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.
Parking spaces and access issues need to be addressed in Laois town
Parking zones in Mountmellick need to be reassessed at, say members of Laois County Council.
The parking zones local councillors are referring to include the...
Strong Limerick side see off St Fergal’s Rathdowney in All-Ireland semi-final
St Fergal’s Rathdowney 0-7 Scoil Pól (Limerick) 6-5
All-Ireland School’s U-16 Camogie ‘D’ Championship Semi Final
A strong second half showing from Scoil Pól of Limerick...
Good Week, Bad Week: Local crime, new inventions and national recognition
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...
Labour Party convention selects two candidates for local elections in Laois
Last night's Labour Party selection convention saw two candidates selected for local elections in Laois.
Current councillor Noel Tuohy was selected to contest the Portlaoise...
Laois athletes on their marks for first run of 2019 Road Race Championships
There's no stopping Laois athletes as they prepare for the first run of 2019 Road Race Championships this Sunday, February 24.
The Cross Country season is...
Local councillor argues more funding needed for roads and footpaths, not LED lights
A Laois county councillor has argued that more funding needs to be put into upgrading roads and footpaths, not installing LED lights.
In the council's...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Morrissey (née Treacy)
Castlefleming, Errill, Laois / Wicklow Town, Wicklow / Waterford...
Laois senior hurling team announced for clash with Carlow
The starting 15 has been announced for Laois senior hurlers clash against neighbours Carlow.
For the first time in the league, manager Eddie Brennan has...
Miller and Hooban ready for Ireland Women’s next Six Nations battle this weekend
Both Alison Miller and Emma Hooban are ready to do battle as part of the starting 15 in the Irish Women's Rugby Six nation...
Laois venue nominated for prestigious Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award
A Portlaoise bar and venue has been nominated for the prestigious honour of the Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award.
Kavanagh's Bar...
Laois business says its won’t exist in 12 months if insurance hikes remain in...
A Laois business owner has said that they don't see their play centre existing next year after her business insurance costs doubled for 2019,...
Laois GAA club comes up with incredible free study workshop to give back to...
One Laois GAA club is taking it upon themselves to give back to their players and the wider community with a free exam workshop...
St Fergal’s College camogie team batten down the hatches for their junior final
St Fergal's College have been involved in not one, but two All-Ireland semi-finals in recent weeks.
The second of these semi-finals is taking place this...
Deaths in Laois – Friday February 22, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bríd Whelan (née Ryan)
Bishopswood Road /Marian Hill, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly Marian Hill, Portarlington....
Freshers Harding Cup glory for Portlaoise AFC duo
University of Limerick 2 University College Cork 0
Rustlers Colleges and Universities football IUFU Harding Cup Final
Portlaoise AFC duo Sean McCormack and Ronan Corr are...
Laois business speaks out on VAT increases on food supplements
A Portlaoise business has expressed their concerns over the proposed 23 percent increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on all food supplements.
The Fruit N...
Portlaoise hospital spent €10.8 million on agency staff in 2018 – the second highest...
According to figures released to Sinn Féin, Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise was the second highest spender on agency staff in the country.
According to a statement...
Laois man to feature on renowned RTÉ programme
Portlaoise man Kean Kavanagh has been crushing it in the Irish music scene and even further afield for the last number of years.
His hard...
Our guide to what’s on around Laois this weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s the weekend again and as usual there is a very varied schedule of events running across the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paul Brady
Bantry, Cork / Rathdowney, Laois
Brady, Bantry, Co. Cork and Rathdowney, Co....
Winner announced in LaoisToday/Sweet Bakery competition
My, my, my. We think this might have been one of our most far-reaching and eagerly anticipated competitions to date.
The Sweet Bakery opened its...
Towns and villages ‘have been abandoned by Bus Éireann’ says local councillor
A Laois county councillor has said that Mountrath and Castletown have been 'abandoned' by Bus Éireann.
Cllr James Kelly made the statement at the latest...
Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison director speaks about ‘daunting’ experience capturing everything behind bars
Prison is a intimidating place to be. Even filming in prison can understandably expose oneself to things they've never seen before.
However that is exactly...
Forty ancient Laois sites found by amateur archaeologist
An amateur archaeologist says that he has discovered over 40 ancient sites in Laois.
Midlands 103 have reported that amateur archaeologist Simon Dowling identified the sites...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Georgina (Ena) Dobbin
Stradbally, Laois / Dublin
Dobbin Georgina (Ena) (Stradbally, Dublin, Brownstown) peacefully...
Two males arrested following a number of burglaries in Portlaoise
Two men were arrested following a number of burglaries in Portlaoise in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, February 16.
The two males,...
In Pictures: Laois Martial Arts travels West
Laois Martial Arts (LMA) were on the road again this time to the Mugendo Open in Sligo.
A team of eight competed on the...
Owner of Quinn’s Tea Rooms says it will remain closed for ‘the forseeable future’...
There was shock among the community in Abbeyleix as an overnight fire occurred in Quinn's Tea Rooms in the early hours of Monday morning.
Laois...
Sigerson Cup final to be held in Laois tomorrow night
The 2019 Sigerson Cup final has been re-scheduled to be played in O'Moore Park on Wednesday, February 20.
University College Cork will take on St...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dan O'Shaughnessey
Kilcronan, Ballinakill, Laois
Dan died unexpectedly at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased...