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2020 Remembered: Laois priest launches blistering attack against planned RIC event
This feels like another universe, but back in January the government wanted to commemorate the RIC and the idea did not go down well.
Abbeyleix...
2020 Remembered: Laois GAA secretary praises executive committee and hits out at ‘self-informed trolls’
In November, Niall Handy hit the headlines for a rather pointed attack on those who make nasty comments on social media.
Laois GAA secretary Niall...
2020 Remembered: Man arrested after Garda chase from Stradbally to Emo
This was a very dramatic incident back in May.
A man was arrested after a Garda chase on Sunday night at Morette near Emo, having...
2020 Remembered: Brilliant Rosenallis knock Camross out of the championship
In August, Roseanallis overcame Camross in a terrific game in MW Hire O’Moore Park.
Rosenallis 2-20 Camross 3-9
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Rosenallis have knocked...
2020 Remembered: ‘Eyesore’ in Laois town ‘would not be tolerated anywhere else in the...
In September, the County Council were called upon to do to something about the old AIB bank building in Portarlington.
The issue of derelict building...
2020 Remembered: Throwback to Mountmellick GAA Dinner Dance in 2003
In February, we found some great pictures from the Mountmellick GAA dinner dance in 2003.
It is the season of Dinner Dances and we decided...
Group behind illegal rave which decimated Laois house plan New Year’s Eve gathering
A group of people who destroyed a house in Laois earlier this month are planning another illegal rave on New Year's Eve.
The Irish Times...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sarah Holohan (née Phelan)
Shragh, Rathdowney, Laois / Kilkenny
Sarah Holohan (nee Phelan) Shragh,...
2020 Remembered: Well-known Laois man wins big at Dublin poker tournament
In January, one Laois man won a substantial amount of money for his prize in a poker tournament in Dublin.
Well – this is something...
2020 Remembered: New principal appointed in St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney
In June, Gerry Quinn became principal of St Fergals College in Rathdowney.
St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney will have a new principal for the 2020-2021...
2020 Remembered: Laois company secures huge order of ICU hospital beds from China for...
At the height of the pandemic in April, this shipment proved to be vital in the fight against Covid-19.
A Laois company has secured and...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Intermediate Ladies Football Team of the Year
The Laois intermediate ladies football championship came to a conclusion back in September as Shanahoe defeated Park-Ratheniska to claim glory.
A strong finish from Shanahoe...
2020 Remembered: Laois woman thanks nurses, doctors, family and friends as she wins 49-day...
This is truly an inspirational story.
A Laois woman who spent 49 days in hospital fighting Coronavirus has praised the doctors and nurses in both...
2020 Remembered: New life for old school in Clonaslee as local builder and former...
This story from September is a wonderful example of how an old building can be completely transfromed.
Anyone driving through Clonaslee recently will have noticed...
2020 Remembered: A point that never was from the 1995 Laois-Carlow battle that will...
In April, we looked back at the tremendous battle between Laois and Carlow in 1995.
Even with the never-ending sagas of controversies that follow the...
2020 Remembered: My Lockdown Wedding: Laois bride on tying the knot in a global...
Back in August, this Laois couple defied the the Coronavirus and showed that true love can concur all.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything about...
2020 Remembered: Almost €100,000 raised for Laois school as Lip Sync Battle a huge...
Back in February more than €100,000 was raised for anew pitch development in a local school. Hundreds of people packed into the Midlands...
2020 Remembered: 13 young players to watch out for in the Premier Intermediate and...
Back in July we made a list of young players that we believed would make an impact in the Premier Intermediate and Intermediate championships....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noreen Roche (née Stewart)
Crookedwood Cross Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at her residence in...
2020 Remembered: Laois man’s search for late dad’s family yields positive result
After a desperate search for good news, a laois man connected with his late dad's family came back in September.
We all need a bit...
2020 Remembered: Laois teacher launches new Junior Cert Home Economics cookbook
In February, Julie's cookbook brewed up a storm.
Some teachers go over and above – and that’s something Portlaoise College teacher Julie Cunneen has done...
2020 Remembered: Laois teenager with incredible voice launches first single
In November, we interviewed this incredible teenager who had just released her first single.
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Senior Camogie Team of the Year
The Laois camogie championship came to a conclusion back in September as O'Moore's defeated St Brigid's to claim glory.
Laura Marie Maher was the star...
2020 Remembered: Laois woman bravely opens up about impact of life-changing explosion while serving...
In July, one Laois woman told us about her traumatic experience while serving for the Irish Defence Forces.
A Laois woman has bravely opened up...
2020 Remembered: Developer withdraws application to build 262 new homes in Portlaoise
In September, the planned building of 262 new homes were withdrawn.
A planning application to build 262 new homes in Portlaoise that was with An...
2020 Remembered: Champions out as Emo beat Portlaoise for first time in 48 years
In October, Emo conflicted the Town's fourth defeat in the last 14 years which in turn knocked them out of the the championship.
Emo 0-11...
2020 Remembered: Warm tributes as teacher who educated ‘thousands’ of Laois students retires
In October, a Laois teacher who put thousands of students through her hands. But she isn't finished yet.
A teacher who spent her entire career...
2020 Remembered: Laois farmer sells pedigree Simmental bull for record €52,000
In October, one Laois received a substantial amount of money for his bull at auction.
Laois farmer Garett Behan is a highly-regarded pedigree cattle breeder...
2020 Remembered: End of an era as two Portlaoise stalwarts call time on football...
In August, these two local legends decided to call time on their football career.
If the Laois football championship does get the go-ahead to resume...
JOB VACANCY: School bus driver required for family business in the midlands
A bus driver is required for school runs in the Edenderry area in Offaly.
Drivers must have full D or D1 driving licence. CPC must...