LaoisToday Reporter
UPDATED: Stradbally to Portlaoise Road reopens ahead of Electric Picnic
The main road between Portlaoise and Stradbally has reopened a week before the Electric Picnic.
Signs were erected last week stating that the main road,...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
Brought to you in association with Laois Tourism
Heritage Week is in full swing this weekend with lots to do around the county. It really...
JOB VACANCY: Mighty Mols in Mountrath are looking for staff
Mighty Mols Emo Service Station in Mountrath, a busy service station and deli, are currently recruiting to fill a number of vacancies.
Positions Available
Deli Assistant...
JOB VACANCY: Opportunities with Environmental Engineering business in Portlaoise
Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS) have an excellent opportunity for Field Service Operatives based in Portlaoise.
Field Service Operative
EPAS is an innovative environmental engineering, manufacturing and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Byrne
Patrick St, Durrow, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Also Brighton, England (ex...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Ladies stun Naas AFC with second half comeback to seal spot...
Portlaoise Ladies AFC Naas AFC
Joe Rooney Cup Semi Final
Portlaoise Ladies travelled to Naas Sports Centre on Monday night to take on Division 1 side...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Brennan
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Thomas (Tom) Brennan, of “St. Joseph’s”,...
Range of courses available but positions filling up in Portlaoise Institute
Courses in Beauty, Business, Digital Media, Social Care and Security are just some of what is available in the 3rd Level options in Portlaoise Institute.
While...
Laois Rose Grainne shines on stage at Rose of Tralee
For the first time since 2014, a Laois Rose made it to the Dome in Tralee - with Grainne Hogan from Camross representing the...
Martley’s Bus and Coach Hire all set for new school and college term
Whether we like it or not, the countdown is well and truly on to the new school and college terms.
As ever, there's an amount...
Weather guru predicts Electric Picnic scorcher
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
We really, really, really, really hope this is right.
The Electric Picnic is less than two weeks away...
JOB ALERT: This week’s job vacancies in Laois
There is a number of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday...
In Pictures: Great day at Camross Tractor Run
Who doesn't love a Tractor Run?
The people of Camross were out in force last weekend for their annual Tractor Run.
A post on the GAA...
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe bow out of intermediate championship after narrow loss to Rathdowney-Errill
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Rathdowney-Errill 2-16 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 2-13
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Relegation Final
Despite a committed performance from this Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe side, Rathdowney-Errill’s...
LISTEN: The Papal Visit, Leaving Cert results and the current state of Laois football
Brought to you in association with Finline Furniture
On this week’s UnLaoised Podcast, Brian Moss is joined by the ‘tweeting priest’ Fr Paddy Byrne, Laois...
JOB VACANCY: Phone Watch looking for Installation and Maintenance Engineer in Portlaoise
Phone Watch are hiring for an Installation and Maintenance Engineer in the Portlaoise area!
Are you looking for a new career?
Do you have excellent...
The internet reacts to Laois’s Hottest Men
Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant Bar and Eatery
Over the past two weeks we have released our pick of the cream of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 17, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John-Joe Bergin
Levalley, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Rathdowney, Laois
Unexpectedly at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Sadly...
JOB VACANCY: Mulhall’s Restaurant looking to fill two key roles
Mulhalls Restaurant in Portlaoise are recruiting for the folllowing vacancies.
Positions Available
- Baker
- Front of House Staff
The above are full-time positions and three years experience is...
Camross edge out Ballypickas in tight battle to book intermediate semi-final place
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Camross 2-12 Ballypickas Gaels 2-11
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 3
Two goals early in the second half helped Camross...
Gardai may search Laois location in Deirdre Jacob investigation
Gardai investigating the disappearance and supposed murder of Deirdre Jacob may search a location in Laois in a bid to solve the 20-year-old case.
The...
Councillor Pauline Madigan on making national headlines and a rocky start into Laois politics
On Thursday last, Laois's newest councillor, Pauline Madigan, sat down to speak on LaoisToday's newest Unlaois'd podcast.
The Limerick native and IT Carlow lecturer spoke...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John-Joe Bergin
Levalley, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Rathdowney, Laois
Unexpectedly at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Sadly...
Winner announced for LaoisToday and Jule Spa Competition
To celebrate hitting 19,000 likes on our Facebook page we teamed up with Jule Beauty & Spa, Midlands Park Hotel, for a fantastic prize.
We...
Portlaoise AFC ladies maintain title march with big home win
Portlaoise AFC 7 Park Celtic 0
KDFL So Fresh Entertainment Women's Division 2
Portlaoise Ladies AFC are still in with a chance to win the Division...
JOB VACANCY: Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board have a number of posts...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board invites applications for the following Part Time Tutor posts which may arise in 2018/2019.
Yoga
Art
Woodwork
...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Higgins
Esker, Timahoe, Laois
Michael Higgins Esker Timahoe Died Aug 11 at The...
All of Tuesday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a windy night out there and there were a handful of games down for decision.
Three of them were in the Junior B...
Kyle edge out spirited Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe to advance to Junior B hurling final
Kyle 1-12 Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 1-8
Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'B' Hurling Championship Semi final
Kyle have qualified for the Junior B hurling final following a narrow victory...
Big changes in Laois club football rankings after latest action
With another round of championship over and done with, we've updated our rankings.
There's some movement in the junior and intermediate championships - but an...