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.
WATCH: Laois GAA club donates two sets of jerseys to school pupils in Uganda
What an incredible act of kindness and compassion this is.
Last week Shanahoe GAA club donated two sets of past jerseys to a Ugandan secondary...
Change of venue for the Laois minor hurlers clash against Antrim
A change of venue has been made as the Laois minor hurlers take on Antrim this Saturday May 11.
The round three game will now...
REVEALED: Old Fort festival music stage will not take place on Main Street this...
The Old Fort Festival live music stage will not be on Main Street Portlaoise this year.
Instead, there will be a live music stage situated...
Stained glass window in Laois could be a priceless and world renowned piece
This stained glass window could an internationally renowned piece and must be saved, remarked one Laois county councillor.
The stained glass window in question is...
Laois minor camogie manager Jones praises ‘serious outfit’ of his All-Ireland winning side
As the Laois minor camogie team claimed the minor 'B' All-Ireland title over a tough tussle with Limerick last weekend, manager Robert Jones was...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel (Donal) O'Keeffe
Elderfield, Castletown, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
Daniel (Donal) O'Keeffe, Elderfield, Castletown,...
In Pictures: Portarlington marks first official day of Scoil Phadraig on Canal Road
Today marked an emotional day in Portarlington as St Patrick's Boys national school - now known as Scoil Phádraig - celebrated their first official...
Laois Offaly Families for Autism holding AGM tonight
The Laois Offaly Families for Autism (LOFFA) are holding their annual general meeting tonight in Mountmellick.
The AGM will take place in Mountmellick Development Association...
Five days on average to fix public lighting in Portlaoise area
It has taken an average of 5.3 days to fix public lighting in the Portlaoise area from January to March 2019.
The figures for the...
Camross trump county champions and St Brigid’s start off on winning streak
Camross 2-9 O'Moores 0-10
Laois intermediate championship
It was Camross who came out on top of this battle of the county finalists today in Rosenallis.
This opening...
Laois African day set to be bigger and better than ever
Laois African Day is back this June Bank Holiday weekend and promises to be a day filled with amazing food, music, drama and different...
In Pictures: Laois Martial Arts prove they are Elite in latest challenge
Laois Martial Arts travelled to Wexford for their latest challenge to the B Elite Open. The event is held every year and is a...
In Pictures: Leinster final winners Laois U16 camogie players celebrate sweet success
For the second time in two days, Laois camogie have a trophy to add to their cabinet.
Following on from the minors’ thrilling success yesterday,...
O’Connor’s Midas touch brings Leinster final glory to Laois camogie U16s
Laois 3-15 Carlow 3-12
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie final
For the second time in two days, Laois camogie have a trophy to add to their cabinet.
Following...
Best in the country, young entrepreneurs and Junk Kouture – it’s our top stories...
NEWS
Laois fire service ‘the best in the country’
Laois has the best fire service in the country. That’s no idle boast, it’s official.
Laois’s Best Young...
Our preview of the Leinster U-16 camogie final involving Laois and Carlow
A Leinster final awaits as the Laois U16 camogie panel are travelling to Halo Tiles Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence, Ferns to play Carlow...
“It feels unbelievable,” Laois minor camogie players share their delight after All-Ireland final win
Yesterday marked a day that would go down in Laois camogie history as the minor intercounty side defeated Limerick in the All-Ireland minor B...
PROFILED: The Laois U-16 Leinster camogie finalists hoping for provincial success
Following on from yesterday's All-Ireland success, there is more silverware on the line for Laois camogie today.
On Sunday, the Laois U-16 panel are travelling...
In Pictures: Laois minor camogie stars celebrate All-Ireland glory
What a game that was.
The Laois minor camogie side have ended a 19 year wait to be crowned All-Ireland 'B' minor champions.
This game was...
VICTORY: All-Ireland glory for Laois minor camogie with four-goal masterclass
Laois 4-6 Limerick 2-5
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie final
Laois have done it. Laois are now minor 'B' All-Ireland champions, thanks to an exhibition of camogie...
LIVE BLOG: Laois minor camogs go for second spin at All-Ireland title
Last Saturday saw the Laois and Limerick minor camogie teams divide the spoils in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final.
Today is the day they've been eagerly...
Good Week, Bad Week: Ireland basketball team, female artist of the year and medals...
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...
Disqualified driver found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol at local checkpoint
A disqualified driver has been found 10 times over the legal limit for alcohol at local checkpoint this morning, Saturday May 4.
Offaly Roads Policing...
Sinn Féin aiming to take four seats on Laois County Council in party first
Sinn Féin are aiming to double their representation on Laois County Council by putting forward four candidates for a seat in the local electionson...
Our guide to the All-Ireland minor camogie final replay between Laois and Limerick
Following a draw with Limerick in last week's All-Ireland minor camogie final, the Laois team are back in action this weekend to do battle...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins enjoy successful Kilkenny Spring Gala
Laois Marlins Swimming Club members were out in force on Easter Saturday at the Kilkenny Spring Gala.
This was a fun gala, and it focused...
Portlaoise Hospital host information day for World Asthma Day
To mark the 21st annual World Asthma Day, the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) hosted a free information day for public and staff to...
Parents and friends raise €3,200 for Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital
A vital fundraiser for the Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital has raised over €3,200 thanks to the kindness and generousity of those...
Conroy’s Republic of Ireland come away with two wins out of three in UEFA...
Laois teenager Colin Conroy and his Republic of Ireland U-16 soccer squad has came away with two wins from three in the UEFA development...
Portlaoise Hospital is “being undermined by Government inaction”
A Laois TD has called on the Government to, 'reject the plan on the Minister’s desk,' which proposes the closure of the maternity unit...