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2020 Remembered: 16 young players to watch out for in the Senior football championship
In August, we complied a list of young players that we believed would make an impact in this years championship.
The most important competition in...
2020 Remembered: Eight residents at Laois hospital die from Coronavirus over Easter weekend
This story from back in April is absolutely heartbreaking.
Eight residents at St Fintan’s Hospital in Portlaoise passed away from Coronavirus over the Easter Bank...
2020 Remembered: A 72-year-old keeper, an actor and a last minute goal – the...
In September, we were treated to an appearance from 72-year-old keeper in a Junior C match.
Ah Junior C – never, ever change!
Last night saw...
2020 Remembered: Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €45.95 million dividend
In July, Laois Owners of Copper Face Jacks received a significant dividend.
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of...
2020 Remembered: Burnt out cars, boy-racers, rubbish and anti-social behaviour – chaos on the...
In June, the Slieve Bloom Mountains faced a a number of anti social behaviour incidents and Cllr James Kelly voiced locals concerns at a...
2020 Remembered: Mary Therese Lowndes: Senseless mink farming
When news of a new variant of Covid-19 being found in minks led to a cull, our columnist Mary Therese Lowndes penned a piece which...
2020 Remembered: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
In March, we revealed the Laois solicitors who were making the most money from the Legal Aid system.
Three Laois solicitors claimed well over €100,000...
2020 Remembered: Pubs closed, residents in fear as Laois town in lockdown and under...
Back in early January this incident cause a lot of panic in this Laois town.
A Laois town is this week in lockdown and under...
2020 Remembered: Former Laois footballer’s back garden ‘field of dreams’ features on RTE News
Former Laois stalwart, Billy Sheehan, created an astroturf pitch in his back garden for his three children to practice their footballing skills on.
Floodlights, astroturf...
2020 Remembered: Portlaoise business does their part and features in emotional episode of DIY...
In October, we witnessed an amazing sense of community spirit as one Portlaoise business went above and beyond for one family.
The latest episode of...
2020 Remembered: Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in...
Back in April, Muriel Russell a ICU nurse in Portlaoise Hospital made a call that was well ahead of its time.
Fast forward a number...
2020 Remembered: GAA instructs Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp as a method of...
Back January, the GAA instructed Laois clubs to stop using WhatsApp but we are sure this is the least of people's worries right now.
The...
2020 Remembered: Laois hotel named second best in Ireland and UK by prestigious magazine
In July, one Laois hotel were runners up in a very reputable magazine.
A Laois hotel has been named the second best in Ireland and...
2019 Remembered: Kingston brothers opt out of Laois football panel for 2020
This was - and still is - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers for 2020.
The Laois senior footballers will begin life under...
2019 Remembered: Laois GAA club look within to appoint new manager for 2020 season
Back in November, O'Dempsey's announced they had a new manager.
O’Dempsey’s have appointed former player Francis Finn as their new senior football manager for the...
2019 Remembered: Double blow for Laois hurlers as two forwards set to depart panel...
The Laois hurlers will have to do without two great players for 2020.
The Laois hurlers will be without the services of two of their...
2019 Remembered: Electric Picnic told get its house in order for 2020
With Electric Picnic set to be bigger than ever in 2020, this message is very relevant.
The organisers of the Electric Picnic have been sent...
2024 Remembered: Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime, most of us take for granted the everyday...
2024 Remembered: Internationally renowned YouTubers with more than 41 million subscribers in Portlaoise for...
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known as KSI, was videoed on social media yesterday in Laois alongside his companion Tobi Brown (TBJZL) in February.
Two...
2024 Remembered: ‘Never thought we’d see this day’ – big occasion as Dan starts...
Little Dan Donoher from Jamestown near Ballybrittas started junior infants in Rath National School in September.
The first day in school is a big moment...
2024 Remembered: Laois man plays a part as Galway side St Thomas’s claim thrilling...
Laois man Tommy Fitzgerald was part of the backroom team with the St Thomas's team that won the All Ireland club title in January...
2024 Remembered: Brian Stanley: ‘I have a family, I have a wife, I have...
Brian Stanley has said that his family have been a "source of immense strength" over the past couple of weeks since his high-profile resignation...
2024 Remembered: Dick Miller Interview: GAA, the Council and Timahoe – a lifetime of...
We spoke to former Laois GAA chairman and Fianna Fáil county councillor Dick Miller in May about his life and times.
The Local Elections come...
2024 Remembered: Weekend Read: Marie Tuohy on her bid to be elected for the...
Ahead of the Local Elections in June, our reporter Tiernan Donovan spoke with Marie Tuohy, the Labour candidate in Portlaoise seeking to hold the...
2024 Remembered: Garrett Malone Column: The good, the bad and the ugly – childhood...
The following is an extract from Garrett Malone's book Goal-den Days, which can be purchased at this link here.
According to the 2022 census figures, Laois has...
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: 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: 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 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 owned horse all set and hoping for Cheltenham glory this afternoon
Back in March, a Laois owned horse Salvador Ziggy took part in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle.
Salvador Ziggy was the highest rated horse...
