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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.

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 thousands of people left the Late Late Show audience in awe tonight. Ballinakill...

€60,000 funding available for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and heritage...

A total of €60,000 in funding has been allocated for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019. This...

My Club and I: Roisin Kilmartin (St Brigid’s Camogie club)

St Brigid's camogie club are one step away from winning the division three Leinster league. They take on Castleknock in the National Sports Campus-Abbotstown-Blanchardstown Aiden...

In Pictures: Barrowhouse GAA mark centenary year with new jersey and memorabilia

2019 marks the centenary year of Barrowhouse Gaelic Football Club being founded. To mark the occasion a committee has been formed to produce a book...

Reminder to put your clocks forward this weekend

There are two very important things to remember this Sunday: Mother's Day and spring forward the clocks! Yes it's that time of year again -...

Women in Sport: The captain going for school’s All-Ireland glory – Erone Fitzpatrick

Brought to you by Martleys Bus and Coach Hire All-Ireland football finals have been few and far between for Laois teams over the years, but...

Twin Trees festival launched on 150th anniversary of Heywood Gardens creator

The 150th anniversary of the creator of the Heywood Gardens today will launch the inaugural Twin Trees festival. Sir Edwin Lutyens was an English architect known...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 29, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. John Conway Domoney Delgany, Wicklow / Monkstown, Dublin / Ballyroan, Laois Formerly of Monkstown,...

Election Diary: Portlaoise Mail Centre, campaign launches and healthy meals in schools

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union Noel Tuohy launches election campaign Portlaoise councillor, Noel Tuohy is set to hold his official...

Twitter reacts to Laois man Michael’s First Date appearance

We’ve waited what has felt like an eternity for this - but Mountrath man Michael Boyhan lit up our TV screens when he appeared on RTÉ's...

In Pictures: Laois students stun at the Enterprise Awards

The Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise today with a dazzling array of young...
The M7 motorway

A 25km/h speed limit will apply on the M7 Dublin Limerick motorway this weekend

This weekend will see a 25km/h speed limit being put is on the busy M7M motorway from Dublin to Limerick  at Kildare this weekend. A...

Our guide to what’s on this final weekend of March

Brought to you by Laois Tourism  It’s the weekend again and we’re looking forward to getting out and about.   If you are looking for something...

Portlaoise CBS group crowned winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards

A group from Portlaoise CBS have been crowned winners of the Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final. The event, which took place in the...

Scoil Chríost Rí manager Scully praises ‘super’ group of players ahead of All-Ireland final

Brought to you by Martleys Bus and Coach Hire Portlaoise There's an air of jovial spirit around the Scoil Chríost Rí camp as they finish...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 28, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Frances Doody Ridge rd., Portlaoise, Laois Doody, Frances, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise, 26th March 2019....

The curtain falls on annual Mountmellick Drama Festival and details are announced for 2020...

It’s all over for another year, the final curtain has fallen and the dust has settled on a very successful Mountmellick Drama Festival 2019. Eight...

Laois’s 1949 All-Ireland hurling finalists being remembered with iconic celebrations

The Laois Association Dublin is holding a 70th anniversary celebration lunch on Sunday April 7 in Dublin's iconic Gresham Hotel. Established in 1949, 'the Laoghis...

Spending budgets for upcoming local elections have been announced

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union An order setting the spending period that will apply to all candidates standing in the...

Profiled: The Scoil Chríost Rí senior team going for All-Ireland greatness

Brought to you in association with Martleys Bus and Coach Hire Portlaoise There could be an All-Ireland title on its way back to Laois on...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Stephen O'Neill Tallaght, Dublin / Laois O’Neill, Stephen (formerly of Old Bawn, Tallaght), March,...

‘Onwards and upwards,’ Laois intermediate camogie manager Franks gives his review of the year

The Laois intermediate camogie side finished their league on a high in Durrow last weekend, defeating Antrim to assure their status in division two. Offaly...

Election Diary: Clock changes, traffic calming measures and cost disparities between Laois and Carlow

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union Traffic calming measures ‘badly needed’ in Ossory Court estate in Borris-In-Ossory  Traffic calming measures, such as...

Ten Laois girls help their Kildare school to Leinster junior football victory

Ardscoil na Trionóide Athy 3-10 Killina Presentation (Offaly) 1-9 Post Primary junior 'D' Leinster final Celebrations are in full swing as an incredible ten Laois teenagers...
The M7 motorway

New lane changes along M7 roadworks

The next stage in the M7 works being completed saw it being widened as of Monday, March 25. The next section of M7 Westbound traffic...

Laois teenager part of Irish silver medalist relay team at Schools Cross Country Internationals

Laois teenager Ava O'Connor made Irish athletics history today as part of the silver medal winning SIAB Schools Cross Country Internationals mixed relay team. Ava was...

‘More people enter through the wall than through the door,’ at dangerous Laois junction

Calls have been made to carry out a safety audit on a dangerous junction in Laois at this week's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting. The junction...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 25, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Fintan (Finty) Kealy Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois Fintan (Finty) Kealy, Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Co.Laois....

Property Watch: Five most expensive properties in Laois for sale at the moment

For this week's Property Watch, we are taking a glimpse at the most expensive residential properties for sale at the moment around Laois. We have...

A win for Laois U16s makes it a clean sweep for Laois camogie this...

Laois 4-13 Kildare 3-6 U16 'B' championship Laois camogie earned a clean sweep this weekend with three wins from three in their home games. Yesterday, Laois minors...