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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...
New Year Message from Minister Pippa Hackett
Happy New Year!
We are beginning 2021 with a sense of hope. Vaccines have been found for the Coronavirus, so emerging from this crisis now...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 28, 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: Much-loved Rathdowney character remembered in stunning mural in local pub
In July, the owners of The Brewery pub in Rathdowney decided to redecorate their pub during the lockdown which resulted in the created of...
2020 Remembered: ‘Intimidated and afraid’ – Late night parties in Laois park leave residents...
In September, resident's expressed their concerns over the anti social behaviour taking place in the People's Park in Portlaoise.
Late night parties with loud music,...
2020 Remembered: Laois pub sparkles in famous ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World
In February, Traecy's pub in The Heath feature in the prestigious 'Pub Spy' by the Sunday World.
The ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World is...
2020 Remembered: All glitz and glam at Rathdowney-Errill Dinner Dance
Some lovely pictures here from back in Jnauary.
The Templemore Arms was the place to be on Saturday night as Rathdowney-Errill celebrated a stellar 2019 in style.
Medals...
2020 Remembered: In Pictures: Serious style at the 14th annual Portarlington and Killenard Gala...
Back in March, this very important fundraising event was fortunate enough to take place before the pandemic struck.
Speaking about this, organiser Marie Corcoran says...
2020 Remembered: Laois woman hoping to give Prince William a photo she took of...
In March, Michelle Rogers hoped to give Prince William a picture she took of his late mother. Shortly after the world went a bit...
2020 Remembered: Laois woman named as Ireland’s Inspirational Hero in second ever Gala Retail...
In November, Aisling Donoher received a much deserved award.
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating...