Leinster Final Memory: Laois denied by Westmeath and Paidi in 2004
Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant, Bar and Eatery, Portlaoise
This is another memory that will live long in the memory - but...
Can you name the Laois players who played in the two 2004 Leinster finals?
The early 2000s was a really exciting time to be a Laois fan - a time we all yearn for again.
Laois won the Leinster...
In Pictures: Looking back at Laois’s last meeting with Westmeath – that unforgettable 2004...
Different times. And we probably didn't fully appreciate how mad and crazy and brilliant the whole thing was at the time.
This Saturday, Laois and...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise CBS denied 2004 All-Ireland glory
Portlaoise CBS 1-8 St Louis Kilkeel (Down) 1-11
2004 All-Ireland College's Senior 'B' Football Championship Final
Around this time 14 years ago, a star-studded Portlaoise CBS...
Moment in time: Brigidine Convent reunion in 2004
It's fair to say the Brigidine Convent was something of an institution in Mountrath, with the Brigidine Sisters having an association with the town...
Remember the Game: Laois minor hurlers do battle with Wexford in 2004
Wexford 2-9 Laois 0-9
Leinster MHC
This time 14 years ago, the Laois minor hurlers - under the management of former county board chairman Tom Hassett...
Moment in Time: Castletown celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2004
There was a time there when the Castletown hurlers ruled the landscape of Laois hurling, their story of dominance during the late 90s and...
Moment in Time: Some brilliant photos from St Patrick’s Day parades in Rosenallis, Mountrath...
For the week that's in it, with St Patrick's Day about to dominate everything, we've decided to look back on some great images from...
In Pictures: Relive the day Laois hurlers condemned Offaly to relegation back in 2004
Brought to you in association with Telfords
This weekend's clash with Offaly in round four of the National Hurling League Division 1B could be crucial...
Moment in Time: Throwback to Camross Juvenile awards in 2004
That time of the week again.
We dug up some golden oldies take by alf Harvey in the year 2004.
This week we look through some...
Moment in Time: Reeling in the years to 2004 and the St Fergal’s debs...
That time of the week again, yes this week's Moment in Time is sure to a cringeworthy one for many - but will also...
Moment in Time: Kilcavan get the better of St Joseph’s in 2004 junior final
On Saturday evening they'll do battle for the Laois JFC 'A' title - St Joseph's second team taking on a Kilcavan side going for...
First Laois Rose remembers ‘magical’ 2004 experience
Brought to you in association with Manhattan Mixer
Anne Marie Hogan was crowned the first Laois Rose in 2004. Thirteen years on, Anne Marie is still...
‘Lovely and fair’ – we profile all the Laois Rose winners since 2004
Brought to you in association with the Manhattan Mixer and Soho late venue
This Sunday night sees the 15th hosting of the Laois Rose selection...
European Elections: 15 counties, five seats and a move for Laois – analysing the...
The European Elections take place on Friday, June 7, with Laois now part of the Midlands North West constituency.
Laois and Offaly have moved from...
Laois art students return from trip of a lifetime to Florence, Italy
Students from a Laois community school have returned from the trip of a lifetime to Italy, having made some wonderful memories on their adventure.
The...
In Pictures: Winners crowned and entrepreneurship alive at annual Laois Student Enterprise Awards
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards on Tuesday afternoon.
Johnny Phelan and David Reddin impressed...
Sinn Fein Local Election team reduced as announced candidate confirms withdrawal
Sinn Fein's team to contest the Local Elections in Laois this summer has been reduced by the withdrawal of a candidate who had been...
In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA acknowledge teams past and present at Dinner Dance
When you've a club as big as Portlaoise, acknowledging the achievements of the various teams can be a challenge.
But they did so in style...
Laois IFA President pays tribute to the late former Taoiseach John Bruton
IFA President Francie Gorman has paid tribute to the former Taoiseach John Bruton, who has died.
The Fine Gael politician served as Taoiseach from 1994...
In Pictures: Day of celebration in Ballyfin as new playground is officially opened
The newest playground in Laois was officially opened on Sunday as the community of Ballyfin came out in force to size up the area's...
Sport in Brief: Towns Cup draw, Portlaoise GAA plan big celebration and Lá na...
Portlaoise GAA to celebrate victories of past and present
The Portlaoise GAA Dinner Dance will be held in the Midlands Park Hotel on the Bank...
Enrolment for mainstream and Autism specific classes now open at St Joseph’s NS in...
Enrolment for our mainstream and Autism specific classes in St Joseph's NS in Borris-in-Ossory is now open for September 2024.
Applications can be downloaded from...
Laois’s most successful club football manager confirmed to take over Ballyroan-Abbey for 2024 season
Martin Murphy, the former championship-winning manager with Portarlington and Stradbally, will be in charge of the Ballyroan-Abbey footballers in 2024.
His appointment is a significant...
Weekend Read: Six big local stories to watch out for in 2024
And so a new year stretches out in front of us.
As always there is plenty to look forward to on the local news scene.
It's...
From the Archives: Liam Hyland at 90: From Ballacolla to Brussells – former Laois...
Back in April, we met up with Liam Hyland to talk about his political career, life and everything in between.
It’s a Friday afternoon in...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: World Champion Irish dancer Ronan honoured at civic reception
Back in October Crettyard-based world champion Irish dancer was honoured at a civic reception.
A 20-year-old Crettyard-based world champion Irish dancer was honoured at a...
Previewing the men’s and women’s Laois Cross Country Championships
The final event of this season’s Laois Cross Country Championships will be staged this Sunday, December 17.
Barrowhouse is the venue for the two feature...
Sinn Fein and The Green Party launch Local Election candidates ahead of 2024 vote
Sinn Fein and The Green Party recently held events to launch their candidates that will contest the Local Elections in Laois in 2024.
As reported...
Sinn Féin set to run record number of candidates in 2024 Local Elections in...
Sinn Féin are set to run a record number of candidates in next summer's Local Elections in Laois, with a possibility that they could...