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.
Waterford goals keep Laois ladies footballers from first league win
Laois 4-8 Waterford 4-13
Lidl Ladies Football League Division 2
It hasn't been an easy league for Laois ladies, as they have yet to pick up...
Laois intermediate camogie retain division 2 status with win over Antrim
Laois 3-12 Antrim 0-9
Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 2 Group 3 Round 4
Laois can sit rest assured of their division 2 status after a...
Raids, pyjamas and international retirements – it’s our Top Stories of the Week
We're back documenting all the news that has taken place in Laois, or involving Laois people, over the past week.
It's our Top Stories of...
Your guide to Laois camogie’s last league game against Antrim
Laois are out in their final group game of division 2 against Antrim this weekend.
Here's the guide of what you need to know before...
What you need to know as the Laois Ladies footballers face Waterford in round...
It hasn't been easy sailing for the Laois Ladies footballers so far in the league, and they'll be hoping to put the losses behind...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 24, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Annie Delaney (née Keegan)
Ballygormill, Timahoe, Laois
Annie Delaney (nee Keegan), Ballygormill, Timahoe, Portlaoise,...
Winning streak continues as marvellous Laois minor camogie side defeat Limerick
Laois 0-14 Limerick 2-5
All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship
Laois defeating Limerick in either hurling or camogie is certainly worthy of unanimous congratulations and our minors achieved just...
Good Week, Bad Week: Life-saving treatment, Royal Television Society awards and women’s rugby
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...
Durrow students raise over €1,000 on World Down Syndrome Day
Incredible acts of kindness and generosity were displayed across the globe as we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day.
This was highlighted in Our Lady's Meadow National School,...
‘Busy’ Laois village could be set to receive new road safety measures
A village in Laois could be set to receive new road safety measures for traffic control.
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, was the subject of discussion for new...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paul McCullagh
Ballylehane Upper, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare/Tyrone
Formerly Ardboe, Co. Tyrone. Beloved husband of...
Gardaí investigating after car broken into in Laois
Following a car being broken into in Laois, Gardaí are investigating the incident.
Gardaí are investigating the incident which happened in Capponellan woods near Durrow.
It...
Laois’s Sansa Stark talks about acting on the internationally renowned Game of Thrones
As the much anticipated final season of HBO's Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14, 2019, we're proud to say...
Heartbreak for Scoil Chríost Rí with Leinster football final loss
Scoil Chríost Rí 4-4 St Oliver's (Meath) 4-14
Ladies School’s Senior D Leinster Football Final
A successful season came to an end for Scoil Chríost Rí's...
Portlaoise hospital still not administering abortions
Nearly four months after the deadline, Portlaoise Hospital still isn’t providing abortions.
According to Midlands 103, a statement from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, claims...
Women in Sport: From underdog to a guiding light in Irish women’s rugby, it’s...
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This week saw Irish rugby star Alison Miller hang up her international jersey for...
EXPLAINED: How Laois camogie can remain in division 2 of the league
This weekend sees Laois intermediate camogie go up against Antrim in their final game of division 2.
So far, Laois have won one game against...
Club colours competition back running for Laois footballers clash against Carlow
After a wonderful trial success, Laois GAA are back with their club colours day initiative as the Laois footballers host Carlow in O'Moore Park...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic organisers reveal new festival details
The Electric Picnic organisers have officially announced the name and venue for their new festival.
'Kaleidoscope' is being marketed as a family friendly festival, aimed...
Scoil Chriost Rí bow out of All-Ireland junior championship
Scoil Chriost Rí 1-9 Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (Galway) 6-13
All Ireland Post Primary School Junior 'A' semi-final
Scoil Chriost Rí saw their junior All-Ireland dreams come...
‘€250,000’ footpath not granted for Laois community
Works for a new footpath in Mountmellick that could cost €250,000 has not been granted due to the high cost for the 400 metre...
Laois toddler Mary-Claire set to travel to Holland to get life-saving treatment
Laois toddler Mary Claire Knowles is one step closer to getting possible life-saving treatment from the 90 or so seizures she has suffered in...
Portlaoise RFC women hoping its third time lucky in this weekend’s league final
Portlaoise RFC women are through to the Division 4 League final in Naas RFC on Saturday, March 23 at 2.30pm.
Portlaoise are taking on home...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Máire Hughes (née Hegarty)
Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Tipperary / Ballinamore, Leitrim / Bawnboy,...
A serious road traffic accident has occured near Laois border
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision one mile from Ballinabranagh village, Carlow.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the...
Laois producer wins Royal Television Society Award
A Laois woman has climbed her way to amazing success in the UK's television industry, which was highlighted at last night's Royal Television Society...
Homeless man sleeping on the streets of Portlaoise fears being moved back to Dublin
A homeless man sleeping on the streets of Portlaoise fears being moved back to Dublin.
David, who would prefer not to give out his surname,...
HSE won’t disclose if staff are liable for Portlaoise baby deaths
The HSE are refusing to say if a review has shown staff had liability in cases of avoidable baby deaths at Portlaoise Hospital, according to...
Update on impact of fire beside Portarlington train station
Yesterday a fire broke out in a building adjacent to Portarlington railway station, causing extensive disruption for commuters and damage to part of the...
Laois woman celebrates St Patrick’s Day with United Nations reception in New York
One Laois woman spent her St Patrick's Day preparations a little differently to most, as she mixed with high-profile UN officials, Ambassadors and key...