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.
Blessing of the babies ceremony to take place in Portlaoise this weekend
The annual Blessing of Babies service looks set to draw the crowds in Portlaoise this weekend.
Babies will be blessed in Portlaoise Parish Church, as...
Laois suicide prevention and support service highlighted on the Late Late Show
The work of an initiative to support those affected by suicide in both Laois and Kilkenny was highlighted on tonight's Late Late Show.
Teac Tom...
Laois LGFA name their U16 squad for 2019
Laois LGFA have named their Under 16 35 player squad for 2019.
Eleven players from last year's Leinster final winning side remain on the panel,...
Smart meters in every home in the country by 2024 – Stanley
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Action Brian Stanley TD has said the ESB will begin installing new ‘Smart Meters’ this year to help to...
M7 motorway to open three lanes ahead of schedule in April
Road works along the M7 motorway are expected to be finished by April 2019.
However, the speed restriction of 60km/h and speed vans are to...
Stradbally woman to contest Fine Gael Local Election nomination in Graiguecullen/Portarlington
Earlier this week the news broke that new candidate Conor Bergin was among nominees for the upcoming Fine Gael Local Election convention in Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick.
He...
Gordon Bennett Vintage run receives national acknowledgement from Failte Ireland
What started out as a once-off commemorative event back has since turned into a landmark attraction drawing tourists from near and far.
The annual Gordon...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Dowling (née O Donovan)
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Kathleen passed away peacefully at her...
Operation Transformation walks to take over Laois this weekend
Four locations around the county are set to host the masses as participants meet for the nationwide 'Operation Transformation' event.
On Saturday, January 12 participants...
Laois doctor warns people to be ‘vigilant’ surrounding deadly measles outbreak
Portarlington MediCentre and Operation Transformation doctor Sumi Dunne warned for people to be 'vigilant' towards the symptoms of meningitis today on Midlands 103.
This comes after...
Well-respected businessman and ‘gentleman’ Pat Flanagan remembered
Tributes have been paid to well-known Portarlington businessman Pat Flanagan.
Originally from Johnsgrove, Rosenallis, Pat later lived in Killenard with his wife Mary and their...
Well-known Laois man set to appear on First Dates Ireland
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear on the upcoming series of First Dates Ireland - which begins...
‘It’s a dream come true’ – Portlaoise Panthers chairman speaks about excitement national cup...
Four Portlaoise Panthers basketball teams are set to play in this weekend's prestigious Hula Hoops National Cup semi-finals in Cork.
The Portlaoise senior women and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Bowler
New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Bowler. New Rd., Portlaoise, January 9th 2019. Peacefully...
Laois camogie county board elected – but with no PRO decided as meeting set...
Laois Camogie held their Annual General Meeting, electing their new county board committee members last night, Wednesday 9 January.
All roles were filled bar that...
Laois singer/songwriter announced as finalist in international songwriting competition
A Laois guitarist and singer/songwriter has just been announced as a finalist for the 2018 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition.
Ciarán Finn, of popular alt-folk duo The...
Local man gives 100th blood donation in Portlaoise
A local man has given blood for an incredible 100th time in Portlaoise yesterday, Tuesday January 8.
Timothy Gleeson, who lives in Ballytegan, on the...
Kind Kellie-Ann donates 14 inches of hair to charity
Kellie-Ann Drury has made a considerable donation to charity.
The young Ballinakill girl gave an incredible 14 inches of hair to the Rapunzel Foundation yesterday,...
One lucky Laois student could win €10,000 for their business idea
The 2019 Student Entrepreneur Awards are now open and available to all full-time third level students in Ireland.
Ambitious college students interested in real-world business ventures...
Courageous Laois man speaks about mental health issues and becoming Mr Personality
When you meet Anthony Culleton, you would describe him as friendly, outgoing, confident and extremely kind natured. Indeed it was partly these traits that...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dylan Daly
Broomville, Portlaoise, Laois
Dylan Daly, 63 Broomville, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. January 7th...
Nurses and midwives to strike for 24 hours at end of January
Nurses and midwives are set to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday January 30, with further days of striking in February if...
Laois hurling and football teams receive their two new kit vans for 2019
The Laois hurling and football backroom teams will have tow new kit vans driving them into the New Year.
Once again, two transit connect kit...
Learner driver has vehicle seized for driving unaccompanied outside Portlaoise
A learner driver has had their vechicle seized for driving unaccompanied.
The driver was caught going at excessive speeds while unaccompanied outside of Portlaoise today,...
Improving social welfare assessments requires greater effort – O’Loughlin
A local TD has called for improvements to be made on social welfare assessments, including those under the carers allowance.
Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare,...
RTÉ are looking for newly engaged Laois couples for their new wedding planning show
RTÉ is back with a new wedding planning show... but this is one with a difference.
'My Big Day: Home And Away' will involve lucky...
Doheny to take to the US to defend his world title
From Knockmay to Madison Square Garden - 2019 could be set to to be the year of TJ Doheny.
Portlaoise native Doheny rocked the nation...
Scoil Chríost Rí preparing for Battle of Clontarf
Scoil Chriost Ri basketballers face a very tough battle when they face Holy Faith Clontarf in the All Ireland Senior A Schools Basketball Cup...
Laois athletes scoop prestigious Leinster Star athletics awards
The Bridge House in Tullamore was the venue for the 2019 Athletics Leinster Star Awards at the weekend. These awards apply primarily to Track...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 7, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Abbott
Mannin, Pike of Rushall, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Abbott, Mannin, Pike of...