Siun Lennon
Siún Lennon joined LaoisToday in a full-time capacity after studying Journalism and New Media in the University of Limerick. She hails from Rosenallis and her interests vary from news, sports and politics.
Meeting being held in Laois to discuss Defence Forces pay and conditions
Tomorrow, Thursday May 16, a public meeting will be held to discuss pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces in Portarlington.
Wives and...
No roundabout for ‘dangerous’ and ‘neglected’ Mountmellick road
Portlaoise is a town filled with roundabouts. Yet there will not be a roundabout put in place at the second entrance to Newpark opposite...
Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre
Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre were raised at today's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
An Post has four mail centres across...
Five finalists for Laois Puppy of the Year have been revealed
From 44 nominations down to five finalists - the finale for the Laois Puppy of the Year is here.
The Laois Puppy of the Year...
In Pictures: Anger in Mountmellick as protest against Post Office move begins
The news that An Post had confirmed they were moving their premises from the Main Street in Mountmellick to a unit adjoining McConville’s SuperValu...
Busy Portlaoise College officially launch school website
Portlaoise College have launched their new school website.
Digital media co-ordinator within the school, Seán Scully, created the website along with support throughout the school.
Among...
Laois camogie club members show off their perfect accessory for their Communion outfit
We definitely think this look works!
Long gone are the days of people saying that you can't be sporty and stylish at the same time...
A legend of Laois retail celebrates 40 years in business
Respectful, genial, affable. Just three of the words to muster up about the shop owner Paddy Dowling, who celebrates a remarkable four decades in...
St Conleth’s claim their first ever senior ladies football league title
St Conleth's 4-13 Sarsfields 2-15
Division 1 league final
St Conleth’s have made history in Annanough tonight by winning the league for the first time -...
Darkness into Light success, and life-saving treatment- it’s our top stories of the week
We're back again with our Top Stories of the Week. As ever, we cover top stories from news, sport, columnists and regular features on...
WATCH: 10 Questions with Rosemarie Bermingham (Sarsfields)
This weekend sees six-in-a-row championship county final winners Sarsfields go ahead for another final - this time in the division 1 league.
They saw off...
‘It speaks volumes of the guy he is’ – Mullaney noted for exceptional performance...
One of the standout performances of Laois's thrilling victory over Offaly in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup last night was that...
WATCH: 10 Questions with Nicole Byrne (St Conleth’s)
St Conleth's embark on a historic final encounter as they take on Sarsfields for the grand finale of the division 1 football this weekend.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Delaney
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Carlow / Laois
At Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased...
Good Week, Bad Week: Leinster glory, new schools and comeback kings
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
In Pictures: Hope shines through at Mountmellick’s Darkness into Light event
Roughly 1,300 people took to Mountmellick GAA Grounds this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event for Pieta House.
These record-breaking numbers in Acragar...
2015: The first time Laois hurlers beat Offaly in the Leinster championship in 43...
Laois 0-29 Offaly 0-21
2015 Leinster hurling championship
Ahead of the Laois senior hurlers opening Joe McDonagh Cup clash against neighbours Offaly, we looked back to...
What you need to know as Laois minor hurlers aim to stay top of...
The Laois minor hurlers take on Antrim in Round 3 of Tier 2 of the Leinster championship this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget (Birdie) Cushen (née Dooley)
Park House, Stradbally, Laois
Cushen (nee Dooley), Park House,...
Gardaí launch investigation after election candidate reports stolen election posters
A candidate for a seat on Laois County Council has claimed that his election posters have been stolen, and that he has reported the...
Panel announced for Laois Ladies U-14s in All-Ireland series this weekend
The U14 Laois Ladies U-14 panel for this weekend's All-Ireland series has been announced.
Thirty-one players from a total of 13 clubs are represented on...
Laois man completes Vancouver marathon for Pieta House in honour of Portlaoise cousin
A Laois man has successfully completed the BMO Vancouver marathon in aid of Pieta House and in memory of his cousin, Adam Kennedy.
Steven Rainsford...
Women in Sport: A Titan in basketball, camogie and football – it’s Sarah Fleming
Brought to you in association with The Heritage Hotel and Spa Killenard
The last month and a half for Sarah Fleming has been filled of...
Beef Plan movement to hold protest in Laois tomorrow
The Beef Plan Movement is planning to hold a protest in Laois tomorrow, Saturday May 12.
The protest is planned for Dunne stores, Graiguecullen, between...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena Nutley (née Flanagan)
Carrowreagh, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Nutley (nèe Flanagan), Carrowreagh and Ballaghmore, Borris-In-Ossory,...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s that time of the week again when we start to plan our weekends and as usual Laois doesn’t...
Knowles family see ‘massive difference’ in little Mary-Claire since life-saving treatment began
Just four days since Mary-Claire Knowles received life-saving treatment in Holland to help cut out seizures, her father Anthony has said that there is...
The county is getting set for biggest ever Darkness into Light turnout
It's almost time to set those alarm clocks. As Saturday May 11 is nearly upon us, hundreds of Laois people from all parts of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Aoife Mullaney (née Doocey)
Campclone, Castletown, Laois
Aoife Mullaney (nee Doocey), Campclone, Kilbricken, Castletown,...
In Pictures: La Stamba Showcase rocks Music Generation Laois
Music Generation Laois (MGL) hosted a performance by their students throughout Laois participating in schools-based Stampede Drumming Programmes recently.
Since February, MGL students from...