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Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe Blanc
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Joe Blanc, Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Co.Laois. Died unexpectedly...
Mount Stewart Showhouse open this Saturday
Following the launch and complete sell out of Phase 1 of the housing development Mount Stewart in Portlaoise, Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes are launching their...
Walsh Cup blow for Laois as Westmeath prove too strong in Borris-In-Ossory
Laois 1-12 Westmeath 2-17
Walsh Cup Round 2
The Laois hurler's chances of reaching the Walsh Cup semi finals are all but over after they were...
Engagements, waking up to grim hashtags and dates in Laois – It’s all in...
It has been a busy Christmas and New Year but we're finally winding down and getting back into the swing of things.
That includes, the...
Certainty on Portlaoise Hospital is ‘sugar-coated promises’ says Laois TD Stanley
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that claims that the future of services at Portlaoise Hospital are secure due to the Slaintecare...
Jobs in Laois: All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are 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 5, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Michael (Mick) BROPHY
Camross, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) Brophy, Camross, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 3rd...
Walsh makes his inter-county comeback under new manager Quirke
The Laois senior footballers took Meath in Navan this afternoon where they lost out by 10 points.
Mike Quirke's charges suffered their second loss of...
Laois fall to Meath to end O’Byrne Cup campaign
Laois 1-15 Meath 4-16
Bord na Mona O’Byrne Cup Round 3
Laois lost out to Meath in their third game of the O’Byrne Cup, in Pairc...
Remember the Game: Shanahoe win Laois minor ladies football title in 2004
Shanahoe 5-7 Timahoe 3-10
2004 Laois Minor Ladies Football Final
Shanahoe ladies football club were a coming force in the early part of the 2000s and...
Get active this New Year: Seven of our favourite walking trails in Laois
Ah 2020. The New Year, the fresh start..maybe even, dare I say, a new you?
This doesn't mean you have to become a body builder...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 4, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Jack Hyland
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Late of C. I. E.. Peacefully...
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Have you a passion for photography? Do you enjoy meeting people in hugely positive and sociable situations?
If so, then we could have an ideal...
BREAKING: Heavy traffic in Laois town after pedestrian ‘struck by vehicle’
A serious accident has taken place in Abbeyleix this afternoon.
LaoisToday understands that there was an incident involving a pedestrian and a truck at around...
2019 Remembered: Kingston brothers opt out of Laois football panel for 2020
This was - and still is - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers for 2020.
The Laois senior footballers will begin life under...
2019 Remembered: Meet the Laois baby with the extraordinary association with the number 19
Anything baby related is heart warming and this story definitely is! A very different kind of story.
This really is something that is very unique.
Meet...
2019 Remembered: Five prison officers attacked and one ‘stabbed’ in Midlands Prison Portlaoise
This, back in July, was an appalling incident.
A convicted murderer attacked five prison officers and stabbed one of them in an incident at the...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: Night of celebration at Laois GAA Awards
What a great night at the Laois GAA Awards.
We look forward to next year already!
There was glitz glamour and plenty of silverware at this...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 3, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Sean Brophy
St Fintan's Tce, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence, husband of the...
2019 Remembered: Dear Electric Picnic Acts – You are not in Dublin!
During the Electric Picnic, several of the acts mentioned being in Dublin, Laois people were raged by this!
'Dublin, let me hear you make some...
2019 Remembered: Laois hotel probed over accommodating, ‘persons seeking international protection’
According to a local councillor, the status of new occupants at a Portarlington hotel was questioned by local people in June.
The status of new...
2019 Remembered: Disqualified driver found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol at...
In May, disqualified driver was found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol.
A disqualified driver has been found 10 times over the legal...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA club look within to appoint new manager for 2020 season
Back in November, O'Dempsey's announced they had a new manager.
O’Dempsey’s have appointed former player Francis Finn as their new senior football manager for the...
2019 Remembered: Changing of the guard as owners retire from beloved 189-year-old family pub
Back in May, a family-run pub in Ballylinan, Flemings Pub, went under new management.
Little can sum up the impact a meeting place has had...
2019 Remembered: Winning EuroMillions ticket sold in Laois claimed by family
At the end of October, a Laois family won huge money in the EuroMillions draw.
It was a family reunion like no other today as...
2019 Remembered: Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
Back in April, this Laois hotel got a prestigious honour.
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic...
2019 Remembered: Laois bride-to-be pulls out all the stops on Hen weekend
This story, from back in April, is absolutely gas!
Well this is some get-up!
A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her...
2019 Remembered: Huge boost for Laois club as O’Loughlin set to transfer
This news broke earlier last month and will be a big boost for Rosenallis in 2020.
Laois footballer John O’Loughlin is set to transfer from Dublin side...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 2, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Bill Davis
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick Laois
Bill Davis, Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Co....
2019 Remembered: Laois pub named in Sunday World ‘Top 10 Boozers’
Back in January, this Laois pub received a fine accolade.
This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get.
The Sunday World ‘Pub Spy’ spent...