Tag: 2020 Remembered

In July, one Laois woman told us about her traumatic experience while serving for the Irish Defence Forces. A Laois woman has bravely opened up...

In September, the planned building of 262 new homes were withdrawn. A planning application to build 262 new homes in Portlaoise that was with An...

In October, Emo conflicted the Town's fourth defeat in the last 14 years which in turn knocked them out of the the championship.  Emo 0-11...

In October, a Laois teacher who put thousands of students through her hands. But she isn't finished yet. A teacher who spent her entire career...

In October, one Laois received a substantial amount of money for his bull at auction. Laois farmer Garett Behan is a highly-regarded pedigree cattle breeder...

In August, these two local legends decided to call time on their football career. If the Laois football championship does get the go-ahead to resume...

In July, the owners of The Brewery pub in Rathdowney decided to redecorate their pub during the lockdown which resulted in the created of...

In September, resident's expressed their concerns over the anti social behaviour taking place in the People's Park in Portlaoise. Late night parties with loud music,...

In February, Traecy's pub in The Heath feature in the prestigious 'Pub Spy' by the Sunday World. The ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World is...

Some lovely pictures here from back in Jnauary. The Templemore Arms was the place to be on Saturday night as Rathdowney-Errill celebrated a stellar 2019 in style. Medals...

Back in March, this very important fundraising event was fortunate enough to take place before the pandemic struck. Speaking about this, organiser Marie Corcoran says...

In March, Michelle Rogers hoped to give Prince William a picture she took of his late mother. Shortly after the world went a bit...

In November, Aisling Donoher received a much deserved award.  Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating...

Back in November after Tipperary's heroics in in the Munster final we discovered a Laois link to the provincial winners. On a hugely historic weekend,...

Back in March, a Laois Limerick syndicate bagged a substantial sum of money in Cheltenham. A horse with strong Laois connections scooped €78,000 at Cheltenham...

In October, a farm in Laois received a significant fee for their land. A Portlaoise farm has sold for over €1.3 million at public auction...

In February, the Sunday Independent released their annual rich list and yet again a Laois person has made the cut. The Sunday Independent released the...

In September, the World Ploughing Championships announced that they will be taking place in Laois in 2021. The World Ploughing Championships will be held in...

In November, Denis Hassett retired from his post as a teacher in Scoil Bride in Rthdowney. There was an outpouring of emotion as tributes...

In November, Ireland's leading pallet manufacturer purchased Coolrain Sawmills. CJ Sheeran Ltd – Ireland’s largest pallet manufacturer who have their headquarters in Mountrath – have...

Back in the end of February Laois' newest nightclub opened its doors for the first time. However, the Coronavirus pandemic would mean it would...

In July, Brian Kehoe became principal of a highly regarded Offaly secondary school. A Laois man has been appointed as the new principal of an...

In March we complied a list of Laois' hardiest men. Every club likes to have a hardy hoor and we’re fond of a list in...

In September, Portarlington inflicted defeat on Portlaoise. This was significant as it was just the third time that the Town has suffered defeat in...

Back in February, the latest Garda recruitment drive saw four Laois natives join the force. The latest batch of new Gardai passed out recently at...

What an awful ordeal this was for one Portlaoise couple. An elderly Portlaoise couple endured an horrific ordeal in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon as...

In August, two properties in Laois made a list of the top hotels which was complied by TripAdvisor. Ballyfin Demesne and Roundwood House near Mountrath...

In July, two Laois men were appointed to important in some of Ireland's leading organisations.  Two Laois men have been appointed to key roles in...

In March, Gardai discovered a very unusual situation while on patrol. Gardai in Laois came across a very dangerous and bizarre situation last night. While on...

In May, this wonderful lady celebrated her 100th birthday which gave one Laois community a great lift during the pandemic. What a stunning milestone to...