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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 27, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam (William) Shelly
Slieve Bloom House, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam...
JOB VACANCY: O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar are hiring in Portlaoise
O'Brien's Sandwich Bar, based in the Midway Foodcourt in Portlaoise, have vacancies for the following position.
Full-time Counter Assistants
Applicants must be able to work a...
JOB VACANCY: Bankz Hair and Beauty Portlaoise looking to fill very important role
Career Opportunity has come available in Bankz Portlaoise.
Bankz Hair & Beauty are now hiring a new salon coordinator/ receptionist for their highly successful award-winning team.
Do...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Barnashrone National School’s 5k Run
What a great day was had here by all.
Punters gathered to beautiful autumn sunshine recently to take part in the Barnashrone NS Fun Run
This...
Your full guide to what’s on in Laois this Bank Holiday weekend
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It’s a long weekend, it’s a Halloween weekend and there is so much to do.
Catherine Fulvio is in Abbeyleix...
Ross King speaks about county final incident in national newspaper interview
Laois hurling captain and Rathdowney-Errill hurler Ross King has given his first interview since the county final defeat to Camross.
King was forced off just...
Winner announced in Racket Hall Competition
The Racket Hall in Roscrea is one of the best known hotels in the region.
Located on the outskirts of the Tipperary town, on the...
LaoisToday polls show swing towards controversial Presidential candidate
Last week, it looked like Michael D Higgins would cakewalk his way back to the Aras for a second term as President of Ireland.
However,...
Tributes paid to the late Tom Peters, a ‘hero’ injured in the infamous Garryhinch...
"He stood in the gap of danger when this country was under attack," those were the words of one Laois councillor, when speaking of...
Laois school reach Cumann na mBunscol final despite having no pitch
One Laois school who will compete in tomorrow's Cumann na mBunscol reached the decider, despite having no pitch to train on in their school.
Portlaoise...
Councillors hit out at ‘disgraceful’ hurling county final incident
Laois County councillors have hit out at the senior hurling county final incident which left Rathdowney-Errill's Ross King requiring hospital treatment for a severe...
Laois has highest rate of vacant council homes in Midlands
There are currently 30 unoccupied council house in Laois, a report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission has found.
The figure is very frustrating given...
Portlaoise AFC Women’s team finish season in style as League champions
Portlaoise AFC Women's team travelled to Clane on Sunday afternoon for their final game of the season and were crowned league champions.
They came into...
Reddin holds his nerve as Portlaoise win top-of-the-table thriller
Portlaoise 28 Clondalkin 25
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
The Portlaoise 1sts rugby team remain unbeaten in Division 2A of the Leinster League following a...
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...
High quality farm land still available following recent auction
Auctioneer Matt Dunne was a busy man last week as he put six properties up for public auction over a two-day period.
Among the items...
End of year honours for Rosenallis as they claim football league glory
Rosenallis 2-10 Camross 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 Final Replay
The last adult league GAA title of 2018 was decided this evening in the...
Fantastic opportunity for a Traineeship in Personal Fitness/Pool Lifeguard
A new Traineeship Programmes - in Personal Fitness/Pool Lifeguard - will begin in Portlaoise in November and is being run by Laois and Offaly...
Exciting new Hospitality Traineeship programme is open for applications
A new Traineeship Programme in Hospitality will begin in November and is being run by Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) in conjunction...
Land, pub and Portlaoise dormer among the properties at recent public auction with Matt...
Auctioneer Matt Dunne was a busy man last week as he put six properties up for public auction over a two-day period.
Among the properties...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 19, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Piotr Dzierzawska
17 Laurel Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occured of Piotr Dzierzawska....
JOB VACANCY: Blue Equipment Ireland Ltd looking to hire full-time parts advisor
Blue Equipment Ireland Ltd are part of the UK Blue Group who specialise in selling machines mainly into the waste industry and pride ourselves...
What’s on at the weekend around Laois
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It looks like another great music weekend across the county.
The Dunamaise Arts Centre has two great events running...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 18, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martina Behan (née Brophy)
Rushall, Mountrath, Laois
Martina Behan (nee Brophy), Rushall, Mountrath, Co....
Two new Traineeship Programmes to be launched in Laois and Offaly
Two new Traineeship Programmes - in Personal Fitness/Pool Lifeguard and Hospitality - have been announced to be run by Laois and Offaly Education and Training...
Portlaoise College launch 2018 Career and College exhibition
Portlaoise College, in association with the Bank of Ireland, are hosting a Career and College Exhibition on Tuesday, October 23.
There will be over 25 exhibitors...
Lilly’s Bar prepare for official Grand Opening this weekend
Lilly's, Portlaoise's newest bar and restaurant, are holding their official opening party this Friday, October 19.
The Grand Opening will be attended by owners Kieran...
Welcome Inn brings quiz with a difference to Portlaoise
Who doesn't like a good quiz?
The Welcome Inn in the Market Square in Portlaoise are launching a very exciting new pub quiz this Thursday...
From part-time waitress to management role – rising through the ranks in the Midlands...
The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise are holding a recruitment evening this week as they look to fill a number of positions as they increase their...
Greenlight for new Portlaoise filling station as appeal rejected
Portlaoise will have a new filling station as An Bord Pleanala have rejected an appeal lodged against it.
The new petrol station is to be...