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WATCH: A year in review – LaoisToday video looking back at some of the...
And just like that, 2024 is over and 2025 has begun - Happy New Year everyone!
But before we say goodbye to 2024, we have...
From the Archives: The Clough-Ballacolla hurler who has signed for a Spanish soccer club
In September we broke the story of a young Laois man who recently signed a contract with a professional soccer team in Spain.
At LaoisToday,...
From the Archives: Pat Roe: ‘I’d always remain hurt’ over not getting the chance...
In a wide-ranging interview after he had guided Portarlington to their latest Laois SFC triumph, Pat Roe chatted about his varied career - including...
2024 Remembered: Two young brothers with strong Laois connections have climbed Croagh Patrick in...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections took on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick in April of this year.
Tadhg (11)...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Great celebrations as Laois players and supporters enjoy Division 4...
The Laois footballers claimed the NFL Division 4 title in Croke Park in March.
There were great celebrations in Croke Park yesterday as the Laois...
2024 Remembered: Young Laois girl’s organ donation helps save four people’s lives
This was a heartbreakingly sad story, the death of young Hannah Kealy. Her mother, Marie, spoke at an organ donation event in April.
There was...
2024 Remembered: Timahoe Male Choir: ‘It really was so special … those lads have...
One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir, who performed to two bumper crowds...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic was another roaring success in 2024.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally from Thursday evening and are slowly making their way home now.
On Friday,...
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: Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in...
Reported in December, what an incredible success story this was.
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a horse at the sales in...
2024 Remembered: End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful...
Iconic Laois publican Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
2024 Remembered: Ollie Clooney: ‘When I saw the Durrow boxes, tears came out my...
His massive vote-getting power in his native Durrow meant the world to Ollie Clooney in this year's Local Election.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney was re-elected...
2024 Remembered: In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
A presentation was made to the wonderful Audrey Whelan in Mountmellick in March after she retired as organist from the St Joseph's Sunday Choir.
The...
2024 Remembered: Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article, by Darragh Lyons, contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a...
2024 Remembered: WATCH: Laois owner’s brilliant reaction as 80/1 shot finishes second in Cheltenham
We're onto Day 3 of the Cheltenham Races for 2024 but a Laois owner is still smiling following his horse's heroics on Tuesday.
The Boodles...
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: Laois secondary school principal announces retirement and brings 36-year teaching career to...
St Fergal's Rathdowney principal Gerry Quinn brought the curtain down on his teaching career in October.
After the best part of 40 years working in...
2024 Remembered: Laois Football Memory: Looking back on a lower league success in 1978
Ahead of Laois's NFL Division 4 final appearance in March, we looked back at the county's 1978 success.
Laois adult teams winning finals have been...
2024 Remembered: Well-known Laois man runs Dublin marathon as he continues recovery from brain...
We spoke to Ricky Quillinan in October about his health scare and his journey to running the Dublin marathon.
Fit and active, a senior club...
2024 Remembered: Rathdowney urged to ‘move with the times’ amid accusations of discrimination against...
A local County Councillor called for Rathdowney to "move with the times" when addressing a council meeting in July.
A local County Councillor has called...
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: Tommy Mulligan: Family ‘all thought I was crackers’ to be going for...
The big breakthrough success story of this year's Local Elections in Laois was Independent candidate Tommy Mulligan, who won a seat in the Portlaoise...
2024 Remembered: Beautiful Laochra Gael treatment for the legendary Pat Critchley
The brilliant Pat Critchley was the subject of TG4's Laochra Gael documentary in February.
In every possible way, Thursday's TG4 Laochra Gael programme does justice...
2024 Remembered: Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a...
At a time when many people are enjoying multiple careers, Stradbally native Martina Mulhall is providing a new service to help them get on...
2024 Remembered: From Cullahill to Kentucky – The Laois man who is thriving in...
“Farming is pretty much the same everywhere you go" - Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man working in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, running a business called...
2024 Remembered: Mary Wheatley Interview: Political life, ladies football and breaking the glass ceiling...
Ahead of the 2024 Local Elections, we interviewed Mary Wheatley, who was the first woman elected to Laois County Council and a woman who...
2024 Remembered: Huge Laois involvement in second episode of The 2 Johnnies Late Night...
The enduring popularity of The 2 Johnnies and the Timahoe Men's Choir combined forces in October.
There are set to be some very familiar faces...
2024 Remembered: ‘We want to bring a bit of rawness back to Irish music’:...
A self-confessed childhood with its moments of mischief led to brothers Adam and Martin Culleton often being dubbed ‘curs.’
Rather than take umbrage at the...
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: 50 not out – Half century milestone as stalwart Timmons set to...
Laois footballer Mark Timmons made his 50th championship appearance for the county in 2024.
The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup will get underway on...
