LaoisToday Reporter
In Pictures: Crettyard Ladies look down memory lane for presentation night
Former Crettyard Ladies footballers came out in large numbers to celebrate the club's successes on Saturday, January 12.
Some travelled from Cork , Donegal, Wexford...
Full list of Laois senior football matches 2019
2019
Division 3: Laois 1-15 Carlow 1-12 - Report here
SCORERS - Laois Evan O'Carroll 0-8 (six frees), Donie Kingston 1-0, Paul Cahillane 0-2 (two frees), Eoin...
Three Portlaoise Prison managers ‘scapegoated’ following officer walkout
Three Portlaoise Prison managers believe they are being 'scapegoated' by the Irish Prison Service as the fallout from an officer walkout last May continues,...
JOB VACANCY: Beechfield Healthcare are looking to hire a Customer Services/Telesales Representative
Beechfield Healthcare is seeking to hire a Customer Services/Telesales Representative to join their office support team.
The ideal candidate will have min 2-3 years' experience...
Jobs in Laois: All of the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There is a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in...
Gardaí appeal to find stolen vehicle after woman assaulted by gang in Laois
A violent assault involving three men has left a woman in hospital.
According to Carlow Live, the assault took place in her home in Killeshin, Co...
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre launch a new range of Evening Course for...
January 2019 has kicked off with a new range of courses in Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre across Healthcare, Business, Administration & Computers.
Regina...
Planning for Farm Succession and Farm Structure Options seminar in Tullamore next week
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers (ICMSA) will host a public seminar on PLANNING FOR FARM SUCCESSION and FARM STRUCTURE OPTIONS in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, on Wednesday...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
After a hectic couple of months in the lead up to Christmas and New Year things are a...
JOB VACANCY: SuperValu in Abbeyleix are seeking to fill key role
SuperValu in Abbeyleix have a vacancy for the following position:
Duty Manager or Evening/Weekend Manager
Approx 25-35 hours per week
We are looking for a candidate to:
Assist...
The first LaoisToday football Team of the Week for 2019
Last weekend saw the latter stages of two 2018 football competitions take place - although we now in 2019.
The delayed U-21 'A' championship took...
JOB VACANCY: Boutique Ladybelle in Abbeyleix are hiring
Boutique Ladybelle in Abbeyleix have a vacancy for the following role:
Social Media and Sales Support
We are looking for someone to join our small team in...
JOB VACANCY: Person wanted for housework in Portlaoise
A family in Portlaoise are looking for someone for:
General Housework
1 Day per week
4-5 hours per shift
General cleaning/ironing
Must have good English
...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Dublin in the Walsh Cup
Eddie Brennan's charges are out in the third round of the Walsh Cup this afternoon against Dublin at 2pm.
Five changes have been made to...
Jobs in Laois: All of the recent job vacancies advertised on LaoisToday
There is a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 6, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Abbott
Mannin, Pike of Rushall, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Abbott, Mannin, Pike of...
Laois parents urged to be vigilant for ‘Swine Flu’ as school returns
The HSE is urging parents in Laois and around the country to be vigilant about their children's health as schools re-open tomorrow morning.
Doctors say...
Late Kingston goal helps Laois to O’Byrne Cup win over Wicklow
Laois 2-11 Wicklow 2-10
Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Round 3
The Laois footballers got their first win of the new season thanks to a late goal...
19 Laois people to watch out for in 2019
There’s any amount of talented young Laois people making strides in various fields and we’ve picked out 19 of them to keep an eye...
2019 Remembered: Disqualified Laois driver on suspended sentence caught speeding tested positive for cocaine
A disqualified Laois driver who was caught speeding tested positive for cocaine in December, displaying that cocaine is everywhere in Laois.
A Laois driver, who...
2018 Remembered: Newly-appointed Maryborough NS principal full of praise for the school’s community
In September, LaoisToday met wth Stradbally native Brid-Ann Buggie.
We asked her about her new role as principal of Maryborough NS, as well as...
2018 Remembered – Meet the O’Dempsey’s man who traded O’Moore Park for the Ryder...
In the run up to the senior football county final in October, we had a number of great human interest stories.
One which really struck...
2018 Remembered – Laois woman receives People of the Year Award
What a remarkable woman Colette is!
Back in April, she was crowned 'Everyday Hero' at the People of the Year Awards.
Check out the story in...
2018 Remembered – Courtwood manager Kinsella hits out at ‘Gaels’ in Intermediate
The IFC in Laois featured a Gaels team and the manager of the eventual champions was not too happy about it.
Courtwood ended up playing...
2018 Remembered: WATCH: Shocking videos show the campsite carnage left after this year’s Electric...
This is shocking.
Almost every year, video and photos are posted about the carnage left behind after three days of the Electric Picnic.
However, one campsite...
2018 Remembered – The very sad story of Rafal Filipowicz
This is a very sad story which had a tragic and devastating ending.
Back in March, a Polish man living in Carlow went missing from...
2018 Remembered – New bar and restaurant to open in Portlaoise this weekend as...
In June, amid Leinster final preparation and the Old Fort festival, Portlaoise town welcomed a new bar and restaurant.
Lillie's has went from strength to...
JOB VACANCY: Oakdale Nursing Home have a new vacancy to fill
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following position:
Activities Co-Ordinator/Healthcare Assistant
Required for: Permanent Part-Time position
Requirements:
FETAC Level 5 in Care of the...
2018 Remembered – Gardai install two permanent speed vans on M7 where works continue
When will these M7 works finish? They feel like they've been going on forever.
The stretch between Junction 8 and 11 is a 60km zone...
2018 Remembered: In Pictures: Old Fort Festival deemed a “1,000 per cent success”
What a summer it was.
The sun was splitting the rocks, Laois footballers were in Croke Park, and The Old Fort festival held another spectacular...