Aedín Dunne
Aedín graduated from University of Limerick with a degree in Journalism and New Media. She is a proud Townie with a passion for all things sports and doesn't like to speak about the 2016 blip in Portlaoise's bid to 10-in-a-row.
Santa’s Helpers going from strength to strength to help families this Christmas
Local physio Darren Conroy and Laois emigrant Chrissie Lynch Navarre recently set up a volunteer group in Laois known as Santa’s Helpers.
The aim of...
Portlaoise Panthers book spot in Womens Divions 1 National Cup semi final after brilliant...
Portlaoise Panthers 73 Tipperary Knights 46
Division 1 National Cup quarter-final
Panthers Women booked their spot in the National Cup semi final last night after a...
Keane to the rescue as The Heath are crowned U-20 ‘B’ champions
The Heath 0-11 Clonaslee-St Manmans 0-10
U-20 ‘B’ Football Championship Final
The Heath had a one point win of Clonaslee-St Manmans in Mountmellick this afternoon but...
In Pictures: Night of celebration at Laois GAA Awards
There was glitz glamour and plenty of silverware at this year's Laois GAA Awards, held in the Midlands Park Hotel on Friday night.
Awards winners...
In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre presents annual Open Submission Exhibition
Dunamaise Arts Centre presents its annual Open Submission Exhibition from November 15 to January 4, 2020.
The exhibition features artworks selected by guest Curator Robert...
Women in Sport: Laois and Timahoe Ladies football hero Angela Casey
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
This week's addition doesn't need an introduction - but we'll give her one anyway just...
Intervention needed on ‘busy’ Mountmellick Road says Cllr Dwane Stanley
A call has been made for an update on progress made to obtain funding for the three roundabouts that are needed on the Mountmellick...
Portlaoise Panthers hope to book spot in Division 1 National Cup semi-final this weekend
Portlaoise Panthers will take to the court this weekend in the Division 1 National Cup quarter-final.
They take on Tipperary Knights where they will hope...
Portlaoise retain U-16 ‘A’ camogie crown after win over Camross
Portlaoise 0-9 Camross 1-4
U-16 'A' Camogie Championship Final
Portlaoise retained their U16 'A' crown after a win over Camross on Wednesday evening.
Portlaoise were first out...
In Pictures: Portlaoise and The Heath Golf clubs hold presentations
The Heath Golf Club hosted their Men's November Prize Presentation recently.
The prizes up for offer were the October Medal, 3 Ball Scramble, Open Singles,...
In Pictures: Knockbeg Army back together for Past Pupil’s reunion
Knockbeg College's past pupils reunited at the weekend in The Seven Oaks Hotel.
Old friends from various year groups caught up and reminisced the good...
Portlaoise RFC edge past Edenderry to continue strong league campaign
Portlaoise RFC 19-13 Edenderry
Leinster League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC took home three points after a six point win over Edenderry at the weekend, their fifth...
All the latest CCFL Results and Fixtures
The latest results from the CCFL are in.
It was a busy weekend of football with many games down for the decision.
There were many Laois...
Portarlington advance to U20 football final after dramatic extra time defeat over Portlaoise
Portlaoise 3-09 Portarington 2-14
Laois U20 Championship semi-final
Well, that was dramatic. There were black cards, yellow cards, a red card, a penalty, the odd kerfuffle,...
Panthers fall short to Fr Mathews in Mens Division 1 National League
Portlaoise Panthers 62 Fr Mathews 81
Men’s Division 1 National League
Portlaoise Panthers have suffered another loss in the Division 1 Men's National League in St...
Laois man’s eco-friendly compostable cups now on sale in 20 countires
We previously shared a piece about Laois businessman, Tom McLoughlin, who thought up the next big thing to contribute to a more eco-friendly approach...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Athletics Club make presentation to legendary Eileen Hayes
It is rare but wonderful when a person you might only meet once leaves a positive long-lasting impression. Their sense of interest in every...
All you need to know as Portlaoise take on the Carlow champions in the...
Brought to you in association with Telfords Portlaoise
Portlaoise just came off the back of a dramatic win over Wicklow's St Pat's after a dramatic penalty...
Our Guide to the Game as Rosenallis seek a place in the Leinster Intermediate...
Brought to you in association with Telfords Portlaoise.
Rosenallis have gone from strength to strength this season and now they're one game away from a Leinster...
Local Gym supports Portlaoise family in the their fundraising campaign for their son Jamie
Earlier this month we shared the story of the Mannion family and their bid to raise money to help their beautiful son who is...
Laois Councillor welcomes funding for disability access and equipment in Portlaoise park
A call was made for an update on the position with disability access and equipment in a Portlaoise playground at the Municipal District meeting...
BREAKING: Laois GAA announce new stadium name and new sponsorship deal
This is a very interesting development.
Laois GAA's county grounds, O'Moore Park, will now be called MW Hire O'Moore Park as part of a brand...
Calls for a crematorium in Portlaoise to give families more options
Calls have been made for a Crematorium in Portlaoise at the recent Municipal District meeting of the Portlaoise district.
Fianna Fáil Cllr, Catherine Fitzgerald made...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Hilda Johnston (née Thompson)
Downings North, Prosperous, Kildare / Mountmellick, Laois
Johnston (nee Thompson),...
In Pictures: Laois students tackle climate change during Science Week
Science week at Timahoe NS got off to an exciting start as the boys and girls from 5th and 6th Class visited Carlow IT...
Differing opinions on Government’s Broadband deal for rural Ireland and taxpayers
Laois TD, Brian Stanley, has described the Government’s Broadband deal as the 'worst of all options' following the announcement that the contract is to...
Abbeyleix pupils pick up prestigious award at Fís Film Awards
Abbeyleix South National School pupils were crowned 'Best Mixed Media Award' at the FÍS Film Awards Ceremony.
The ceremony took place in in the Helix,...
Our guide to the game as Camross go in search of Leinster camogie glory
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Camross will take on Offaly's St Ryangh's in the AIB Leinster Intermediate Camgoie Championship final this afternoon.
The game...
Camross claim U20 crown after brave victory over Raheen Parish Gaels
Raheen Parish Gaels 1-17 Camross 3-19
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Hurling Championship final
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Camross took the U20 title this afternoon...
Camross hoping to be crowned Leinster Camogie Champions in this weekend’s derby
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It is a big weekend for Camross as they take on Offaly Champions, St Rynaghs in the AIB Leinster...