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.
Laois celebrity appearing on this week’s Late Late Show
A well-known Laois man and Durrow native is one of the top guests of this weekend's Late Late Show on RTÉ.
Comedian Bernard O’Shea and...
Site for Portlaoise secondary school raised in Dáil
The issue of locating a site for the building of the new Dunamase College, Portlaoise, was raised with the Minister for Education and Skills...
Laois man Martin receives Basketball Coach of the Month award
A Laois man has been chosen as the a basketball Coach for Month for March.
Portlaoise native Martin Conroy was selected as Basketball Ireland Men's...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s that time of the week again when we look to see what’s going on for the weekend.
The Laois...
Raheen Vintage Club celebrates 10th birthday with run to help Laois Alzheimer’s Society this...
All roads lead to Raheen on Sunday, April 14 for their highly anticipated annual Vintage Road Run.
Vintage cars, vintage and modern tractors, motorbikes and...
Cavan ladies footballer expresses outrage at not playing in county grounds for upcoming Laois...
This weekend sees the Laois ladies footballers take on Cavan in Cavan in their final group game of the division 2 league.
Although Laois are...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Niall Phelan
15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath, Laois
Niall (Nally) Phelan 15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath,...
Social tennis for over 50’s coming to Abbeyleix
This is a great opportunity for those who are over 50 and would like to return to the game or those wishing to take...
Laois woman Emma receives overall Sports Scholar of the Year award from DCU
Laois woman and Irish rugby player Emma Hooban was honoured for her contribution to sport as a whole at the Dublin City University (DCU)...
Laois households among the lowest disposable incomes in the country
Laois has placed 20th of 26 counties in terms of the average household disposable income per person in the Republic of Ireland.
This is according...
Laois animator nominated for distinguished Emmy award
One talented Laois man is set to fly over to America to take his place among the global television industry's best and brightest at...
Election Diary: Spice girls woes, Erasmus and Laois farmers appealing deadlines
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Spice girls clash for local election candidate
We've all been there, Spice Girls are playing a reunion...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Niall Phelan
15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath, Laois
Niall (Nally) Phelan 15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath,...
Rathdowney Macra member to represent Laois at Mr Personality Festival 2019
Rathdowney Macra member Colin Dowling to set to represent Laois at the 14th Annual Mr. Personality Festival at the Springhill Court Hotel in Kilkenny.
Twenty-five...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosanna (Rose) Dunne (née Stapleton)
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of...
Clare just pip past Laois Ladies in national league battle
Laois 1-9 Clare 1-12
Lidl Ladies Football League Division 2
It was a disappointing dy out for the Laois ladies footballers today as their immense defending...
All-Ireland football champions, Late Late Show appearances and startling crime – it’s our top...
NEWS
Amazing Laois woman opens up about her life on the Late Late Show
An incredible Laois woman who channelled her grief into something positive for...
Laois’s St Brigids crowned Leinster camogie league champions
St Brigids 0-11 Castleknock 1-4
Leinster League Division 3 Final
St Brigid's camogie club have completed a magnificent feat in becoming Division 3 Leinster league champions.
They...
Property Watch: Here’s what €150,000 will currently get you around Laois
This week’s Property Watch will focus on houses for sale in Laois for €150,000.
With the shortage of housing available around the urban hub of...
Your guide as Laois Ladies face Clare in rescheduled round four battle
As the cold snap and snow took hold of the country at the start of the month, Laois saw their round four clash with...
Laois camogie club going for Leinster league glory
St Brigid's camogie club are one step away from winning the division three Leinster league.
St Brigid's finished on top of their 'B' group with...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins sweep up the accolades at Wexford Gala
The Laois Marlins Swim Club was well represented at the Wexford Spring Gala on Sunday March 24.
There were 17 Marlins Swimmers taking part in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 31, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosanna (Rose) Dunne (née Stapleton)
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of...
Laois minor camogie top their group with four wins from four and go through...
Laois 0-13 Kildare 1-2
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship
Laois camogie have topped group one of the minor 'B' championship following wins over Roscommon, Meath, Limerick and,...
In Pictures: All-Ireland senior ‘A’ schools champions Scoil Chríost Rí celebrate in style
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Scenes of joy and jubilation swept through St John Locke’s in Callan today...
VICTORY: Scoil Chríost Rí are All-Ireland senior A champions
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Scoil Chríost Rí 3-10 Loreto Clonmel 2-10
All Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘A’...
LIVE BLOG: Scoil Chríost Rí vying for All-Ireland final glory in the senior ‘A’...
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It's all systems go for Scoil Chríost Rí as they are in an All-Ireland Post...
Good Week, Bad Week: National awards, Laois athletes and entrepreneurial success
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...
Your guide to the game as Scoil Chríost Rí go for All-Ireland schools ‘A’...
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Today sees Scoil Chríost Ri in the penultimate final of the Post Primary...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 30, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joan O'Sullivan
Old Road, Cashel, Tipperary / Coolrain, Laois
Joan O'Sullivan, Old Road, Cashel,...