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.
Coffee Morning in aid of vital Pieta House services
A coffee morning for Pieta House will take place on Wednesday, October 23.
The event will take place from 10 am to 11.30 am in...
Swimmer Nicole Turner named as LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy Sports Star of the Month for...
Nicole Turner was the worthy recipient of 'Sports Star of the Month' as she picked up her award in Property Partners Buggy last week.
The...
Panthers narrowly lose out to Sligo All Stars after dramatic overtime
Portlaoise Panthers 93 EJ Sligo All Stars 104
Men’s Division 1 National League Basketball
It was a dramatic affair in Saturday evening's Men's Division 1 National...
Downey to the fore as The Harps overcome Kilcavan-The Rock in U-13 ‘B’ clash
The Harps 5-10 Kilcavan-The Rock 3-8
Midlands Park U-13 'B' Football Championship Final
The last game of the afternoon was full of entertainment which saw The...
Clough-Ballacolla claim U-13 ‘C’ title after brave win over Ballylinan
Clough-Ballacolla 1-8 Ballylinan 0-4
Midlands Park U-13 'C' Football Championship Final
It was a busy morning in the Laois GAA Training Centre as the U-13 county...
Football success now the focus in the incredible sporting career of Niall Rigney
There's not too many people that have managed both their club's senior hurling team and senior football team - but then again there's not...
Women in Sport: From Portlaoise to Connacht, meet rugby star Tara Buggie
This week's Women in Sport segment focuses on Portlaoise women, Tara Buggie who has gone from strength to strength in her rugby career in...
Portlaoise footballers visit local schools ahead of this weekends county final clash
There was excitement this morning as members of the Portlaoise senior football team paid visit to schools in the town.
The team are gearing up...
Incredible excitement in Killeshin ahead of first ever senior county final
It was all excitement this morning in Killeshin National School as they welcomed members of the panel to take on Portlaoise in this weekend's...
My Club and I: Portlaoise captain David Seale
David Seale has been ever present in the last number of years, collecting multiple Senior County Club medals along the way.
Captaining Portlaoise into this...
Mountmellick Macra presents promising 3 Act Comedy
Mountmellick Macra are holding a fundraiser 3 Act Comedy drama on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
The drama takes place at 8:15pm both...
My Club and I: Michael Doran of Killeshin as he gears up for the...
Ahead of this weekend's Club Senior Football Championship final, we spoke to Killeshin's Michael Doran about all things Killeshin.
The stylish corner forward made his...
Meet Panther’s new Massachusetts recruit, Kareem Davis
With Portlaoise Panthers Men's Division 1 National League up and running, we caught up with the team's newest recruit, Kareem Davis.
Davis was named in...
All you need to know about Budget 2020
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has started to announce the Budget for the coming year.
The overall budget day package is €2.9 billion.
Laois people can...
Laois women encouraging sustainable fashion by organising ‘Swap Shop’ this weekend
Laois women Anna Moore and Maebh Shortall have organised a Swap Shop in Ballintubbert House & Gardens on Sunday, October 13 from 11am to...
Portlaoise Musical Society honoured by local councillors for Titanic success at Irish Musical Awards
Portlaoise Musical Society were honoured by local Councillors last night in a civic reception in Laois County Council.
The group picked up the top award...
Attride believes there is work to be done before facing reigning champions
The county champion dream is still well and truly alive for Killeshin after they overcame Ballyfin in the senior club football championship semi-final replay...
Celebrations as Timahoe school officially open new Early Intervention preschool
It was a big day for Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe as they officially opened their new Early Intervention preschool on Friday morning, Máscoil...
Frustration as Mountrath Tidy Towns entry omitted from National Tidy Towns competition
Mountrath Tidy Towns discovered this week that their application under the National Tidy Towns Competition did not make it to the adjudicators before judging...
Star lineup as Rathdowney are set to go Cooking with the Stars in aid...
Rathdowney Community Development Group, in conjunction with the Parish, are hosting a 'Cooking with the Stars' night in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix on Thursday,...
Women in Sport: Memories, mentors and hopes with Laois Ladies football ace Anna Healy
We are back with our 'Women in Sport' segment which showcases some of the best sporting ladies from around the county.
This week's interview is...
From Florida to Portlaoise – we meet the Panthers new American Trudy Walker
Portlaoise Panthers have welcomed Trudy Walker from Florida who has joined the Division 1 National League Women's team for their 2019/2020 season.
Trudy is settling...
Portlaoise Panthers National League season up and running with new key players
This year's National League basketball league is up and running for Portlaoise Panthers Men's and Women's teams.
So far, Division 1 Panther's Men have taken...
WATCH: Absolutely class video showcasing the best that Laois has to offer
This is exceptional!
INTERNET IDEAS have teamed up with fellow Laois natives, inspirational Business Leader Louise Phelan and Crewit MD, Gary O Keeffe, to provide...
Castletown Brother celebrates Golden Jubilee
Director of Miguel House in Castletown, Brother Martin Curran celebrated his Golden Jubilee with fellow De La Salle Brothers last Friday.
The De La Salle...
Moment in Time: 2008 Junior Cert Results Party
Yesterday we had a look at 2009's Junior Cert Results in Heywood and today, we dug a little deeper into the celebrations of 2008's...
A Sydney GAA club to mark 50-year milestone in Portlaoise this weekend
Young Ireland Gaelic Football Club, Sydney, are inviting all former members, team mates and their friends and family to celebrate 50 years as a...
First ever Lá Gaisce celebrates the achievements of young people from Laois
The first ever Lá Gaisce will take place this year on Wednesday, October 9 and Laois students are being asked to get involved.
Gaisce, The...
St Conleths Ladies Club launch new superskills competition
St Conleths Ladies football club launched their new SuperSkills competition last week.
The competition is due to take place on Saturday, October 19 in McCann...
Portlaoise Hockey club off to a flying start as they begin league campaign
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club got their 2019/2020 season off to a great start at the weekend with a 2-1 win over hosts UCD 6th.
The...