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Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 15, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Bree Foley (née Bergin)
Shorewood, Ballinakill, Waterford/Ballacolla, Laois
Bree Foley (nee Bergin) Ballinakill, Waterford...
Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise accepting enrolments for September 2021
Scoil Chríost Rí are currently accepting applications from the current 6th class girls for the September 2021 school term.
They are holding a virtual Open...
Fourth resident at Laois nursing home sadly passes away following Covid-19 outbreak
A fourth resident at a Laois nursing home has sadly passed away following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Management at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise confirmed...
Fancy representing Ireland at Miss World? Applications open for Miss Laois
In these ever-changing world, the popular Miss Ireland event has adapted and once again is adapting as to how selections are currently being held.
Applications...
Laois Gardai recover heroin following ‘dangerous driving’ incident
Gardai in Laois seized a quantity of heroin following an incident in Portarlington.
On Monday evening, Portarlington gardai observed a vehicle being driven dangerously in...
JOB VACANCY: Camsaw seeking to hire Sales & Marketing Executive on 12-month contract
Camsaw are looking for an experienced and driven Sales and Marketing Executive to join our established Garden Machinery Distribution Company based in Portarlington, Co...
Talking Sport Podcast: Kieran Lillis interview, National League returns and minor hurling
On this week's Talking Sport Podcast, we're joined by Laois football captain Kieran Lillis ahead of the resumption of the National Football League where...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Bree FOLEY (née Bergin)
Shorewood, Ballinakill, Waterford / Ballacolla, Laois
Bree Foley (nee Bergin)...
Portlaoise College innovates again with Virtual Open Night
On October 1, Portlaoise College took the innovative step to stage a Virtual Open Night for its perspective students ahead of the October 23...
Warm tributes paid following sad passing of beloved Laois nurse
Warm tributes have been paid to a Laois school nurse following her sad passing.
Josephine (Jo) Cuddy (née Finlay), from Clonfad, Castletown, died on Friday...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Edward (Ned) PARKINSON
Cromogue, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois
Edward (Ned) Parkinson, Cromogue, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Co....
Laois nursing home confirms three deaths following Covid-19 outbreak
The Laois nursing home at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak has said that three residents have died from the virus in recent days.
In...
Sadness following passing of Laois nun who spent 42 years teaching
There is sadness in Laois today following the news of the passing of a popular nun.
Sr Michael Roe, of the Presentation Sisters in Mountmellick,...
Avail of the great offers in The Killeshin Hotel – and unwind in Laois
The view from the Sliabh Bloom, dreams I can still see
A beauty just as grand as you will find
These are scenes from childhood, once...
Lunch, dinner, outdoor seating and takeout options – Croft Alley celebrates one year in...
Croft Alley has been a huge addition to Portlaoise's Main Street over the past 12 months even if owner Gale Watchorne has had to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sally Ward (née Vahey)
Broomville, Portlaoise, Laois
Ward, Sally, Broomville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Oct...
Moment in Time: Clough-Ballacolla GAA celebrate at their Dinner Dance in 2010
Whatever it is, people love looking back on old photos.
This week, for our Moment in Time, we head to Clough-Ballacolla direction as we look...
Portlaoise secondary school informs 5th year students to stay at home after confirmed Coronavirus...
Students in 5th year in St Mary's CBS in Portlaoise have been informed to stay at home for the next seven school days following...
Dressed as batman, a Laois man is going to tour the county in his...
The Covid-19 restrictions have forced the organisers of various charity events to think on their feet to continue their fundraising efforts.
Novel ideas and a...
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, October 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Josephine (Jo) Cuddy (née Finlay)
Clonfad, Castletown, Laois
Josephine (Jo) Cuddy, (née Finlay), Clonfad,...
Beautiful tribute to late 100-year-old De La Salle brother who spent 52 years as...
A 100-year-old De La Salle brother who lived in Castletown in Laois passed away recently.
Brother Anthony Furniss passed away in late September and was...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardai seize thousands worth of cannabis and cocaine in Laois village
Last week, Gardai in Laois have made a number of seizures of...
WATCH: A helpful guide on how to use Zoom as restrictions introduced again
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
With new restrictions being introduced to help limit the spread of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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David Winston Watchorn
Ballinakill House, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
David Winston Watchorn passed...
Terrifying ordeal for elderly Portlaoise couple following graveyard mugging
An elderly Portlaoise couple endured an horrific ordeal in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon as they got into their car after leaving the St...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise holding virtual Open Night on Wednesday, October 14
Portlaoise CBS are currently accepting application forms for 1st year students for the 2021-2022 school year.
The closing date for applications is Friday, October 23,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Marlene (Mary) Kennedy (née O'Carroll)
Annamoe, Portarlington, Offaly / Kilteely, Limerick / Portarlington,...
Midlands Park Hotel offering Laois locals a chance to escape with some very competitive...
Midlands Park Hotel are delighted to offer the locals of Laois a chance to escape with some very competitive rates now live on their...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Gertrude (Gertie) Webb (née Langford)
Scart, Ballinhassig, Cork / Mountmellick, Laois
WEBB (Scart. Ballinhassig,...