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.
Famous Dublin nightclub owned by Laois man is being sold
The legendary, timeless and monumental Copper Face Jacks has been put up for sale by Laois owner Cathal Jackson.
'Coppers' could sell for up to...
In Pictures: Amazing Asma serves up a treat at All-Ireland Bake-Off final
There is simply no stopping Asma Zulfiqar.
Fresh from the representing her school and country in the international science competition in Botswana, the Scoil Chriost Rí...
WATCH: Laois players to the fore as Abu Dhabi win three Middle East championships
Six Laois natives were part of the Abu Dhabi na Fianna GAA club which lifted an incredible senior honours in hurling, men's football and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Muriel Percy (née Dagg)
Kyledellig, Ballacolla, Laois
Percy, Muriel Olive (née Dagg), Kyledellig and...
€142,000 worth of illegal drugs found in Portlaoise
Irish Revenue officers have seized a big haul of drugs found hidden in two parcels from the USA and Canada, Portlaoise Mail Centre.
Herbal cannabis...
Streets of Portlaoise set to wow the crowds this weekend
Portlaoise is set to become a hive of activity this St Patrick's weekend.
Family-fun activities will take over the town on Saturday and Sunday, while...
BREAKING: First Electric Picnic acts are announced
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - the first lineup for Electric Picnic 2019 has been announced.
The Strokes, Florence and the Machine,...
Laois ladies and Sarsfields legend officially announces her retirement from football
A Laois and Sarsfields ladies footballing legend has officially announced her decision to hang up her boots.
After previously announcing her retirement from the inter-county game...
Laois man set to star in All-Ireland Fresher’s hurling final
Laois may have played against Limerick last weekend, but one Laois senior hurler is now representing a Limerick university as UL take on LIT...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam Brennan
The Village, Ballylinan, Laois / Urlingford, Kilkenny / Fairview, Dublin
Following a...
Two Laois schools are through to the Junk Kouture grand finale
Two Laois schools have been selected for the All-Ireland final of the Junk Kouture creative fashion contest.
Scoil Chriost Rí's 'Truth Lies Within' and the...
Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others with Pieta House fundraisers
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference to the lives of others with a series of fundraisers for Pieta House...
Laois hurling boss reflects on league campaign and looks ahead to Joe McDonagh Cup
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The Laois senior hurlers saw their league campaign brought to an end on Saturday night as...
Carlow football coach launches stunning attack on Laois pundit
A Carlow football coach has launched a stunning attack on Laois pundit Colm Parkinson.
Down native Stephen Poacher, who is a coach to the Carlow...
Property Watch: Seven properties currently on sale for under €150,000 in Ballyroan and Abbeyleix
For this week’s Property Watch we have chosen to take a look at properties available to buy for under €150,000 in the Abbeyleix, Ballyroan...
Top Laois restaurants, Garda recruits and Knockbeg winning Leinster – it’s our Top Stories...
NEWS
Five Laois men among new Garda recruits
All five completed their Garda training in Templemore College this week
Top restaurants in Laois announced
The top restaurants...
Brennan reflects Laois hurlers’ performance after Limerick defeat
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As the Laois hurlers went down to All-Ireland Limerick in the National Hurling League quarter-final, manager...
Laois hurlers bow out of national league race as All-Ireland champions blow them out...
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Laois 0-11 Limerick 2-22
Allianz National Hurling league quarter-final
Limerick were simply on a different level as they...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on All-Ireland champions Limerick for league quarter-final
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This weekend sees the Laois senior hurling team take on All-Ireland champions Limerick in the Allianz...
Laois minor camogie get championship campaign off to a winning start
Laois 4-14 Roscommon 1-4
All-Ireland minor 'B' camogie championship
The Laois minor camogie panel got their All-Ireland campaign off to an exquisite start over Roscommon today.
Despite critical...
Snow warning issued for entire country
Just whe we thought we were over the snow.
A snow and ice warning has been issued for the entire country for tomorrow, Sunday March...
Good Week, Bad Week: Top restaurants, young scientists and school supports
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 ladies co-captain bidding for O’Connor Cup final glory with UL today
Laois ladies co-captain and half back Anna Healy will be hoping her University of Limerick football side can make history in the O'Connor Cup...
In Pictures: Laois hurlers run Limerick close in 2009 All-Ireland qualifier
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Laois 1-14 Limerick 0-20
All-Ireland SHC Qualifiers Phase 3
It was on this summer's day that the 2009...
Your guide to Laois’s quarter-final meeting with Limerick in the Allianz Division 1 league
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This weekend sees the Laois senior hurling team take on All-Ireland champions Limerick in the Allianz...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James (Jim) Fitzpatrick
Hartstown, Dublin / Castleknock, Dublin / Dunshaughlin, Meath / Laois
James...
Laois hurling team to face Limerick in league quarter-final is announced
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The Laois hurling team to face Limerick in the Allianz Division 1 quarter-final in O'Moore Park...
In Pictures: Laois performers rock out at sixth annual music festival
Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music held their sixth annual music festival on Sunday, March 3 at Laois Music Centre in Portlaoise.
Over...
A new interview segment coming to LaoisToday – it’s our Women in Sport series
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To celebrate International Women's Day and the nationwide 20x20 campaign to promote women in...
Laois’s leading businesswoman speaks about gender inequality and the importance of confidence
Louise Phelan is arguably one of the brightest business people to come out of Laois.
Formerly the global vice-president of PayPal, she held responsibility for...