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2019 Remembered: Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
Back in April, this Laois hotel got a prestigious honour.
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic...
2019 Remembered: Laois bride-to-be pulls out all the stops on Hen weekend
This story, from back in April, is absolutely gas!
Well this is some get-up!
A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her...
2019 Remembered: Huge boost for Laois club as O’Loughlin set to transfer
This news broke earlier last month and will be a big boost for Rosenallis in 2020.
Laois footballer John O’Loughlin is set to transfer from Dublin side...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 2, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bill Davis
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick Laois
Bill Davis, Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Co....
2019 Remembered: Laois pub named in Sunday World ‘Top 10 Boozers’
Back in January, this Laois pub received a fine accolade.
This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get.
The Sunday World ‘Pub Spy’ spent...
2019 Remembered: Family man Jackie from Laois wins big on Winning Streak
We always love to see Laois people on TV - and back in January 2019, Jackie Doheny stole the show!
There were great scenes on...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA hit out at ‘unofficial’ calendar
Laois GAA chiefs were not happy about this back in November.
Laois GAA have hit out at a company who are currently canvassing businesses and...
2019 Remembered: Property Watch: Five homes in Laois that are a handy-man’s dream
There were many houses on the market throughout the year and these were any handy man's dream to work on.
Last week, we looked at...
2019 Remembered: LaoisToday gets the scoop with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
The owner of Facebook was in Ireland back in April and one of our reporters got up close and personal.
He was the most sought...
2019 Remembered: Considerable damage as fire overnight at well-known Laois pub
This fire back in January 2019 caused a lot of damage.
A well-known Laois pub has been extensively damaged by a fire in the early...
2019 Remembered: Laois man to be a part of Australian version of Love Island
Back in October, a young Laois man caused something of a stir Down Under.
A Portlaoise native will be part of Love Island Australia which begins on...
2019 Remembered: New Laois senior football manager revealed
Back in 2017, we broke the news that John Sugrue was going to become the Laois football manager.
We repeated the trick again in September...
2019 Remembered: Some great photos from 2009 Junior Cert results day in Heywood
When this years Junior Cert results came out, we looked back at Heywood CS celebrating their results back in 2009.
It’s that time of year...
2019 Remembered: Well-known Laois man set to appear on First Dates Ireland
And Michael was an absolute gentleman - he did the county proud!
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bernie Doyle (née Brennan)
Kellyville, Ballintubbert, Laois
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael,...
2019 Remembered: Laois woman named ‘CEO of the Year’ at annual Businesswoman Awards
Back in November, a Laois woman was recognised with a very prestigious award.
This is a serious achievement.
Lorraine Butler from Rossmore, Killeshin, was named CEO...
2019 Remembered: Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
Back in April, the visit of a certain George Clooney caused something of a stir..
We’re sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to...
2019 Remembered: Garda helicopter spotted in Laois as ‘house raided’
Armed Gardai carried out a raid in March and ythe helicopter was deployed too...
The Garda helicopter has been spotted in the skies over Portlaoise...
2019 Remembered: Two Laois players set to go on the All-Star hurling trip to...
After their exploits for the Laois senior hurlers, captain, Paddy Purcell and goalkeeper, Enda Rowland got to enjoy a trip to the Middle East...
2019 Remember: ‘Devastated, heartbroken and fearing homelessness’ – Laois property owners won’t have their...
This story is heartbreakign for those who won't have their homes ready for Christmas.
A group of property owners in Laois have been left 'devastated,...
2019 Remembered: New stats say Laois drivers are ‘worst in the country’
Maybe we just have the best Gardai...
Figures released by the Central Statistics Office recently reveal that Laois drivers are among the worst in the...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who left us in 2019
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...
2019 Remembered: Double blow for Laois hurlers as two forwards set to depart panel...
The Laois hurlers will have to do without two great players for 2020.
The Laois hurlers will be without the services of two of their...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: Laois camogie celebrate successful season in style
Plenty of glitz and glamour at this year's camogie awards.
Laois camogie have plenty to celebrate this year - and they duly did so in...
2019 Remembered: End of an era as O’Loughlins move on from popular Portlaoise hotel
The famed O'Loughlin's Hotel has changed hands and its old owners went out with a real bang...
It was an end of an era in...
2019 Remembered: The Electric Picnic is great … but it needs to clean up...
The Electric Picnic will be bigger than ever next year - so it will be interesting to see if any of these problems will...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bernie Doyle (née Brennan)
Kellyville, Ballintubbert, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sean Peake
Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois /...
JOB VACANCY: Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors looking to hire
Barry Fitzgerald Solicitors are an ambitious and progressive legal firm based in Portlaoise, that are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary in the area of...
2019 Remembered: Historic 1,100-acre Laois estate goes up for sale with €20 million price...
This massive mansion going up for sale caused something of a stir.
Anybody got a spare €20 million lying around? If so, this could be...
2019 Remembered: Well-known sandwich shop closes its doors in Portlaoise
Back in August, the news that O'Brien's had closed came as a massive shock.
This is a bit of a surprise.
O’Briens Sandwich Bar in Portlaoise...