LaoisToday Reporter
2018 Remembered – WATCH: Killenard NS raise the roof with County Final song for...
Back in October, amid county final build-up, we visited Killenard NS to hear them sing in support of O'Dempsey's.
Although they were unsuccessful in the...
2018 Remembered – In Pictures: No Leinster glory but Laois supporters in big numbers...
We love a good celebration here at Laois Today and Laois' 2018 season had much to celebrate.
The Laois fans were out in force in...
2018 Remembered – Some absolute classics in the Laois GAA club player nicknames
Back in September, we had a great laugh putting together a list of the mad nicknames used in GAA clubs around the county.
We were...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Dunphy
Corrib, Clonminam Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Kilmeague, Kildare
Beloved husband of the late Judith...
2018 Remembered – New to the Area: The Spanish girl with a Tapas restaurant,...
Itxi Saila Ferrer brought a taste of Spain to Main Street Portlaoise with a taste of culture in La Lola Tapas bar.
Since opening, the...
2018 Remembered – Paul Kingston to the power of three as Laois footballers book...
John Sugrue and the Laois Senior footballers gave us all a summer to remember and kept us busy preparing the tea and sandwiches for...
2018 Remembered: New secondary school principal confirmed
A new principal was announced for St Fergal's Rathdowney in July of this year.
Dominic McEvoy took over the role from Aine O'Neill, who served...
2018 Remembered – 23 players who really impressed at the Laois Divisional Football Competition
Back in November, the first ever Laois Divisional championship came to an end.
Laois boss John Sugrue used the competition to pick out new players...
2018 Remembered: Grace Weston – from teenage All Ireland winner to death’s door and...
When the Laois ladies footballers took on Roscommon in the All-Ireland quarter-final this year, we profiled one of the remarkable Laois ladies to have...
2018 Remembered: Moment in Time – Reeling in the years to 2004 and the...
Our weekly Moment in Time pictures brought huge attention from Laois viewers - and no Moment in Time goes down better than old Debs...
2018 Remembered – Well-known Portlaoise hotel is to be put up for sale
In October it was announced that O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise was for sale, with a guide price in the region of...
Remember 2018 – ‘I feel like we’re only surviving,’ Richie Reid opens up about...
Back in September this year, a documentary called 'The Town' was released by Virgin Media.
It looked at one very special family and the effects...
2018 Remembered – 25 footballers who could boost the Laois senior football panel
In September of this year, we compiled a list of the 25 footballers who could boost the Laois senior football panel.
John Sugrue has remained...
2018 Remembered – Four Laois women rise to national TV attention
Back in June, four popular camogie players from Laois made a super TV debut.
The ad for Liberty Insurance has been running since, with all...
2018 Remembered – Serious style as the Laois lads take over the All-Star Awards
The All-Stars took place at the start of November.
And while Graham Brody may not have won, he was sure looking sharp.
Ross King scooped a...
In Pictures: Coolrain 6k draws the crowds and famous guests for Clonenagh NS
It promised to be a great day in Coolrain - and a great day was had.
Today, Friday December 28, Clonenagh National School held their...
2018 Remembered – Young Laois girl presents Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex with...
A little Laois Lady stole the show as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Dublin in July.
Seven-year-old Maria Dempsey stole the hearts of...
2018 Remembered: New UK supermarket is coming to Laois and will create more than...
In January the news was announced that frozen food supermarket chain Iceland was coming to Portlaoise.
Iceland opened in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on August....
2018 Remembered – Is this Laois man the oldest ever club championship debutant?
Back in July Niall McCormack wowed the county when he stepped up as what we think was the oldest ever club championship debut.
He has kept...
2018 Remembered: Shock as ‘wheel brace wielded’ at end of schools soccer match
There was widespread shock and disgust as a wheel brace was produced at the end of a schools soccer match.
The incident occurred between Portlaoise CBS...
2018 Remembered: Laois Abroad: The Abbeyleix woman living in Gran Canaria for the last...
We've had Laois Abroad interviews from all over the world - from Abu Dhabi to South America.
In March of this year, we caught up...
2018 Remembered: Making the case for a brand new football amalgamation in Laois
The case for a brand new football amalgamation was made in LaoisToday's sport podcast in October.
Steven Miller made the case for a 'North Laois'...
2018 Remembered – How Laois almost got a brand new hurling club
Back in November, LaoisToday learned of plans that two of Laois's hurling clubs had to come together.
Abbeyleix and Ballinakill launched an audacious plan to...
2018 Remembered – Snow footprints foiled killer’s attempted escape from Portlaoise prison
In March of this year the 'Beast of the East' took Ireland by a storm.
We broke a bizarre story of how a convicted killer's...
2018 Remembered – REVEALED: Exactly how much each GAA club in Laois will get...
It was revealed in October to much speculation how much money each GAA club in Laois would get from JP McManus.
There was much debate...
2018 Remembered: In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere as Laois players meet supporters ahead of Leinster...
There were wonderful scenes as the Laois footballers met with fans young and old alike before the Leinster final.
It was the first time Laois...
2018 Remembered – RANKING: Our top 8 makeup artists in Laois
Back in July we complied one of our famous lists, this time featuring the 8 best make-up artists in Laois.
We’re back with our rankings...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 28, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018....
2018 Remembered – Retired Laois couple who moved to South Africa are loving their...
In 2018, we caught up with Jim and Esther McCormack about how their new life in South Africa was treating them.
The pair packed up...
2018 Remembered: Laois family-run pub is celebrating 100 years in business in style this...
In July of this year, a popular Laois family-run pub celebrated 100 years in business in style.
Leech's Bar in Wolfhill marked the occasion with a...