LaoisToday Reporter
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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...