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JOB VACANCY: Fabricator/welder required for engineering business based in Portlaoise
Fabricator/Welder for engineering business based in Portlaoise.
MUST have experience.
Workshop and site work required.
The ability to work as part of a team and able to...
Election Podcast: Looking back on the battle in Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick
Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick have returned the same six candidates to Laois County Council in this year's Local Elections.
But there is still a lot to talk about....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rose Conroy (née McCormick)
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Rose Conroy (née McCormick)...
Ready to invest in your business? Local Enterprise Office Laois are here to help
Local Enterprise Office Laois provides a range of financial supports designed to assist with the establishment and/or growth of enterprises (limited company, individuals/sole trader,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers and footballers plus Willie Maher, Shane Bolger and Justin...
While the Local Election count continues, there was a massive weekend of sport taking place also.
The Laois hurlers lost out to Offaly in the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 10, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Walsh
141 Whitefields, Portarlington, Laois
Martin Walsh 141 Whitefields, Portarlington Co.Laois June 8th 2024. Predeceased by...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Walsh
141 Whitefields, Portarlington, Laois
Martin Walsh 141 Whitefields, Portarlington Co.Laois June 8th 2024. Predeceased by...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Mary Wheatley Interview: Political life, ladies football and breaking the glass ceiling – a truly remarkable woman
We recently headed down to South...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bosco Delaney
Rathgar, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
DELANEY, John Bosco (Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) 5th June...
ACFL Division 4: Semi-final lineup confirmed as Annanough see off Barrowhouse
Annanough 1-14 Barrowhouse 0-8
ACFL Division 4
Aaron Foley helped himself to 1-6 as Annanough finished strongly to see off Barrowhouse in their Round 7 ACFL...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barry Joseph Thomas
Portlaoise, Laois
Adored and missed beyond words by his wife Yvonne his children Camille,...
Election Podcast: What are tallies? How does PR work? What’s the quota? Local Elections...
We are one day out from voting in the 2024 Local and European Elections with excitement and anticipation building in equal measure.
So, Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Timmy Delaney
Ballybrophy Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Ballaghmore, Laois
Timmy Delaney, Ballybrophy Road, Borris in Ossory and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Shane Keegan update, Joe McDonagh final and New York, New York
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and it is certainly wide and varied.
Laois GAA's Shane Keegan joins us for what...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Carl Adams
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Carl Christian John Adams passed away on May 30th 2024. Deeply mourned...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles in Mountrath...
CJ Sheeran Ltd, Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, is currently seeking to fill a number of roles.
Production Operators
Production Operators...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Hurlers head for Croke Park while football showdown with New York...
It's another busy week of Laois GAA fixtures with the clash of the Laois and Offaly hurlers in Croke Park on Saturday in the...
Death occurs of highly-respected Portlaoise business man Joe Cunneen
The death has occurred of Joe Cunneen, the Portlaoise-based business man who established Centrepoint Carpets.
Originally from Cork, Mr Cunneen opened Centrepoint Carpets in February...
Talking Sport Podcast: Footballers in Longford, Leinster hurling leagues, Celtic Challenge and Laois minors...
The June Bank Holiday weekend is over us and the latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Cunneen
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois
Joe Cunneen. Rathleague, Co. Laois and formerly Cork City. June 2nd 2024....
Strong Laois links to Offaly U-20 hurling success
There were a number of Laois links with the Offaly U-20 hurling team that claimed All Ireland glory on Saturday evening.
Offaly were 2-20 to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kate (Mamie) Dooley (née Doyle)
Congress Tce, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Leeds. Peacefully surrounded by her...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Weekend Read: Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according to newly released report
The issue returned to prominence after series of stories...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Williams (née Cleary)
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E7W0
Mary Williams (née Cleary), Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Williams (née Cleary)
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E7W0
Mary Williams (née Cleary), Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,...
Talking Sport Podcast: Cumann na mBunscol memories, a trip to Longford, Celtic Challenge and...
The June Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us and the latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Singleton (née Cogley)
Portarlington, Laois
Singleton (née Cogley), Margaret, (Late of Portarlington, Co. Laois). Peacefully, surrounded...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Pauline Flanagan (Independent) – Portlaoise
Pauline Flanagan missed out on a seat at her first attempt in 2019 when she was then a Fianna Fáil candidate and running under...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Dom Dunne (Independent) – Portlaoise
Dom Dunne came within just over 50 votes of winning the final seat in the Portlaoise Municipal District in 2019, then as a candidate...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Barry Walsh (Fine Gael) – Portlaoise
Barry Walsh is an outgoing councillor in the Portlaoise Municipal District having replaced Mary Sweeney when she stepped down - but fights this election...