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.
Incredible Laois design wins regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition
Huge news for Laois has come out of the national Junk Kouture as it was revealed that one group won the Eastern regional final...
In Pictures: Sam Maguire makes a visit to Oakdale Nursing Home on its 10th...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington recently threw a party for their residents to celebrate their 10th birthday having first opened their doors to residents...
Women in Sport: The Laois teenager constantly going for gold – it’s Ava O’Connor
Brought to you in association with The Heritage Hotel and Spa Killenard
Athleticism runs in Ava O'Connor's blood.
On the O'Connor side, her grandfather Christy played...
‘We’re in good spirits ahead of the All-Ireland replay’ Laois minor camogie manager Jones...
Last Saturday saw the Laois and Limerick minor camogie teams divide the spoils in the All-Ireland 'B' final.
The replay is set for this Saturday,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Flanagan
Borohan, Errill, Laois
Michael Flanagan, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. May 2nd 2019....
A win for Graiguecullen, Portarlington and Arles-Kilcruise share the spoils and all of tonight’s...
Tonight marked a busy evening on the Laois GAA club scene with four games in the ACFL division 1A as while as two occupying...
Free CPR training programmes coming to Laois
The Irish Heart Foundation is offering free CPR training to members of the public in Laois.
The training is part of a new free community...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Winifred (Winnie) Joyce (née Grace)
Castlewood, Durrow, Laois
Winifred (Winnie) Joyce Nèe Grace, Meadow...
WATCH: Two Laois schools ready to go for Junk Kouture grand final tomorrow
Two groups from two Laois schools have beaten off stiff competition to make it to the grand finale of Junk Kouture in the 3...
Laois hurler Delaney voted as Minor Player of the Week
Laois and Camross hurler Dan Delaney has been voted as the first Electric Ireland Player of the Week for 2019.
The wing forward beat off...
Laois teenager sacrificing hundreds of euro and a school trip to Italy to play...
The words 'dedication' and 'commitment' are often used when talking about stellar GAA players, but it takes on a different level of meaning for...
Graffiti removed from beloved Laois landmark after ‘criminal’ damage done last month
Last month, LaoisToday revealed pictures of shocking vandalism on one of Laois’s most loved tourist attractions.
The Rock of Dunamase was the scene of a graffiti...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas Croke
Rathfarnham and late Main Street, Portlaoise
Died 28th April 2019, peacefully, at...
Laois singer wins Female Artist of the Year at national country awards
A Laois native has won 'Female Artist of the Year' at this year's Hot Country Sky TV awards.
Trudi Lalor picked up the presitigious nod...
Celtic Challenge hurling panel announced for 2019
The Laois panel for the 2019 Celtic Challenge has been announced.
Twenty-three players from 10 clubs have been announced on the panel.
Rathdowney-Errill lead the way...
Two Laois women named on Republic of Ireland powerchair football team for Nations Cup
Two Laois women has been named on the Republic of Ireland for the Nations Cup in powerchair football.
Cousins Emer O'Sullivan and Aoife McNicholl have...
In Pictures: Youth Work Laois display extensive art exhibition
Youth Work Ireland Laois have displayed an impressive art collection done by students in the county.
LaoisToday went along to the art exhibit to photograph...
Residents in same estate paying twice as much as their neighbours to live there
Depending on whether you're a resident who comes under the Laois County Council authority or a resident who comes under Carlow County Council, you...
Extraordinary Laois woman wins national award after coming from tragedy to strength
A Laois teenager has won the special achievement award at the Garda national youth awards after showing her remarkable strength in the face of...
Laois-born USA police commissioner laid to rest
A Laois man and talented footballer who emigrated to America in the 1960s has died at his home in Newport, Rhode Island.
Richard Dormer was...
CONFIRMED: Time and venue for the All-Ireland minor camogie final replay
A time and venue has been confirmed for the replay of the All-Ireland minor camogie final between Laois and Limerick.
The replay will take place...
The man behind the mask gives his reason behind ditching posters for his inventive...
No your eyes are not deceiving you. There are indeed 24 councillor Noel Tuohys standing in the photo above.
The Portlaoise municipal district councillor, who...
Property Watch: Five properties for sale in Abbeyleix under €200,000
This week's Property Watch focuses on five properties for sale in Abbeyleix for under €200,000.
Abbeyleix is an extremely attractive location for a property, given...
New sports grounds, Laois teenager on Irish soccer team and drugs found in Portlaoise...
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Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
Historic Hotels Europe has named this Laois hotel as one of the 20...
Gracious in defeat – TJ Doheny shows the true meaning of a sportsman
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Laois boxer and IBF Junior Featherweight champion of the world TJ Doheny was defeated by a six...
If ‘those lads in Dublin’ heard first-hand about lack of rural broadband, they would...
Portlaoise councillors recently revealed that broadband services were the one topic they were ‘getting it in the neck’ from by residents on doorsteps.
Since then,...
Portlaoise stay top but Division 1A wins also for O’Dempsey’s, Portarlington and Ballyroan-Abbey
There was a full round of ACFL Division 1A games down for decision this evening with wins for leaders Portlaoise, Ballyroan-Abbey, an O'Dempsey's side...
Agony as Laois end all-square in All-Ireland final
Laois 1-5 Limerick 0-8
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie final
It was a game you felt Laois had and it was heartbreaking to see their effort end...
Good Week, Bad Week: Famous actors in Ballyfin Demense, new sports grounds and prefabs
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...
LIVE BLOG: Laois minor camogie in search of All-Ireland title against Limerick
Today sees the Laois minor camogie team travel to Nenagh to take on Limerick in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final.
Ahead of the game, we profiled...