LaoisToday Reporter
Orange Warnings in place for Laois as ‘weather bomb’ Storm Brendan set to hit
A weather bomb is heading our way - as Storm Brendan is expected to start hitting Laois from 8am on Monday morning.
Met Eireann have...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois priest launches blistering attack against planned RIC event
Fr Paddy has his say on plans to stage an event commemorating the RIC.
2...
Laois church vandalised in sickening overnight attack
This is sickening.
A church in Laois was the victim of senseless vandalism overnight.
The candelabra in Abbeyleix church has been completely smashed up.
Taking to Twitter...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 12, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Carmel Fitzpatrick (née Dunne)
Annfield Terrace, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick (nee Dunne) Annfield Terrace, Portlaoise....
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 11, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Carmel Fitzpatrick (née Dunne)
Annfield Terrace, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick (nee Dunne) Annfield Terrace, Portlaoise....
Laois road closed and emergency services on the scene following accident
A road between Portlaoise and Mountrath has been completely closed this evening following a serious accident.
Members of the fire services, multiple ambulances and garda...
Check out the range of quality used cars at Brian Walsh Car Sales in...
Brian Walsh Car Sales is a family run car dealership for over 35 years based just outside Portlaoise, Co Laois.
It is located just off...
Laois General Election candidate calls for public debate with fellow contenders
There's most certainly a General Election hanging in the air and with that comes all sorts of calls and claims.
And one of the candidates...
Boost for Portarlington Leisure Centre as €300,000 in funding announced
A total of €300,000 in funding has been announced for Portarlington Leisure Centre under the Government's large scale sports infrastructure fund.
The news was announced...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 10, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Caroline Malone (née Flynn)
Kilbracken, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at St James Hospital Dublin. Sadly...
JOB VACANCY: Blue Equipment Ireland Ltd are looking to hire full-time service engineers
Blue Equipment Ireland Ltd are part of the UK Blue Group who specialise in selling machines mainly into the waste industry and we pride ourselves in...
Planning your wedding? Then check out the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel in their upcoming Wedding...
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has long had a reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the region – and you can check them...
Battling Laois lose out to Dublin as Walsh Cup campaign ends
Laois 0-17 Dublin 1-28
Walsh Cup Round 3
Laois's Walsh Cup journey is over for 2020 as, despite a battling performance from Eddie Brennan's men, they...
Five-star Portlaoise CBS thrash Carnew for second South Leinster win
Portlaoise 5-16 Carnew 0-7
Top Oil South Leinster ‘B’ Senior Football Championship Round 2
Portlaoise CBS are within touching distance of the South Leinster semi finals...
Toyota C-HR available in Des Hughes Motors
The Toyota C-HR arrived on the market three years ago as Toyota's first compact crossover model and is available to purchase in Des Hughes Motors in Portlaoise.
Its combination...
Grant of almost €400,000 on the way to four Laois towns
A grant of almost €400,000 has also been granted to the towns of Portarlington, Mountmellick, Mountrath and Rathdowney.
This fund will be used to assist...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 9, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kieran Costigan
Kilnaseer, Canonswood, Rathdowney, Laois
Costigan, Kilnaseer, Canonswood, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. January 8th...
Abuse survivor calls on Laois County Council to cancel plans to build school near...
A sexual assault victim has called on Laois County Council to withdraw plans to build a new primary school across the road from the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Joseph (Joe) Cornally
Late of River St., Ballycumber, Offaly / Palmerstown, Dublin /...
Range of Hobby Courses starting in Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre this January
Everyone has the best of intentions in the New Year and what better than to take up a new hobby or challenge this January.
Portlaoise...
6 months membership in Killeshin Hotel Zest Leisure Club for just €199
Who doesn't want to be healthier and fitter in the New Year?
And who doesn't love a good bargain?
The team in the Killeshin Hotel in...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords Portlaoise looking to hire receptionist
Telfords, based in Portlaoise, are currently looking to hire a receptionist to join their team.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have previous reception and administration...
Kind-hearted Laois mam gifts over €300k Lotto win to daughter to build her future
A kind-hearted mam from Laois handed her daughter a Lotto ticket worth €312,042 after her daughter had originally bought her the ticket.
The winning ticket...
20 Laois people to watch out for in 2020
There’s any amount of talented young Laois people making strides in various fields and we’ve picked out 20 of them to keep an eye...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Pat Culleton
30 Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois
Pat Culleton, 30 Hillside View, Clonaslee, Co....
Laois people called to take part in a TV show about their first love
Have you ever thought about your first love, the one who gave you butterflies in your stomach for the first time?
Did you ever wonder...
Department of Justice says video of asylum seekers in cramped conditions in Laois ‘appears...
The Department of Justice has released a statement where it states that it believes footage which appeared to show ten asylum seekers in cramped...
Manager Quirke says Laois footballers must ‘make improvements now and stop talking about them’
Laois manager Micheal Quirke was disappointed with his sides loss to Meath in the O’Byrne Cup on Saturday, as an eleven point deficit at...
Eight Talking Points from a difficult weekend for Laois GAA teams
Three of Laois's GAA teams were in action over the weekend and between them they lost their respective games by a combined total of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Joe Blanc
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Joe Blanc, Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Co.Laois. Died unexpectedly...