LaoisToday Reporter
Busy Laois road closed due to overturned truck
An overturned truck has forced the closure of a busy Laois road for a number of hours.
According to the AA, the old N7 (R445)...
Bord Na Mona Recycling’s Springtime Skip Hire Offer
Springtime has arrived and, for many, a long overdue ‘spring clean’ may be imminent.
It’s no secret that clutter is one of the biggest...
Property: Detached home on approx 1.3 acres for sale in Clonsast Lower with Tom...
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted – are delighted to offer to the market this imposing, concrete built four bedroom detached home...
Property: Delightful detached family home in Whitefields, Portarlington for sale with Tom McDonanald Auctioneers
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted – are delighted to offer to the market this quality, concrete built, four bedroom detached family...
A five-star night to remember at The Heritage Killenard Spa
If you're looking for a real five-star experience - a night of bubbles, luxury and goodie bags - then this is for you!
You are...
Election Diary: Campaign launch, political rejuvenation pledge and cyber security potential
It is just under three months until the Elections and our eighth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
The Killeshin Hotel has a special treat in store this Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner (next Sunday, March 31, for those of you who aren't fully tuned in!) but the nice folk...
Silver success for Ballykilcavan Brewery at prestigious awards
It was a winning weekend for Ballykilcavan, as the Stradbally based-brewery bagged six medals in the 2019 Dublin Craft Beer Cup.
The competition is part of...
Funeral details announced for former Knockbeg student and teacher following sad passing
The funeral details have been announced for James Griffin who passed away unexpectedly last weekend.
The former Knockbeg College student and teacher, from Tullow in...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
There’s lots of live music around the county this weekend.
A great example is People Power in Dunamaise Arts Center...
RDS, Malahide Castle or Croke Park – use Martleys Transport to get to your...
Are you heading to Picture This for one of their five sold-out gigs in the 3 Arena next week?
Have you your tickets sorted for...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords are looking to hire a Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords Portlaoise are now hiring and are looking to fill the following vacancy.
Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords LTD are looking for a customer-focused Trade Sales Advisor to join...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school launch their own radio station
This is a very exciting initiative.
Portlaoise College’s Transition Year students have launched their own radio station.
Under the name of CPLR (Coláiste Portlaoise Local Radio),...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as season gathers pace
With St Patrick's Day done and dusted the local GAA season will now really begin to take off.
This weekend sees a number of games...
JOB VACANCY: LOETB have a vacancy for two Apprentice Electrical Instructors
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Applications are invited for the following posts:
Apprenticeship Electrical Instructor X 2
(Specific Purpose Fixed Term Contract –...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kieran Kelly
Ballacolla Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at his residence, in the loving care...
Garda helicopter spotted in Laois as ‘house raided’
The Garda helicopter has been spotted in the skies over Portlaoise this afternoon.
LaoisToday understands that it is providing assistance to Gardai who are carrying...
Shock and sadness as former Knockbeg student and teacher passes away suddenly
There is deep sadness and shock this morning with the news that a former Knockbeg College student and teacher has passed away suddenly.
James Griffin,...
Winner announced in brilliant LaoisToday/Heritage Killenard Mother’s Day competition
With Mother's Day coming up we recently teamed up with our friends at The Heritage Hotel and Spa in Killenard to give away a...
Gardai appeal for information after elderly man viciously assaulted in Laois
Garda in Portlaoise are appealing for assistance from the public regarding their investigation into an aggravated burglary which occurred in Laois.
The incident took place...
Good Week, Bad Week: Scholarships, Junk Kouture and All-Ireland finals
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Election Diary: Tarmac for Portarlington, traffic calming near Crettyard school and campaign launch
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sevent Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Our guide to what’s on this St Patrick’s weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It's St Patrick’s weekend, it’s a long weekend and Laois is lining up to really celebrate across the county....
JOB VACANCIES: Two full-time positions going in The Rainbow Castle creche in Portlaoise
There are currently two full-time positions in The Rainbow Castle in Portlaoise. Both of these roles are for an immediate start.
Roles
Preschool Room leader...
Election Diary: Campaign launch, jobs for Laois and positive Live Register figures
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sixth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
JOB VACANCY: Oakdale Nursing Home have a new vacancy to fill
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following position:
Health Care Assistant
Required for: Part-Time Shifts (Mornings, Weekdays & Weekends)
Requirements:
Be passionate about caring for...
Gardai seeking assistance to find missing Portlaoise man
Gardaí wish to seek the public's assistance in locating the whereabouts of a missing Portlaoise man.
57-year-old William Delaney is missing from the Portlaoise area...
JOB VACANCY: JS Dooley Contracting Ltd in Portlaoise have a vacancy for a Quantity...
JS Dooley Contracting Ltd in Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position:
Quantity Surveyor
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding midland-based Building...
Election Diary: Sewage problems, funding and calls to go Green for St Patrick’s Day
It is less than three months until the Elections and our fifth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
For Sale: ‘Tremendous opportunity’ as Portlaoise pub on the market for €295,000 with Elite...
Public House - 81 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Asking Price: €295,000
Elite Estate Agents are delighted to introduce to the commercial sales market, this prime...