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.
Our guide to the All-Ireland minor camogie final between Laois and Limerick
This weekend sees the Laois minor camogie team travel to Nenagh to take on Limerick in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final at 1pm today, Saturday...
Our guide to the game as Laois minor ladies head into a Leinster semi-final
There is a medley of important matches for young Laois intercounty teams being played this weekend - none more so than the Leinster 'B'...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 27, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Lena Connolly (née White)
Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Paddy and much...
Laois boxer TJ Doheny defeated in super bantamweight unification bout
Laois boxer and IBF Junior Featherweight champion of the world TJ Doheny has been defeated by a six point margin in his quest to...
WATCH: Laois LGFA football championship launched in O’Moore Park
On Thursday April 25, the Laois LGFA football championships were launched in O'Moore Park.
Sixteen teams are now competing across three different divisions in senior,...
Opening round of Laois intermediate club camogie championship postponed
The dates for the Laois intermediate camogie club championship games have been changed, due to the Laois minor camogie panel playing in the All-Ireland...
Laois hotel named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic Hotels Europe has named Castle Durrow as one of...
Warning issued to drivers to ‘avoid unnecessary journeys’ in Storm Hannah
Warnings have been issued for people to take care as Storm Hannah approaches Ireland from the Athlantic, bringing with it gusts of up to...
From being given a 50/50 chance at birth, little Evie Delaney is thriving thanks...
Crettyard man Ciaran Delaney and his wife Katie, the parents of Evie, have thanked the community for their fundraising support for medical bills for...
‘Our sights need to be on the Leinster quarter-final’ Laois minor manager Lyons sets...
The Laois minor hurlers begin their 2019 championship campaign against Westmeath this weekend, and manager Enda Lyons has been speaking about the season ahead.
As...
Women in Sport: In search of an All-Ireland title this weekend – it’s Kirsten...
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This week's Women in Sport feature looks at one teenager who has already...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 26, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Declan Keenan
Celbridge, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
KEENAN, Declan (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly...
All of tonight’s GAA results as we get ready for a busy weekend
Emo moved up to fourth place in ACFL Division 1B this evening thanks to a four-point win away to St Joseph's.
St Joseph's intermediate side...
Laois minor hurling team named for championship opener against Westmeath
Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has named his starting team to face Westmeath in Round 1 of the Leinster minor football championship.
The starting...
Laois man Reilly earns first Irish rugby cap defeating England
Wednesday April 24 was a tremendous day for young William Reilly, who earned his first ever Irish cap as part of the Ireland Under-18...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s the weekend again and it’s a busy one. There’s Dinosaurs in Portlaoise Shopping Centre on Thursday, and Pat...
Laois minor hurlers confirm panel, captain and vice-captain
The Laois minor hurlers begin their 2019 championship campaign this weekend at home to Westmeath and manager Enda Lyons has confirmed his panel as...
Get ready to explore breathtaking walkways with the Laois Camino this weekend
Some of Ireland's most breathtaking beauty lies at the heart of county Laois, and now you can experience it with the fabulous Laois Camino...
PROFILED: The Laois minor camogie panel vying for All-Ireland glory
This weekend sees the Laois minor camogie team travel to Nenagh to take on Limerick in the All-Ireland 'B' final.
Robert Jones's side have had...
Election Diary: Moving the Court House from main street, taking to the streets and...
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Take the Court House off Main Street - Dunne
Portlaoise municipal district election candidate Dominic Dunne...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 25, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Ivory
Church St, Ballinakill, Laois
Tom died at his son's residence in Birmingham,...
Multi-use sport ground to be built in growing Laois community
A multi-use sport ground will be built in Graiguecullen to cater for the growing young population in the area.
This news was revealed at the...
Election Diary: Digital hub in Rathdowney, unusual political meeting, Main Street Portlaoise and 120...
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Plans to launch Erkina digital hub in Rathdowney
A Laois councillor is working on launching a...
Glowing tributes paid to councillor John Moran at his last ever municipal district meeting
It was an emotional day at Laois County Council offices today as Cathaoirleach of Portlarington/Graiguecullen John Moran sat in the head seat for his...
Portlaoise world champion Doheny all set for super bantamweight unification bout
The stage is stage at California's iconic Forum reigning IBF Super Bantamweight world champion TJ Doheny for his upcoming unification fight this weekend.
Not one...
Portlaoise Panthers quartet selected to represent Ireland in the World Masters basketball championships
Portlaoise Panthers are certainly making huge strides for themselves on the national and international basketball scene.
Fresh from seeing the Scoil Chríost Rí basketball team...
In Pictures: Bank holiday madness leaves Glenbarrow residents urgently calling for more parking spaces
Warm weather and bank holiday weekends have many people from both within and outside of Laois descend onto Glenbarrow waterfall for a day out.
However...
In Pictures: The Harps and Camross delight in celebrating Laois Feile successes
Bank Holiday Monday saw two teams go through to the All-Ireland Feile na nGael competition in Cork this coming June.
The Harps qualified in the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Louise (Lucy) Hillard
Graigueafulla, Clonaslee, Laois / Santry, Dublin
Louise (Lucy) Hilliard Graigueafulla, Clonaslee...
€20,000 worth of drugs found in Portlaoise searches
During an intelligence led operation on Thursday April 18, Revenue officers seized a package containing 1 kilo of herbal cannabis with an estimated street...