1 – Legendary rock group AC/DC to perform rare intimate gig in Laois
The April fools joke that had everyone talking this week as LaoisToday broke the news of AC/DC’s upcoming gig in Laois.
A considerable amount of people, not just in Laois, but around the country were taken in by our “story” of Brian Johnson, Angus Young and the boys playing a rare intimate gig in Mountmellick’s 450-seat Arts Centre.
2 – One of Ireland’s largest pub groups set to take over prominent Portlaoise bar
One of Ireland’s largest pub groups is set to take over a prominent bar in Portlaoise which recently closed down.
The name ‘Nanny Kelly’s’ appeared over the door of the former Lilly’s Bar & Kitchen this week – which closed in February.
3 – Weekend Read: Laois artist draws on local scenes for inspiration
Spending summers as a child going around with her maternal grandad, Jim Tyrell, the well known Portlaoise vet, engendered a love of animals in artist Karen Fingleton.
With her dad coming from a farm outside Stradbally where the family spend lots of time, it’s small wonder that cows are a favourite subject in her paintings.
4 – In Pictures: Brilliant celebrations as the Laois hurlers secure National League Division 2A glory
The Laois senior hurlers concluded their National League Division 2A campaign in style last Sunday.
It completed a magical weekend for Laois fans as the footballers defeated Leitrim in Croke Park in the Division 4 final the day before.
5 – In Pictures: ‘Forever Young’ – Late David Brown remembered at special Easter Sunday event in Portlaoise
The late David Brown was remembered by a huge crowd at a community event in Portlaoise GAA’s ground at Rathleague on Easter Sunday.
David died on Easter Sunday last year following a quad bike accident at the age of 15.
6 – In Pictures: Great celebrations as Laois players and supporters enjoy Division 4 success
There were great celebrations in Croke Park last Saturday as the Laois footballers kick started the Easter weekend in style.
Justin McNulty’s charges proved far too strong for Andy Moran’s Leitrim – with a scintillating second half securing the win.
7 – NFL Division 4 Final: Champions! Laois thrash Leitrim in Croke Park to claim silverware in style
The full match report as Laois were crowned National Football League Division 4 champions, crushing Leitrim in Croke Park on Saturday evening.
Laois led by four points at half time but kicked on massively in the second half to win by 14 in the end.
8 – NHL Division 2A Final: Magical weekend for Laois fans as hurlers hammer Carlow for glory
Laois completed an amazing double last weekend as they added hurling glory to the list.
Read the full match report as Willie Maher’s men claimed Division 2A honours with a dominant victory over neighbours Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.
9 – In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St Joseph’s Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey’s family and most of the choir were present at the event which took place last Saturday, March 23.
10 – Club by club: How the Laois football clubs have graded their players for 2024
With the 2024 GAA season underway in Laois, club players, managers and officials are back in the thick of it once again.
On the field the action has restarted in recent weeks and will pick up pace with a full club league programme all the way down through the grades.
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