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2020 Remembered: Young Laois boy takes on the ‘Patience Challenge’ and smashes it
In May, young Jake Cleere brought smiles to our faces as he was tested by his mother in the 'Patience Challenge'.
The ‘Patience Challenge’ is...
2020 Remembered: Laois man spins the wheel and wins €53,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak
Ah, Winning Streak! Remember that TV game show that Laois people featured on routinely and won lots of money on before Covid brought it...
2020 Remembered: Laois prison officers complete remarkable marathon in aid of Do It For...
In May, Laois prison officers raised a significant amount of money for Do It For Dan.
Former Portlaoise footballer Brian ‘Bruno’ McCormack and former Wexford...
2020 Remembered: My Battle: Laois man opens up about his 14-year struggle with anxiety
Back in March this Laois man opened up about his long battle with anxiety.
A Laois man has opened up about his 14-year battle with...
Maryborough NS in Portlaoise now accepting applications for Junior Infants class of 2021-22
Maryborough (Church of Ireland) National School, Portlaoise is accepting applications for Junior Infant enrolments for the 2021-22 school year.
The school's official application form and...
2020 Remembered: WATCH: Laois supermarket goes viral for in store St Patrick’s Day Parade
Back in March while the rest of us were in lockdown, this Laois supermarket went viral for celebrating St Patrick's Day in the best...
2020 Remembered: Fr Paddy: Suicide – a pandemic that continues to devastate
In July, Fr Paddy spoke about the prevalent issue of suicide on Laois.
During the past ten days, five lives have been lost to suicide...
2020 Remembered: ‘There is going to be someone killed’ unless something is done
Back in January, local councillors came together to voice their concerns over the junction at Turley's corner.
Paddy Bracken spelled it out in no uncertain...
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...