Tag: 2019 Remembered

This was - and still is - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers for 2020. The Laois senior footballers will begin life under...

Anything baby related is heart warming and this story definitely is! A very different kind of story. This really is something that is very unique. Meet...

This, back in July, was an appalling incident.  A convicted murderer attacked five prison officers and stabbed one of them in an incident at the...

What a great night at the Laois GAA Awards. We look forward to next year already!  There was glitz glamour and plenty of silverware at this...

During the Electric Picnic, several of the acts mentioned being in Dublin, Laois people were raged by this! 'Dublin, let me hear you make some...

According to a local councillor, the status of new occupants at a Portarlington hotel was questioned by local people in June. The status of new...

In May, disqualified driver was found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol. A disqualified driver has been found 10 times over the legal...

Back in November, O'Dempsey's announced they had a new manager. O’Dempsey’s have appointed former player Francis Finn as their new senior football manager for the...

Back in May, a family-run pub in Ballylinan, Flemings Pub, went under new management. Little can sum up the impact a meeting place has had...

At the end of October, a Laois family won huge money in the EuroMillions draw. It was a family reunion like no other today as...

Back in April, this Laois hotel got a prestigious honour. A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe. Historic...

This story, from back in April, is absolutely gas! Well this is some get-up! A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her...

This news broke earlier last month and will be a big boost for Rosenallis in 2020.  Laois footballer John O’Loughlin is set to transfer from Dublin side...

Back in January, this Laois pub received a fine accolade. This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get. The Sunday World ‘Pub Spy’ spent...

We always love to see Laois people on TV - and back in January 2019, Jackie Doheny stole the show! There were great scenes on...

Laois GAA chiefs were not happy about this back in November. Laois GAA have hit out at a company who are currently canvassing businesses and...

There were many houses on the market throughout the year and these were any handy man's dream to work on. Last week, we looked at...

The owner of Facebook was in Ireland back in April and one of our reporters got up close and personal. He was the most sought...

This fire back in January 2019 caused a lot of damage. A well-known Laois pub has been extensively damaged by a fire in the early...

Back in October, a young Laois man caused something of a stir Down Under. A Portlaoise native will be part of Love Island Australia which begins on...

Back in 2017, we broke the news that John Sugrue was going to become the Laois football manager. We repeated the trick again in September...

When this years Junior Cert results came out, we looked back at Heywood CS celebrating their results back in 2009. It’s that time of year...

And Michael was an absolute gentleman - he did the county proud! A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear...

Back in November, a Laois woman was recognised with a very prestigious award. This is a serious achievement. Lorraine Butler from Rossmore, Killeshin, was named CEO...

Back in April, the visit of a certain George Clooney caused something of a stir.. We’re sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to...

Armed Gardai carried out a raid in March and ythe helicopter was deployed too... The Garda helicopter has been spotted in the skies over Portlaoise...

After their exploits for the Laois senior hurlers, captain, Paddy Purcell and goalkeeper, Enda Rowland got to enjoy a trip to the Middle East...

Maybe we just have the best Gardai... Figures released by the Central Statistics Office recently reveal that Laois drivers are among the worst in the...

As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost. Laois lost a number...

The Laois hurlers will have to do without two great players for 2020. The Laois hurlers will be without the services of two of their...