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Laois business FreeTV.ie selling a large selection of PPE equipment
The Portarlington-based online business FreeTV.ie has been uniquely positioned to cater for the new reality of the Coronavirus.
They have been supplying everything from smart...
Full re-opening of Downey’s Auto Stop services and parts departments from May 18
Downey's Auto Stop on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise will re-open fully their service and parts departments from this Monday, May 18.
In order to...
Portlaoise College to hold virtual awards night every evening this week
Portlaoise College has come up with an innovative method of holding their annual student Awards Night this year.
Each night next week from Monday 11th...
Talking Sport: Laois hurlers Matthew Whelan and Eric Killeen on Coronavirus life, FIFA 20...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and we are continuing with our new format - and have some new guests.
Alan Hartnett is in...
Gardai seize thousands of euro in drugs and make arrests following searches in Laois...
Gardai seized drugs, quantities of cash and made arrests following a number of searches in Laois and Offaly over the last number of days.
Between...
In Pictures: Stunning Killenard property goes on the market for €1.1 million
A 4,500 square foot home on The Heritage resort in Killenard has come on the market with a €1.1 million price tag.
The house, No...
Planning application for St Vincent’s Mountmellick ‘just one small step forward for delayed redevelopment’
Last week, the HSE submitted a planning application to build a new 50 bed nursing unit, at St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Lynch
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
Lynch, Michael (Mick), in his 95th year,...
Breslin’s Supervalu Rathdowney has relaunched its new look store
Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney has recently launched its new look store.
The major upgrade includes a complete relaunch of the Breslin’s kitchen range - home...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise win U-17 football title in 2000
There's an amount of GAA competitions that struggle to fit into the calendar year - and the old U-17 championship was one of those...
IFA Grain Chairman calls on all feed mills to use Irish grain in feed...
IFA Grain Committee Chairman Mark Browne has called on feed mills to use Irish grains.
According to Mr Browne, some feed merchants are now producing...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Lynch
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
Lynch, Michael (Mick), in his 95th year,...
Talking Music: Brian O’Mahoney on touring Germany, supporting Shane McGowan playing
Brought to you in association with Laois Library Service
Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands, including...
Tributes paid following sad passing of popular member of local men’s shed
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of a popular member of a local men's shed.
Kildare native Gerry Murphy was a member of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Noelie) Bowe (née LaCumber)
Timahoe Road, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, at her home. Wife...
County Final Memory: O’Dempsey’s stun Graiguecullen with late winner in 1980
O'Dempsey's 1-5 Graiguecullen 0-7
1980 Laois SFC Final
In terms of late goals in dramatic county finals, the 1980 decider is right up there with Jody...
Former New Zealand rugby player to give seminar on mental health in Laois
Former New Zealand rugby player and well-known RTE rugby pundit Brent Pope will give a seminar on mental well being as a business owner...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Madeline Maher
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Maher Sr. Madeline, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock,...
Predicted grades set to replace Leaving Cert as exams to be cancelled
Predicted grades are set to replace the Leaving Cert as state exams are to be cancelled.
The Irish Times reports that proposals will be brought...
Star-studded line-up for this week’s Late Late Show announced
The line up for Friday night's Late Late Show has just been announced.
Joining Ryan Tubridy on the show will be Ireland's James Bond -...
Do you have an idea for a Community Education Project? Get in touch with LOETB
Like many services, Covid19 has presented some challenges for the Community Education Service with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
One of the...
Down Memory Lane: The start of the Bertie era, the Diana tragedy and glory...
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In the latest LaoisToday Down Memory Lane Podcast, presenter Steven Miller is joined by John Whelan and...
Minister Flanagan welcomes planning permission application for expansion of Laois nursing home
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has welcomed a planning permission application which will see a Laois nursing home upgraded substantially.
The HSE has sought permission...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Madeline Maher
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Maher Sr. Madeline, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock,...
WATCH: Gardai make visit to little Dan Donoher
This is brilliant!
Members of An Garda Siochana paid a visit to Ballybrittas this afternoon to meet little Dan Donoher.
Little Blue Heroes made him the...
Laois man launches ‘Slog on the Bog for Andy’ in aid of young mother...
Portarlington man Clive Doody has decided to make the most of the lockdown by doing something really productive to help a local family that...
Laois GAA to resume €130 ticket draws this Friday night
Laois GAA are set to resume their monthly €130 County Board Ticket draws this Friday, May 8, with the rescheduled April draw to be...
In Pictures: Portlaoise housing estate enjoy second garden community bingo game
Local communities around the country are coming up with all sorts of inventive ways to keep themselves entertained while adhering to the Government restrictions...
Laois Hurling Memory: Limerick on the ropes – one that got away in 2009
Laois 1-14 Limerick 0-20
All-Ireland SHC Qualifiers Phase 3
There have been numerous hard luck stories for the Laois hurlers over the years across different generations.
In...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Cullen
Kilteale, Stradbally, Laois
Cullen, Kilteale, Stradbally. May 5th 2020 Peacefully at home,...