Tag: The Week that Was

1 - Sadness at death of Portarlington auctioneer Kate O’Shea The death occurred this week of Kate O’Shea after a short illness, a Portarlington-based auctioneer,...

1 - Four Laois Gardai among 157 new recruits who pass out from Templemore 157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána...

1 - 'I don’t need any lessons from a school teacher' – Sparks fly as Portlaoise Municipal District meets for the first time Willie Aird...

1 - Firearm, ammunition and drugs worth €285,000 seized following Garda raid in Laois Gardaí in Portlaoise seized €285,000 worth of various controlled drugs, a...

1 - Weekend Read: ‘Salud’ says Stapo Brown as Lanzarote bar venture shines “It’s a home away from home,” says Liam ‘Stapo’ Brown of his...

1 - Laois player scoops half a million euro in EuroMillions Plus Top Prize win A player in Laois has woken up half a millon...

1 - Death occurs of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a leading figure in the renowned Ballymaloe House Hotel dynasty The death has...

1 - 30 homes to be constructed at historic Laois site described as an ‘eye-sore’ in ‘total state of dereliction’ A historic site in Laois,...

1 - Gardai make arrests after ‘sophisticated illicit pill making facility’ discovered in Laois Gardai made two arrests in the last few days following the...

1 - Shock and sadness as Laois dad tragically killed following workplace accident There was shock and sadness in Laois today following the news that...

1 - Electric Picnic announcement due ‘soon’ as speculation mounts over line-up The 2024 Electric Picnic is just over four months away and although we...

1 - Legendary rock group AC/DC to perform rare intimate gig in Laois The April fools joke that had everyone talking this week as LaoisToday...

1 - Two people hospitalised after incident at Stradbally St Patrick’s Day parade Two people were hospitalised after an incident at a Laois St Patrick’s...

1 - WATCH: Laois owner’s brilliant reaction as 80/1 shot finishes second in Cheltenham The 2024 Cheltenham Races had a Laois owner smiling this week,...

1 - Sinn Fein Local Election team reduced as announced candidate confirms withdrawal Sinn Fein’s team to contest the Local Elections in Laois this summer...

1 - Portlaoise bar and restaurant Lilly’s closes – and expected to be put up for sale Well-known Portlaoise venue Lilly’s Bar and Kitchen has...

1 - Demolition of two houses in Portlaoise set to pave the way for many more and a new road Two houses on the Stradbally...

1 - In Pictures: St Joseph’s acknowledge memorable 2023 season at celebratory Dinner Dance St Joseph’s GAA club enjoyed a hectic 2023 campaign and they...

1 - Internationally renowned chef set to open restaurant and guesthouse outside Laois town An internationally renowned chef has announced his intention to open a...

1 - Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2023 As one year ends and the next one begins, we...

1 - ELECTED: Laois man Francie Gorman confirmed as new president of the IFA Laois man Francie Gorman has been elected as the new president...

1 - Man named locally after tragic incident in Mountmellick on Monday evening There is deep sadness around the town of Mountmellick after a fatal...

1 - ‘Made in Dagenham’: Love of music continues to bring Ballyfin man back to the stage for latest leading role One of the standout...

1 - McNulty’s backroom team begins to take shape as 2024 season rapidly approaches In just under two months, the Laois senior footballers under manager...

1 - In Pictures: Fond farewell to Pat Galvin as Portarlington primary school principal calls time on teaching career The fondness that the community of...

1 - CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...

1 - Laois owned and trained horse scoops big prize at Listowel Races The Listowel Racing Festival took place last weekend in Kerry and a...

1 - Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week in Stradbally Laois Integration Network appealed for help and...

1 - Fr Paddy – Room in the church for everyone "At 86, Pope Francis, is the oldest Pontiff in over 120 years," Fr Paddy...

1 - Former Tipperary player joins Cistercian College Roscrea as Head Hurling Coach Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and...