LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe (Hesh) McCormack
Borris Court, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Joe (Hesh)...
Clonaslee-St Manman’s claim U-17 B hurling success in extra time
Clonaslee-St Manman's 4-15 Rosenallis 3-17 (AET)
Midlands Park Hotel U-17 B Hurling Championship Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's and Rosenallis played out an enthralling U-17 B hurling championship...
Top standard at opening day of Laois Cross Country
The 2017 Downey’s Nissan Laois Athletics Cross Country season kicked off on Sunday, with the Laois Novice and Even ages championships taking place in...
21 of the hardiest men to have played football in Laois in the last...
Earlier this year our resident comedian in LaoisToday, Mark Doheny, did one of his light-hearted pieces under the headline '21 things we've learned from...
LaoisToday come on board as Brand Ambassadors for Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
It's an exciting time for the team at LaoisToday as we have recently become brand ambassadors for Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise.
LaoisToday have received a new 172...
Knockbeg College Open Evening is on Friday, October 20
Knockbeg College are holding their Open Evening on Friday, October 20, from 4-7pm ahead of enrolment for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Knockbeg College is situated...
As the IBYE deadline approaches here’s three of the previous Laois winners
There is a €50,000 prize fund up for grabs for young Laois business people again this year - but the deadline for applying is...
Calling all gingers- are you hot enough to make it into this ‘red hot’...
Are you sexy and you know it?
There has been a huge casting call for 'hot gingers' to apply for this Red Hot, eh hem,...
Preview of Laois Intermediate camogie final
O'Moores and Camross will meet for the fifth year in a row this Saturday to see who will become Intermediate county champions.
The O'Moores women...
UPDATED: Laois GAA football rankings as championship nears an end
Well where did that summer go?
All that remains in the football at club level this year is six more games.
We have a semi-final replay...
In Pictures: Educate Together school in Portlaoise open new Harry Potter-themed library
Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter, famously said 'Words are in thy not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.
Magic words, magical books and an...
Portarlington artist to make auspicious debut on Culture Night
‘The Fight for Colour and Wonder’ is the intriguing title of a first solo exhibition of paintings by emerging Portarlington artist, Melissa Donagher.
Although still...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 18, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Patricia (Trish) Kavanagh
Cork Rd, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at her residence. Deeply regretted by...
Sarsfields reach ladies football final again as they see off Timahoe in delayed semi-final
Sarsfields 1-17 Timahoe 1-5
Laois Ladies Football Championship Semi-final
Sarsfields survived a first-half scare from Timahoe to book their place in the Laois Ladies SFC final...
JOB VACANCY: O’Loughlin’s Hotel in Portlaoise are looking for staff
O'Loughlin's Hotel are looking to hire a Commis/Breakfast Chef for an immediate start.
Experience essential
Please send CVs to info@oloughlinshotel.ie before September 25 or...
Mother of missing Fiona Pender passes away
The mother of missing woman Fiona Pender has died, it has been confirmed
Josephine Pender, who fought tirelessly to find out what happened to her...
Are you suffering from Post Electric Picnic Fear?
I'm not a doctor but if you answer 'Yes' to five or more of the following, you may be suffering from a condition most...
In Pictures: €2,500 raised at Abbeyleix art exhibition launch
Thirty paintings were sold and €2,500 raised for charity at the launch of Abbeyleix Art Exhibition which opened on Thursday night last and runs...
This week’s job vacancies in Laois
There were a number of job vacancies advertised on LaoisToday this week.
If your business is looking to hire, get in touch to hear more...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 10, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Pat, Paddy) Mullaney
Gash, Castletown, Laois/Moyne, Tipperary
Patrick (Pat, Paddy) Mullaney, Gash, Castletown,...
€50,000 investment prize fund for young entrepreneurs in Laois. It could be you!
Are you 35 or under, with a business idea or an existing business? If so, the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition could be...
JOB VACANCY: Full time senior stylist required for Bankz in Portlaoise
Bankz Hair and Beauty Salon in Portlaoise are looking to hire a full time Senior Stylist.
They are looking for an ambitious, confident Senior Stylist required...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kevin Higgins
Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Kevin, husband of the late Rosemary (nee Spaine) peacefully...
JOB VACANCIES: New Portlaoise business Leadiro is looking for full-time and part-time staff
Outbound Telesales Rep Required
Leadiro, a database service company based in Portlaoise, are seeking candidates to join their rapidly expanding team.
The successful candidate will be...
UPDATED: Laois GAA football rankings as championship hots up
The football championships are really hotting up now and the cream is rising to the top.
Both the junior and intermediate championships have reached semi...
Job Vacancy: One of Laois’s top hair salons is looking to fill a key...
Due to the continued growth of Frankie's Hairdressing and Chatome Ltd a position has become available for a salon Co-Ordination and Chatome Administrator based...
Portlaoise footballers spend weekend in France as part of championship preparations
While most of the county was dancing and singing in a field in Stradbally at the weekend, the Portlaoise footballers were in France on...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pascal Dunne
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Also of Leeds England. Peacefully at Leeds City Hospital....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Dan Lalor
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Funeral arrangements to follow.
John Gannon
Droughill, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at his...
Count on People First Credit Union to help with the cost of Third Level
A considerable nine in ten parents will support their children financially through college in 2017, while eight in ten say that they will struggle...