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.
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Sean) Quinlan
Abbeycresent, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully . Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Laois hairdresser shines with All Star award at national competition
A Portlaoise man and a Rathdowney hair salon walked away with an All Star award from Croke Park recently.
The Hair House Salon in Rathdowney,...
UPDATE: Fire has broken out beside Portarlington train station
A fire has broken out in a building adjacent to Portarlington railway station.
Emergency services including ambulances, three fire brigades and Gardaí are now at...
Laois rugby star Miller announces international retirement
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Laois and Ireland rugby star Alison Miller has announced her retirement from the international game.
Miller took to Twitter...
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful character’ Mick Murray following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to 'wonderful character' Michael (Mick) Murray of Glenbrook, Ballyroan, who passed away on St Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17.
Mick founded...
Laois business hits out at potential ‘pyjama-wearing’ customers
Yikes.
A Laois hairdressers has made a stirring and highly amusing status on social media regarding potential customers who might like to wear their pyjamas in...
In Pictures: Aiming to get the county squeaky clean for Clean Up Laois week
Clean up Laois Week is back and bigger than ever for its 16 year running.
Taking place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 April, it...
Ballyfin Players are set to perform a play with a difference
Ballyfin Players are getting ready to put on a performance with a difference for two nights in the Mountmellick Arts Centre on March 22...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 18, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kieran Kelly
Ballacolla road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at his residence, in the loving care...
In Pictures: Mountmellick’s St Patrick’s Day parade showcases what the town has to offer
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Mountmellick is known for its impressive parade every year on St Patrick’s Day, and this...
Second half turnaround too little too late as Laois Ladies footballers lose to Wexford
Laois 2-8 Wexford 0-15
National Football League division 2 round 5
A second half turnaround in Laois's favour came too little too late as David Gibson's...
In Pictures: Rosenallis goes green for this St Patrick’s Day parade
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One of the last parades to take to the streets of Laois, the parish of...
A new Laois business, All-Ireland finals and Electric Picnic announcements – it’s our Top...
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Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference with a series of...
In Pictures: Magical Mountrath St Patrick’s Day a delight as parade receives national attention
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All sorts of ghouls, dragons and fairies took to Main Street, Mountrath for their mythical...
Property Watch: Eight properties for sale for under €150,000 in Mountmellick
For this week’s Property Watch we have chosen to take a look at properties available to buy for under €150,000 in Mountmellick.
Prices here range...
Your guide to Laois’s ladies footballers must-win clash with Wexford
This St Patrick's Day marks a must-win game for the Laois Ladies footballers.
They take on Wexford in Timahoe on Sunday, March 17 at 1pm.
Here's...
Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland planning for busy year ahead
It's all systems go for Down Syndrome Ireland Laois branch.
Between Easter camps, summer camps and building a Field of Dreams - it's an incredibly...
Two famous special guests to appear at Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade
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You can expect to see a famous face or two
Famous actor and Portlaoise native Robert...
Brilliant victories for Laois minor ladies football and camogie teams
It's been a winning weekend for Laois so far. Our senior footballers got past Offaly to keep promotion hopes alive in Tullamore, and both...
In Pictures: Laois students celebrate intercultural day with 40 different nationalities taking part
There was a party atmosphere in Scoil Chríost Rí on Friday, March 15, as they held an intercultural day within the school grounds.
A variety of...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade in 2008 brings out the crowds
Massive crowds thronged the streets of Portlaoise on St Patrick's Day in 2008 to view what organisers said was, 'One of their best ever...
Laois minor ladies looking forward to must-win game against Wexford
Following their recent narrow defeat to Longford, the Laois Minor Ladies are back in action today against Wexford in St Patrick's GAA Club, Enniscorthy...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 16, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patsy Doogue
(Garrons), Stradbally, Laois
Patrick (Patsy) Doogue, Garrons, Stradbally passed away peacefully on...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix school joins thousands in strike for climate change
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix joined in the international 'School strike for climate' protest on Friday, March 15.
Around 60 children from Scoil Mhuire's two sixth classes...
Gardaí issue warning for drivers this St Patrick’s weekend – as 34 killed so...
Gardai will out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend.
This is a traditionally a high...
Interested in being an amateur jockey? This is the perfect chance for you
This is an experience of a lifetime for Irish Horse Racing Fans.
The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series is back for its fourth year running...
Grand Marshall for Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade has been announced
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Leading the St Patrick's Day parade down the streets of Portlaoise this year will be...
Camross Macra to reach out into former branch stronghold this weekend
In order to strengthen you must grow, and that is exactly what Camross Macra na Feirme are doing by holding a recruitment drive in...
Women in Sport: All-Ireland winner, four-time All-Star and Laois football great Tracey Lawlor
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An All-Ireland winner, four All-Star awards, four Leinster senior county medals and countless club...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 15, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kathleen (Kit) Hickey
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen (Kit) Hickey, Chapel Street, Mountmellick. Died March 15th...