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Daniel O'Reilly
The news schedule this week was dominated by distressing events that happened on Easter Monday in Carlow.
We broke the story late on Monday...
Moment in Time: Castletown celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2004
There was a time there when the Castletown hurlers ruled the landscape of Laois hurling, their story of dominance during the late 90s and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Nellie) Brophy
Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bob) Nicholls
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Nicholls (Bob) Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. April 5th 2018. Peacefully...
A new standard in used cars at Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise is proud to be a part of the Renault Selection Programme since 2017.
A Renault SELECTION is a quality used Renault...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 2017 Renault Megane Gt 205bhp
This 172 Renault Megane is for sale in Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise for €27,900.
The Megane comes with the highest 5 Star NCAP safety rating,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bob) Nicholls
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Nicholls (Bob) Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. April 5th 2018. Peacefully...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 5, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Malone (née Rowney)
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sadie Canavan (née Carroll)
Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo /Errill, Laois
Peacefully at her home, surrounded...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sadie Canavan (née Carroll)
Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo /Errill, Laois
Peacefully at her home, surrounded...
UPDATED: Laois man the victim of a serious assault in Carlow
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young Laois man was viciously assaulted in Carlow last night.
The victim, who is believed to be in...
Carlow footballer Murphy launches Twitter attack on Laois wing back
Just when we thought we'd had enough of Twitter for this week, another controversy involving the Laois footballers has arisen.
Laois lost Gary Walsh in...
Moment in Time: Some quality images from the Community Games Project competitions in 2008
Ah Community Games, something that triggered that competitive streak in us all at the early ages of 7 and 8.
It's an organisation that allows...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 2, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terry Leahy
Killeaney, Shanahoe, Laois
Terry Leahy, Killeaney, Shanahoe, Mountrath, Co. Laois – Died...
Moment in Time: Ossory Easter Sunday cycle in 2014
This week's moment in time is a throwback to Easter Sunday four years ago for an Ossory Cycling Club road race in Rathdowney.
Alf Harvey...
Breaking: Global music star set to play intimate gig in Laois
This is massive!
LaoisToday can EXCLUSIVELY reveal that one of the world's most popular musicians is set to play a gig in Laois.
Global superstar Ed...
EXCLUSIVE: Massive new Laois GAA amalgamation on the cards as huge rivals set to...
The Laois GAA season is only in its infancy but LaoisToday can exclusively reveal that talks are at an advanced stage for two of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 1, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terry Leahy
Killeaney, Shanahoe, Laois
Terry Leahy, Killeaney, Shanahoe, Mountrath, Co. Laois – Died...
ACDC Tribute Band set to play in Pedigree Corner this Easter Sunday
An ACDC Tribute Band are set to perform this Easter Sunday night in Pedigree Corner.
The band Whole Lotta Voltage are now Ireland’s longest running and...
Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Top Tweets
James Dunne was loving being in the limelight - and is hoping for a bigger stage in Croke Park this weekend
Disappointing to see...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Terry Leahy
Killeaney, Shanahoe, Laois
Terry Leahy, Killeaney, Shanahoe, Mountrath, Co. Laois - Died...
Crystal Clean Car Wash and Valet service coming to Portlaoise
A popular and well known company Crystal Clean is coming to Portlaoise. The Car wash and Valet service will be the first to come...
Laois mother pursues dream to open her own pre school in Portlaoise this September
Children making the progression to pre-school is a big thing for a family.
While it's a big move for any child, it starts with the...
Laois auctioneer heading to the Middle East to sell Irish houses
Sherry FitzGerald Hyland Keating are not selling sand to the Arabs, but they are selling houses to people in the United Arab Emirates.
On April...
Some vital dos and don’ts as you go wedding dress shopping
There are a few things you can do and can’t do to be prepared before heading to the dressing room at your first bridal...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rachael Flanagan
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at...
Laois Pharmacy offers new WhatsApp order service for their customers
Laois Pharmacy in Lyster Square in Portlaoise has recently launched a new service where customers can send presciptions to the shop quickly and easily...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 26, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Holohan
Middlemount, Rathdowney, Laois
Holohan, Villa Marie, Roscrea and formerly Middlemount, Rathdowney, Co....
Moment in Time: Wonderful scenes as Mountrath CS is officially opened in 2009
This week we dug up some brilliant photos from Alf Harvey's archives from the official opening of Mountrath CS in 2009.
Mountrath CS came into...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Cullen (née Doyle)
formerly of Marble Crest, Larchfield and Kullens Kitchen., Kilkenny...