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.
Laois rugby duo named to start on Ireland Women’s second Six Nations game
The Laois rugby duo of Alison Miller and Emma Hooban have both been named to start in the Irish Women's side to face Scotland in...
‘Local support has been amazing’ as Laois nurses engage on day three of strike...
"Local support has been amazing. Different businesses have been offering us free teas and coffees, the Irish prison service have been out with soup...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 7, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eddie (The Bunman) Clare
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary / Borris, Carlow
Eddie...
Twitter reacts to new documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise
Tonight a new documentary on the Midlands Prison Portlaoise aired on TV for the very first time.
Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives premiered on...
Castletown appoint recently departed Wexford camogie boss as new manager
The former Wexford senior camogie manager has been appointed as the manager of the Castletown senior hurling team.
Martin Carey, a former goalkeeper for Kilkenny...
Well-known Laois man speaks about importance of water safety
A well-known former Garda Superintendent and adopted Laois man has spoken about the importance of water safety.
Noel McCarthy spoke about the origins of Laois...
In Pictures: Finline Furniture celebrate 40 years in business with Foxford Woollen Mills collaboration
To celebrate their 40th year in business, Finline Furniture have joined creative forces with fellow Irish interiors brand, Foxford Woollen Mills, for their latest...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eddie (The Bunman) Clare
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary / Borris, Carlow
Eddie...
In Pictures: Laois nurses engage on day two of strike action
Nurses and midwives from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, have joined in with the 37,000 others on day two of 24-hour strike action.
This comes...
‘You don’t have two weeks to dwell in sorrow,’ Laois ladies football manager Gibson...
Sunday was a tough debut for Laois Ladies football manager David Gibson and his young side as they came up against a dominant Armagh...
Castletown man to take charge of Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe hurlers
A Castletown man is set to manage the relatively recently formed hurling club of Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe.
David Cuddy has been appointed manager of the newest hurling...
Sinn Féin Bill aims to protect mortgage holders against vulture funds – Stanley
Laois TD Brian Stanley spoke about Sinn Féin's 'No Consent No Sale' Bill in the Dáil last night.
Speaking on the Bill, Deputy Stanley said:...
Nigerian native and former Mayor of Portlaoise set to run in Local Elections again
The man who was Ireland's first black mayor is set to run in this year's Local Elections in Portlaoise.
LaoisToday understands that the Nigerian-born Rotimi...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Baby Tom Sheppard Plenderleith
D15, Castleknock, Dublin / Durrow, Laois
Baby Tom 29/05/2018 -...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Utd win first ever CCFL Futsal Cup
Mountmellick Utd 28 Raharney Utd 4
CCFL Futsal Cup
Mountmellick Utd have won the first ever CCFL Futsal Cup after a 24-goal victory over Westmeath's Raharney...
FAI Junior Cup defeat for Crettyard Utd and all of this weekend’s CCFL results
After a longer than normal winter break this season, the Combined Counties Football League got back to action this weekend.
As the League introduced their...
Laois ladies footballers suffer heavy first round defeat at the hands of Armagh
Armagh 5-13 Laois 1-10
Division 2 round 1
It was a tough ask of this young intermediate Laois side to begin their National League campaign against...
Nurses’ strike, passing of much-loved Parish Priest and Laois football – it’s all in...
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Laois nurses go on strike
Laois nurses and midwives joined in with over 3,000 of their colleagues on strike on Thursday, January 30.
Tributes paid to...
LIVE BLOG: Laois senior hurlers take on Waterford and Laois ladies footballers face off...
Today is a busy day on the intercounty scene as two Laois sides are out in action around the county at 2pm.
Laois senior hurlers...
Property Watch: Current houses for sale in the South-West of the county
For this week's Property Watch, we are looking at houses for sale in the South-West of the county.
Some of the properties mentioned are in...
Your guide to Laois Ladies v Armagh in the first round of the national...
Laois Ladies take on Armagh this afternoon in the opening round of division 2 of the National Football League.
Here we guide you through all...
Delight for Laois bridal hall as they win Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year
On Monday 28 January, the Bridal Hall Ballybrittas picked up the coveted title of Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year at the Irish Wedding Awards.
"We...
IDA and Enterprise Ireland representatives coming to Laois – Fleming
Enterprise Ireland and the IDA will be in Laois on Friday March 1, 2019.
Laois TD Sean Fleming made the announcement recently.
"I am pleased to...
New Labour representative seeks nomination for Graiguecullen-Portarlington election
Graiguecullen-Portarlington have a new Labour representative running for this year's local elections.
Eoin Barry has announced his intention to seek the Labour Party nomination for...
M50 crash to disrupt Laois fans on route to Croke Park
Laois football fans heading to Croke Park today are being advised to take an alternative route as a crash on the M50 is causing...
Good Week, Bad Week: Support for nurses, Portlaoise regeneration and hidden costs for family...
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...
Remember the Game: Stradbally Parish Gaels and Portlaoise go head-to-head for the 2004 U-21...
Portlaoise 0-8 Stradbally Parish Gaels 0-8
2004 Laois U-21 'A' FC Final
There was nothing left between these closely-fought rivals in the U-21 'A' football final...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rev. FR. John Cummins
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare
Following an accident....
Laois senior hurling team named ahead of Waterford game
Laois senior hurling management have named the starting 15 to play against Waterford in O'Moore Park this Sunday.
There is one change to the side...
Over €12 million worth of funding allocated to repair regional and local roads in...
According to Laois TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan, €12,823,820 has been allocated to assist the repair of regional and local...