Tag: 2023 Remembered

Back in April, we met up with Liam Hyland to talk about his political career, life and everything in between. It’s a Friday afternoon in...

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 September 2023, Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins hit out at the lack of affordable housing in Laois and made specific comments in...

Back in Augustof 2023, The 2 Johnnies had a Laois Priest on their podcast. Fr David Vard appeared on Ireland's most listened to podcast and...

Back in March, old people in a Laois housing estate were scared to go to mass. Old people in a Laois housing estate are afraid...

In October this year St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire after working in the school for 31 years. St...

Back in August Electric Picnic announced that the festival will take place 2 weeks earlier in 2024 Electric Picnic is set to take place two...

Back in October, St Joseph's ended a famine as they defeated Portlaoise to bring Jack Delaney back to Kellyvile for the first time since...

Back in March, Michael Finlay began selling his fresh milk through vending machines at Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington. A Laois farm family is...

Back in August The National Steam Rally had a great turnout in Stradbally with their vintage parade. The National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event...

Back in October, Following Stradbally Parish Gael's Minor triumph, we spoke to joint winning captain Pauric Ramsbottom who dedicated the win to the late...

The magic of the GAA continued as we look back to June where a 64 year old full forward lined out while a 72...

Back in October, Stradbally Parish Gaels completed an underdog story as they defeated St Joseph's to be crowned Laois MFC Champions for 2023. It will...

Speaking on Midlands 103 back in July, Anne revealed the extent of her family connections which lie here, in Laois. Known as ‘The Governess’ on...

We take a look back to March where Timahoe native Richard Oxley and his Garda colleague Sean Smyth gave help to a heavily pregnant...

Back in October, Justin McNulty was appointed as Laois Senior Football manager for 2024. Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...

Back in June we visited a Gaelscoil on the edge of Laois which has a very interesting back story.  ‘Beidh rince fada againn más é...

Back in March Orla Hennessy was granted a scholarship in UCC after getting the perfect score of 625 in her Leaving Cert. A Laois student...

Back in September when the LaoisToday team faced the weather at day 1 of the Ploughing Championship A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the...

Back in March, Laois U-20s overcame the Leinster favorites, Meath in the final group game of the Leinster Championship to ensure that Laois would...

We look back to the return of the tractor and fun run in aid of Clonenagh National School in Mountrath. A fundraising tractor and fun...

Back in September, Laois owned horse called Ballyglass Beauty galloped to glory in the Devon Hill Handicap Hurdle. The Listowel Racing Festival is taking place...

Back in August, Laois gained a new soccer club as Grange United was resurrected from the dead. Grange United are back! 33 years after the club...

Back in July, the crowds flocked into Emo for the second installment of Forest Fest. Despite horrendous rainfall, the craic was mighty. The rain fell...

Back in August where hundreds of people gathered on Main street for Portlaoise CBS debs  Debs season continues at serious pace across the county and...

Back in April, Michael Scully joined us for an interview on our Love Laois Podcast and explained how photography was a hobby of his...

Back in January Sarah Barrett received a National award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing. A Laois student has received a national...

Back in September singer Tom Odell made an emotional tribute to Rory Deegan with his song 'Another Love' at Electric Picnic. Electric Picnic is a...

Back in May, Stradbally native Maurice Deegan made history as he was hired by BBC to Analyse the referee's decisions throughout the Ulster Senior...

Back in February, Eimear Corri and Caoimhe Dignam were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the...