Tag: 2021 Remembered

This interview with Abbeyleix native and former Laois hurler Eugene Fennelly, who recalled how he played a staggering 200 holes of golf in one...

Back in April, the Wicklow Wolf craft brewery which was founded by Quincey Fennelly of Mountmellick saw three famous Irish musicians invest in the...

In June we looked back on some of our fond memories of taking part in Cumann na mbunscol. “Is it as far away as Killadooley?” When...

Back in July we looked back at the nine times were Laois hurlers came agonisingly close to pulling off some massive victories. This Saturday the...

Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points. For a school to...

Back in September, a documentary that starred four young Laois travellers became very successful across the water in London. Four young Laois travellers are behind...

Back in October, we met with Cullohill native Eoin O'Sullivan who told us all about his business Bunlacken Brú. The pandemic has taken so much...

Back in February, Mountrath native Alan Dooley, became Head of Digital Strategy in Limerick County Council. A Laois man has secured a top job in...

Back in March, we revealed the top earning legal aid solicitors in Laois. A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free...

Back in February, St Joseph's man Peter Farrell, won the Macra na Feirme short story competition. Laois man Peter Farrell was last week announced as...

Back in June, the family of a Laois man who suffered horrific injuries in an accident raised money for the the organisations that helped...

Back in September, we spoke to Jean Bergin who created the Ballinakill Cookery School earlier in the year. The pandemic has taken so much away...

Back in January, Gardai were forced to break up a large house party in Portlaoise. Gardai in Laois were called to break up a house...

Back in May, Rathdowney native Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick spoke to Maura and Daithi on the Today Show about how she rose to fame. Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of...

Back in February, we created a laois rugby team that we feel would be very successful. In the very enjoyable autobiography of former Irish rugby...

Back in June we revisited one of the Laois hurler's finest victories which took place in Croke Park over Clare in 1985. Laois 1-18 Wexford...

Back in June, we reported on this unusual situation in Laois County Council. There was a bizarre situation in Laois County Council this afternoon as...

As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost. Laois lost a number...

Back in June, we spoke to Tom McGrath from The Swan who told us all about the remarkable work he does in Ituiutaba in...

Back in February, we remembered the life of Laois great Lulu Carroll and the massive impact she had on Laois Ladies football. A couple of...

Back in June, before the Laois footballers headed off to face Down in Newry, we looked back at some great Laois victories up North. There...

Back in February, the staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort in Killenard were the latest group to take part in the Jerusalema...

Back in June, Portlaoise won the U-13 'A' football championship. However, it was a bitter sweet moment for one of their players who suffered...

Back in August, we spoke to Arles-Killeen footballer Oisin Byrne about his thriving sports gear and equipment business. The pandemic has taken so much away...

Back in September, two Knockbeg College students were awarded 625 points in their Leaving Cert results. Two Knockbeg College students have received the maximum amount...

Back in Dr Sean Montague informed us about everything we needed to know about the Covid-19 vaccines. 2020 saw the world ravaged by Covid-19 but...

Back in February, a family from St Jospeh's won a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service. A Laois family has been named as the winners...

In our final instalment of the Laois Abroad series for 2021 we met a woman from Stradbally who shared all of her experiences of...

Back in April, Errill man John Keane succeed Thomas Duffy as president of President of Macra na Feirme. A Laois man has been elected as...

In December, PJ Scully became Laois GAA chairman as he was elected at Laois GAA's annual convention. New Laois GAA chairman PJ Kelly says he...