Tag: 2021 Remembered

Back in August, we met Ballinkill entrepreneur Edwyn Siney who shared told us about how he developed Brew Water. The pandemic has taken so much...

Back in September, hundreds of children made their Confirmation in O'Moore Park. O’Moore Park has seen a lot over the years but hundreds of children...

Back in September, Mountmellick woman Ela Oczachowska opened her new shop Your Stop shop in the square. When Ela Oczachowska arrived in Ireland as a 19-year-old,...

Back in January, Pat Critchley spoke to Tomas Moore on Inside the White Line Podcast about how he believed John Taylor should have won...

In our penultimate instalment we met Jacqui Duncan who told us all about her fascinating life travelling to Spain, United Arab Emirates and Chile....

Back in February, Ballacolla native Seamus Hoyne, was appointed LIT's new Dean Flexible and Work Based Learning. Limerick Institute of Technology’s Director of Industry Engagement...

Back in March, two Portlaoise men signed their first ever professional contracts with Bohemians. League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians have confirmed that eight...

Back in August, we spoke to Stradbally Personal Trainer Tom Shiel who shared how his personal journey led to a thriving business. The pandemic has...

Back in November, hurling fanatic Buff Egan went to this years hurling county final and he treated his Snapchat followers to a blow by...

At the end of March, brothers Omar and Ali Rasool told us all their pursuit in achieving their dreams of becoming doctors while living...

Back in November, Timahoe native Sean Ramsbottom sold a Limousin heifer for a record fee. A Laois man sold a Limousin heifer for a record...

Back in March, Maureen Culleton joined us on our Midweek Podcast to discuss her zoom dance lessons and her special virtual dance that was...

Back in July, we spoke to Courtney Murray from Mountmellick about her successful Crochet business. The pandemic has taken so much away – but it...

Back in January, we spoke to Timahoe native Roghan Headen about the Government grant of €100,000 to the Timahoe Round Tower and Visitor Centre. You’ll...

Back in October, Patricia Dempsey released a book documenting her mental health torment and how she overcame it. They say that everyone has a story...

Back in September, a student from St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney achieved a stunning result in his Leaving Cert. History has been made in St...

Back in January, Portarlington duo Kieran Leavy and Lorcan Cribbin were celebrating their horse Augusta Gold's fine win in Fairyhouse. We could have a Laois...

Another Abbeyleix native took part in the 2021 Laois Abroad series as we talked to Dean Fennelly about his interesting life Down Under in...

Back in February, St Vincent’s Hospital in Mountmellick took on the Jerusalema Dance Challenge. These videos just keep getting better! The staff and residents at St...

Back in February, Mary Kirwan joined us on the Talking Sport Podcast to recall some of her fondest memories in a Laois jersey. It’s hard...

Back in June, we caught up with Ballyroan and Laois Ladies footballer Clodagh Dunne who is an extremely talented artist. The pandemic has taken so...

Back in January, we compiled a list of our top 25 tweeters. In the early days of LaoisToday back in 2017, we picked out Laois’s Top...

Back in November, we chatted to Fiona Stafford-Byrne about her two Bernese Mountain Dogs who will take part in the Crufts dog show next...

Back in May we looked back at Laois' emphatic victory over Kildare which saw them reach the Leinster Football Championship semi-final. Laois 3-9 Kildare 0-13 1996...

In March we met Lauren McCormack and Dylan Baxter who told us all about their adventures in Canada. The third instalment of our Laois Abroad...

Back in January, Gardai were on force to ensure that the public were following the restrictions that were put in place at the time. Gardai...

Back in January, Clough-Ballacolla revealed exciting plans of a improve their training facilities in Clough. A Laois GAA club have unveiled plans to build two...

Back in June, Raheen native Owen Joyce spoke about his exciting Ocupational Therapy business ‘Original Therapies.’ The pandemic has taken so much away – but...

Back in February, Mountmellick Community School's staff took part in the internet craze known as the Jerusalema Dance Challenge. This is class! Mountmellick Community School’s staff,...

Back in July, Kathryn Bergin retired from teaching after 35 years of service to St Joseph's National School in Borris-In-Ossory. Tributes have been paid as...