LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Moran
Church View, Suncroft, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Ex sergeant, 3rd Battalion, The...
‘Down Memory Lane’ – new LaoisToday Podcast series launches with first episode dedicated to...
Brought to you in association with Mulhall Meats
Who doesn't like a bit of nostalgia? Who doesn't enjoy a trip down memory lane?
In this strange...
Studying during Coronavirus: Mountmellick CS student on prepping for state exams in a pandemic
We’re nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
GOAL urging young Laois people to take action in time of crisis with launch...
Bright sparks all over Laois are being urged by humanitarian aid agency, GOAL, to take part in an exciting new online programme aimed at...
Electric Picnic promoter says ‘most shows will go back 12 months’ following new Coronavirus...
The owner of MCD, Dermot Desmond, who promotes the Electric Picnic music festival, says that 'most shows will go back 12 months' following the...
Government ban all mass gatherings until August due to Coronavirus
The government has banned all mass gatherings of more than 5,000 people until the end of August.
The Irish Times reported that the decision was...
Studying during Coronavirus: Heywood student on prepping for state exams in a pandemic
We're nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
Fears for Malting Barley growers as significant downturn in drinks sales
Local tillage farmers are worried that their contracts for malting barley could be cut by up to 40% this year because of a significant...
JOB VACANCY: Mulhall Meats seeking to hire butcher for shop in Portlaoise
Mulhall Meats in Lyster Square in Portlaoise have a job vacancy for a butcher.
Butcher required must have 5 years experience and be fully qualified.
To Apply...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ida Mitchell (née Lalor)
Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, after a short illness in her 90th...
Home deliveries from Breslin’s SuperValu Abbeyleix and Rathdowney
In these uncertain times, Breslin's SuperValu in Abbeyleix and Rathdowney are there for their customers.
Home deliveries are available six days a week, there are...
‘Stretched to the limit’ – local Nursing Home pleads for HSE help
The General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington is making an appeal to former Health Care Workers, Nurses or any Allied Health Care...
Studying during Coronavirus: Scoil Chriost Ri student on prepping for state exams in a...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population...
7 Days of Giveaways with The Heritage for Do it for Dan
Each day The Heritage is asking its followers to share a photo from their theme of the day.
They will pick a daily winner and...
Footballer Mark Barry named as LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy Sports Star of the Month for...
O'Dempsey's and Laois footballer Mark Barry is the worthy recipient of ‘Sports Star of the Month’ for February.
Under normal circumstances, Mark would've received his...
61 homes sell in Laois in February though sharp decrease expected in March
A total of 61 homes sold in Laois in February ahead of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to figures on the Property Price Register.
The most...
Was that this year? Seven things that happened in the local sporting world in...
Live sporting action seems a dim and distant memory at this stage and there is nothing on the horizon for the next couple of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Deffew
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
John Leo Deffew, Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois...
Studying during Coronavirus: St Fergal’s Rathdowney student on prepping for state exams in a...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population...
Sporting Memories: Willie Hyland on his Laois career, championship success with Clough-Ballacolla and what...
This week's Sporting Memories interview is with former Laois hurler Willie Hyland from Clough-Ballacolla.
Second only to James Young as Laois's highest scorer ever, Hyland...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Deffew
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
John Deffew, Emmet Street, Mountmellick died peacefully April...
Laois Football Memory: Looking back on five great wins over Meath
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday ahead of the 2019 Leinster SFC semi-final between Laois and Meath in Croke Park, a game Meath won...
Studying during Coronavirus: Knockbeg College student on prepping for state exams in a pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population...
A row in the tunnel, a crazy taxi driver and Laois beating Dublin in...
Eamon Sweeney is best known for his weekly column in the sports pages of the Sunday Independent.
A very talented writer, he has a great...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 18, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary Bergin (née Coss)
Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Laois
Mary Bergin (nee Coss), Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise,...
Studying during Coronavirus: Heywood CS student on prepping for state exams in a pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population...
Brave Laois woman praises staff at St Fintan’s hospital following sad passing of husband
The wife of the late Danny Delaney has praised the work of the nurses and doctors at St Fintan's Hospital following the sad passing...
Nine life lessons from ploughing queen Anna May McHugh
As the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions limit what people can do, it has become a time for reflection.
And you could do worse than listen to...
Gardai issue warning over National Driver Licence Service scam
Gardai are warning the public about a scam involving the National Driver Licence Service.
A fraudulent Facebook page is seeking to get people to pay...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 17, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Andrew O'Connor
Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Laois
Andrew O'Connor, Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 16th April...