LaoisToday Reporter
Skills for Employment – LOETB a huge resource for businesses in Laois and Offaly
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) is a key resource for the almost 7,000 active enterprises in Laois and Offaly, working with...
Portlaoise College welcome record 168 first year students for a new school year like...
There was great excitement in Portlaoise College as the school welcomed 168 First Year Students to start their second level education.
This is the highest...
Talking Sport Podcast: Mighty Rosenallis, one-sided hurling clashes and camogie semi-finals
It was a busy weekend of hurling and our Talking Sport podcast is reflective of that.
After Rosenallis's shock win over Camross in the Laois...
Midlands Park Hotel delighted to be open for business again
Midlands Park Hotel are delighted to re-open their doors once again in Portlaoise town centre.
The hotel was forced to close their doors for two...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dave Conroy
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of David Conroy, Derrycloney, Mountmellick,...
Abbeyleix Athletic U-19s claim CCFL Division 1 title
Abbeyleix AFC's U-19 squad secured an impressive CCFL Division 1 title recently following a convincing win over a Clara side who themselves were within...
Check out LowQuotes.ie – Save Money on your Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection or Pension
If you’re looking for Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection or want to review your Pension - LowQuotes.ie, who are based in Portlaoise, are well worth checking...
10 clubs represented in our latest hurling Team of The Week
It was another very busy weekend on the hurling scene with games taking place across the top three grades.
Our handy guide to all of...
Four men due in court today following seizure of €90,000 of drugs in Portlaoise
Four men have been arrested and approximately €90,000 of suspected drugs have been seized following a number of searches in the Portlaoise area over...
‘Tillage farmers fighting on their backs to survive’ say IFA as tough harvest continues
It's been one of the toughest harvests in years for tillage farmers and IFA President Tim Cullinan says he wants an immediate assessment from the...
Top quality mark awarded to well-known Portlaoise business
A Portlaoise-based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it meets the highest standards of service and trust.
Kilminchy School House, owned by Sonya Duggan,...
Explained: Where all the teams stand after two rounds of action in the Laois...
After such a busy weekend of matches, with results coming thick and fast from venues all across the county, it's important to pause and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 31, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dave Conroy
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
Dave Conroy P.C. Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Former Mountmellick...
Open Letter from Dr Ronan Glynn to parents and children in relation to schools...
The re-opening of schools has been arguably the biggest collective issue the country has faced since the Coronavirus pandemic arrived in the country over...
Goals key as Clough-Ballacolla get the better of Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe
Clough-Ballacolla 4-15 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 0-18
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 2
Goals proved the difference in this intermediat hurling championship game played in a sun kissed Ballacolla...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of Sunday’s action from Laois club hurling games
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
And so it's another big day of club hurling championship action in Laois.
And again supporters...
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...
End of an era as popular Portlaoise woman retires from much-loved local bakery
Phelan's grocery shop and bakery in Market Square in Portlaoise is like going on a lovely trip down memory lane - a store that...
Property Watch: Five homes in Laois currently for sale for around €430,000
In this week's Property Watch, we take a look at some of the higher-end properties currently for sale in Laois.
Ranging from €420,000 to €440,000, we...
Lucky 13th as Buggy claims another All Ireland gold
St Abban's athlete Saragh Buggy was on the winner's podium again at the National Track and Field championships in Santry on Saturday as she...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 30, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Whelan (née Egan)
Portlaoise, Laois
Whelan (nee Egan) Sheila (Portlaoise, Co Laois), August...
The Harps well on top to see off Clonaslee and book semi-final place
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
The Harps 4-16 Clonaslee 0-13
Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC Round 2
The Harps are safely through...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Reopening Our Schools: Laois principal on what students, parents and staff can expect
After months of intensive work, Laois schools got themselves into...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 29, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shiela Whelan (née Egan)
Portlaoise, Laois
Whelan (nee Egan) Sheila (Portlaoise, Co Laois), August...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Skoda Octavia from only €73 per...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Skoda Octavia.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurling previews, TV pundits and camogie semi-finals
After a four-week break the Laois hurling championship is back.
And our Talking Sport Podcast is back to look ahead to the weekend action.
It’s a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 28, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Dalton
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois / Borris, Carlow
Dalton Michael, Borris Little, Portlaoise...
JOB VACANCIES: Number of positions available in Oakdale Nursing Home
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following positions:
Staff Nurses (RGN,RPN & RNID)
Required for: Full Time Position
Day/Night Duties
Requirements
Registered...
Tales of strange goings on in Laois cause a stir online
HauntedLaois is a Facebook page that was set up before Halloween last year to tell spooky stories that specifically relate to Laois.
In its first...
15 clubs represented in latest football Team of the Week
After the second shutdown was lifted, the Laois football championships resumed this week.
There were games at all levels except for Junior C as teams...