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.
BREAKING: Woman struck down by lorry in road accident near Laois border
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road accident in Athy after a woman was knocked down by a lorry on the...
‘The horse has bolted’ but talks can still be held following Stradbally traffic meeting
Concerned Stradbally residents congregated in St Colman's National School last night for a public meeting organised by the Stradbally Community Development Association (SCDA) on...
Senior, minor and U16 Laois camogie fixtures released
Laois camogie's campaign begins with the Littlewoods Ireland camogie league on Sunday 17 February.
Laois are competing in division 2 of the national league, meeting...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus (James) Brown
The Strand, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Seamus (James) Brown, The...
World champion Doheny to feature in new TV series on boxing
Portlaoise southpaw boxer TJ Doheny is set to feature in a new multi-part documentary series on Eir Sport.
'The fighter' TV series is set to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College brings the house down with Lip Sync fundraiser
Contestants in the Portlaoise College Lip Sync Battle brought the audience to their feet on Friday, February 8.
The Midlands Park Hotel was the place...
Irish MEP speaks about raising the needs of Kolbe Special School in European parliament
An Irish MEP has spoken about raising the issue of a new buidling for Kolbe Special School in European parliament.
MEP and 2018 presidential election...
Brilliant incentive to bring the crowds to Laois hurling clash against Offaly
What a great incentive this is by Laois GAA.
With recent ticket price rises and attendances on average falling nationwide - Laois GAA are looking...
Another busy weekend of CCFL soccer fixtures
You can check out the full local CCFL soccer fixture list of this week’s action below:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Division 3
Derry Rovers B v St Aengus;...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Charlie Mooney
7 Botley Court, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply...
Property Watch: What €125,000 will get you in Portlaoise at the moment
For this week's Property Watch we have chosen to take a look at properties available to buy for under €125,000 in the Portlaoise area.
Prices...
Clinical Tyrone too strong for young Laois Ladies football side
Laois 0-9 Tyrone 2-11
National Football League division 2 round 2
2018's intermediate champions would have been a tough challenge for any side in bad conditions...
All of this weekend’s CCFL and CDFL results
It was a busy weekend of mixed results for Laois teams in both the Combined Counties Football League and the Carlow and District Football League.
While...
Ministers visit Laois, signing for Wexford Youths and LT turns two – it’s all...
NEWS
Nurses strike continues
Laois nurses and midwives went on strike twice this week, both on Tuesday and Thursday
Laois could go green for St Patrick’s Day
The county...
Average rent prices in Laois rose by over 10 percent within the last year
Laois has seen rental prices rise by average of 10.7 percent over the course of a year.
The average rent in the county is now...
Your guide to Laois Ladies footballers’ Round 2 clash against Tyrone
Laois Ladies footballers take on intermediate champions Tyrone in Round 2 of their division 2 Lidl National football league encounter in Omagh today at...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Charlie Mooney
7 Botley Court, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply...
St Fergal’s Rathdowney bow out in All-Ireland semi-final
St Fergal's Rathdowney 3-2 Colaiste Mhuire Ennis 3-10
All-Ireland senior 'D' semi-final
Today was a tough day of semi-finals for Laois schools. Mountrath hurlers were knocked...
Duignan ends Leinster final dreams for Mountrath CS
Mountrath CS 0-7 Colaiste Cholm Tullamore 0-14
Top Oil Leinster Post Primary School’s Senior Hurling ‘B’ ‘Rest of Leinster’ semi-final
Nine frees from Ballinamere/Durrow man Brian...
Good Week, Bad Week: Laois FAI signings, money for Special Baby Unit and worst...
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...
Supermac’s owner states Togher Plaza will be on a scale of ‘European significance’
Speaking at the announcement of 300 jobs across six regions in the Midlands, Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh stated that the proposed motorway plaza development at...
Massive increase in numbers of Laois people setting up new websites
According to a new study, Laois has recorded a massive increase in people setting up new websites.
The study, done by 'IE Domain Registry' shows...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Una Philomena McCormack
Wooden Bridge, Ballybrittas, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Deeply...
Spectacular St Fergal’s camogie hoping to build on Leinster success this weekend
What a season it has been for St Fergal's camogie.
The senior team comprehensively defeated Kilbeggan, Westmeath to make it through to the Leinster final.
Here,...
Laois Ploughing enters a new era while matches start up this month
Laois County Ploughing has entered a new era and are getting set for some action-packed days out this February.
At the recent Laois County Ploughing...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 8, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anna Thérèsa Doyle (née Troy)
Cabinteely, Dublin / Clonaslee, Laois
Anna Thérèsa Doyle (née...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
It's all back to normal with the Combined Counties Football League fixtures as teams got back into action last weekend.
Mountmellick started the year off...
WATCH: Laois rugby duo Miller and Hooban open up about special relationship
Emma Hooban and Alison Miller are a unique dyad on the Irish rugby scene.
The Laois duo go way back, far beyond when Emma earned...
Spectacular Ballyfin Demesne to star on British show on ‘Posh Hotels’
This is certainly one worth watching.
The luxurious Ballyfin Demense was filmed as part of one of the 'Posh Hotels' series looking at the glitz...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
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There’s lots of drama in Laois this weekend, thankfully all on stage!
The Mountmellick Drama Group is performing...