Back in August where hundreds of people gathered on Main street for Portlaoise CBS debs
Debs season continues at serious pace across the county and last night there was serious style in Portlaoise.
The lads from Portlaoise CBS were suited and...
Back in April, Michael Scully joined us for an interview on our Love Laois Podcast and explained how photography was a hobby of his from an early age.
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing...
Back in January Sarah Barrett received a National award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
A Laois student has received a national award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
Sarah Barrett, who is from Lugacurran...
Back in September singer Tom Odell made an emotional tribute to Rory Deegan with his song 'Another Love' at Electric Picnic.
Electric Picnic is a rollercoaster of a emotions at the best of times – and thousands who were gathered...
Back in May, Stradbally native Maurice Deegan made history as he was hired by BBC to Analyse the referee's decisions throughout the Ulster Senior Football Final.
Back in February, Eimear Corri and Caoimhe Dignam were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the Royal College of Surgeons.
Two Laois students were awarded first and second places based on their...
Back in July, the Senior and Intermediate championship got underway and we had Paul Dargan on the scene to capture every moment.
The 2023 Senior and Intermediate football championships got underway at venues across the county last week.
Six of the...
Back in August, Timahoe native Karol Ramsbottom showed his class as not one but two of his dogs won their heats in the derby to progress to the second round.
There were some brilliant displays both in victory and defeat...
Back in July, Portarlington claimed ACFL Division 1 honours following a fine win over a gallant St Joseph's side.
Portarlington 0-18 St Joseph’s 1-12
ACFL Division 1 Final
Portarlington continued their dominance of the local club football scene in the Laois GAA...
In July, we got the first look at the brand new €7.5 million Library on Main Street in Portlaoise.
There was a huge crowd in attendance as the brand new €7.5 million Portlaoise Library was officially opened this morning.
Minister Heather...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim (James) Bonham
Raheenabrogue, Ballyroan, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Pauls Ward St. Vincents Hospital, Mountmellick. Predeceased by his wife Edna, parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Joe...
Back in November a Laois Garda and his colleague received National medals for bravery after saving a man from a burning car.
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National...
Remembering when the LaoisToday team were out enjoying the sun at Electric Picnic this year.
Electric Picnic never fails to deliver.
And as upwards of 70,000 people descended on the Little Town of Stradbally for the weekend, the sun shone brightly...
Back in November, Emo’s Gillian Keenan scored a wonderful goal in the second half of extra time to send the final against Shelbourne to penalties.
A Laois soccer player was part of history last night as Athlone Town claimed their...
Back in June, Daniel and Majella O'Donnell visited Rathdowney to open up its community gardens.
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish priest of Rathdowney Fr Martin Delaney, and Daniel O’Donnell, will see the renowned singer and...
Back in June, A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
On Sunday, Liam Cusack’s...
Back in June, Billy Sheehan’s side came through a dramatic quarter final against Limerick where their keeper made three outstanding saves.
The Laois senior footballers are preparing for a trip to Croke Park this Sunday to face Down in the...
Back in the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
In the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) O’Neill
Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (better known as Mick) Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, died as a result of an accident on December 23rd 2023. Beloved son of the late Tom...
Back in Janruary, A group of Laois people came together to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
A group of Laois people came together last week to free a swan that had become distressed in a...
Back in February, Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award.
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise has claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award at a ceremony in the Guinness...
Back in November RTE released a documentary on the Laois serial Killer , Kieran Patrick Kelly.
“In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care.”
In 1983 Kieran...
Back in August when More than 20 of the lads in Portlaoise CBS achieved more than 500 points in their leaving cert.
There were plenty of smiling faces in Portlaoise CBS yesterday as the lads received their Leaving Cert results.
Many...
Back in October, The Harps overcame Abbeyleix in an 11 goal thrilling Minor Hurling Final to claim the title for the first time since 2019.
The Harps 7-15 Abbeyleix 4-12
Minor A Hurling Championship Final
The Harps overturned a six-point first half...
Back in May, Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh after defeating Colaiste Eoin.
Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh this afternoon.
The Laois outfit were much too...
In June, Laois man Shane Carney was appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets.
Laois man Shane Carney has been appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets.
The Emo...
Back in May, former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois restraunt, Stradbally Fayre.
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois today as he popped in to a popular local restaurant.
Stradbally Fayre welcomed the...
Back in April, We spoke with Sam Moody regarding his decision to open up hiss own restraunt, his background and more.
Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) O'Neill
Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (better known as Mick) Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, died as a result of an accident on December 23rd 2023. Beloved son of the late Tom...
Back in April people charged with serious crimes were 'kicking out' at those who seeking at those seeking justice
“I have witnessed people charged with serious crimes kicking out or jostling into other who are there to seeking help from...
