From 4pm today, Laois will be under a Red Alert as blizzard conditions sweep in.
They are saying that this storm will be like nothing many of us have ever seen before.
And yesterday, we put a call out to you our readers to let us know of any events that have been cancelled.
We were inundated with event cancellations and business closure notices.
So fair play to you all for that. We have compiled a list below and if we missed anything, please let us know:
Bingo – St Mary’s Hall Portlaoise
Bingo is cancelled Thursday and Friday. The Portlaoise Parish Lotto Draw will now take place at 3pm in the Parish Centre on Thursday March 1. Please ensure that all tickets are returned to the parish centre before 2.30pm.
Brew Cafe – Portlaoise
Brew Cafe will be closed today.
Confirmation – Stradbally
Confirmation in Stradbally is called off on Saturday. It will be rearranged at a later date.
Clement Heron Real Estate – Portlaoise
Closed today and tomorrow.
Cattle Mart – Mountrath
The sale due to take place at the Cattle Mart in Mountrath is cancelled on Thursday.
Camross Dancing
The Camross monthly dancing, scheduled for this Saturday night, March 2, has been cancelled.
Downey’s Centra and garage – Portlaoise
Downey’s Centra will close today at 2pm and will not reopen until 2pm on Friday. The garage will also close at 1pm today.
Dunnes Stores – Laois
All stores closed.
Design Options – Portlaoise
Design Options is closed today.
Essential Beauty – Portlaoise
Closed from 2pm today and all day Friday.
Fifty Seven Boutique – Portarlington and Athy
Both shops will be closed today and Friday.
Flash Harry – The Music of Queen – Kavanagh’s Portlaoise
Flash Harry – The Music of Queen was due to go ahead on Friday night, March 2 in Kavanagh’s Bar in Portlaoise but will now take place on Friday, April 13 instead.
FBD Insurance – Laois
Closed Nationwide following the weather.
Hughes Pharmacy – Portlaoise
They will close at 2pm today, Thursday, and will reopen at 2pm on Friday March 2. This is subject to change depending on weather conditions. They will keep you updated on Facebook if there is any changes.
Justsplit.com – Portlaoise
Closed today and Friday. Will reopen on Saturday.
Joe Mallon Motors – Portlaoise
Due to current weather conditions they have made the decision to close to protect the safety of our team and customers. they will be following the weather warnings over the next few days and will update on when they will reopen.
Junction 15 Teen Disco – The Gandon Inn
Due to the inclement weather conditions and in the interest of safety the J15 disco due to take place on Friday has been rescheduled for Friday March 16. All tickets purchased for Friday the 2nd of March will be valid for Friday the 16th of March.
Lawlor Clinic – Portlaoise
Closed today and will make a decision on Friday in the evening.
Leinster Senior Soccer League – All games off
To give early notice and to facilitate clubs and officials making arrangements for the weekend the LSL has decided to call off all fixtures scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Launch of the Mountmellick festival – Druids Inn
This was due to take place on Thursday night in the Druids Inn but has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Festival opens on March 9, as scheduled.
Laois GAA – A lot of things are off
Laois Shopping Centre Championship Draws scheduled for tomorrow evening Thursday 1 March – Postponed – Rescheduled for Thurs 8 March in Laois Shopping Centre at 7pm sharp.
Laois GAA All County Clubs Draw scheduled for Friday evening, 2nd. March – Postponed – Rescheduled for next Wednesday evening 7 March in Laois GAA Offices at 8:30pm sharp. (Office will be open from 9am on Monday for return of Tickets)
Laois GAA Combined Clubs Members Lotto Draw scheduled for Thursday evening has also been cancelled.
Kelly and Palmer Cup Fixtures this Saturday 3 March are also cancelled, with a reschedule date to be confirmed on next Monday.
Mulhall’s Supervalu – Portlaoise
Mulhall’s Supervalu is closed all day tomorrow and will reopen at 7.30am on Saturday.
Midlands Schoolboys/girls League – All matches off
Due to the current weather conditions, and with further poor weather expected, the Midlands Schoolboygirls League have made the decision to cancel all fixtures scheduled for this weekend. Also, the coerver training camp on Sunday is off.
Mountmellick Credit Union
This will be closed until Monday 5th of march while clonaslee office will be closed Friday the 2nd of march
Man in Black – Dunamaise Arts Centre
The number one Johnny Cash show, Man in Black, across America in the Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise has been rescheduled for Tuesday March 6.
O’Sullivan Mullany’s Pharmacy – Portarlington
If anyone is stuck for health care advice or medication today, they will be opened for a short period of time. Call 057 86 23184.
Portlaoise Dental – Portlaoise
Portlaoise Dental is now closed and will be closed Thursday. They will make a decision about Friday in due course.
People First Credit Union – Laois
These are closed today and tomorrow.
Property Partners Buggy – Portlaoise
Property Partners Buggy Portlaoise is closed Thursday and Friday. Tommy can be contacted on 087 2226833.
Permanent TSB – Portlaoise
Permanent TSB Portlaoise is closed Thursday. A decision on Friday will be made in due course.
Pearson’s Gym – Portlaoise
Pearson’s will close at 3pm today. A decision on Friday’s opening hours will be made later.
Portlaoise Lions Club Chairty book sale – Portlaoise
The Portlaiose Lions Club annual charity book sale in the Laois Shopping Centre on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 of March 2018, from 10am to 5pm each day has been deferred until a later date. No new date has been announced.
St. Vincent de Paul Shop
Will be closed today and tomorrow if you need our assistance please phone the helpline number 087 765 5793 the line is extremely busy so please leave message and they will get back to you.
St. Peter and Paul’s Church – Portlaoise
In line with the weather warning, we will close at 3pm today and reopen on Saturday, March 3rd for 10am Mass, conditions permitting.
Swimming lessons – Portarlington Leisure Centre
Portarlington Leisure Centre has cancelled all scheduled swimming lessons and fitness classes for this coming Thursday (March 1) and the early morning on Friday (March 2).
The East End Hotel – Portarlington
Is closed.
Telford’s – Portlaoise and Mountrath
Telfords Portlaoise closing at 2pm today (Electrical is not open at all). Telfords Mountrath closing at 1pm today. Both Branches will remain Closed Friday morning. Updates on Telfords page as to what time we will re-open tomorrow. No deliveries until at least Monday.
Treacy’s Bar and Restaurant – The Heath
Treacy’s bar & restaurant on The Heath will be closed tomorrow and Friday.
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