LaoisToday Reporter
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...
2018 Remembered – Hugely successful Laois personal trainer to open new gym
Back in July, Emmet Quinlan opened his gym EQ Strength and Conditioning, and has enjoyed savage success since.
We are sure 2019 will be another stellar...
2018 Remembered – Top marks as Laois student gets 600 points in Cistercian Roscrea
Back in August, one Laois lad received exceptional results in his Leaving Cert.
Liam has went on to study Engineering in University College Dublin.
A Laois...
2018 Remembered: Noel and Marie Tuohy speak about ‘The Town’ documentary and what it...
Over the course of three Monday nights in September, the people of Laois were glued to their TV screens.
‘The Town’ documentary series shown on...
2018 Remembered – REVEALED: The top earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
In February the top 100 Legal Aid earners in Ireland were released and three Laois solicitors were included.
Josephine Fitzpatrick ranked 89th, Barry Fitzgerald was...
2018 Remembered – The 15th Laois Rose of Tralee is…
Grainne Hogan was named the 15th Laois Rose of Tralee in May.
She made it to the televised stage of the competition, the first time...
2018 Remembered – Exclusive sex party planned for Laois
This was, eh, one of the, eh, more unusual stories of the year.
The Irish Sun newspaper broke this in May that a private Laois...
2018 Remembered: EXCLUSIVE: Massive new Laois GAA amalgamation on the cards as huge rivals...
On April Fool's Day, we released the exclusive news that a massive new Laois GAA amalgamation was on the cards as huge rivals were...
2018 Remembered: In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Camross retain the Bob O’Keeffe Cup
In October the Camross senior hurlers achieved a remarkable feat by retaining the Bob O'Keeffe Cup.
No club has managed to retain the Bob O’Keeffe...
2018 Remembered – 16 much-loved Portlaoise businesses who are no longer with us
Following the news of a new bakery opening in Portlaoise in place of an old bakery, we were all reminded of some of our...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 27, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridie Fitzpatrick
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Bridie Fitzpatrick, Connolly Street, Mountmellick. Peacefully, in the...
2018 Remembered – Laois Abroad: The Laois nurse living in rural Australia for the...
We caught up with the the Portlaoise woman who made the trip to Australia 24 years ago and fell in love with the Cobar.
Safe...
2018 Remembered – Two Laois supporters have left a special message in the O’Moore...
After a busy summer, it is no secret that Laois supporters are some of the best in country and their support is definitely not...
2018 Remembered – Two Broke Divas: Budget foundations – tried, tested and reviewed!
As the party season is still in full swing, we thought we should bring back this article from the Two Broke Divas on budget...
2018 Remembered – Prominent Laois couple share their secret on how they stayed married...
Back in August, Josie and Andy Sutton celebrated 50 years as husband and wife.
We wish them another year of love and laughter in 2019.
A...
2018 Remembered – Late Late Show Valentine’s couple return to Laois location where love...
We all love a good love story and this one certainly fits the bill.
Love at an Applegreen in Portlaoise? Why not?
It wouldn’t be the...
2018 Remembered – Looking back at the LaoisToday Minor football Team of the Year
What a minor football championship we had this year.
Nine teams took part and in the end it came down to Ballyroan-Abbey and Portarlington.
The Ballyroan-Abbey...
2018 Remembered – Major jobs boost as US security firm to open Irish headquarters...
Back in July, there was great excitement over 30 "high value" jobs for the Laois area.
Works are still in progress and the future looks...
Want to get out of the house? There’s a range of great events around...
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You've had the turkey and ham, probably a couple of drinks, a half a box of Roses and you've...
2018 Remembered: THREE Laois students hit the incredible 625 points mark
This was simply incredible.
In August of this year, three Laois students achieved top marks in the Leaving Cert.
Christopher Carew, Katy White and Luan Fletcher...
2018 Remembered – In Pictures: Portlaoise parade delivers in style once again
It was one of the biggest 'Will they, won't they' sagas of 2018.
It was initially announced that the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day would be...
2018 Remembered – The Laois link to the Limerick captain’s All-Ireland success
Back in August, Limerick had the country in tears as they won the All Ireland Hurling final for the first time in 45 years.
We...
2018 Remembered – 20 Laois lads we reckon would go viral on Reality TV
Eoin Scully's appearance on First Dates back in January got us thinking about other Laois men who would be a big hit on reality...
2018 Remembered – 25 stitches, two fractures and a bad concussion but Laois captain...
The Laois footballers gave us a great summer of entertainment and it seemed to go from one match and one talking point to the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jo Kelly (née McCall)
Mayo, Monavea, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Jo Kelly (nee McCall), Mayo, Monavea,...