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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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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...
JOB VACANCY: Blue Sky Financial seeking to hire receptionist/office administration
Blue Sky Financial Portlaoise are seeking to fill the following position:
Receptionist/Office Administration
Full-time position
Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage
To apply ...
Wins for both Laois men’s rugby clubs as Christmas break approaches
Storm Atiyah brought heavy rain and driving winds across the country yesterday but two Laois rugby clubs battled that and their respective opponents to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 9, 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)....
Clueless Influencers, spilling Lego and problems with spelling – It’s all in our Tweets...
We are back again this week with our Tweets of the Week!
And there are a few good ones, if we say so ourselves.
We've all...
Heartbreak for Eire Og as Ballybodan strike late to seal second Leinster title
There was late heartbreak for Carlow champions Eire Og this afternoon as Dublin side Ballyboden St Enda's struck very late to deny them a...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Huge boost for Laois club as O’Loughlin set to transfer
A huge boost came for Rosenallis this week after news broke of John...
Moment in Time: Huge turnout for Moss Keane book launch in 2005
Who didn't love Moss Keane?
The legendary Kerryman was capped over 50 times for the Irish rugby team but after moving from Kerry to Dublin,...
Bad weather hits local soccer as just a handful of games played
Storm Atiyah made its presence felt on the Atlantic Coast of Ireland today and it also swept in a number of heavy showers our...
Property Watch: Five properties currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €300,000
This week for Property Watch we look at homes in Portlaoise that are in the €275,000 to €300,000 price bracket.
If that sounds like your...
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, December 8, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Finnan
Ardavullane, Tipperary Town, Tipperary / Portlaoise, Laois
Finnan, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co...
Laois driver who had suspended sentence tested positive for cocaine
A Laois driver was found to have cocaine in their system after being drug tested on the roads this morning.
The driver had already been...
JOB VACANCY: Downeys Centra Portlaoise seeking sales assistant for weekend night shift work
Downeys Centra Portlaoise are currently recruiting for the position of Sales assistant.
The position is for Friday and Saturday nights only from the hours of...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 7, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anita BRENNAN (née Kealy)
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Anita Brennan (née Kealy), Arles, Ballickmoyler,...