Tag: 2022 Remembered

A book review from August where we looked at 'Unlocked', David McDonald's book about life as an officer in Portlaoise Prison. For the vast majority...

May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'  There is a wide...

June saw the worrying reports emerge that crime levels in Laois have risen significantly.  There has been a significant rise in crime levels in Laois...

June saw Laois company, Salutem Insights Ltd honoured at the 2022 National Enterprise Awards.  Salutem Insights Limited were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The...

As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost. Laois lost a number...

Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.  There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...

Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd received approval back in July for the purchase of land at Clonminam, Portlaoise. A Laois company’s proposal to purchase a site...

The first Laois Chamber Alliance awards took place in the Heritage hotel in Killenard in November. Nearly 300 people were in attendance at the Laois...

Former Laois IFA Grain Chairman, Kieran McEvoy was elected as the new chairperson of the IFA National Grain Committee back in January.  Emo-based farmer Kieran...

January marked the end of an illustrious career as deputy principal for Emo National School's Florence Fennelly. The staff and Board of Management of Emo...

Zach Tuohy's incredible Australian Rules career had its highlight moment in September when he became only the second Irish player to win a Grand...

A happy memory from August as Laois quadruplets attend their first day of play school.  Starting play school is a big deal in any household...

Back in June, Laois County Council gave the go-ahead for new modular homes in Portlaoise. The green light has been given to a project which...

Ballinakill native Mike Dunphy was honoured by Laois County Council in September, acknowledging the work he has done in representing and promoting the county...

September saw two Laois students earn a staggering 613 points in their Leaving Cert exams.  Two students in Knockbeg College got 613 points in the...

A selection of incredible pictures from Day 1 of the Electric Picnic back in September. Talk about an atmosphere! After three long years, Electric Picnic has...

Legendary Laois footballer, Colm Begley announced his inter-county retirement back in May. Long-serving Laois footballer Colm Begley has officially announced his retirement from the county...

Back in August we looked at Protectour, the new artwork being erected in Portlaoise. Anyone driving on the Abbeyleix Road or Fr Browne Avenue bear...

A plethora of teachers from Laois received INTO honours back in June.  A host of Laois teachers were honoured at a function recently following their...

Back in August we looked at Gabrielle Lynam, the Portlaoise woman who has been a legend of Irish dancing.  When Portlaoise woman Gabrielle Lynam was...

June marked the end of an awe-inspiring 40-year career as Caitriona Garry stepped down as Ballinakill NS principal.  It was a great occasion in Ballinakill...

May saw Allwood Architecture Ltd and Zeitgeist Spirits Ltd aquire land at Junction 17, Togher.  Laois County Council have sold a further 3.78 hectares at...

Minister Patrick O’Donovan launched the new visitor fascilities at Emo Court back in May.  On a day of great excitement at Emo Court and Parklands on...

Rathmore farmer, Bobby Miller was honoured at the Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards back in February. A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been...

As the Laois Ladies prepared for their All Ireland Final back to July, we spoke to former captain, Laura Nerney.  Highly passionate, skilled, driven, devoted and...

Two young Laois rugby players helped Shannon gain promotion to Division 1A of the AIL back in May.  There was joyous scenes in Shannon rugby club...

Rewind the clocks back to May for the Shine 2022 festival at Emo Court.  What a day! The crowds flocked to Emo Court in their thousands...

June saw a boost for local business as sisters Samantha and Sinéad Moloney Murphy opened their new store - S&S Soap Sisters.  Laois Chamber CEO...

A tribute from back in May to mark the end of John O'Loughlin's time as an inter-county player.  Long-serving Laois footballer John O’Loughlin has announced his inter-county...

February The Midland Regional Hospital (MRH) in Portlaoise is offering patients with type 1 diabetes a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course. It aims to teach participants how to...