LaoisToday Reporter
Treat for Laois hurling fans as TG4 set to show thrilling win over Dublin...
God Bless TG4!
Not only is their live GAA coverage during the season excellent, they also have the simplest ideas during the depths of winter...
LaoisToday’s Top 25 Tweets of the Year for 2019
It's fair to say that we have a knack for tweeting here in Laois so we decided to bring you our Top 25 Tweets...
Introducing the 2019 Junior hurling Team of the Year
The Junior hurling championship concluded in September as Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe defeated The Harps' second team to lift the title.
It was an historic first ever adult...
2019 Remembered: No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16...
This news certainly left a lot of people angry and sad.
The days of meeting in the Body & Soul at Electric Picnic are over.
After...
2019 Remembered: Laois hit by overnight crime spree as host of businesses, schools and...
At the end of October, the county was hit by a spate of robberies all on the one night.
Laois was hit by a spate...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA confirm senior football management team and appoint new Minor manager
There was much anticipation as the new Laois Minor football manager and the make-up of the senior management were confirmed in October.
Laois GAA have...
2019 Remembered: In Pictures: An evening of glamour at the Portarlington Gala Ball
There's little we love more than a glamorous do!
Portarlington's Gala Ball was more glamourous than ever for it's 13th year running in the Heritage...
2019 Remembered: New owner of O’Loughlin’s Hotel outlines his plans and sees great future...
Back in November, the new owner of this Portlaoise hotel outlined his plans.
John McDonald, the new owner of O’Loughlin’s Hotel in Portlaoise, says he...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 30, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann Tobin (née Maher)
14 Tihilly & late of the Lantern, Kilbride Street,...
2019 Remembered: Criminal Assets Bureau carry out raid on Laois business
There were multiple raids carried out over the year and a Laois business was hit with one.
The Criminal Assets Bureau has carried out a...
2019 Remembered: Five Laois men among new Garda recruits
News of new Laois recruits to the Gardai is always popular - as this story from last March proved.
Five young Laois men are among...
2019 Remembered: Campaign underway to re-open Laois train station
A campaign was underway to have the railway line to Mountmellick re-opened.
It will be a big ask and a hard station, but there is...
2019 Remembered: Brilliant second-half performance sees Laois get the better of Down in league...
The Laois senior footballers began their Division 3 campaign with a very good performance up in Down.
Laois 2-15 Down 1-12
Allianz Football League Division 3
The...
2019 Remembered: REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Farmers and Blow-Ins
We love a good list here in LaoisToday and we thought we'd have a look at all the farmers and blow-ins the county had...
Introducing the 2019 Junior football Team of the Year
The Junior football championship concluded back in September as O’Dempsey’s second team lifted the title at the second time of asking.
Following on from defeat...
2019 Remembered: Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others with Pieta House...
In memory of Adam Kennedy from Portlaoise, his family took on a number of challenges to fundraise for Pieta House during the year.
An extended...
2019 Remembered: Stunning property on Laois golf course goes on the market
Back in September, one of Laois' most stunning properties went up for sale in Killenard.
Five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a view of one of...
2019 Remembered: The Mahers take on Ireland’s Fittest Family
We've been following the journey of the Maher family as they competed in Ireland's Fittest Family over the last number of months.
They had a...
2019 Remembered: All systems go as Laois sisters open ladies boutique in Portlaoise
The Pretty Woman store opened in October and has gone from strength to strength since.
Two Laois sisters have opened a ladies boutique on Main...
Making Laois the Centre of Ireland to do business – Huge interest about upcoming...
If enquiries from employers and workers alike about the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair are anything to go by, it is set to be a...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 29, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christy Smith
Ballymorris, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving...
2019 Remembered: Laois pensioner ‘tied up, beaten and robbed’ in sickening attack
This was a harrowing incident which took place at the beginning of December.
Gardai have launched an investigation after an elderly Laois man was the...
2019 Remembered: Laois stallion farm opens doors to public
This was a quirky one - but it was a story that drew in a lot of readers.
Did any of you go?
A Laois stallion...
2019 Remembered: Local woman proud to open new salon in Portarlington
She took a leap of faith. Well done Sharon!
Laois woman Sharon Whelehan says she is extremely excited and proud to be opening a salon...
Hosie Cup glory for Portlaoise Rugby Club after Clondalkin win
Portlaoise RFC 17 Clondalkin 5
Hosie Cup Final
Portlaoise RFC brought the 2019 season to the perfect conclusion as they defeated Clondalkin in Cill Dara this...
Two local soccer clubs set to clash in Parish Cup for very worthy cause
Two local soccer clubs are set to contest the Tommy Carroll Memorial Cup on Sunday December 29.
Neighbours Round Tower Rovers, of Timahoe, and Stradbally...
2019 Remembered: Clearing up the confusion surrounding the new age grades in GAA
With the introduction of the new GAA age groups came plenty of confusion!
Over the past week there has been some confusion around the new...
2019 Remembered: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Golden Oldies of 2019
LaoisTodays second list of the Hottest men in the county, one of the most highly contested list too!
And here we have it – our...
2019 Remembered: Gardai appeal for information after elderly man viciously assaulted in Laois
Gardai in Portlaoise were appealing for information about this disgusting attack on an elderly man in March.
Garda in Portlaoise are appealing for assistance from...
2019 Remembered: WATCH: The incredible Ross King injury time goal that sent Rathdowney-Errill into...
It's been a year to remember for Rathdowney-Errill and Ross King.
Here's THAT goal.
The game itself was very disappointing - but the finish couldn't have...