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2019 Remembered: Laois wins big on new series of RTE’s Winning Streak
In November of this year Mary O'Neill got word she would be appearing on Winning Streak.
So she sent along her daughter and the pair...
2019 Remembered: Managers and team names announced for Laois GAA Divisional Competition
The Laois GAA Divisional Competition team names and managers were announced back in September.
The team names and the management teams that will be involved...
2019 Remembered: 16 much-loved Portlaoise businesses who are no longer with us
Who remembers some of these?
In December 2016, the popular Graham’s Toymaster in Portlaoise closed its doors for the final time.
The store was owned and...
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Minor hurling Team of the Year
The Minor Hurling Championship came to a conclusion in October as The Harps defeated Abbeyleix Gaels to claim the cup.
It was a sweet victory...
2019 Remembered: Business forced to close in Abbeyleix following extensive fire
In February, a business in Abbeyleix was forced to close it's doors temporarily following an overnight fire.
A business in Abbeyleix has been forced to...
2019 Remembered: Mighty craic in Stradbally as Electric Picnic gets underway
There was great craic had on the opening day of the Electric Picnic.
And we’re up and running. The countdown to this year’s Electric Picnic...
2019 Remembered: Well-known Laois business set to appear on popular RTE TV show
The lads from Hanlon Kitchen's acquitted themselves very well on TV too!
After Joe and Mary’s romantic tale stole the nation’s hearts last night – we...
2019 Remembered: ‘It speaks volumes of the guy he is’ – Mullaney noted for...
One of our heros of the seaon, Ryan Mullaney showed his true bravery and character both on and off the field this year.
One of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 26, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Madden
The Knock, Ballyfin
Mary Madden, The Knock, Ballyfin, Co.Laois. Died 24th December...
2019 Remembered: WATCH: Laois teenager stars in stunning Irish rendition of ‘Shallow’
We will never get sick of listening to this! What a stunning performance.
This is spine-tingling.
Borris-In-Ossory singer Cliona McDonald stars in the new video from...
2019 Remembered: Jason ‘Chilly’ Ward – What gambling did to me
Back in July, a young Laois man opened up about his struggles with gambling and how betting led him to trying to take his...
2019 Remembered: Inmate who featured in Midlands Prison Portlaoise documentary died 9 days after...
We were introduced to Thomas Kearney on Inside Ireland's Biggest Prison: The Lives back in February.
An Inmate who featured heavily in Episode 2 of...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA announce new stadium name and new sponsorship deal
In November, an interesting development was for O'Moore Park as the stadium got a new name.
This is a very interesting development.
Laois GAA’s county grounds,...
2019 Remembered: 22 unforgettable things about the night club at Pedigree Corner
Turning Point nightclub at Pedigree Corner was a place where people would go to from all over the country, mighty craic was had during...
Introducing the 2019 LaoisToday Minor football Team of the Year
The Minor Football Championship came to a conclusion back in October as Emo-Courtwood defeated Ballyroan-Abbey to claim the cup.
Ballyroan-Abbey were going for two in...
2019 Remembered: Laois man launches fundraiser to help homeless friend get a home
A Laois man set up a fundraiser to aid a homeless friend get a home back in July.
A young Laois man has set up...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: 92-year-old Laois woman makes first ever Electric Picnic appearance
You're only as old as you feel!
What a great story. We'll never not want to be reminded of this.
Brought to you in association with...
2019 Remembered: Laois club appoint All-Star winner as new football manager
Back October, Killeshin contested their first ever Laois senior football final where they lost out to Portlaoise.
A couple of weeks later, they lost their...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: Laois mam doing well following arrival of quadruplets
Back in August, four new Laois babies made headlines when they entered the world all at once!
Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia – meet...
2019 Remembered: Laois student the highest achiever in well-known Kilkenny school with 625 points
An incredible achievement by the Durrow student.
One Laois student has topped the class of a prestigious secondary school just over the border.
Fionn Whelan from...
2019 Remembered: The hilarious Twitter reaction as Laois Rose lights up the Dome
The Laois Rose, Sarah Bergin, had great craic with Daithí in the Dome during the summer.
The Laois Rose has just concluded her TV appearance...
2019 Remembered: A day spent inside the walls of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
We got an insight into the everyday lives in the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise.
On Wednesday evening at 9pm on Virgin Media One, a documentary called Inside...
2019 Remembered: Laois club stripped of championship title but win appeal on player bans
Back in August, Clonaslee-St Manmans won the Junior 'C' hurling title but did so by playing two illegal players.
Clonaslee-St Manman’s have been stripped of...
2019 Remembered: The hottest of them all – it’s our final selection in Laois’s...
The hottest men is in its third year but it keeps getting plenty of attention.
Our Top 15 for 2019 certainly sent hearts fluttering.
After...
19 sure ways to cause a family row this Christmas
Ah, Christmas. A magical time of year, one spent with family and friends in idyllic surroundings.
Or a ticking time bomb, all ready to explode...
2019 Remembered: Big plans in motion to transform Outlet Centre in Rathdowney in to...
Back in May, plans were put in place to transform the Outlet Centre in Rathdowney.
The Retail Outlet Centre in Rathdowney was a hive of activity this...
2019 Remembered: Virgin Media One documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise to air
Laois People are fascinated with the two prisons in Portlaoise.
Back in January, Virgin Media One announced plans to show a no-holds-barred documentary over a...
2019 Remembered: Clonaslee families welcome two Dublin teens in Raised by the Village
RTE brought us a brilliant series, 'Raised by the Village', back in September and Clonaslee played a huge role.
The Dunne family welcomed Melita from...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
William (Billie) Gorman
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Formerly of Mullen, Vicarstown, Billie passed away peacefully...
2019 Remembered: Laois mam doing well following arrival of quadruplets
This was a lovely story from back in September. They'll have a busy first Christmas!
Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia - meet Laois's newest...