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2020 Remembered: A fantastic night at the Clonaslee OsKaRs
Back in February, the Clonaslee Oskars took place which saw a packed crowd in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
The Tullamore Court Hotel was packed to...
2020 Remembered: Colm Parkinson issues apology to Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over off...
In November, Colm Parkinson's GAA Hour mistakingly aired an off the record chat with Eddie Brennan which caused quite a stir.
Joe.ie GAA Hour host...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 2, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kay Gibbs (née Hyland)
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at her residence.
The family would...
2020 Remembered: Tales of strange goings on in Laois cause a stir online
In August, two stories relating relating to Laois Shopping Centre in Portlaoise made for some very good entertainment.
HauntedLaois is a Facebook page that was...
2020 Remembered: Calls for ‘two horrible derelict properties’ in Laois town to be dealt...
In October, the issue of two horrible derelict buildings in Rathdowney came before Laois County Council.
Laois County Councillor John King has called for immediate...
2020 Remembered: Conor Stapleton: What it’s like getting a cancer diagnosis – and why...
In April, Conor Stapleton bravely opened up about his own cancer journey at the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The last few weeks have changed...
A Thank You from LaoisToday and a Happy New Year – here’s to 2021
2020 was a roller coaster of a year to say the least but we want to say Thank You to everyone who joined us...
2020 Remembered: Ranking 10 of the most unforgettable Tipperary characters of all time
In October, we ranked our top 10 Tipperary characters.
After Shane Lowry won the British Open and the whole country were honorary Offaly people for...
2020 Remembered: Kind-hearted Laois duo heralded as heroes after saving man’s life
In March, we witnessed the heroic actions of two Laois people who saved a man's life.
Two Laois people have been hailed as heroes by...
2020 Remembered: From not making the Laois panel to playing with Leinster and the...
Back in May, we remembered one of Laois' greatest ever goalscorers.
One of the most fondly-remembered players of the fine Laois hurling team of the...
2020 Remembered: Kind-hearted Laois mam gifts over €300k Lotto win to daughter to build...
What a beautiful gesture from this Laois mam.
A kind-hearted mam from Laois handed her daughter a Lotto ticket worth €312,042 after her daughter had...
2020 Remembered: Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes...
In April, the kind actions of a Laois Garda hit the headlines as a family that he helped spoke out.
A Laois Dad and Mam...
2020 Remembered: Laois priest scoops top prize in Carlow GAA draw
In November, this popular Laois priest won an impressive top prize in the Carlow GAA Development Draw.
The third staging of the Carlow GAA Development...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 1, 2021
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bríd Malone (née Fitzgerald)
Ballinahemmy, Clonaslee, Laois
Bríd Malone (nee Fitzgerald), Ballinahemmy, Clonaslee, Co....
2020 Remembered: Our Coronavirus wedding: Laois couple defy Covid-19 to tie the knot
Back in March one Laois couple got married at the beginning of the outbreak in Ireland.
The Coronavirus has changed many things about how we...
2020 Remembered: Laois student named the inaugural winner of award in memory of late...
In November, St Fergals student Ella Hayes became the first person to receive the Aoife Doocey Award. This award was created in honour of...
2020 Remembered: Students in high spirits as schools re-open around the county
Back in August, many children were thrilled to return to school after many months without it.
Five and a half months since closing their doors...
2020 Remembered: Emergency services spring into action to rescue elderly man on Slieve Bloom...
In November, emergency services acted swiftly to save an elderly man up in the Slieve Blooms.
The South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association was also called...
2020 Remembered: Three Laois players feature in the Irish Independent’s top 50 ladies footballers...
Back in August, the Iirish Independent's list of top 50 ladies footballers features three players from Laois.
Three Laois ladies footballers are included in the Irish...
2020 Remembered: New Laois hurling team for 2020 as neighbouring clubs vote to amalgamate...
Back in January, Colt and Shanonhoe joined forces to form Laois' newest hurling club. Covid-19 curtailed their activities for 2020 but they will be...
2020 Remembered: Laois ‘Shebeen’ searched and items seized by Gardai
In October, as pubs around the county remained shut Gardai located what appeared to be a rather illegal setup.
Gardai say they carried out a...
2020 Remembered: Exciting times ahead for award-winning Portlaoise hairdresser as she opens new hair...
Back in February, one Laois February opened up a solon in Portlaoise.
Opening a new business is a hugely exciting time, a feeling that Portlaoise...
2020 Remembered: Laois Gardai recover stolen caravan belonging to young Louth boy with special...
What an uplifting story this was.
This is brilliant news.
Gardai in Laois have recovered a caravan belonging to a young Louth boy who has special...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who left us in 2020
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...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 31, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne McNeice (née Kehoe)
Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
Anne McNeice (nee Kehoe), late of...
2020 Remembered: Laois parents open up about difficulties of having a premature baby in...
Back in April as the world tried to come to terms with Covid-19, Edel and Colin Finn described to us the difficulties of having...
2020 Remember: Laois student receives Trinity Scholar award for medicine
In April, Katy White received a very prestigious award from Trinity College.
What an amazing achievement this is.
Former Mountrath Community School student Katy White (20)...
Christmas break set to be extended following government decision
The Christmas break is set to be extended following a decision made by the Cabinet at a meeting today - it is being reported.
Taoiseach...
2020 Remembered: Croft Alley owner Gale Watchorne on setting up in Laois, naming her...
Back in July, we had a great chat with a Laois business owner who reinvented her business.
In October 2019 Croft Alley appeared on the streetscape of...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Minor hurling Team of the Year
A thrilling Minor hurling Championship came to a conclusion back in October as Abbeyleix defeated The Harps to claim the cup after extra time.
A...