LaoisToday Reporter
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16 years at festival
News broke that Body & Soul would not...
The LaoisToday Photo Annual 2019 is on sale now – and here is where...
What a year that was.
There's always an amount of great events but this year there was a particular sequence of unforgettable moments in quick...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Anthony (Margaret Mary) COFFEY D.C.
Blackrock, Dublin / Rosenallis, Laois
(late of Clonduff,...
Laois football team named for O’Byrne Cup clash with Wexford
Laois football manager Mike Quirke has made a host of changes to his side for Saturday's O'Byrne Cup clash away to Wexford.
There are first...
With Bruno McCormack now retired, here’s 20 of the best left boots in Laois
There's something about left-footed players.
Only 20% of the population are left-footed and those stats generally transfer into sporting teams too.
If a Gaelic football team...
Range of products for sale in Frankie’s Hairdressing in Mountmellick this Christmas
Frankie’s Hairdressing in Mountmellick have a selection of great Christmas ideas in store and online this Christmas.
They are open until 8 every day until...
Laois families encouraged to apply for new childcare scheme – and will receive subsidies...
Just three weeks after applications to the National Childcare Scheme opened online, a total of 119 awards have been issued to families in Laois,...
Laois GAA appoint new Juvenile County Board chairman
Laois GAA County Board chairman Peter O'Neill has announced that he has appointed a new Juvenile chairman.
Barrowhouse native Alan Langton has been given the...
Laois GAA announce Development Squads for U-14, U-15 and U-16 hurling and football for...
Laois GAA have confirmed their Development Squads for the coming year.
Following a number of trials in recent weeks, and a first ever Divisional Competition...
Concerns around delays in tree felling raised by local TD
Independent Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan has said that sawmills and farmers in Laois and Offaly have asked her to investigate why there is a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Richard Booth
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Richard Booth, Killeen, Mountmellick, Co.Laois, died December 11th, 2019....
Famed Alo Donegan’s store celebrates 90 years in business in Portlaoise
A lot of things have changed over the years in Portlaoise but one constant in the town's Market Square is the presence of Alo...
Winning start for Portlaoise CBS in South Leinster senior football championship
Portlaoise CBS 0-13 Presentation Bagnelstown 2-5
Top Oil South Leinster 'B' Senior Football Championship Round 1
Portlaoise CBS turned a three point half time deficit into...
Laois woman who ‘broke every bone’ in her face wins two Road Safety Authority...
A Laois woman who was involved in a horrific accident has been awarded with two Road Safety Awards.
The awards honour the efforts of individuals...
Glory for Knockbeg College in South Leinster 2nd Year Final
Knockbeg College 2-9 Good Counsel College (Wexford) 1-4
South Leinster 2nd Year ‘A’ Final
Knockbeg added another trophy to the cabinet after they beat Good Counsel...
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s: Build a great future at a supportive college with a...
THE February 1st CAO deadline is fast approaching but there is no need to panic - the procedure is simple and clear. It’s well...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Séan Phelan
Straboe, Portlaoise, Laois
Phelan, Straboe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois December 10th 2019. Peacefully...
Disqualified Laois driver on suspended sentence caught speeding tested positive for cocaine
A Laois driver, who is disqualified from driving for ten years, was detected speeding and driving dangerously while under the influence of drugs last...
Downey’s Autostop Car of the Week: 161 Hyundai Tucson for €18,950
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 161 Hyundai Tucson which is available to buy for €18,950.
This 1.7 litre diesel car...
Abbeyleix U-16 hockey team storm to success in West Leinster playoffs
While storm Atiyah was battering the West Coast last Sunday, Abbeyleix U-16 girl’s hockey team were creating their own storm in winning the WL...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter Daly
Westfield, Castletown, Laois / Offaly
Peter Daly, Westfield, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois....
Laois dentists pick up prestigious honours at Irish Dentist Association Awards
Padraig O’Reachtagain has been named ‘Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2019’ for the compassionate treatment he provided to a woman who was injured...
Carol service in Killeen not to be missed this Christmas
There's nothing like a Carol service to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Away from the hustle and bustle, it serves both as a...
JOB VACANCY: Enva looking to hire drivers for roles based in Portlaoise
Enva are seeking to fill the following vacancy:
Driver - Waste Oil/Industrial and Automotive
Location: Based in Portlaoise with nationwide travel.
Primary Duties
Driving nationwide collecting different...
Former Laois footballer set to take over Park-Ratheniska
The Park-Ratheniska footballers will be managed by former Laois senior player Kieran Kelly for the 2020 season.
The Ballylinan man is set to take over...
Strong Laois involvement as Cistercian Roscrea seek league final success
There's strong Laois involvement on the Cistercian Roscrea senior rugby team who take on Gonzaga in the Leinster league final in Energia Park in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paul Kehoe
82 Newpark Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Laois
Paul Kehoe, 82 Newpark Portlaoise (eircode R32H96V)....
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 181 Renault Kangoo from €45 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Renault Kangoo.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
New tourism status for Portlaoise is great news for Laois, says Minister Flanagan
Portlaoise has been revealed to be one of the country’s ‘Destination Towns’ under a new Fáilte Ireland scheme, according to Laois-Offaly TD and Minister...
No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16 years at...
The days of meeting in the Body & Soul at Electric Picnic are over.
After 16 years, the people behind that area of the festival...