LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Fitzpatrick
Esker, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 YK49
Rita Fitzpatrick (92), our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in...
Cummins Motor Group – new Opel dealers in Portlaoise – celebrate massive January sales...
Official figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), highlight the Opel brand recorded phenomenal growth in County Laois in January 2022.
Following...
Local TD questions need for €22,000 afforestation poll ‘when Department already has the answer’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has questioned the necessity of a poll conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on...
Costa Del Errill – Beach resort in Laois receives planning permission
A beach resort is on its way to Laois after County Council planners gave the proposal the green light.
Laois may be about as far...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Myra Feeney (née Dignam)
Fairview, Dublin / Wolfhill, Laois
Feeney (née Dignam), Myra Elizabeth, aged 93 years, (Fairview,...
Funeral details for Laois woman tragically killed in farm accident confirmed
The funeral details of a Laois woman who died tragically in a farm accident have been confirmed.
Kathleen Seale, née Collier, passed away on Monday...
In Pictures: Laois Master Athletes have a great day at the All-Ireland Indoor Track...
The All-Ireland Indoors Track & Field took place in the TUS Arena in Athlone on Sunday last.
This Masters competition is great fun and a...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS U-19s secure draw to reach Leinster League semi finals
The Portlaoise CBS U-19 soccer team secured a draw to reach the Leinster League semi finals today.
Following a tough encounter away to Patrician Newbridge,...
Health and Safety Authority notified after Laois woman tragically dies following farm accident
The Health and Safety Authority has been notified following a tragic farm accident in Laois yesterday.
The woman, aged in her 60s, was killed following...
Vicarstown farmer named as Teagasc’s silage competition winner
Richard Bond from Vicarstown was recently honoured by Teagasc as the winner of silage competition recognising best practice in the farming sector.
Following judging from...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Brennan
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Predeceased by his wife Lyla and grandson Eoin. Deeply regretted by...
JOB VACANCIES: Laois Hire are currently seeking to fill a number of roles
Laois Hire are currently seeking to hire for the following roles:
Trade Counter Sales
Plant Fitter
Hire/Sales Desk Administrator
See full job descriptions and details...
JOB VACANCY: Finline Furniture are currently seeking to fill the role of Financial Controller
Finline Furniture are looking to fill the role of Financial Controller to replace our current in-house accountant who is retiring.
Finline Furniture is a manufacturer...
Barnashrone National School accepting enrolments for 2022-23 school year
Barnashrone National School - located in a rural area between Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Ballyfin - are currently accepting enrolments for the 2022-23 school year.
Enrolments...
Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only...
Public urged to share experiences of defects in apartments and duplexes in Laois
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today urged people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to...
New water mains confirmed for The Swan village and surrounding areas
Irish Water have confirmed that a new water mains is to be installed which will vastly improve the water supply in The Swan and...
Billy Sheehan: ‘There is a lot of work to do for us to get...
An opening round win away from home in the league, three goals scored and another positive outing for the Laois footballers.
But despite Sunday's hard-fought...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 31, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Carthy
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Dublin. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness bravely...
JOB VACANCY: Centrepoint Carpets seeking to hire sales person and van driver
Centrepoint Carpets based in Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire the following full-time staff.
Experienced sales person with full clean licence
Must have good organisational and people...
St Joseph’s NS in Borris-in-Ossory now open for enrolment for mainstream classes for September...
St. Joseph’s NS, Borris-in-Ossory - enrolment for our mainstream classes is now open for September 2022.
Applications can be downloaded from our school website www.borrisinossoryns.ie
Alternatively...
Clough National School is now accepting enrolments for September 2022
We are a bright, inclusive, mixed country school with facilities including
modern technology and storage in every classroom, a playing field, large
school yard, school hall,...
All of the latest CCFL soccer results and next week’s fixtures
It was a busy weekend of local CCFL soccer action with a number of Laois sides in action in league and cup competitions.
The 2nd...
Portarlington move closer to league title success and promotion following latest big win
The Portarlington rugby team took another step towards the Leinster League Division 3 title this afternoon thanks to a big win over Clane.
This was...
Moment in Time: School days in The Heath NS in 2000
Talk and memories of school days always bring out the nostalgic side in all of us.
And the photographic series that Alf Harvey carried out...
All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 30, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Kavanagh (née Stapleton)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. Died peacefully at home in the...
Cost of living ‘gone through the roof’ as Laois TD warns increasing supply of...
A Laois TD has warned that increasing the supply of houses alone will not be enough to halt home purchase and rental costs.
Sinn Fein...
The Week that Was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
Boost for Laois club as former Kildare footballer transfers in
St Joseph’s have been handed a massive boost ahead of the 2022 season with the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 29, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Leo Broughan
Abbeyleix, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, County Laois. Unexpectedly, at his residence....