Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the...
In June we looked back on some of our fond memories of taking part in Cumann na mbunscol.
“Is it as far away as Killadooley?”
When...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan)
Brockry, Errill, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan) Brockry, Errill, Portlaoise,...
Back in July we looked back at the nine times were Laois hurlers came agonisingly close to pulling off some massive victories.
This Saturday the...
Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points.
For a school to...
Back in September, a documentary that starred four young Laois travellers became very successful across the water in London.
Four young Laois travellers are behind...
Back in October, we met with Cullohill native Eoin O'Sullivan who told us all about his business Bunlacken Brú.
The pandemic has taken so much...
Back in February, Mountrath native Alan Dooley, became Head of Digital Strategy in Limerick County Council.
A Laois man has secured a top job in...
Back in March, we revealed the top earning legal aid solicitors in Laois.
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free...
Back in September, we spoke to Eddie Downey on the Talking Sport Podcast about his positive impact on hurling in Portarlington.
History was made in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Day
16 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Demelza, children Andreas,...
Back in February, St Joseph's man Peter Farrell, won the Macra na Feirme short story competition.
Laois man Peter Farrell was last week announced as...
Back in June, the family of a Laois man who suffered horrific injuries in an accident raised money for the the organisations that helped...
Back in September, we spoke to Jean Bergin who created the Ballinakill Cookery School earlier in the year.
The pandemic has taken so much away...
Back in January, Gardai were forced to break up a large house party in Portlaoise.
Gardai in Laois were called to break up a house...
Back in May, Rathdowney native Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick spoke to Maura and Daithi on the Today Show about how she rose to fame.
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of...
Back in February, we created a laois rugby team that we feel would be very successful.
In the very enjoyable autobiography of former Irish rugby...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. Patrick...
Back in June we revisited one of the Laois hurler's finest victories which took place in Croke Park over Clare in 1985.
Laois 1-18 Wexford...
Back in June, we reported on this unusual situation in Laois County Council.
There was a bizarre situation in Laois County Council this afternoon as...
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...
Back in June, we spoke to Tom McGrath from The Swan who told us all about the remarkable work he does in Ituiutaba in...
Claire Byrne was the special guest on the LaoisToday Podcast on February 19, 2021.
On this week’s LaoisToday podcast, presenter Brian Moss is joined on...
Back in February, we remembered the life of Laois great Lulu Carroll and the massive impact she had on Laois Ladies football.
A couple of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Lowry
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Denis passed away, unexpectedly, in Saint James' Hospital, Dublin, in the company...
Back in June, before the Laois footballers headed off to face Down in Newry, we looked back at some great Laois victories up North.
There...
Back in February, the staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort in Killenard were the latest group to take part in the Jerusalema...
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe in memory of the late Johnny Dalton is being scaled back to a much smaller event due...
Back in June, Portlaoise won the U-13 'A' football championship. However, it was a bitter sweet moment for one of their players who suffered...
Back in August, we spoke to Arles-Killeen footballer Oisin Byrne about his thriving sports gear and equipment business.
The pandemic has taken so much away...
