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.
Incredible Irish Times feature looks into the life story of Stradbally’s €30 million charity...
In October 2018, the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O’Kelly, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93,...
Your guide to Laois v Galway in the first round of the national hurling...
Laois take on Galway this afternoon in the opening round of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign.
Here we guide you through what you...
Good Week Bad Week: Mountmellick jobs, local Pantos galore and no parade for Portlington
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...
My Club and I: Portlaoise Panthers U-20 captain Claire Melia going for the National...
Claire Melia is a name known in all basketball circles throughout Ireland.
The Portlaoise Panthers U-20 captain worked for a lifetime's worth of achievements, including...
Laois vice-captain Phelan on giving the season 100 percent
After being announced as vice captain of the Laois hurling team for 2019, Joe Phelan emphasised the importance of giving it his all and...
Over 12,720 Laois properties left behind without high-speed broadband – Stanley
In the Dáil this week, statements were made about broadband problems in Laois and Offaly.
Laois TD Brian Stanley highlighted nine areas of Laois not...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 26, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Donohue
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
John passed away peacefully in Portlaoise General Hospital...
Eddie Brennan names Laois side to face Galway
Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has made two changes to the side which played Dublin in the Walsh Cup.
John Lennon returns from a ligament...
In Pictures: The Walls Project lights up Portlaoise
Today a maginificent mural was unveiled at the Old St Peter’s Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Walls project endeavours to inspire interest in the heritage...
Six Laois players to feature on Leinster Post Primary Schools team
Six players from county Laois are set to feature on the 2019 Leinster team for the Lidl Post Primary Schools Interprovincials.
Rebecca Reddin, Erone Fitzpatrick, Emma...
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after fatal crash near Laois border
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision where a man was struck by a 4x4 vehicle in Monasterevin.
Yesterday at...
Stradbally teen all set to represent Laois and Ireland in Junior Miss British Isles
A Stradbally teenager is getting her sash in tow for the prestigious Junior Miss British Isles finals in Chester in May.
This is a modelling...
A chance to dine at Ballyfin House and other great prizes at the national...
Laois Tourism is proud to be representing the county this weekend at the Holiday World Show in the RDS from the 25 to 27 January.
This...
PROFILED: The Portlaoise Panthers U20 Womens squad aiming for National League victory
History has been made in Portlaoise Panthers basketball club as they are in their first ever National Cup final.
This weekend sees the top, elite...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 25, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Donohue
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
John passed away peacefully in Portlaoise General Hospital...
Shock as current champions UL defeated and Carlow IT get back on track in...
There were mixed fortunes for Laois players invovled in today's Sigerson teams.
The greatest shock of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup came today as NUI Galway...
Puppy raisers needed in Laois for Irish Guide Dogs
Could you give a puppy a loving home for a year before it becomes a Guide or Assistance Dog?
Irish Guide Dogs is looking for...
Laois Ladies announce co-captains for 2019 season
Two co-captains have been announced for the Laois ladies panel for 2019.
St Brigid's and Ballintubbert native Jane Moore and Park-Ratheniska defender Anna Healy have...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 24, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Leisha Lalor (née Daly)
Esker, Timahoe, Laois
Leisha Lalor (née Daly) of Esker, Timahoe, Co....
Laois search for Rose of Tralee is officially launched
Laois branch of Rose of Tralee officially launched their search to find the next Laois Rose in Castle Durrow on Sunday, January 20.
Ireland's most...
Paddy Purcell speaks on enjoyment coming back into Laois hurling and fulfilling potential
Last Friday night the new Laois hurling captain and vice-captain were revealed.
Rathdowney-Errill talisman Paddy Purcell was selected as captain, while the role of vice-captain...
Mural celebrating history of Laois set to be unveiled this week
A mural is set to be designed and installed at the Old St Peter's Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The impetus for the project came from...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Leisha Lalor (née Daly)
Esker, Timahoe, Laois
Leisha Lalor (née Daly) of Esker, Timahoe, Co....
Two men arrested following Killeshin night-time burglary
Two men have been arrested following a burglary in Killeshin, Laois.
The burglary took place in Killeshin on Friday, January 11 at 2am.
Following the burglary,...
CANCELLED: Popular St Patrick’s Day parade in Laois will not go ahead this year
A popular St Patrick's Day parade in Laois will not take place this year.
St Patrick's Day celebrations in Portarlington have been called off due...
Laois town being considered for new Aldi store and jobs
This could be a massive boost to Laois's second largest town.
Aldi are considering opening a new store and jobs to Mountmellick.
On their website Mountmellick...
Laois ambulance staff outline why they are picketing outside of Portlaoise base
Today 500 ambulance staff are picking outside of bases all across the country.
The protest involves crew members who belong to the Psychiatric Nurses Association...
Laois athlete and coaches ready to fly the flag for the upcoming Special Olympics...
Two Laois coaches and a Laois athlete are getting set for the upcoming Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi this March.
Ballybrittas man Keith Murphy...
Property Watch: Five properties in Laois for around €150,000
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at homes in Laois currently on the market for in or around €150,000.
Four of the...
Laois Abroad: From the green fields of Killenard to Bondi Beach
Twenty five year old Martin O'Reilly swapped the green fields of Killenard for green fields from further afield almost two years ago and hasn't...