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From the Archives – Great memories from 2003 Cumann na mBunscol finals
The 2003 Cumann na mBunscol football finals threw up its usual share of thrilling action and future stars.
Killenard continued their proud record by beating...
From the Archives: Laois principal fulfills ‘lifelong ambition’ of achieving Educational Doctorate
In October we reported on the significant achievement of Portlaoise Institute principal Keith McClearn.
Portlaoise Institute had proudly announced that its Principal, Mr Keith McClearn,...
From the Archives: In Pictures – Weather holds up as crowds thoroughly enjoy Forest...
Forest Fest took place in Emo in July once again.
The latest installment of the Forest Fest music and arts festival took place in Emo...
From the Archives: Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket...
Who wouldn't want another Lidl?
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the...
From the Archives: Weekend Read – Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according...
Talk of building a state-of-the-art, custom-built, national sports complex in Portlaoise is never far from the headlines in the Laois media.
It was confirmed in...
From the Archives: Established Portlaoise jewellery business is put up for sale
This news broke in January 2024.
Established Portlaoise business Gerry Browne Jewellers has been put up for sale.
The highly-regarded jewellers, which has a selection of...
From the Archives: In Pictures – Colt-Shanahoe and Shanahoe ladies gather to celebrate 2023...
Colt-Shanahoe and the Shanahoe Ladies Football clubs had great seasons in 2023 - and the celebrated in style in early 2024.
There was double the...
From the Archives: New president and board members as Laois Chamber reflect on positive...
In October we reported on the recent AGM of the Laois Chamber Alliance.
Laois Chamber Alliance held its Annual General Meeting last week where members...
From the Archives: PJ Kelly: ‘I fought the good fight to the end …...
One of the stories of the 2024 Local Elections was the gripping battle between Fine Gael colleagues PJ Kelly and Vivienne Phelan for the...
From the Archives: Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Planning permission was granted in May for the completion of a number of housing estates in Portarlington.
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to...
From the Archives: From Glastonbury to the main stage of Electric Picnic – Meet...
We spoke to Laois woman Roisin Barrett after her performance on the Main Stage of Electric Picnic with the 'Mary Wallopers'.
The Mary Wallopers are...
2024 Remembered: ‘Don’t let the fear of cancer and chemo stop you from seeking...
In April, our reporter Caroline Allen spoke to Jennifer Deegan about her experience of bowel cancer.
A Ballybrittas woman is sharing her experience of bowel...
From the Archives: ‘One of the most successful championships of all time’ – Sun...
For the third year running, the National Ploughing Championships were held in Laois - this year in glorious sunshine. Next year's event returns to...
From the Archives: New Timahoe walking facilty Esker Lane is officially opened
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe in March where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
The opening...
From the Archives: Charlie McDonald Interview: The Ballyroan man who served as a councillor,...
The old Chinese proverb, 'May you live in interesting times', is particularly apt for Charlie McDonald, the Ballyroan man who represented the people of...
From the Archives: Weekend Read: Laois artist draws on local scenes for inspiration
Spending summers as a child going around with her maternal grandad, Jim Tyrell, the well known Portlaoise vet, engendered a love of animals in...
From the Archives: Laois man and girlfriend set to scale the heights of Kilimanjaro...
A Timahoe man and his girlfriend are raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation - and we spoke to him ahead of climbing Mount...
From the Archives: Young Laois person receives Garda Youth Award for his ‘commitment to...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise in...
From the Archives: In Pictures: Hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy at...
Zach Tuohy's Irish book launch took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in November.
There was a hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy...
From the Archives: In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St...
History was made in The Heath this year as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
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...
