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Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Stuart McCarthy
Ballintlea, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Marion...
All of this weekend’s Laois GAA fixtures
This weekend sees two more Laois teams in Leinster action as the Rosenallis and Portlaoise footballers begin their campaigns.
We also have some U-20 semi...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer from €77...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
With a finance option in place, this car...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Hartford
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Hartford, Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. Nov 4th 2019 Peacefully...
All-New Renault CLIO Launches at Joe Mallon Motors with Renault Carbon Rewards
The much-anticipated fifth generation of the All-New Renault CLIO will launch in Joe Mallon Motors this Thursday, November 7.
First launched nearly 30 years ago,...
Good news for Laois commuters as new M7 set to return to 120km speed...
Well this is great news altogether.
According to the Irish Times, Transport Infrastructure Ireland says that the new three-lane section of the M7 is set...
Learn to Jive – no partner or experience needed
How many times have you been in a social setting and wished that you could dance properly?
Have you marveled at those who can jive?...
Our School: Newtown NS – a small, rural school deeply embedded in the Crettyard...
This week for the Our School series we visited Newtown NS where principal Kevin Gorman and staff welcomed LaoisToday to meet the students.
Located in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Jack Conroy
Our Lady's Place, Naas, Kildare / Laois
Jack will be well known...
The Week that Was: The top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois hit by overnight crime spree as host of businesses, schools and homes hit
On Thursday we reported on a spate of break...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Evan Clancy
3 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving parents...
Deep sadness in Portarlington following sad passing of young footballer
There is deep sadness in Portarlington and in GAA circles throughout the county following the sad passing of a promising young footballer.
Evan Clancy, from...
O’Brien and Hanley down Mountmellick as Clonguish Gaels march on
Clonguish Gaels (Longford) 2-15 Mountmellick 1-12
Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Mountmellick's Leinster hurling journey has ended at the first hurled as they went...
Three goal Tullaroan end Rosenallis’s Leinster hurling journey
Rosenallis 1-12 Tullaroan 3-18
Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Rosenallis's Leinster hurling journey is over as they were well beaten by Kilkenny champions Tullaroan...
Remember the Game: Emo see off Mountmellick to claim Division 2 football honours in...
Emo 3-8 Mountmellick 0-7
2000 Laois ACFL Division 2 Final
Meetings between Mountmellick and Emo have been rare enough over the years but in the latter...
With the season done and dusted, we rank Laois’s top 25 hurling teams
With the exception of the clubs that are in Leinster club action, the Laois adult hurling season is over for 2019.
Rathdowney-Errill, Rosenallis, Camross and...
Mountmellick and Rosenallis hoping for Leinster club hurling progress
It may be the first Saturday in November and the weather is as wet, miserable and wintery as it gets - but it's a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Tommy Warren
Rosenallis, Laois
Tommy Warren, Meadow View, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died November 1st...
Kilkenny hurling great Eoin Larkin in Portlaoise on Saturday
He's one of the greatest hurlers of his generation and now he's brought his life story to book.
Eoin Larkin, who has won eight All...
Laois TD Flanagan welcomes opening of new Southern Circular Road
There was excitement in Portlaoise this morning on the new Southern Circular Road where Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Charlie Flanagan TD,...
Portlaoise Southern Circular Road Extension officially opened this morning
After months and months of delays, traffic congestion and frustration – the brand new Portlaoise Southern Circular Road officially opened this morning.
The project was...
Young Laois man in serious condition in Australian hospital following hang-gliding accident
A young Portlaoise man is in a coma in an Australian hospital following a hang-gliding accident.
Richard Nicholls (26) was injured in the horrific accident...
Leaves Festival of Writing & Music in Laois – November 5-10
The Leaves Festival of Writing and Music, running from the 5-10th of November celebrates the diversity and richness in today’s literary, music, theatre and...
Laois owners caught up in dispute between Horse Racing Ireland and Supreme Racing Club
A number of Laois people have been caught up in a dispute between the company that manages their syndicates and the horse racing authority...
Laois school set to hold fundraising table quiz
Tobar an Léinn Raheen NS Parent's Association have announced plans to run a fundraising table quiz on Saturday November 8.
The school recently raised its...
Come and explore two important topics with Duncan Stewart
This weekend sees the exploration of two very important topics with Duncan Stewart.
The discussions will take place in St Philomena's Hall, Brigidine Convent, Mountrath...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Betty Gillson
Glenealy, Wicklow / Mountmellick, Laois
Betty Gillson (Glenealy, Co. Wicklow & formerly...
In Pictures: Laois TASTE Month a huge success to date
October has been designated Laois TASTE Month with a range of events organised to showcase what the county has to offer.
You are invited to sample the...
Laois legal firms announce exciting merger
Eugene O'Connor of Rollestons Solicitors and James McElwee of McElwee Solicitors are delighted to announce the merging of their respective firms starting from the...
Laois school students celebrate Maths Week
Emo National School hosted James Soper on Wednesday, October 16 to celebrate Maths Week 2019.
The students of Emo National School and St. Joseph’s Girls...