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From The Archives – Bono and Hozier among the investors as craft brewery founded...
Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the...
From the Archives – Breaking Ball: Cumann na mBunscol the greatest sporting victim of...
In June we looked back on some of our fond memories of taking part in Cumann na mbunscol.
“Is it as far away as Killadooley?”
When...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 3, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan)
Brockry, Errill, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Mary (Molly) Keane (née Brennan) Brockry, Errill, Portlaoise,...
2021 Remembered – Breaking Ball: Nine times when the Laois hurlers have come agonisingly...
Back in July we looked back at the nine times were Laois hurlers came agonisingly close to pulling off some massive victories.
This Saturday the...
2021 Remembered – Four Laois students in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise get maximum...
Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points.
For a school to...
2021 Remembered – WATCH: Four young Laois travellers behind documentary making waves in London
Back in September, a documentary that starred four young Laois travellers became very successful across the water in London.
Four young Laois travellers are behind...
2021 Remembered – Up and Coming: Meet the aspiring architect behind Bunlacken Brú at...
Back in October, we met with Cullohill native Eoin O'Sullivan who told us all about his business Bunlacken Brú.
The pandemic has taken so much...
2021 Remembered – Laois man secures top job in Limerick County Council
Back in February, Mountrath native Alan Dooley, became Head of Digital Strategy in Limerick County Council.
A Laois man has secured a top job in...
2021 Remembered – REVEALED: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
Back in March, we revealed the top earning legal aid solicitors in Laois.
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free...
2021 Remembered – Meet the Laois man helping to drive a hurling revolution in...
Back in September, we spoke to Eddie Downey on the Talking Sport Podcast about his positive impact on hurling in Portarlington.
History was made in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 2, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Day
16 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Demelza, children Andreas,...
2021 Remembered – Weekend Read: Laois man wins national Macra short story competition with...
Back in February, St Joseph's man Peter Farrell, won the Macra na Feirme short story competition.
Laois man Peter Farrell was last week announced as...
2021 Remembered – In Pictures: Laois family make donation to four organisation who saved...
Back in June, the family of a Laois man who suffered horrific injuries in an accident raised money for the the organisations that helped...
2021 Remembered – Up and Coming: Meet the Laois mammy who turned her passion...
Back in September, we spoke to Jean Bergin who created the Ballinakill Cookery School earlier in the year.
The pandemic has taken so much away...
2021 remembered – Laois Gardai break up weekend house party ‘involving 40 young people’
Back in January, Gardai were forced to break up a large house party in Portlaoise.
Gardai in Laois were called to break up a house...
2021 Remembered – Meet the Rathdowney woman who took an ‘unusual path to television’
Back in May, Rathdowney native Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick spoke to Maura and Daithi on the Today Show about how she rose to fame.
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of...
2021 Remembered – A Laois club rugby selection to compete with the best
Back in February, we created a laois rugby team that we feel would be very successful.
In the very enjoyable autobiography of former Irish rugby...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. Patrick...
2021 Remembered – Laois Hurling Memory: Magnificent win over Wexford in 1985 remains a...
Back in June we revisited one of the Laois hurler's finest victories which took place in Croke Park over Clare in 1985.
Laois 1-18 Wexford...
2021 Remembered – Bizarre situation as Ben Brennan breaks up Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael arrangement...
Back in June, we reported on this unusual situation in Laois County Council.
There was a bizarre situation in Laois County Council this afternoon as...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2021
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...
2021 Remembered – From The Swan to Ituiutaba in Brazil – Meet the Laois...
Back in June, we spoke to Tom McGrath from The Swan who told us all about the remarkable work he does in Ituiutaba in...
LaoisToday Podcast: Claire Byrne on Laois roots, her career rise and the broadcasting challenges...
Claire Byrne was the special guest on the LaoisToday Podcast on February 19, 2021.
On this week’s LaoisToday podcast, presenter Brian Moss is joined on...
2021 Remembered – Remembering the great Lulu Carroll: ‘A volunteer all the way to...
Back in February, we remembered the life of Laois great Lulu Carroll and the massive impact she had on Laois Ladies football.
A couple of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 31, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Lowry
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Denis passed away, unexpectedly, in Saint James' Hospital, Dublin, in the company...
2021 Remembered – Breaking Ball: Remembering 10 fine Laois football wins in Ulster over...
Back in June, before the Laois footballers headed off to face Down in Newry, we looked back at some great Laois victories up North.
There...
2021 Remembered – WATCH: Stunning views of Laois hotel and golf course as staff...
Back in February, the staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort in Killenard were the latest group to take part in the Jerusalema...
New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe in memory of Johnny Dalton scaled back due...
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe in memory of the late Johnny Dalton is being scaled back to a much smaller event due...
2021 Remembered – Mixed emotions for Portlaoise youngster as bad injury makes it a...
Back in June, Portlaoise won the U-13 'A' football championship. However, it was a bitter sweet moment for one of their players who suffered...
2021 Remembered – Up and Coming: Meet the Killeen teenager who used lockdown to...
Back in August, we spoke to Arles-Killeen footballer Oisin Byrne about his thriving sports gear and equipment business.
The pandemic has taken so much away...