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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.
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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...
2019 Remembered: The 2019 Laois Rose of Tralee winner is …
Back in April, we learned who the Laois Rose would be for 2019!
The Laois Rose of Tralee for 2019 is 21-year-old student nurse Sarah...
Meet the head chef of Bowe’s Cafe in Durrow
Bowe's Cafe in Durrow is one of Laois's true gems - an experience that never fails to disappoint.
We recently caught up with head chef...
2019 Remembered: Popular Portlaoise priest takes up new role in Abbeyleix
Back in May, Portlaoise said goodbye to Fr Paddy..who only moved up the road!
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for...
2019 Remembered: 19 Laois people to watch out for in 2019
We've made a few questionable calls in our time but we think we nailed this list!
They all did us proud this year.
There’s any amount...
A guide to Christmas Mass and Service times around the county
It is that time of year again where we all ask "What time is mass on at?"
Well, fear no more as we have a...
Here is the 2019 LaoisToday Intermediate football Team of the Year
The IFC came to a conclusion back in September as Rosenallis defeated neighbours Clonaslee to claim the cup.
It was a tremendous triumph for the...
2019 Remembered: REVEALED: Laois’s Top 10 Hottest Red Heads of 2019
We thought it was time to bring attention to the hottest red heads the county has to offer.
You're welcome!
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2019 Remembered: 22 players who really impressed at the Laois Divisional Football Competition
The second ever Laois Divisional Competition took place back in November and a number of players from it have since gone on to represent...
2019 Remembered: Laois’s Sansa Stark talks about acting on the internationally renowned Game of...
The resemblance here is simply uncanny!
As the much anticipated final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Foster) Lodge
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Regional Hospital...