We Are Laois
2023 Remembered: ‘Some old people are afraid to go to mass’ – Caravans and...
Back in March, old people in a Laois housing estate were scared to go to mass.
Old people in a Laois housing estate are afraid...
2023 Remembered: St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as...
In October this year St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire after working in the school for 31 years.
St...
2023 Remembered: Electric Picnic is set to take place two weeks earlier than its...
Back in August Electric Picnic announced that the festival will take place 2 weeks earlier in 2024
Electric Picnic is set to take place two...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Wild celebrations as St Joseph’s lift Jack Delaney Cup for...
Back in October, St Joseph's ended a famine as they defeated Portlaoise to bring Jack Delaney back to Kellyvile for the first time since...
2023 Remembered: Moo Cow: How one Laois farm family is thinking differently with its...
Back in March, Michael Finlay began selling his fresh milk through vending machines at Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
A Laois farm family is...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Thousands flock to Stradbally as 59th National Steam Rally proves...
Back in August The National Steam Rally had a great turnout in Stradbally with their vintage parade.
The National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event...
2023 Remembered: Winning Minor co-captain Ramsbottom dedicates title win to the late Ronan McNamara
Back in October, Following Stradbally Parish Gael's Minor triumph, we spoke to joint winning captain Pauric Ramsbottom who dedicated the win to the late...
2023 Remembered: A 64-year-old full forward and a 72-year-old referee doing six games in...
The magic of the GAA continued as we look back to June where a 64 year old full forward lined out while a 72...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Dramatic finish sparks jubilant scenes as Stradbally Parish Gaels claim...
Back in October, Stradbally Parish Gaels completed an underdog story as they defeated St Joseph's to be crowned Laois MFC Champions for 2023.
It will...
2023 Remembered: Star of The Chase, Anne Hegerty discusses her family connections right here...
Speaking on Midlands 103 back in July, Anne revealed the extent of her family connections which lie here, in Laois.
Known as ‘The Governess’ on...
2023 Remembered: Praise for Laois Garda and colleague as they help deliver baby following...
We take a look back to March where Timahoe native Richard Oxley and his Garda colleague Sean Smyth gave help to a heavily pregnant...
2023 Remembered: CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season
Back in October, Justin McNulty was appointed as Laois Senior Football manager for 2024.
Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...
2023 Remembered: Located on the edge of Laois and making a huge impact by...
Back in June we visited a Gaelscoil on the edge of Laois which has a very interesting back story.
‘Beidh rince fada againn más é...
2023 Remembered: Laois student granted prestigious scholarship in UCC for outstanding Leaving Cert results
Back in March Orla Hennessy was granted a scholarship in UCC after getting the perfect score of 625 in her Leaving Cert.
A Laois student...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen spirits as crowds flock to Day...
Back in September when the LaoisToday team faced the weather at day 1 of the Ploughing Championship
A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the...
2023 Remembered: Dunne and Brown the heroes as Laois defeat Meath to march into...
Back in March, Laois U-20s overcame the Leinster favorites, Meath in the final group game of the Leinster Championship to ensure that Laois would...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a...
We look back to the return of the tractor and fun run in aid of Clonenagh National School in Mountrath.
A fundraising tractor and fun...
2023 Remembered: Laois owned and trained horse scoops big prize at Listowel Races
Back in September, Laois owned horse called Ballyglass Beauty galloped to glory in the Devon Hill Handicap Hurdle.
The Listowel Racing Festival is taking place...
20023 Remembered: Laois has a new soccer club as Grange Utd has been resurrected
Back in August, Laois gained a new soccer club as Grange United was resurrected from the dead.
Grange United are back!
33 years after the club...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen the enjoyment as second year of...
Back in July, the crowds flocked into Emo for the second installment of Forest Fest. Despite horrendous rainfall, the craic was mighty.
The rain fell...
In Pictures: Serious style as the class of 2023 assemble for the Portlaoise CBS...
Back in August where hundreds of people gathered on Main street for Portlaoise CBS debs
Debs season continues at serious pace across the county and...
2023 Remembered: The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been...
Back in April, Michael Scully joined us for an interview on our Love Laois Podcast and explained how photography was a hobby of his...
2023 Remembered: National award for Laois student for excelling in intellectual disability nursing
Back in January Sarah Barrett received a National award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
A Laois student has received a national...
2023 Remembered: ‘Another Love’ – Tom Odell dedicates hit song at Electric Picnic to...
Back in September singer Tom Odell made an emotional tribute to Rory Deegan with his song 'Another Love' at Electric Picnic.
Electric Picnic is a...
2023 Remembered: Laois GAA referee makes history at the weekend in new TV role...
Back in May, Stradbally native Maurice Deegan made history as he was hired by BBC to Analyse the referee's decisions throughout the Ulster Senior...
2023 Remembered: Two Laois students move to top of the class at Royal College...
Back in February, Eimear Corri and Caoimhe Dignam were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: More than 200 images from the opening round of the...
Back in July, the Senior and Intermediate championship got underway and we had Paul Dargan on the scene to capture every moment.
The 2023 Senior...
2023 Remembered: Laois trainer shines at Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park
Back in August, Timahoe native Karol Ramsbottom showed his class as not one but two of his dogs won their heats in the derby...
2023 Remembered: Portarlington pushed all the way by St Joseph’s but hold on to...
Back in July, Portarlington claimed ACFL Division 1 honours following a fine win over a gallant St Joseph's side.
Portarlington 0-18 St Joseph’s 1-12
ACFL Division...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: A first look inside the brand new €7.5 million Portlaoise...
In July, we got the first look at the brand new €7.5 million Library on Main Street in Portlaoise.
There was a huge crowd in...
