LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kathleen McDonald (née Temple)
Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen McDonald (nee Temple) Colliers View, Colliers...
Job Alert: This week’s job vacancies in Laois
Once again this week we bring you job opportunities from a diverse range of businesses from around the county.
Among this week's vacancies are a...
Second-half turnaround sees Rosenallis overcome Mountmellick in division 1B
Rosenallis 0-13 Mountmellick 1-7
ACFL Division 1B
Rosenallis got their second win of the league after coming back from four points down at half-time to getting...
Portlaoise Prison wing ‘on lockdown’
Wing C of Portlaoise Prison remains on lockdown this afternoon following concerns for the safety of staff.
According to the Irish Independent, the move came...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 19
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Emily Dowling (née Phelan)
Vicarstown, Stradbally, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later.
George O'Brien
Woodlands, Cork Road, Durrow,...
New Pre-Paramedic Studies course now available in Portlaoise Institute
A new course in Pre-Paramedic Studies is now available in Portlaoise Institute with applications now open - and the course set to start in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 18, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Michael (Mick) Dunphy
Dunmore, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Husband...
“One of the worst footpaths in the county” causing major concern at Raheen Cemetery
The Raheen Cemetery footpath has been called, "one of the worst you will ever see" in the county.
The state of affairs has gotten so...
Works on fatal accident black spot will cost ‘a multiple of €200k’
A hazardous accident black spot where three young people were killed will cost, "a multiple of €200,000" to make safe, according to a senior...
Laois GAA secretary warns clubs over ‘alarming increase’ in abuse towards referees
The secretary of Laois GAA has written to clubs following a number of reported incidences of verbal abuse towards referees.
Niall Handy says that there...
Building, Buying, Moving or Improving? Then the Laois Great Home Event could be for...
Are you thinking about Building, Buying, Moving or Improving?
Then you can’t miss the Laois Great Home event in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise company Leadiro looking for Java Developer
Sick of the commute to Dublin? Want your work to really matter?
Leadiro is looking for an intermediate to senior Java developer to join our...
Green Balloon event looks to promote local shopping in Portarlington this weekend
Stay Local. Shop Local. Play Local.
That's the name of the game in Portarlington this week as the local traders have come together for a...
JOB VACANCY: Enva in Portlaoise are looking to hire a full-time permanent administrator
Enva in Portlaoise have a vacancy for the following position.
Industrial Services Administrator
We have an administrative vacancy at our Portlaoise office for a candidate who...
20 reasons we all remember the Cumann na mBunscol
Ah, the Cumann na mBunscol - a rite of passage for primary school children for generations.
They've given us many memories over the years, and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Patricia (Patty) Hogan (née Carthy)
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Priory Grange Nursing...
Winner announced for Kelly’s Steakhouse and Midlands Park Hotel competition
The recently refurbished Midlands Park Hotel hosted their annual Wedding Fair on Sunday May 13.
It was very well attended with all of the punters getting...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords in Portlaoise are hiring
Telfords Portlaoise are now hiring for the following vacancy.
Yard General Operative
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all of our...
WATCH: Elegant in style, traditional in service – Killeshin Hotel hosting wedding event this...
The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise are hosting their wedding event on this Sunday, May 20 from 1pm-5pm.
And they would be delighted to welcome you to view...
Is your child’s car seat fitted correctly? Get it checked in Des Hughes Motors...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be in Des Hughes Motors this Thursday, May 17, inspecting child seats making sure they are correctly fitted....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully...
In Pictures: Camross NS host annual Grandparents Day
There was great excitement in Camross NS recently as they hosted a very special event.
Grandparents took over the school and brought smiles to the...
Laois country roads described as being ‘like a jungle’
Roads near Ballybrittas are "like a jungle" and may become a safety risk due to overhanging trees, according to one local councillor.
Cllr Tom Mulhall...
In Pictures: Official opening of Killanure Primary School
Killanure Primary School had it's official opening on Sunday afternoon.
The school, which built an extension in the summer of 2017, was officially opened by...
Fears of two dead following plane crash in Edenderry
There are fears that a man and a young child may have died following a plane crash this afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services are at...
Joe McDonagh Cup ambitions in tatters as 14-man Laois lose to Kerry
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Laois 0-19 Kerry 3-20
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2
Laois's chances of winning the Joe McDonagh Cup are...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Paul Davis
Main St., Ballylinan, Laois
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Sunday...
In Pictures: Darkness into Light draws the crowds in Rathdowney
Hundreds gathered in the main square in Rathdowney this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event.
The annual 5km walk/run fundraising event - held...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Thomas (Tommy) Fitzpatrick
Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois. May 10th 2018....
Minor hurling boss Lyons wants more development officers in Laois
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Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has called for more Games Development Officers to be made available...