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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...
Sadness following the passing of president of Laois athletics club
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of the president of a Laois athletics club.
Bill Devereux, of 7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, passed away...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bill Devereux
7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving...
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: People First Credit Union seeking to hire Risk Management Officer
People First Credit Union are seeking to hire a Risk Management Officer.
The position is a part-time role and based at People First Credit Union's...
Laois Gardai highlight some ‘unnecessary journeys’ encountered on Day 1 of Operation Fanacht
Gardai in Laois have outlined some of the unnecessary journeys they encountered on Day 1 of Operation Fanacht which began yesterday.
This is a major...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Patchett (née O' Brien)
Clonin, Mountrath, Laois / Ballyroan, Laois
Mary Patchett (nee...
Laois TD says there has been ‘upsurge’ in illegal dumping during Coronavirus outbreak
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says there has been a significant increase in illegal dumping in local areas since the beginning of the Covid...
Huge variety of courses available at Portlaoise Institute for September 2020
Courses in Beauty, Business, Digital Media, Social Care and Security are just some of what is available in the further education options in Portlaoise...
Gardai in Laois seize drugs worth more than half a million euro and detain...
Gardai in Laois have detained three people and seized drugs worth more that €500,000 today.
The seizures took place following searches in the Mountmellick and...
Tributes paid to Laois woman following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to the late Phil Ryan following her sad passing at the weekend.
Phil, who is from Abbeyleix, passed away peacefully at...
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...
Electric Picnic promoter hopeful that 2020 festival can go ahead
The promoter of the Electric Picnic says that he remains 'optimistic' that the festival can go ahead in September.
A range of music events such...
The Laois link to the brutal murders of Keane Mulready-Woods and Robbie Lawlor
On Monday afternoon, Gardai in Portlaoise stopped a car on the M7 and arrested two women after recovering €50,000 in cash in the vehicle.
And...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Joe (Josie) Corcoran
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois / Rahan, Offaly
Joe died on April 6th...
Number of cases of Coronavirus in Laois rises by six
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 31.
These figures come from April 5 and...
Car sales plummet nationally in March as Laois figures down over 50% on 2019
There were just 75 car sales recorded in Laois in March, down from 165 for the same month last year as the impact of...
Studying during Coronavirus: Clonaslee 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...
Sadness at death of Breda Delaney, former proprietor of well-known Portlaoise pubs
The death has taken place of Breda Delaney whose family owned two well-known Portlaoise pubs over the years.
Mrs Delaney (nee Keaveney), who was originally...
Rathdowney-Errill predicted to win Laois senior hurling championship on Instagram polls
Whether the 2020 Laois senior hurling championship will ever take place is anyone's guess.
And in the absence of games, we asked our Instagram following...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Chrissy) Brennan
Kilcronan, Ballinakill, Laois
In the loving care of the staff of...
Two women arrested following suspected money laundering operation in Laois
Gardaí have arrested two women and seized a large sum of cash during an operation in Laois today - Monday April 6.
The incident happened...
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...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Breda Delaney (née Keavney)
Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Tynagh, Galway
Delaney (nee Keaveney) Borris Road,...
Leinster Final Memory: Longford stun Laois in 1968 decider
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 16, 2018, ahead of that year's Leinster football final
Only eight times in the last 50 years...
Joe Mallon Motors adapts to online car sales and contactless deliveries
Joe Mallon Motors Renault and Dacia Dealer in Naas and Portlaosie have adapted there business to online, contactless delivery, Unlike other industries businesses have...
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...
Guards continue to encourage people to comply with health guidelines
A high-ranking member of An Garda Síochána has appealed with the public to continue observing the strict health guidelines as the battle to contain...
Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview with The Electrix band members Damian Carroll and Nicky Brennan originally featured on LaoisToday in March 2018.
During the Coronavirus restrictions, Damian...