Tag: 2019 Remembered

Back in May, plans were put in place to transform the Outlet Centre in Rathdowney. The Retail Outlet Centre in Rathdowney was a hive of activity this...

Laois People are fascinated with the two prisons in Portlaoise.  Back in January, Virgin Media One announced plans to show a no-holds-barred documentary over a...

RTE brought us a brilliant series, 'Raised by the Village', back in September and Clonaslee played a huge role.  The Dunne family welcomed Melita from...

This was a lovely story from back in September. They'll have a busy first Christmas! Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia - meet Laois's newest...

Back in May, Portlaoise said goodbye to Fr Paddy..who only moved up the road! Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for...

We've made a few questionable calls in our time but we think we nailed this list! They all did us proud this year. There’s any amount...

We thought it was time to bring attention to the hottest red heads the county has to offer.  You're welcome! Brought to you in association with...

The second ever Laois Divisional Competition took place back in November and a number of players from it have since gone on to represent...

The resemblance here is simply uncanny! As the much anticipated final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14,...

At the beginning of the year, we learned about Christopher's story. A very brave and powerful one at that. This is simply powerful. Portarlington native Christopher...

Ah, good old April Fools...We got you didn't we?? A multi-million euro horse racing facility is being planned for Laois which, when completed, will be...

There were many worthy recipients at this years Laois GAA Awards! And of course, we got to see the Laois hurlers presented with their Joe...

Laois senior footballer was left horribly injured following an assault in April 2018, the man who was involved in the attack was handed a...

This news was - and continues to be - a huge blow for the Laois senior footballers. New Laois football manager Mike Quirke will have...

Debs season is always popular - and Colaiste Iosagain's one in September proved to be the most read of them all. Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...

This was absolutely shocking. Fr John passed away at the end of January last year following a tragic accident. There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix...

This incident, which happened back in March, was simply horrific. Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night. According...

This was one of multiple searches that happened throughout the year. Laois was among eight counties that had premises raided by members of the Criminal...

Back in July, we were introduced to a Laois couple who had a tough story to share.  A Laois couple are at the end of...

There were some very entertaining games in this year's Divisional Championship games with many new faces making their mark.  The West came out on top...

In honour of Shane Lowry's Open win in the summer, we came up with a list of our favourite people from across the border. Offaly....

A Laois man took over as Genral Manager of The Heritage Hotel and Spa back in March. A Laois man has recently been appointed as...

These pictures from the first ever Electric Picnic are always incredibly popular. Electric Picnic 2004 was the year it all started. A one-day event that...

This was a shocking incident back in February. A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to...

The Sweet Bakery opened its doors in February.  Who doesn’t like a cream bun or an eclair? Who isn’t fond of freshly baked bread? Who...

A disqualified Laois driver who was caught speeding tested positive for cocaine in December, displaying that cocaine is everywhere in Laois.  A Laois driver, who...