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Leaving Cert Series: The young man from Portlaoise CBS preparing for the big exams
Leaving Cert - the two words sure to send shivers down anyone's spine.
It can be one of the most stressful and anxious time for...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Byrne
Stradbally, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Stradbally, Co. Laois and Late of...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 2015 Renault LIMITED Fluence 1.5 DCI
This 151 Renault Fluence is for sale in Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise for €14,250.
The 1.5L diesel black saloon comes with a range of features which are...
Our Guide to what’s on at the weekend
Another busy weekend ahead in Laois this weekend with lots going on including family fun runs, Ballyfin awards night, and Killeshin pipe band are...
JOB VACANCY: J.P Fitzpatrick & Co Solicitors looking to fill key role
J.P. Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors, based in Portlaoise, are currently seeking applications for the following vacancy.
Job Title
Full time Receptionist/Secretary
Requirements
Immediate start with a busy legal...
Quality Point to Point action returns to Stradbally this Sunday
There’s nothing quite like a day at the races and there’s no place like Stradbally Hall.
Put the two together and you have a unique...
Meet prospective employers at Building your Career event in Mount Lucas
Are you a career changer? Have you ever thought about working in your local quarry or concrete company? Do you work in construction and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridie Conroy (née Dunne)
O'Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Bridie Conroy (Nee Dunne) (Retired National...
The Laois prizefighter who made it big in America
This is the story of a prizefighter from Co Laois who traveled to America as a boy and experienced the ultimate rise and fall.
This...
Electric Picnic 2018 set to add EXTRA day
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
The Electric Picnic will begin a DAY early this year.
The massively popular festival tweeted a short time...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords Electric are hiring for a retail sales assistant
Telfords Electric, the leading Electrical Retailer in the midlands, has an immediate vacancy for a Retail Sales Assistant with a passion for technology, customer...
Emergency services on the scene after man collapses in Portlaoise
Emergency services are attending an incident in Portlaoise this morning.
Gardai and ambulance services have been called after a man collapsed in the town.
The incident...
Onlookers stunned as ‘Gardai seize gun from car in Portlaoise’
Stunned shoppers looked on in awe last week as Gardai seized a firearm at Portlaoise's Lyster square during the afternoon.
According to the Laois Nationalist,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia (Patty) O'Boyle (née Mellon)
"Woodview", Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Laois
Patricia (Patty)...
Athy traders come together for novel late opening event this Thursday
It's the local town for many Laois people and this Thursday Red Balloons will line the main thoroughfare of Athy to celebrate Athy Traders Red...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 9, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia (Patty) O'Boyle (née Mellon)
"Woodview", Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Laois
Patricia (Patty)...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Daniel O'Reilly
The news schedule this week was dominated by distressing events that happened on Easter Monday in Carlow.
We broke the story late on Monday...
Moment in Time: Castletown celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2004
There was a time there when the Castletown hurlers ruled the landscape of Laois hurling, their story of dominance during the late 90s and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Nellie) Brophy
Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bob) Nicholls
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Nicholls (Bob) Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. April 5th 2018. Peacefully...
A new standard in used cars at Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise is proud to be a part of the Renault Selection Programme since 2017.
A Renault SELECTION is a quality used Renault...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 2017 Renault Megane Gt 205bhp
This 172 Renault Megane is for sale in Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise for €27,900.
The Megane comes with the highest 5 Star NCAP safety rating,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bob) Nicholls
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Nicholls (Bob) Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. April 5th 2018. Peacefully...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 5, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Malone (née Rowney)
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sadie Canavan (née Carroll)
Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo /Errill, Laois
Peacefully at her home, surrounded...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sadie Canavan (née Carroll)
Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo /Errill, Laois
Peacefully at her home, surrounded...
UPDATED: Laois man the victim of a serious assault in Carlow
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young Laois man was viciously assaulted in Carlow last night.
The victim, who is believed to be in...
Carlow footballer Murphy launches Twitter attack on Laois wing back
Just when we thought we'd had enough of Twitter for this week, another controversy involving the Laois footballers has arisen.
Laois lost Gary Walsh in...
Moment in Time: Some quality images from the Community Games Project competitions in 2008
Ah Community Games, something that triggered that competitive streak in us all at the early ages of 7 and 8.
It's an organisation that allows...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 2, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terry Leahy
Killeaney, Shanahoe, Laois
Terry Leahy, Killeaney, Shanahoe, Mountrath, Co. Laois – Died...