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Studying during Coronavirus: Portlaoise CBS 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...
HSE release map with locations of Coronavirus cases in Laois
The HSE have released a map containing the rough locations of Coronavirus cases in Ireland.
The map is marked with red dots where confirmed cases...
Laois TD demands clarity for Leaving Cert students
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Education to provide full clarity in relation to the rearranged Leaving Certificate exam.
Plans...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 16, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Inez Feehan
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Inez Feehan of Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away...
Eight residents at Laois hospital die from Coronavirus over Easter weekend
Eight residents at St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise passed away from Coronavirus over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
A total of nine people died in...
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...
JOB VACANCY: Breslin’s SuperValu Rathdowney seeking to hire Deli and Bakery staff
Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney are seeking to hire:
Deli and Bakery Staff (temporary)
We need temporary deli and bakery staff in Rathdowney (4-12 week contracts) –...
Studying during Coronavirus: St Fergal’s 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...
Local man set to perform at increasingly popular Laois parish online lunchtime concert
This is a brilliant idea that is attracting many viewers and it continues today.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers life as a...
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the British music scene for a while. For Laois...
15 things you’ll remember if you went to St Leo’s in Carlow
We've brought you memories from many schools around Laois.
This week we go just over the county border into Carlow but St Leo's College have...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Booth (née Phelan)
Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois
Eileen (nèe Phelan)...
Virtual Open Day at Carlow College, St Patrick’s this Wednesday, April 29 from 2pm...
At Carlow College, St Patrick’s, we place our students at the centre of everything we do.
Our class sizes are small and inclusive, ensuring that...
Laois recruitment company acknowledging frontline heroes – and supporting local businesses
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic there has been a theme that "we're all in this together".
That means different things to different people...
Studying during Coronavirus: Heywood 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...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 13, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Theresa Sherlock
St Patricks Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sherlock, Theresa, April 12th 2020. Passed away...
Women in Sport: Nine-time world champion and Irish kettlebell lifter Maggie Grehan Magee
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on August 9 2019.
After a prolonged break, we’re back with another Women in Sport segment.
This time we’ve turned...
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...
Laois Abroad: From Vicarstown to Southern California and how Coronavirus is impacting work
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic across the world we have been hearing stories of Laois people scattered across the world.
Today we chat...
Sporting Memories: Fergal Byron on Cumann na mBunscol, playing out field and that 2003...
The feature of this week's Sporting Memories interview is former Laois football goalkeeper Fergal Byron from Courtwood.
Byron, who is now a member of Laois...
Looking Back: A point that never was from the 1995 Laois-Carlow battle that will...
Even with the never-ending sagas of controversies that follow the main GAA events today, the saga that surrounded the unforgettable two-game drama between Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Judy Wall (née Campion)
Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Judy Wall (née Campion) Derryguile, Mountmellick and...
Turf cutting given special exemption during Coronavirus
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley and Spokesperson on Rural Development has said turf cutting has been given a special exemption during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The...
Laois Hurling Memory: Offaly, the side netting and last-minute winner in 1981
Offaly 3-20 Laois 6-10
1981 Leinster SHC semi-final
Imagine scoring 6-10 in a Leinster championship semi-final and not winning.
Imagine being a point up with a minute...
Studying during Coronavirus: Portlaoise 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...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas Fitzsimons,
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
At Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Thomas...
Studying during Coronavirus: Mountrath 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...
Study Nursing with Midwifery at Portlaoise Institute
This course is designed to enhance student's awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
It is also ideal for those...
Shock and sadness at the sudden death of Jim McDonald
The sad death has occurred of Timahoe native Jim McDonald, who passed away suddenly on Thursday morning.
Late of Newtown, Ballyroan and Straffan in Kildare,...
Study Community Health with Psychology at Portlaoise Institute
The Community Health with Psychology (QQI Level 5) course in Portlaoise Institute is designed to provide students with an introduction to the area of...