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Leinster club action to the fore in this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
With a host of Laois GAA clubs exiting their respective Leinster championship campaigns in recent weeks, the fixture list has suddenly got a whole...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023...
JOB VACANCY: Fitzpatrick Tyres in Portlaoise seeking to hire Tyre Fitters
Fitzpatrick Tyres are currently seeking to hire Tyre Fitters for their base in Portlaoise.
To Apply
Apply by phone or email
057 8621631
info@fitzpatricktyres.ie
If you would...
16 contestants set to battle it out to be crowned LaoisToday QuizCast champion
Here at LaoisToday - we love a good quiz! We ran them on Facebook Live during lockdown and they were well received by our...
Talking Sport Podcast: Justin Duggan interview, Alan’s prank call and weekend review
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast is here to look back at it all.
We begin with underage...
120 people enjoy Summer Heritage Trips around Timahoe Round Tower, Cullahill Castle and Heywood...
The summer of 2023 was a wash-out, we can all agree on that.
Undeterred, nearly 120 people braved cool, rainy weather during the first week...
JOB VACANCY: Emo NS seeking to hire full-time secretary
Emo NS is currently inviting applications for the position of School Secretary.
This is a full-time permanent position and will be subject to sanction from...
Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony set to take place on Sunday in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One be held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony will also honour...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick PURCELL
Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Kildare / Crettyard, Laois
Patrick Purcell (Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and...
Lucky Laois player scoops Lotto jackpot worth €2,294,855
A Laois Lotto jackpot winner is celebrating this week after collecting their life-changing cheque worth €2,294,855
They won online in the Wednesday, October 11 draw.
The...
Sunday’s GAA: U-20 football, Leinster Club SHC and Leinster camogie final
Camross v Naas (Kildare)
Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 3pm
With Colt-Shanahoe and Portlaoise now out, the baton falls to Camross as...
New diabetic retina screening service to open in Portlaoise
It has been announced that a new diabetic retina screening service will open in Portlaoise.
The service will be in place and fully operational before...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580 / Laois / Offaly
Predeceased by her father...
Leinster Club IHC: Portlaoise go down narrowly to Wicklow champions Bray Emmets
Bray Emmets 0-18 Portlaoise 0-16
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final
Portlaoise's Leinster club intermediate championship campaign came unstuck in Aughrim this afternoon as they were denied...
Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...
Government banning sale of vapes to those under 18 years old
A new Government Bill to ban the sale of vapes to those under the age of 18 passed through the Dáil on Wednesday, November...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty McCarthy (née Keogh)
St. Brigid's, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) McCarthy, 103 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, November...
HSE CEO makes first visit to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster visited the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise this week, for the first time since he was appointed to the...
Gardai investigating after windows smashed in attack on house in Portlaoise
Gardai are investigating after windows were smashed in an incident at a house in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening.
The incident in question occurred around 9.30pm...
The Heath Golf Club hail another successful year at National Ploughing Championships
The Heath Golf Club had a second successful event at the National Ploughing Championships this year.
The tent was erected by a group of volunteers,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton
Levalley, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 V5D3
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton, Levalley, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November 8th. 2023, peacefully,...
In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport...
Portlaoise CBS begin Leinster Rugby Anne McInerney Cup with big win over Gorey
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise 50 Creagh College Gorey 5
Anne McInerney Cup Round 1
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise took the first step in retaining the Leinster...
Christmas at SOLAS: A Winter Wonderland of Festive Fun
SOLAS is gearing up to become the ultimate Christmas destination with a purpose-built winter wonderland set to enchant visitors throughout the festive season.
Events Manager...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Clare King (née Scully)
Old Bawn, Dublin / Rathfarnham, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
KING (née Scully) Clare,...
Laois Youth Theatre returns to Portlaoise for those aged 12 to 18
Laois Youth Theatre will restart in Portlaoise for the 2023/2024 season on Tuesday, November 14.
Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 12-18...
Business Briefing: Midlands Park Hotel, Brexit supports, LinkedIn courses, and much more
Business News
Congratulations to the Midlands Park Hotel on the recent opening of their state-of-the-art facilities in their newly-refurbished Health and Fitness Club.
View the pictures...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Enda Rowland taking positives from a great season with Abbeyleix
The dust has settled on another fantastic Laois senior hurling championship, with Camross getting the better of Abbeyleix in the final.
Abbeyleix and Laois goalkeeper,...