Tag: 2023 Remembered

Back in July, the Senior and Intermediate championship got underway and we had Paul Dargan on the scene to capture every moment. The 2023 Senior...

Back in August, Timahoe native Karol Ramsbottom showed his class as not one but two of his dogs won their heats in the derby...

In July, we got the first look at the brand new €7.5 million Library on Main Street in Portlaoise. There was a huge crowd in...

Back in November a Laois Garda and his colleague received National medals for bravery after saving a man from a burning car. The actions of...

Remembering when the LaoisToday team were out enjoying the sun at Electric Picnic this year. Electric Picnic never fails to deliver. And as upwards of 70,000...

Back in November, Emo’s Gillian Keenan scored a wonderful goal in the second half of extra time to send the final against Shelbourne to...

Back in June, Daniel and Majella O'Donnell visited Rathdowney to open up its community gardens. A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish...

Back in June, A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown. A Laois horse racing trainer...

Back in June, Billy Sheehan’s side came through a dramatic quarter final against Limerick where their keeper made three outstanding saves. The Laois senior footballers...

Back in the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned. In...

Back in Janruary, A group of Laois people came together to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake. A group of Laois...

Back in February, Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award. Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise...

Back in November RTE released a documentary on the Laois serial Killer , Kieran Patrick Kelly. “In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills...

Back in August when More than 20 of the lads in Portlaoise CBS achieved more than 500 points in their leaving cert. There were plenty...

Back in October, The Harps overcame Abbeyleix in an 11 goal thrilling Minor Hurling Final to claim the title for the first time since...

Back in May, Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh after defeating Colaiste Eoin. Mountrath Community School were crowned...

In June, Laois man Shane Carney was appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets. Laois man Shane Carney has...

Back in April, We spoke with Sam Moody regarding his decision to open up hiss own restraunt, his background and more. Sam Moody is all...

Back in April people charged with serious crimes were 'kicking out' at those who seeking at those seeking justice “I have witnessed people charged with...

Back in November Laois family the Gallaghers appeared on Ireland's fittest family for a second time. It is one of the most popular shows on...

Back in August where Portlaoise had a record breaking leaving cert results with two students receiving more then 600 points. It was a record breaking...

Back in October, Laois GAA confirmed the management team that would be in place for the Laois Senior Hurlers for 2024. The management team for...

Back in May, Laois teenager Shane Allison was crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship. Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at...

There was great excitement back in March as one Laois family celebrated St Patrick's Day through the arrival of triplets. For one Laois family, St...

Back in May, Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – became the new face of the TFI Leap...

Back in August Paul Dargan recalled Irish dancing at the rose of Tralee festival in 2003 while being an escort Twenty years ago, he took...

Back in November a Laois woman had a birthday to remember as she won big on her scratch card a day before her birthday. A...

Back in August when Heywood Received their results from their leaving cert with some passing the 600 point mark. It was all smiles in Heywood...

October was a significant month for Camross as they brushed past Abbeyleix to bring home their 27th Senior Hurling title. Camross 4-18 Abbeyleix 0-14 Laois Shopping...

Back in April, Sinnead Brennan returned from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places. Sinéad Brennan is just back...