We Are Laois
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...
2023 Remembered: Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man...
Back in November a Laois Garda and his colleague received National medals for bravery after saving a man from a burning car.
The actions of...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as the sun shines brightly on...
Remembering when the LaoisToday team were out enjoying the sun at Electric Picnic this year.
Electric Picnic never fails to deliver.
And as upwards of 70,000...
2023 Remembered: WATCH: Laois player the hero as Keenan’s Athlone Town claim first ever...
Back in November, Emo’s Gillian Keenan scored a wonderful goal in the second half of extra time to send the final against Shelbourne to...
2023 Remembered: Growing friendship sees Daniel and Majella O’Donnell open Rathdowney community gardens
Back in June, Daniel and Majella O'Donnell visited Rathdowney to open up its community gardens.
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish...
2023 Remembered: All smiles as horse owned and trained in Laois scoops big prize...
Back in June, A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
A Laois horse racing trainer...
2023 Remembered: Meet the Clare man who is making a name for himself between...
Back in June, Billy Sheehan’s side came through a dramatic quarter final against Limerick where their keeper made three outstanding saves.
The Laois senior footballers...
2023 Remembered: From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new Laois...
Back in the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
In...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Kind-hearted Laois locals come together to free a swan tangled...
Back in Janruary, A group of Laois people came together to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
A group of Laois...
2023 Remembered: Laois farmer honoured with top prize at Irish Malting Barley awards ceremony...
Back in February, Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award.
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise...
2023 Remembered: The Nobody Zone – New RTÉ docuseries on Laois serial killer, Kieran...
Back in November RTE released a documentary on the Laois serial Killer , Kieran Patrick Kelly.
“In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Leaving Cert delight in Portlaoise CBS while Knockbeg College student...
Back in August when More than 20 of the lads in Portlaoise CBS achieved more than 500 points in their leaving cert.
There were plenty...
2023 Remembered: Laois MHC ‘A’ Final: 11-goal thriller in minor final as The Harps...
Back in October, The Harps overcame Abbeyleix in an 11 goal thrilling Minor Hurling Final to claim the title for the first time since...
2023 Remembered: Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling glory for marvelous Mountrath Community School
Back in May, Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh after defeating Colaiste Eoin.
Mountrath Community School were crowned...
2023 Remembered: Laois man appointed to key role with top Welsh rugby club
In June, Laois man Shane Carney was appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets.
Laois man Shane Carney has...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Late Late Show host pays a visit to popular Laois...
Back in May, former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois restraunt, Stradbally Fayre.
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance...
2023 Remembered: Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne...
Back in April, We spoke with Sam Moody regarding his decision to open up hiss own restraunt, his background and more.
Sam Moody is all...
2023 Remembered: Appalling situation as people charged with serious crimes ‘kicking out’ at those...
Back in April people charged with serious crimes were 'kicking out' at those who seeking at those seeking justice
“I have witnessed people charged with...
2023 Remember: Laois family set to appear for a second time on Sunday’s episode...
Back in November Laois family the Gallaghers appeared on Ireland's fittest family for a second time.
It is one of the most popular shows on...
2023 Remembered: Portlaoise College students achieve more than 500 points in their leaving cert
Back in August where Portlaoise had a record breaking leaving cert results with two students receiving more then 600 points.
It was a record breaking...
2023 Remembered: Laois senior hurling management team confirmed ahead of 2024 season
Back in October, Laois GAA confirmed the management team that would be in place for the Laois Senior Hurlers for 2024.
The management team for...
2023 Remembered: A Laois teenager has been crowned 2023 European Taekwon-Do Champion in Romania
Back in May, Laois teenager Shane Allison was crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship.
Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at...
2023 Remembered: Laois family celebrate triple Mother’s Day delight
There was great excitement back in March as one Laois family celebrated St Patrick's Day through the arrival of triplets.
For one Laois family, St...
2023 Remembered: Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the...
Back in May, Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – became the new face of the TFI Leap...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: A selection of Paul Dargan images as the Dubs come...
Back in April, the Dubs came to O'Moore park to play Laois in the championship for the first time in over 100 years.
For the...
2023 Remembered: Well known Laois man recalls ‘Lord of the Dance’ that saw him...
Back in August Paul Dargan recalled Irish dancing at the rose of Tralee festival in 2003 while being an escort
Twenty years ago, he took...
2023 Remembered: A birthday to remember for Laois woman who won €50,000 top prize...
Back in November a Laois woman had a birthday to remember as she won big on her scratch card a day before her birthday.
A...
2023 Remembered: Stunning Leaving Cert results for students in Heywood CS
Back in August when Heywood Received their results from their leaving cert with some passing the 600 point mark.
It was all smiles in Heywood...
