LaoisToday Reporter
JOB VACANCY: Downey’s Auto Stop in Portlaoise are hiring
Downey’s Auto Stop, main agents for Ford, Kia and Nissan, in line with growth plans, are now looking to recruit an experienced Technician to join...
LaoisToday Snapchat account named as finalist for prestigious national award
We've done it lads, we've off to the big smoke to try bring home a national title!
We're all on cloud nine this afternoon with...
Laois GAA set to make up to €20,000 from arrival of Dubs this weekend
The stage is set for Dublin to play Wicklow in O'Moore Park for the Leinster football quarter-final this weekend.
A rare fixture for the Dubs...
Long-awaited tenders for new library will be issued shortly
A contractor will be appointed by the end of this year or early next year for the building of the new library in Portlaoise.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Edmund Purcell
Grattan st., Portlaoise, Laois
Purcell, Grattan St., Portlaoise May 21st 2018 Suddenly...
Significant milestone as Dunkeen Oil celebrate 21 years in business
A 21st is a big occasion in everyone's life and for the team behind Dunkeen Oil in Portlaoise, who celebrate 21 years in business...
All set to go for Portlaoise Golf Club Open Week
With the weather picking up nicely now, the timing couldn't be any better for the first Golf Club Open week of the year in...
Amazing deals across a range of products in Telfords MASSIVE four-day sale
Customers do be literally queuing outside the doors to get in early to snap up some of the great deals available in Telfords annual...
Gardai called to remove anti-abortion banner from outside Cumann na mBunscol finals
Gardai were called to O'Moore Park to remove an anti-abortion banner during the Cumann na mBunscol finals last week.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon...
MW Hire set to show off class new pink digger in aid of great...
MW Hire are holding a massive Open Day at their depot in Wexford this Friday, May 25, when they'll be unveiling their new pink...
Applications now open for new students to 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...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary (Mollie) McMahon (née Whyte)
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving...
Brilliant Laois claim Leinster U-16 ladies football title
Laois 3-12 Meath 4-2
Leinster U-16 'B' Ladies Football Final
The good season for Laois ladies football underage teams continued in Ballymore-Eustace in Kildare today as...
Disappointment for Portlaoise AFC in cup final as Edenderry pull through
Portlaoise AFC 1 Edenderry Town 2
Leinster Senior League Lummy O'Reilly Cup final
There was disappointment for Portlaoise AFC this morning in the Leinster Senior League...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen McDonald (née Temple)
Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen McDonald (nee Temple) Colliers View, Colliers...
Job Alert: This week’s job vacancies in Laois
Once again this week we bring you job opportunities from a diverse range of businesses from around the county.
Among this week's vacancies are a...
Second-half turnaround sees Rosenallis overcome Mountmellick in division 1B
Rosenallis 0-13 Mountmellick 1-7
ACFL Division 1B
Rosenallis got their second win of the league after coming back from four points down at half-time to getting...
Portlaoise Prison wing ‘on lockdown’
Wing C of Portlaoise Prison remains on lockdown this afternoon following concerns for the safety of staff.
According to the Irish Independent, the move came...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 19
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Emily Dowling (née Phelan)
Vicarstown, Stradbally, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later.
George O'Brien
Woodlands, Cork Road, Durrow,...
New Pre-Paramedic Studies course now available in Portlaoise Institute
A new course in Pre-Paramedic Studies is now available in Portlaoise Institute with applications now open - and the course set to start in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 18, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Dunphy
Dunmore, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Husband...
“One of the worst footpaths in the county” causing major concern at Raheen Cemetery
The Raheen Cemetery footpath has been called, "one of the worst you will ever see" in the county.
The state of affairs has gotten so...
Works on fatal accident black spot will cost ‘a multiple of €200k’
A hazardous accident black spot where three young people were killed will cost, "a multiple of €200,000" to make safe, according to a senior...
Laois GAA secretary warns clubs over ‘alarming increase’ in abuse towards referees
The secretary of Laois GAA has written to clubs following a number of reported incidences of verbal abuse towards referees.
Niall Handy says that there...
Building, Buying, Moving or Improving? Then the Laois Great Home Event could be for...
Are you thinking about Building, Buying, Moving or Improving?
Then you can’t miss the Laois Great Home event in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise company Leadiro looking for Java Developer
Sick of the commute to Dublin? Want your work to really matter?
Leadiro is looking for an intermediate to senior Java developer to join our...
Green Balloon event looks to promote local shopping in Portarlington this weekend
Stay Local. Shop Local. Play Local.
That's the name of the game in Portarlington this week as the local traders have come together for a...
JOB VACANCY: Enva in Portlaoise are looking to hire a full-time permanent administrator
Enva in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following position.
Industrial Services Administrator
We have an administrative vacancy at our Portlaoise office for a candidate who...
20 reasons we all remember the Cumann na mBunscol
Ah, the Cumann na mBunscol - a rite of passage for primary school children for generations.
They've given us many memories over the years, and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia (Patty) Hogan (née Carthy)
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Priory Grange Nursing...