LaoisToday Reporter
2019 Remembered: Laois’s Sansa Stark talks about acting on the internationally renowned Game of...
The resemblance here is simply uncanny!
As the much anticipated final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Foster) Lodge
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Regional Hospital...
2019 Remembered: Portarlington teacher bravely opens up about mental health journey
At the beginning of the year, we learned about Christopher's story. A very brave and powerful one at that.
This is simply powerful.
Portarlington native Christopher...
2019 Remembered: Multi-million euro horse racing facility planned for Laois to compete with Punchestown...
Ah, good old April Fools...We got you didn't we??
A multi-million euro horse racing facility is being planned for Laois which, when completed, will be...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA award winners for 2019 announced
There were many worthy recipients at this years Laois GAA Awards!
And of course, we got to see the Laois hurlers presented with their Joe...
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Senior hurling Team of the Year
The SHC came to a conclusion back in October as Rathdowney-Erril defeated Borris-Kilcotton to claim the Bob O’Keeffe cup.
It was an historic victory for...
2019 Remembered: Three-year sentence handed to man who seriously assaulted Laois footballer
Laois senior footballer was left horribly injured following an assault in April 2018, the man who was involved in the attack was handed a...
We’re picking the best Laois football team of the past 20 years – and...
They say all the best ideas are 'borrowed'.
And so it is with this one too. The brilliant Belfast-based Irish News, whose GAA coverage is...
2019 Remembered: Blow for Laois footballers as key player heads Down Under
This news was - and continues to be - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers.
New Laois football manager Mike Quirke will have...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: Serious style as Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington bring Debs season to...
Debs season is always popular - and Colaiste Iosagain's one in September proved to be the most read of them all.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...
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...
2019 Remembered: Shock and sadness in Laois community as Parish Priest killed in tragic...
This was absolutely shocking.
Fr John passed away at the end of January last year following a tragic accident.
There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix...
2019 Remembered: Gardai launch investigation after Laois businessman assaulted and robbed
This incident, which happened back in March, was simply horrific.
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 22, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Liz) Monahan (née Dwyer)
47 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at her residence...
JOB VACANCY: AOCA seeking to hire Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
AOCA Engineering Consultants, based in Portlaoise, are currently hiring.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential & Commercial Developments.
Seniority level:
Entry-Level
Skills:
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering,...
2019 Remembered: Criminal Assets Bureau raids Laois premises as fake money, drugs and clothes...
This was one of multiple searches that happened throughout the year.
Laois was among eight counties that had premises raided by members of the Criminal...
2019 Remembered: Laois couple like ‘prisoners’ in their home following years of ‘abuse’ from...
Back in July, we were introduced to a Laois couple who had a tough story to share.
A Laois couple are at the end of...
2019 Remembered: The full Laois Divisional squads that competed in the competition
There were some very entertaining games in this year's Divisional Championship games with many new faces making their mark.
The West came out on top...
2019 Remembered: Ranking our ten favorite Offaly people of all time
In honour of Shane Lowry's Open win in the summer, we came up with a list of our favourite people from across the border.
Offaly....
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Senior football Team of the Year
The SFC came to a conclusion back in October as Portlaoise defeated Killenshin to defend the Jack Delaney cup.
The Town have now won 12...
In Pictures: Incredible Portlaoise home goes on the market for €650,000
Hume Auctioneers - we get the pick of the crop!
Perhaps the finest house on the market anywhere in the region today, this exquisite family...
2019 Remembered: Laois man takes over as General Manager of The Heritage Hotel and...
A Laois man took over as Genral Manager of The Heritage Hotel and Spa back in March.
A Laois man has recently been appointed as...
2019 Remembered: Moment In Time: First ever Electric Picnic festival in 2004
These pictures from the first ever Electric Picnic are always incredibly popular.
Electric Picnic 2004 was the year it all started. A one-day event that...
2019 Remembered: ‘Convicted Paedophile’ set on fire in Midlands Prison Portlaoise attack
This was a shocking incident back in February.
A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to...
2019 Remembered: Happy Days as Sweet Bakery opens for business in Portlaoise
The Sweet Bakery opened its doors in February.
Who doesn’t like a cream bun or an eclair? Who isn’t fond of freshly baked bread? Who...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Fitzpatrick
Ashton Manor and Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Ashton Manor, Portlaoise and late...
WATCH: Santa arrives at Portarlington school amidst busy schedule
It was all excitement in Portarlington this morning as St Patrick's BNS welcomed a special visitor.
The one and only Santa Clause took time out...
Positive vibes as Minister Flanagan meets Simon Harris in relation to Portlaoise Hospital
Minister Charlie Flanagan met with his colleague Minister for Health Simon Harris this week in relation to the future of Portlaoise Hospital and has...
Courageous Scoil Chríost Rí downed by Moate in Leinster ‘A’ schools final
Scoil Chríost Rí Moate 0-9 Community School 2-11
Leinster 'A' Senior Schools Leinster final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the final of the Lidl Post...
Finline Furniture annual 3-day sale returns this weekend
The hugely popular Finline Furniture annual 3-day factory sales takes place this weekend - January 3-5 - in their Emo showrooms.
All our wonderful Sofas,...