LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Joe Ryan
Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Ryan, Joe, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, 22nd March 2020....
JOB VACANCY: Mulhall Meats in Portlaoise are looking to hire a butcher
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...
In Pictures: Miller’s Home and Garden open for business in Portlaoise
Spring is in the air - and Miller's Home and Garden on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise is open for business and adhering to...
Laois RTE TV presenter diagnosed with Coronavirus
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
The 44-year-old Mountrath woman hosts Claire Byrne Live on RTE One.
However, she appeared via video...
Busy times as chairman of Irish Grain Growers urges farmers to be careful amid...
The Laois farmer who is chairman of the Irish Grain Growers Group has urged farmers to be particularly careful at this time as they...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Michael McEvoy
Mountrath rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy, Michael, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, March 21 2020....
When the Laois hurlers beat All Ireland finalists Cork in the league in Borris-in-Ossory
In January, ahead of the Walsh Cup clash between Laois and Westmeath in Borris-in-Ossory, we looked back on the famous league win that Laois...
McDonalds set to close all outlets in Ireland and UK due to Coronavirus
McDonalds is set to close all outlets in Ireland and the United Kingdom by 7pm on Monday March 23.
The fast food outlet has a...
Can you name the entire Laois senior football panel from the 2003 Leinster final?
Another day in this changed new world.
And we've come up with another way to keep you occupied and entertained.
2003 was a glorious time for...
Remembering the Top 10 Hottest Red Heads in Laois in 2019!
The LaoisToday search for the county's Hottest Men has been a hugely popular feature on site over the past three years and though we...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 22, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Michael McEvoy
Mountrath rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy, Michael, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, March 21 2020....
Women in Sport: All-Ireland winner and four-time All-Star – Laois football great Tracey Lawlor
As part of our Women in Sport interview series, this piece originally featured on LaoisToday in March 2019.
An All-Ireland winner, four All-Star awards, four...
Can you name all the GAA clubs in Laois?
In this very serious time for the world, most people are bored and looking for things to do.
And what better than a bit of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 21, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Patrick (Patsy) Mulhall
Old Mills, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy)...
Winner announced in LaoisToday/Kelly Lou Cakes Mother’s Day competition
We all love our mammy. And we all love cake.
Put the two together and it's a serious combination.
That's what we did this week with...
The 11 stages of every GAA club player’s life and career
A Star of the Future, a Young Lad or a Former Great?
People dedicate their lives to their GAA team and the beauty of it...
Laois doctor using Instagram to provide accurate information about Coronavirus
A Laois doctor has taken to Instagram to help keep people up to date with the latest information in relation to the Coronavirus.
Dr Sharon...
Message from St Canice’s Credit Union to their members in Durrow, Rathdowney and Mountrath
St Canice’s Credit Union which has branches in Durrow, Rathdowney and Mountrath has put measures in place to continue to serve the community through...
Laois testing facility in operation as battle against Coronavirus continues
This is the site of the testing facility for the Coronavirus in Laois.
A building belonging to the HSE in Emo is where you are...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 20, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary and Margaret Bannon
Oldtown, Errill, Laois
Mary and Margaret Bannon, Errill, Co. Laois,...
Emergency services on scene as car overturned in Laois
Multiple wings of the emergency services in Laois are dealing with a serious car crash this afternoon.
The incident happened on the Mountmellick Road in...
Laois Walks Festival announces decision to defer 2020 edition
The popular Laois Walks Festival has announced that they will defer their 2020 festival until later in the year due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The...
JOB VACANCIES: Local Nursing Home planning to hire extra staff as Coronavirus could hit...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington, who have 58 residents and 80 staff, are planning on hiring additional personnel in the coming weeks if some...
Laois lads to the fore for Cistercian Roscrea in Leinster Schools Plate success
Cistercian College Roscrea rounded off their 2019/20 rugby campaign with a comprehensive victory over The King’s Hospital School in the Leinster Rugby Senior Plate...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Elizabeth Burke (née Kavanagh)
Hillsbrook Avenue, Perrystown, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of...
Birthdays and life celebrations: Order online on Gerry Browne Jewellers
Gerry Browne Jewellers has had to close its doors until 29th March or until futher notice to assist in the major task of controlling and...
Department of Health releases first stats of Coronavirus outbreak in Ireland
The Department of Health have, for the first time, released official figures of the breakdown of Coronavirus cases in Ireland.
The figures, which go up...
LISTEN: LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast on Coranavirus, fixture speculation, Netflix and sports book recommendations
If the Coronavirus restrictions continue for months, will the Portlaoise footballers be just given the Laois senior championship again?
How can the National Football Leagues...
Sadness at passing of Jimmy Rafter – a great Rathdowney-Errill and Laois gael
The death has occurred of Jimmy Rafter, Clonmeen, Errill. Rathdowney-Errill GAA club, through official Alex Stenson, have sent us the following tribute.
Rathdowney and Errill...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Pat George
20 Imleach, The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving wife...