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2020 Remembered: In Pictures: Launch night for new Portlaoise Nightclub a big success
Back in the end of February Laois' newest nightclub opened its doors for the first time. However, the Coronavirus pandemic would mean it would...
2020 Remembered: Laois man appointed principal of Offaly school
In July, Brian Kehoe became principal of a highly regarded Offaly secondary school.
A Laois man has been appointed as the new principal of an...
2020 Remembered: 21 of the hardiest men to have played football in Laois in...
In March we complied a list of Laois' hardiest men.
Every club likes to have a hardy hoor and we’re fond of a list in...
2020 Remembered: Portarlington topple The Town to avenge 2019 semi final defeat
In September, Portarlington inflicted defeat on Portlaoise. This was significant as it was just the third time that the Town has suffered defeat in...
2020 Remembered: Four Laois Gardai among 201 new recruits to the force
Back in February, the latest Garda recruitment drive saw four Laois natives join the force.
The latest batch of new Gardai passed out recently at...
2020 Remembered: Terrifying ordeal for elderly Portlaoise couple following graveyard mugging
What an awful ordeal this was for one Portlaoise couple.
An elderly Portlaoise couple endured an horrific ordeal in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon as...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 26, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois
Beloved husband of Bernie and father to Deirdre,...
2020 Remembered: Two Laois premises selected in Ireland’s top hotels in TripAdvisor awards
In August, two properties in Laois made a list of the top hotels which was complied by TripAdvisor.
Ballyfin Demesne and Roundwood House near Mountrath...
2020 Remembered: Laois men appointed to key roles in An Post and Bank of...
In July, two Laois men were appointed to important in some of Ireland's leading organisations.
Two Laois men have been appointed to key roles in...
2020 Remembered: Gardai discover crashed jeep being carried on forks of a digger in...
In March, Gardai discovered a very unusual situation while on patrol.
Gardai in Laois came across a very dangerous and bizarre situation last night.
While on...
2020 Remembered: Laois community comes together to wish popular woman a 100th birthday
In May, this wonderful lady celebrated her 100th birthday which gave one Laois community a great lift during the pandemic.
What a stunning milestone to...
2020 Remembered: Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers for 2020
Back in May, we compiled a list of our Top 25 Instagrammers.
After a one year hiatus – our selection of the best Instagram accounts...
2020 Remembered: Crooked Compass: One Laois couple and their van conversion project
In September, Ciara and Aaron converted a van to travel and experience what Ireland had to offer.
Two eejits, one van.” And just in case...
2020 Remembered: ‘Great sadness’ as hugely popular Laois restaurant decides to close
Back in June, Laois said goodbye to one its most beloved restaurants.
The owner of the hugely popular award-winning Portlaoise restaurant, Tynan’s at the Storeyard,...
2020 Remembered: 16 young players to watch out for in the Senior football championship
In August, we complied a list of young players that we believed would make an impact in this years championship.
The most important competition in...
2020 Remembered: Eight residents at Laois hospital die from Coronavirus over Easter weekend
This story from back in April is absolutely heartbreaking.
Eight residents at St Fintan’s Hospital in Portlaoise passed away from Coronavirus over the Easter Bank...
2020 Remembered: A 72-year-old keeper, an actor and a last minute goal – the...
In September, we were treated to an appearance from 72-year-old keeper in a Junior C match.
Ah Junior C – never, ever change!
Last night saw...
2020 Remembered: Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €45.95 million dividend
In July, Laois Owners of Copper Face Jacks received a significant dividend.
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of...
2020 Remembered: Burnt out cars, boy-racers, rubbish and anti-social behaviour – chaos on the...
In June, the Slieve Bloom Mountains faced a a number of anti social behaviour incidents and Cllr James Kelly voiced locals concerns at a...
2020 Remembered: Mary Therese Lowndes: Senseless mink farming
When news of a new variant of Covid-19 being found in minks led to a cull, our columnist Mary Therese Lowndes penned a piece which...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Minor football Team of the Year
The Minor Football Championship came to a conclusion back in September as Ballyroan-Abbey defeated Portlaoise to claim the cup.
Ballyroan-Abbey were going for their second...
2020 Remembered: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
In March, we revealed the Laois solicitors who were making the most money from the Legal Aid system.
Three Laois solicitors claimed well over €100,000...
2020 Remembered: Pubs closed, residents in fear as Laois town in lockdown and under...
Back in early January this incident cause a lot of panic in this Laois town.
A Laois town is this week in lockdown and under...
2020 Remembered: Former Laois footballer’s back garden ‘field of dreams’ features on RTE News
Former Laois stalwart, Billy Sheehan, created an astroturf pitch in his back garden for his three children to practice their footballing skills on.
Floodlights, astroturf...
2020 Remembered: Portlaoise business does their part and features in emotional episode of DIY...
In October, we witnessed an amazing sense of community spirit as one Portlaoise business went above and beyond for one family.
The latest episode of...
2020 Remembered: Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in...
Back in April, Muriel Russell a ICU nurse in Portlaoise Hospital made a call that was well ahead of its time.
Fast forward a number...
2020 Remembered: GAA instructs Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp as a method of...
Back January, the GAA instructed Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp but we are sure this is the least of people's worries right now.
The...
Introducing the 2020 LaoisToday Senior Ladies football Team of the Year
The Ladies SFC came to a conclusion back in September as Portlaoise defeated Sarsfields to claim glory.
It was an historic victory for Portlaoise as...
The Midweek Podcast: Pub struggles, a Christmas book and music challenges
Welcome to the second edition of this brand new podcast on LaoisToday.
The Midweek Podcast will be brought to you weekly, bringing you a round...
‘A big thank you to the people of Portarlington and beyond who supported us...
Valerie Moore, General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home, would like to say a big 'Thank You' to all the people of Portarlington and beyond...