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Stradbally man receives medal from Pope Francis for services to the Church
A Stradbally man was the recipient of a medal from Pope Francis at a ceremony over the weekend.
Kyrle Delaney, who recently turned 80, was...
Job vacancies rise dramatically in Laois
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of job vacancies in Laois, according to IrishJobs.ie.
In the third quarter of 2017, there was...
LaoisToday has been brought to book with 2017 Annual set to go on sale
This Friday night, November 10, will see LaoisToday.ie officially launched in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
It will be a celebration of Laois's newest...
Our latest LaoisToday football team of the week
Seven Laois football clubs were in action over the past week and we've selected the best 15 players from those games.
Emo and Portlaoise are...
Glorious day in Emo Court as third round of Laois cross country season proves...
The third round of Downey's Nissan/Laois Athletics cross country racing for 2017 took place on Sunday in the picturesque surroundings of Emo Court.
Included in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 7, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann (Nancy) Moloney
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois
Ann (Nancy) Moloney, Irishtown, Mountmellick and previously of...
Moment in Time: Some brilliant pictures from the Courtwood GAA Dinner Dance in 2003
We're beginning to get into Dinner Dance season now.
With the GAA season winding down on the pitch, it's time fpr clubs to decide what...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Brophy
Mellick, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff...
Na Fianna Og prevail against Rosenallis in semi-final replay
Na Fianna Og 0-9 Rosenallis 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 FC ‘B’ Semi Final Replay
A last minute goal from Na Fianna Og’s Fergal Murphy ensured...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 4, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Keith O'Callaghan
52 Higgins Park, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family...
Pippa O’Connor’s Fashion Factory coming to Portlaoise
Big news for ladies who are fans of Pippa O'Connor.
Snapchatter, blogger and style icon Pippa O'Connor announced this morning that she is bringing her...
Boy reportedly in intensive care following farm accident
A six-year-old boy is currently in intensive care after a farm accident, according to reports.
The Leinster Express are reporting that the boy was injured on...
The countdown is on to LaoisToday official launch
Having gone live earlier this year and having established a massive local following, LaoisToday will be officially launched at a celebration party next Friday,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 30, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Josie Coss (née Peters)
Main Street, Castletown, Laois/Cashel, Tipperary
Josie Coss, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co....
Last minute goal means Na Fianna and Rosenallis must do battle another day
Rosenallis 2-12 Na Fianna 3-9
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 FC 'B' Semi Final
A last minute goal from Na Fianna's Fergal Murphy ensured these two sides...
In Pictures: Great start to the day at the Rise and Rave in Portarlington...
6am on Friday October 27 saw over 400 secondary school students and staff in Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington, gather and break with their usual early...
In Pictures: Monasterevin pharmacy unveils new community defibrillator
As part of their Give for Good campaign O'Rourke's Allcare pharmacy in conjunction with the Monasterevin branch of the Order of Malta, officially unveiled...
Laois men injured in Czech Republic air crash
Two Portlaoise men are believed to have suffered extensive injuries following a plane crash in the Czech Republic earlier today.
Reports say the two men...
Job Vacancy: Oakdale Nursing Home are looking to fill a number of roles
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington have vacancies for staff nurses and health care assistants.
Full and part-time positions available for day and night duty.
Nurses must be:
...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 22, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fiona McGlynn
Killanure, Ballybrittas, Laois/Kildare
Daughter of the late Mick and Agnes .Much loved...
In Pictures: Big turnout as Oisin McConville speaks in Barrowhouse
Double All-Star winner and former Armagh Footballer Oisín McConville was in Laois recently as part of Laois Connects week run by Laois Sports Partnership...
GTL Life and Pensions – carrying on a long-standing family business into a new...
For Emma Lawlor from GTL Life and Pensions in Portlaoise, a financial planning business has been in her family for over 40 years now.
Her...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Byrne
Balbriggan, Dublin / Ashbourne, Meath / Maganey, Laois
Martin Byrne died...
In Pictures: Busy day of cross country championships in Abbeyleix
All roads led to Abbeyleix last Sunday for the second day of cross country racing, at the 2017 Downey’s Nissan/Laois Athletics Intermediate Championships.
As well...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
There were a few quite frankly, brilliant Tweets about Ireland progressing towards World Cup qualification.
Give McClean a knighthood and get Duffy a Panadol #Ireland
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Our final Laois GAA hurling rankings of the year
All of the hurling action at adult level is now at an end in Laois for 2017.
All that remains in the U-21 championship which...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 13, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen,...
Blow for Town as Tuohy won’t be home for final
Portlaoise have received a blow with the news that one of their main players WON'T be available for the final this year.
LaoisToday understands that...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 12, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen,...