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Gardai launch investigation into alleged ‘rape at Electric Picnic’
Gardai have launched an investigation after a teenage girl alleged that she was the victim of rape at the Electric Picnic over the weekend.
Yesterday,...
Busy weekend of fixtures as local GAA season resumes
The Laois GAA season took its now annual break for the Electric Picnic but things are back with a bang this weekend with an...
Deaths in Laois: Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann French (née Dempsey)
Coolock, Dublin/Donegal/Portlaoise, Laois
FRENCH (née Dempsey) Ann 1st September 2019,...
In Pictures: Exciting times as new playschool and after school facility Little Treasures opens...
Opening a new business is an exciting time and the new school term brings a huge buzz.
Put the two together - as has been...
Gardai dealing with almost 500 reported incidents from Electric Picnic
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Gardai say that they have dealt with 497 reported incidents arising from this year's Electric Picnic as of...
Nolan’s Locksmiths have mobile unit at Electric Picnic to help anyone locked out of...
Electric Picnic may be over - but there is still the small issue of getting home.
And if you are unfortunate enough to have lost...
Gardai release road safety message for those leaving Electric Picnic today
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Another Electric Picnic has come to an end and the big move out of Stradbally is well...
Hugely popular Clonaslee Show returns on Sunday, September 8
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history and goes back over 70 years – and it returns with what promises to be another great family...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Vincent (Sonny) Murtagh
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois/Lucan, Dublin
Vincent (Sonny) Murtagh, Shannon Road, Mountrath,...
News Diary: Trad concert in Camross in aid of local church, Laois Hospice fundraiser...
Trad concert in Camross for Lacca Church restoration
The local community in Camross have a right night planned in the Community Hall on Sunday, September...
Talking Point: Should Laois GAA consider reducing the number of senior football teams?
In our latest Talking Point column we ask, Should the number of teams in the Laois senior football championship be reduced?
Yes - 16 is...
Property Watch: Five homes currently for sale around Stradbally
With the Electric Picnic very much taking centre stage this week and people having a right good time of it in Stradbally, we thought...
Gardai make Electric Picnic plea on final festival day after over 200 drug seizures
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Gardai operating at the Electric Picnic have made one final plea for punters not to take drugs...
Jobs in Laois: All of 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, September 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James (Jim) Hennessy
Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois
Hennessy, Tentore, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, August 30th 2019,...
Laois masters football team reach All Ireland shield final
Laois 1-9 Galway 0-6
The Rock veteran John McDonald, who recently kindly sponsored gear for the Laois Masters football team, was the goal hero for the...
New to the Area: From Brazil to Laois – the story of Thaís Apoena...
Our New to the Area interview series, where we chat to people who have moved to Ireland from a different country and made their...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 31, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget Campion (née Campion)
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary
Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Farmers and Blow-Ins
Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington
And here we have it – our fourth list, and it has a twist!
After hundreds...
Electric Picnic and I: The Laois politician that got on stage with FatBoy Slim!
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
In the latest instalment of our Electric Picnic and I series, we caught up with local county...
In Pictures: Heritage Week Walk in Killeshin Waterworks
There was a fantastic turnout for a History Heritage and Biodiversity Walk in the Killeshin Waterworks on Saturday 24th August with a large crowd...
Electric Picnic and I: Julie Anne Miller, the LaoisToday photographer
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
In our Electric Picnic and I series, we chat to our own LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 30, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget Campion (née Campion)
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Templemore, Tipperary
Bridget Campion, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Laois Athletics announces partnership with new sponsor Downey’s Suzuki
Laois Athletics is delighted to announce a new sponsorship partner, with Downey's Suzuki coming on board just as the cross country season is about...
Goals key as Sarsfields reach ladies final for 14th successive season
Sarsfields 2-14 Portlaoise 1-7
Laois Ladies SFC Semi-final
Reigning Laois Ladies Senior Football champions Sarsfields advanced to their 14th successive county final when they dismissed the...
Deep sadness following passing of extremely decorated Camross hurler
There is deep sadness in Camross following the passing of one of its most beloved sons - Paddy Dowling.
An excellent hurler who represented Laois...
REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Sports Stars of 2019
Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington
And here we have it – our third list!
After hundreds and hundreds of nominations and...
JOB VACANCY: Nostra looking to hire IT Support Engineers for roles based in Laois
IT company Nostra - who have clients in Ireland, UK, Benelux, South Africa and America and whose CEO is Kevin O'Loughlin from Rosenallis -...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 191 Renault Megane from €58 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
JOB VACANCY: Mulhall’s Restaurant in Portlaoise looking for front of house staff
Mulhalls Restaurant in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following role:
Front of House Staff Position
Front of House Staff required for busy restaurant in Portlaoise, open...