Back in Dr Sean Montague informed us about everything we needed to know about the Covid-19 vaccines.
2020 saw the world ravaged by Covid-19 but 2021 will hopefully see the world fight back against this virus through vaccinations.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine...
The Minor Football Championship came to a conclusion back in September as Graiguecullen defeated Na Fianna Og to claim the cup.
It was a right good game for long spells before Graigue took control in the second half to claim...
This interview with Kildare South Sinn Fein TD Patricia Ryan was broadcast initially on February 12, 2021.
On this week’s episode of the LaoisToday Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Sinn Féin TD Patricia Ryan.
Patricia represents the Kildare South...
Back in February, a family from St Jospeh's won a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service.
A Laois family has been named as the winners of a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service.
Martin Dempsey, Michael Dempsey, PJ Dempsey, Sean Dempsey,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Nolan
Killanure, Mountrath, Laois, R32 TH77
Peter Nolan, Killanure, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 28th December 2021, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family (Ex Bord na Mona). Beloved and loving husband of Nuala,...
In our final instalment of the Laois Abroad series for 2021 we met a woman from Stradbally who shared all of her experiences of traveling which began back in 2014.
The seventh instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021...
Back in April, Errill man John Keane succeed Thomas Duffy as president of President of Macra na Feirme.
A Laois man has been elected as President of Macra na Feirme – the Irish rural youth organisation.
Errill native John Keane takes...
In December, PJ Scully became Laois GAA chairman as he was elected at Laois GAA's annual convention.
New Laois GAA chairman PJ Kelly says he is “sincerely … privileged and honoured” to be taking on the role.
Elected unopposed to the...
Back in August, we met Ballinkill entrepreneur Edwyn Siney who shared told us about how he developed Brew Water.
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our...
Rory Culliton from Portlaoise - a man remembered as a gentleman and highly-respected in the local sport, business and community circles - passed away this week.
Mr Culliton, who was aged 70, died after a short illness.
Rory is survived by...
The Emo community paid farewell to Eddie Mulhall this week, a highly-regarded man who was one of the founding members of the local GAA club and who served as secretary from its formation in 1956 right up to 1981.
Fondly...
Back in September, hundreds of children made their Confirmation in O'Moore Park.
O’Moore Park has seen a lot over the years but hundreds of children from the Portlaoise parish receiving their Confirmation there on Saturday was certainly a new one.
Due...
Back in September, Mountmellick woman Ela Oczachowska opened her new shop Your Stop shop in the square.
When Ela Oczachowska arrived in Ireland as a 19-year-old, she hadn’t a word of English but had all the qualities that employers love to...
Portarlington-based Kildare South TD Cathal Berry featured on the LaoisToday Podcast in February 2021.
It’s exactly a year since the 2020 General Election and on this week’s LaoisToday Podcast we catch up with one of the stories of that campaign...
A thrilling Minor hurling Championship came to a conclusion back in October as Camross defeated Abbeyleix to deny them a two in a row.
It was just Camross' third ever Laois MHC title and it came in extremely dramatic circumstances.
James...
Back in January, Pat Critchley spoke to Tomas Moore on Inside the White Line Podcast about how he believed John Taylor should have won an All-Star.
Whenever Pat Critchley’s name is mentioned in conversation, it’s invariably added that he’s the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson), Coolbanagher, Emo, and late of The Harrow, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died 26th December 2021 – peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital...
In our penultimate instalment we met Jacqui Duncan who told us all about her fascinating life travelling to Spain, United Arab Emirates and Chile. But she now lives in Australia.
The sixth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021...
More than 1,000 Covid-19 booster vaccine appointments are available to book in Portlaoise between now and New Year's Eve.
The HSE have confirmed that appointments are available at their mass vaccination centre in St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise.
A total of...
Back in February, Ballacolla native Seamus Hoyne, was appointed LIT's new Dean Flexible and Work Based Learning.
Limerick Institute of Technology’s Director of Industry Engagement Seamus Hoyne has been appointed LIT’s new Dean Flexible and Work Based Learning.
A native of...
Back in March, two Portlaoise men signed their first ever professional contracts with Bohemians.
League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians have confirmed that eight Bohs-St Kevin’s Boys academy graduates have signed professional terms with the first team – and...
Back in August, we spoke to Stradbally Personal Trainer Tom Shiel who shared how his personal journey led to a thriving business.
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some...
Back in April, we compiled a list of our top 25 TikTok-ers.
TikTok is huge all the over the world at the moment, and with TikTok-ers popping up all over the county, Laois is no exception.
For those who don’t know,...
This episode was originally broadcast on January 15, 2021.
Another guest on the LaoisToday Podcast in 2021 was former GAA President Liam O’Neill from Trumera.
In a wide-ranging conversation with presenter Steven Miller, he recalls his early life growing up in...
A pulsating Premier Intermediate hurling championship came to a conclusion back in November.
Pre-tournament favourites Ballinakill came out on top as they defeated Ballyfin in the final.
It was a reversal of the result from Round 1 where Ballyfin were triumphant...
Back in November, hurling fanatic Buff Egan went to this years hurling county final and he treated his Snapchat followers to a blow by blow account of the game.
It was hurling county final day in O’Moore Park and the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson), Coolbanagher, Emo, and late of The Harrow, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died 26th December 2021 – peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital...
At the end of March, brothers Omar and Ali Rasool told us all their pursuit in achieving their dreams of becoming doctors while living in Eastern Europe.
The fifth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and...
Back in November, Timahoe native Sean Ramsbottom sold a Limousin heifer for a record fee.
A Laois man sold a Limousin heifer for a record €18,000 at the Carrick-on-Shannon sale in Leitrim yesterday – having won the category at the...
Back in March, Maureen Culleton joined us on our Midweek Podcast to discuss her zoom dance lessons and her special virtual dance that was taking place on St Patrick's Day.
This Wednesday is St Patrick’s Day and one Laois woman...
