LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Cynthia (June) Dickinson
Mountmellick, Laois
Dickinson, Cynthia (June) – September 20, 2018, peacefully at...
For Sale: 16 acres of ‘excellent land in majestic setting’
Matt Dunne Auctioneer is offering for sale 6.37 Ha/15.75 acres of excellent arable land on the Athy Road, just outside Monasterevin.
This elevated holding with...
Camross and O’Moores set to meet in the camogie county final for the sixth...
Camross and O’Moores will meet for the sixth year in a row this Friday to see who will become intermediate county champions.
Camross hold the...
In Pictures: Rugby shines at Battle of Laois
The third staging of The Battle of Laois, a full day of rugby matches and blitzes played between Portarlington RFC and Portlaoise RFC, took...
Sister act to the fore as Camross and O’Moores meet in the county final...
As is the story with many communities steeped in the GAA - family lies at the heart of it all.
This is incredibly apparent in...
Rathdowney-Errill Community Hub hosting huge family fun night on Saturday, September 29
European Week of Sport takes place at the end of this month and a Laois community will host one of only five BeActive nights...
Chief Superintendent wants to nip “loutish” behavior among teens in the bud
Chief Superintendent John Scanlan has said some parents don't want to admit that their own children are involved in anti-social behavior near their homes.
At...
45-acre farm in Carbury in Kildare for sale by public auction
A compact non-residential holding of good quality arable land in one or two lots in Ballybrack, Carbury, Co Kildare, is being offered to public...
JOB VACANCY: Beechfield Healthcare in Portlaoise
Customer Services Representative at Beechfield Healthcare in Portlaoise
Beechfield Healthcare based in Portlaoise are looking for a Customer Services Representative to join their office support...
BREAKING: Ploughing Championships opening time DELAYED further due to Storm Ali
This pesky storm is causing even more hassle this morning.
LaoisToday understands that entry for the public has now been pushed back to 12.30pm.
A Garda...
In Pictures: Former pub/bar in Rathdowney with brilliant potential is for sale
A large commercial property in a convenient location with residential accommodation overhead in Rathdowney has come to the market.
The Clubhouse - a former licenced...
In Pictures: Tynan’s Restaurant celebrate six years in business
In September 2012 Imelda Tynan and her team opened their doors to Tynan's Restaurant at the Storeyard in Portlaoise.
Six years later and it's as...
JOB VACANCY: Busy Portlaoise Shop looking for deli staff
Bracken's Gala, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, have a vacancy for the following role:
Deli Counter Staff Position
Bracken’s Gala are seeking full time Deli Counter Staff. Experience with...
In Pictures: 76-acre farm and home in Geashill to go up for auction
Matt Dunne, the Portarlington based Auctioneer, has been instructed by the Connor Family to sell their farm in Kilcooney, Geashill, Co Offaly.
Back in 1970...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Ploughing Championships ticket giveaway
It is Christmas time across the country for farmers from tomorrow morning.
The National Ploughing Championships will get underway in Screggan in Offaly as people...
Latest football Team of the Week as finals and semi finals come into focus
A week of football that brought silverware, relegation, along with places in semi finals and finals has come to a close.
Over 300 players took...
JOB VACANCY: Portarlington Leisure Centre have two positions to fill
Do you want to work in the Best Leisure Centre in Laois?
Portarlington Leisure Centre are looking to welcome new members to their team.
Portarlington Leisure...
Attention all Builders/Handymen – 1500 sq foot dormer bungalow in Portlaoise for only €89,000
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI is putting Burnville on the Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, a dormer bungalow on 0.25 acres to public auction on...
Moment in Time: Hospice Coffee morning in 2004 in Monika Fashions
The annual Hospice coffee morning held every September is a huge fund-raising venture for a very worth cause.
It taks place again this coming Thursday...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise Open Night taking place on October 3
It's that time of year when sixth class students and their parents start looking at the next step in their education.
The St Mary's CBS...
Job Alert: All of 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...
Land, pub and Portlaoise dormer among the properties up for public auction with Matt...
Auctioneer Matt Dunne is going to be a busy man as he puts six properties up for public auction over a two-day period next...
Previewing all of Sunday’s Laois football and camogie action
Just the five big games down for decision today.
The action all gets underway in the early afternoon with the SFC relegation final and then...
JOB VACANCY: Good opportunity for ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer
Shortt Recruitment, on behalf of our client, are seeking to recruit for the following vacancy.
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Reporting to: Operations Director
This is an...
JOB VACANCIES: Shortt Recruitment have a number of roles to fill in Laois
Shortt Recruitment is a Portlaoise based Recruitment Agency, providing a professional recruitment service for clients and candidates primarily in Laois and the surrounding Midland...
Our preview of this weekend’s camogie finals
It is set to be a bumper weekend of camogie as U12, U16, intermediate and even the little U6s are out in semi-finals and...
O’Dempsey’s come good in second half to book junior final place
Brought to you in association with Cllr Tom Mulhall
O'Dempsey's 0-18 Kilcavan 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Semi-final
A year after playing out two of the...
25 hurlers who could boost the Laois senior hurling panel
On Monday, the new Laois hurling manager was formally ratified by the County Board to take charge for the 2019 season.
Brennan was the chosen...
Have a Cuppa in aid of Laois Hospice
Have a Cuppa in aid of Laois Hospice Foundation
This year Laois Hospice coffee morning takes place on Thursday, September 20 on what is Ireland’s...
Some absolute classics in the Laois GAA club player nicknames
Laois GAA people are renowned nationally for their iconic nicknames.
From Cheddar to Picky to Wooly, the national media are often left ogling over our...