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.
Department has no idea how many children in Portlaoise are being taught in prefabs
'Shocking' is the word Laois TD and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Seán Fleming used as he states that the Minister for Education does...
Portlaoise residents are extremely concerned about new waste plant, say local councillors
Portlaoise residents are 'extremely concerned' about the proposed 'waste to gas' plant at Coolnamona, say local councillors.
Speaking at the Portlaoise municipal district meeting on...
Election Diary: Council-run bin collection, posters and flood relief works
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Re-establishing council-run bin collections
Independent local election candidate Brian Furlong has called for the re-establishment of...
Stellar second half sees Camross earn place at All-Ireland Feile
Camross 2-2 Naomh Éamann 0-4
Feile Camogie Division 2 Final
This year's division 2 Feile final was a replay of last year's U14 'B' final clash...
Glory for The Harps as they claim Laois Camogie Feile crown
The Harps 0-5 O’Moores 0-0
Feile Camogie Division 1 Final
This clash of the titans could not have been more anticipated as the last year's two...
My Club and I: Jo Prior (The Harps camogie club)
Jo Prior is a well-respected member of The Harps camogie club, from her All-Ireland days to games down in Cullohill.
In this week's My Club...
Extra funding sought for five areas in Laois
A letter requesting funding under the Clár Programme for five areas in Laois has been sent to the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Ballyroan,...
Property Watch: Houses in Laois for sale at around €300,000
On this week’s Property Watch, we are looking at houses which can be bought at the higher end of the market, in or around...
Clooney in Laois, Rose of Tralee winner and Hen outfits – it’s our top...
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Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
George Clooney graced us with his presence at the weekend.
Laois minor footballers announce panel, captain and vice-captain
Laois minor football...
Laois pastry chef is organising yummy fundraiser for Irish charity in the Philippines
Guaranteed tasty treats and helping a charity all in one - what's not to like?
Laois woman Ciara O'Keeffe has made a name for herself...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Sonny) Dunne
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois
Thomas (Sonny) Dunne Drummond, Rosenallis, Co.Laois. Retired E.S.B....
Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
We're sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to catch the eye of a certain George Clooney in Abbeyleix yesterday.
The three-time Golden Globe...
Rathdowney-Errill back to winning ways after seeing off The Harps
Rathdowney-Errill 3-25 The Harps 1-11
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Rathdowney-Errill had a comprehensive victory over The Harps tonight in this 48 point meeting down in...
RESULT: Laois minor camogie are through to the All-Ireland final
Laois 4-14 Derry 2-8
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship semi-final
The Laois minor camogie panel through to the All-Ireland final.
Robert Jones's side saw off Derry by...
My Club and I: Rosemarie Bermingham (O’Moores Camogie Club)
As the camogie club championship is getting back to business at the end of April, we thought we'd begin a new segment of our...
Good Week, Bad Week: Ultamarathon winners, AFL players and national television appearances
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...
Laois GAA club pay respects after death of 101 year old club stalwart
Barrowhouse GAA club have paid their respects after the passing of May Gibson on Friday April 19.
May lived to the age of 101 year...
From world championships to an All-Ireland semi-final in 24 hours
Imagine stepping off the plane from Greece after competing in the ISF basketball world championships at night to head onto a field to play...
We preview the game as Laois minor camogie get set for an All-Ireland semi-final
The Laois minor camogie team are taking another thrilling step towards a possible place in the All-Ireland 'B' final as they face off with...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary BURKE (née Healy)
Green Road, Carlow Town, Carlow / Ballybrittas, Laois
Mary Burke...
Laois priest opens up about incredible life story and personal heartbreak on the Late...
A Laois priest and author made a remarkable appearance as a guest on this week's The Late Late Show.
Father Sean Hyland spoke to presenter...
Leinster final place for Laois U16 camogie after triumphant display over Meath
Laois 3-11 Meath 2-5
Leinster U16 'B' championship semi-final
The Laois U16 camogie panel are through to the Leinster semi-final after a tough encounter against Meath...
Joe McDonagh Cup fixtures for Laois hurlers confirmed by the GAA
Although the fixture details and round meetings were announced by the GAA last October, they have only just officially announced the confirmed times and...
Large Portlaoise estate, ‘forgotten and neglected’
One Portlaoise councillor has said that an estate in the town has been 'neglected' and 'like a town the world forgot about'.
These remarks came...
Women in Sport: FAI Cup winning Wexford Youths captain – Kylie Murphy
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Irish soccer has dominated headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent times,...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Madge) Quigley (née Rigney)
Yewston Estate & late of Sarsfield Street, Nenagh,...
Election Diary: Fraud squads, fair deal schemes and Portlaoise hospital
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Time to bring back the old fraud squad - Dunne
RENUA Ireland has called for a...
Borris-Kilcotton hurlers go top of division 1 with strong win over The Harps
Borris-Kilcotton 3-19 The Harps 1-15
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Borris-Kilcotton have made their place at the top of the division 1 table...
Wins for Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla and all of tonight’s GAA results
There was a wide range of matches played across the country today, including one refixed division 1 hurling game, which we will have a...
Excitement is in the air as new Laois rose set to be crowned this...
Excitement is mounting all across the county for the twenty young women vying to become Laois's next Rose of Tralee.
Castle Durrow will be provide...