Tag: 2019 Remembered

We love Debs season and this year, Portlaoise CBS had all the glitz and glamour! The style brigade were out in force tonight for the...

Back in June, two well-known businesses closed down within a couple of weeks of each other: Two eateries have closed on Main Street Portlaoise in...

A dramatic incident but thankfully nobody was hurt. Laois County Fire and Rescue Services have confirmed that nobody was injured in the fire on the...

Portlaoise claimed 3 Laois SFC titles in a row and twelfth in thirteen years, back in October. Portlaoise were crowned Laois Senior Football Champions for...

We love a list - and this one is certainly set to make you remember some brilliant establishments. Valentine’s Day. No matter if you love...

At the end of October, two Laois legal firms announced with delight that they would merge their respective firms. Eugene O’Connor of Rollestons Solicitors and...

Here's hoping this won't be an issue next year. The GAA's decision not to have a 'Champion 15' selection for the Joe McDonagh Cup this...

With Electric Picnic set to be bigger than ever in 2020, this message is very relevant. The organisers of the Electric Picnic have been sent...

At the beginning of the year, Laois nurses and midwives began their 24-hour strike during a cold January day. The exceedingly cold snap and frost-laden...

A tantalizing throwback! 'Out, out, out - they said'. The legendary Buff Egan was in O'Moore Park to capture every moment of Laois's epic win over...

We had great craic covering the Local Elections this year and this announcement of all the confirmed candidates kicked it all off. The people of...

In November of this year Mary O'Neill got word she would be appearing on Winning Streak.  So she sent along her daughter and the pair...

The Laois GAA Divisional Competition team names and managers were announced back in September. The team names and the management teams that will be involved...

Who remembers some of these? In December 2016, the popular Graham’s Toymaster in Portlaoise closed its doors for the final time. The store was owned and...

In February, a business in Abbeyleix was forced to close it's doors temporarily following an overnight fire. A business in Abbeyleix has been forced to...

There was great craic had on the opening day of the Electric Picnic. And we’re up and running. The countdown to this year’s Electric Picnic...

The lads from Hanlon Kitchen's acquitted themselves very well on TV too! After Joe and Mary’s romantic tale stole the nation’s hearts last night – we...

One of our heros of the seaon, Ryan Mullaney showed his true bravery and character both on and off the field this year. One of...

We will never get sick of listening to this! What a stunning performance. This is spine-tingling. Borris-In-Ossory singer Cliona McDonald stars in the new video from...

In November, an interesting development was for O'Moore Park as the stadium got a new name. This is a very interesting development. Laois GAA’s county grounds,...

Turning Point nightclub at Pedigree Corner was a place where people would go to from all over the country, mighty craic was had during...

A Laois man set up a fundraiser to aid a homeless friend get a home back in July. A young Laois man has set up...

You're only as old as you feel! What a great story. We'll never not want to be reminded of this. Brought to you in association with...

Back October, Killeshin contested their first ever Laois senior football final where they lost out to Portlaoise.  A couple of weeks later, they lost their...

Back in August, four new Laois babies made headlines when they entered the world all at once! Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia – meet...

An incredible achievement by the Durrow student. One Laois student has topped the class of a prestigious secondary school just over the border. Fionn Whelan from...

The Laois Rose, Sarah Bergin, had great craic with Daithí in the Dome during the summer. The Laois Rose has just concluded her TV appearance...

We got an insight into the everyday lives in the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise. On Wednesday evening at 9pm on Virgin Media One, a documentary called Inside...

Back in August, Clonaslee-St Manmans won the Junior 'C' hurling title but did so by playing two illegal players. Clonaslee-St Manman’s have been stripped of...

The hottest men is in its third year but it keeps getting plenty of attention. Our Top 15 for 2019 certainly sent hearts fluttering. After...