Sorcha Hartnett
From The Archives: ‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m...
Back in September 2023, Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins hit out at the lack of affordable housing in Laois and made specific comments in...
From The Archives: Laois priest the main interview on Ireland’s most listened to Podcast...
Back in Augustof 2023, The 2 Johnnies had a Laois Priest on their podcast.
Fr David Vard appeared on Ireland's most listened to podcast and...
2023 Remembered: ‘Some old people are afraid to go to mass’ – Caravans and...
Back in March, old people in a Laois housing estate were scared to go to mass.
Old people in a Laois housing estate are afraid...
2023 Remembered: St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as...
In October this year St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire after working in the school for 31 years.
St...
2023 Remembered: Electric Picnic is set to take place two weeks earlier than its...
Back in August Electric Picnic announced that the festival will take place 2 weeks earlier in 2024
Electric Picnic is set to take place two...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Thousands flock to Stradbally as 59th National Steam Rally proves...
Back in August The National Steam Rally had a great turnout in Stradbally with their vintage parade.
The National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event...
2023 Remembered: Located on the edge of Laois and making a huge impact by...
Back in June we visited a Gaelscoil on the edge of Laois which has a very interesting back story.
‘Beidh rince fada againn más é...
2023 Remembered: Laois student granted prestigious scholarship in UCC for outstanding Leaving Cert results
Back in March Orla Hennessy was granted a scholarship in UCC after getting the perfect score of 625 in her Leaving Cert.
A Laois student...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen spirits as crowds flock to Day...
Back in September when the LaoisToday team faced the weather at day 1 of the Ploughing Championship
A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the...
In Pictures: Serious style as the class of 2023 assemble for the Portlaoise CBS...
Back in August where hundreds of people gathered on Main street for Portlaoise CBS debs
Debs season continues at serious pace across the county and...
2023 Remembered: National award for Laois student for excelling in intellectual disability nursing
Back in January Sarah Barrett received a National award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
A Laois student has received a national...
2023 Remembered: ‘Another Love’ – Tom Odell dedicates hit song at Electric Picnic to...
Back in September singer Tom Odell made an emotional tribute to Rory Deegan with his song 'Another Love' at Electric Picnic.
Electric Picnic is a...
2023 Remembered: Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man...
Back in November a Laois Garda and his colleague received National medals for bravery after saving a man from a burning car.
The actions of...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as the sun shines brightly on...
Remembering when the LaoisToday team were out enjoying the sun at Electric Picnic this year.
Electric Picnic never fails to deliver.
And as upwards of 70,000...
2023 Remembered: The Nobody Zone – New RTÉ docuseries on Laois serial killer, Kieran...
Back in November RTE released a documentary on the Laois serial Killer , Kieran Patrick Kelly.
“In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Leaving Cert delight in Portlaoise CBS while Knockbeg College student...
Back in August when More than 20 of the lads in Portlaoise CBS achieved more than 500 points in their leaving cert.
There were plenty...
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 Remember: Laois family set to appear for a second time on Sunday’s episode...
Back in November Laois family the Gallaghers appeared on Ireland's fittest family for a second time.
It is one of the most popular shows on...
2023 Remembered: Portlaoise College students achieve more than 500 points in their leaving cert
Back in August where Portlaoise had a record breaking leaving cert results with two students receiving more then 600 points.
It was a record breaking...
2023 Remembered: Well known Laois man recalls ‘Lord of the Dance’ that saw him...
Back in August Paul Dargan recalled Irish dancing at the rose of Tralee festival in 2003 while being an escort
Twenty years ago, he took...
2023 Remembered: A birthday to remember for Laois woman who won €50,000 top prize...
Back in November a Laois woman had a birthday to remember as she won big on her scratch card a day before her birthday.
A...
2023 Remembered: Stunning Leaving Cert results for students in Heywood CS
Back in August when Heywood Received their results from their leaving cert with some passing the 600 point mark.
It was all smiles in Heywood...
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...
2023 Remembered: Two Laois students score top marks as more than 1,000 receive Leaving...
Back in August two when two girls Niamh Conroy and Sophie MacNamara received top marks in their leaving cert.
Two Laois students have scored top...
Final negotiations due to take place for the Mountrath Health Centre site
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the final negotiations to secure a site for a health centre in Mountrath are now...
Laois farmer receives honorary life membership to the IFA
Outgoing IFA President Tim Cullinan presented honorary life membership to a Laois farmer at a recent meeting.
Mr Cullinan has since been replaced by Laois...
Wolfhill Athletic FC host jersey presentation night following reformation
Wolfhill Athletic FC's jersey presentation night took place on Friday, December 15, in Leech's Bar Wolfhill.
Wolfhill was reestablished this year after a three year...
An impressive year for Emo Rath Athletics Club with nine national medals
After winning nine National medals last year Emo Rath A.C. thought things couldn’t get any better this year, but they did, going one better...
Brillian Bowe leads The Heath to Division 6 boys glory against Portarlington
The Heath 8-3 Portarlington 4-11
Division 6 Boys Championship
Zach Bowe was the star of the show as his four goals helped The Heath to victory...
Kennedy is king as Ballylinan bring the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol to an end...
Ballylinan 6-10 The Heath 3-4
Division 2 Boys Shield
Mark Kennedy was the star of the show as Ballylinan concluded this year's Cumann na mBunscol with...