna, Clare
McMahon, Sr. Celine, Presentation...
Minister Flanagan leads the tributes after Garda detective shot and killed last night
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has led the tributes following following the brutal murder of a member of an Garda Siochana last night.
The Garda,...