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Property Watch: What’s currently for sale for about €250,000 in rural Laois
Brought to you in association with Thomasina Connell & Co Solicitors
This week for Property Watch we look at five rural houses for sale for around...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Karl Kilmartin
Clondalkin, Dublin/Laois
Karl Kilmartin, Clondalkin, Dublin. July 7th 2020. unexpectedly, predeceased by...
Tributes paid following sad passing of Midlands Prison Portlaoise officer
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of a Midlands Prison Portlaoise officer.
Richie Brennan, from Naas in Kildare and formerly of Harold’s Cross,...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘Very sad day’ as tragic Laois brothers laid to rest
Fergus (42) and Philip (34) Brophy, from Lough, Portarlington, died on Sunday afternoon...
Gardai to continue investigating pubs for compliance with regulations this weekend
Gardai's Operation Navigation will continue this weekend with a focus on compliance with the public health regulations among the 2,785 individual licensed premises that...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Karl Kilmartin
Clondalkin, Dublin/Laois
Karl Kilmartin, Clondalkin, Dublin. July 7th 2020. unexpectedly, predeceased by...
Outdoor Food and Craft market takes place in Durrow this Saturday
Durrow is arguably one of the most charming places in Laois - and it's an area and community that really prides itself on doing...
Laois community coming together for family following loss of dad and daughter
A Laois community has come together to raise funds for a family who has been hit with a double loss in recent years.
The Carroll...
Talking Sport Podcast: GAA back on, county training, finances and soccer season re-start
With club GAA action now within sight, the latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast sees Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett catch up on all the...
Economic report outlines job fears for those in pub trade in Laois
Even if Laois's 123 pubs regain half their normal capacity by the end of 2020, as many as 1,250 jobs could be permanently lost.
This,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Roderick (Rody) Martin
Rose Cottage, Derry Road, Durrow, Laois
Martin, Roderick (Rody), Rose Cottage,...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Zoe from €61 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Zoe.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
‘Very sad day’ as tragic Laois brothers laid to rest
The two Laois brothers who were died tragically following a diving accident at the weekend have been laid to rest.
Fergus (42) and Philip (34)...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Roderick (Rody) Martin
Rose Cottage, Derry Road, Durrow, Laois
Martin, Roderick (Rody), Rose Cottage,...
Gun and quantity of cocaine found during discovery in Portarlington
Gardaí have recovered a firearm and a quantity of drugs, which were discovered buried in a wasteland on the Canal Road in Portarlington today.
A...
Tributes paid to the late Betty Peters who showed ‘great dignity’ after ‘terrible tragedy’
Tributes were paid to Betty Peters, who passed away recently, at the recent meeting of the Laois Joint Policing Committee (JPC).
Betty was the wife...
Funeral details confirmed for Laois brothers following tragic passing
The funeral details of two Laois brothers who tragically died following a diving accident have been confirmed.
Fergus and Philip Brophy will both be reposing...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords Portlaoise seeking to hire Yard General Operative
Telfords in Portlaoise currently have a vacancy for a Yard General Operative.
The role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all of our...
Recovery in June car sales in Laois but figures for first half of the...
There has been 23% fewer new cars sold in Laois in the first six months of this year compared to same period in 2020.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Philip Brophy
Lough, Portarlington, Laois
Tragically following a scuba-diving accident. Loving brother of the...
Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €45.95 million dividend
The Laois owners of Ireland's most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of €45.95 million.
According to the Irish Times, Ballinakill natives Cathal and Paula...
Talking Sport: Niall Corbet on UCD, playing in Europe and his transition from soccer...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Alan Hartnett is back in the presenter’s chair once again after his holidays and he is joined on...
Son pays heartwarming tribute following passing of local photographer dad
The son of a renowned local photographer who passed away recently has paid a heartwarming tribute to his beloved dad.
Athy native Robert Redmond passed...
Big breakthrough as permission granted for Blueway along River Erkina
The hugely active Woodenbridge Paddlers group enjoyed a significant breakthrough last week when planning permission was granted for a new Blueway route on the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Philip Brophy
Lough, Portarlington, Laois
Tragically following a scuba-diving accident. Loving brother of the...
Roll ‘n Bowl is getting ready to re-open – with a Summer Camp beginning...
Roll ‘n Bowl Portlaoise is re-opening with a children’s summer camp catering to kids aged 4 and up.
Many parents are under pressure multitasking by...
JOB VACANCY: LOETB seek applications for Assistant Principal Officer – Corporate Services
The Laois-Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the following permanent wholetime post: Assistant Principal Officer -...
Laois County Council: New appointment booking system for Housing Services
Laois County Council: Public Notice – New appointment booking system for Housing Services
July 6, 2020
To facilitate the needs of customers and to comply with Public...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Bill O'BRIEN
25 Kirwin Park, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfermot, Dublin
Bill O'Brien of 25...
Experience counts as Killeshin Hotel host wedding showcase this weekend
The Killeshin Hotel under the management of Michael Murphy and his team have been serving the community for over 50 years.
Michael’s hands on approach...