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.
Powerful Portarlington push on to U-21 football final
Portarlington 2-15 Portlaoise 1-5
Laois Shopping Centre U21FC Semi Final
Favourites going in, Portarlington showed exactly why they are earmarked as the team to beat in...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise GAA Juvenile awards night 2008
For this week's Moment in Time, we looked back to the archives towards the Portlaoise GAA Juvenile awards night in 2008.
Groups including the U7...
Property Watch: Rural houses for under €300,000 around Laois
In this our first Property Watch of 2019, we take a look at four houses for sale for under €300,000 around the county.
Coolrain, Ballinakill...
Portlaoise priest revisits topic of Direct Provision centres on national broadcast
A Laois priest and a woman who lived in a Laois Direct Provision centre were featured on Liveline's Callback programme on Thursday, Janaury 3.
In...
Remembering the ‘Brawl in the Dáil’ featuring a high-profile Laois TD
Last year the Irish Independent obtained an exclusive extract of the book 'A Century of Politics in the Kingdom - A County Kerry Compendium'.
Here, authors Owen...
Laois hurlers looking to get back on track against Dublin
Eddie Brennan's charges are out in the third round of the Walsh Cup this Sunday against Dublin at 2pm.
Five changes have been made to...
Laois senior hurling team named for Walsh Cup game against Dublin
Round three of the Walsh Cup is being played this weekend, with Eddie Brennan's men facing Dublin at home.
Brennan has made a total of...
Laois retailer refuses to sell farm produce below-cost in stance with farming community
Laois retailer Clelands’ supermarkets has informed its customers that they will not be selling below-cost farm produce.
Clelands have suffered a loss in profits since...
Loyal customer returns to buy 30th car in 30 years from Portlaoise car dealer
A loyal customer has returned to collect his 30th car in 30 years from Downey's AutoStop in Portlaoise.
William Bannon has bought 30 Ford cars...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Lily) Lawlor (née Doran)
"Rose Cottage", Cooperhill, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Lily...
In Pictures: Party spirits underway as Portlaoise RFC cap off 2018
The party atmosphere was in full-flight as members of Portlaoise RFC capped off 2018 with a night out in Lilly's Bar, Portlaoise.
Irish international Emma...
In Pictures: Vicarstown parkrun launches 2019 in style
On a mild and dry morning in Vicarstown, over 120 runners turned out for the “30 ladies under 30 minutes” event.
If this morning is...
Over €4,100 raised for the Cuisle Centre in this year’s Town Cup competition
An amazing €4,100 was raised for the Cuisle Centre in this year's Town Cup, which saw South Portlaoise go up against North Portlaoise in...
Uplifting story in the search for a Portarlington dog’s forever home
What an uplifting story this is for all dog and animal lovers out there.
After months of searching by Cara Rescue Dogs, a dog named...
The search is on in Laois for the 2019 Rose of Tralee
Ireland's most famous family festival is celebrating 60 years this year and what better time is there to apply for a coveted position in...
Laois business offering a free breakfast for this unusual challenge
A Stradbally business is offering the chance to earn a free breakfast with their new running challenge.
Stradbally Fayre, owned by Chris Maguire and managed by...
Strong Laois connections on Ireland U-20s basketball squad
Three strong Laois connections have been revealed on the Ireland under 20 women's basketball squad.
Head coach of the national team is Portlaoise man Martin...
Laois LGFA club to host Australian ladies team next week
Huge excitement and anticipation is building in one Laois club as they get set to host an Australian LGFA team next week.
a group of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Marie Maher (née McInerney)
Clarahill, Clonaslee, Laois
Anne Marie Maher, (nee McInerney) Clarahill,...
Family raising vital funds for Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise
Two parents are hosting a vital fundraiser for a cause very close to their hearts, the Special Care Baby Unit in the Midlands Regional...
That was My Year: Irish U19 Rugby player Conor Kelly
In another 'That was My Year' interview we spoke to Conor Kelly, who was a member of the Ireland U19 squad and Leinster schools...
That was My Year: Chairperson of Cumann na mBunscol Laoise Shane Maher
Clough-Ballacolla native Shane Maher is a well-respected mainstay in Laois GAA circles.
Shane has served as Chairperson of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Laoise since September...
WATCH: Laois ladies footballers Mags McEvoy and Clare Conlon in our Christmas Video Interview...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
Two guests joining us for our Christmas video interview series were 2018 Laois ladies captain Mags McEvoy...
WATCH: FAI Cup winning Wexford Youths trio in our Christmas Video Interview Series
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
To win an FAI Cup is a remarkable achievement. To win the FAI Cup, the league and...
That was My Year: Laois ladies and Sarsfields footballer Ciara Burke
Laois ladies footballer and Sarsfields forward Ciara Burke has had an incredible year of both ups and downs in her footballing career.
2018 was the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 29, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018....
Local event postponed as mark of respect for Laois man tragically killed in road...
A local event has been postponed as a mark of respect for the late John Brennan, who was tragically killed in road accident on December...
Garda speed cameras clamping down in Laois
A total of 476 people were caught speeding around the country, including one driver doing 135km/h on the M7 motorway in Laois, on Thursday...
That was my Year: Dunamaise Arts Centre Director Michelle de Forge
Our 'That was My Year' series features well-known faces and names from around the county.
Director of the Dunamaise Arts Centre Michelle de Forge is...
That was My Year: Visually impaired Irish wrestling champion Jordan Percy
Jordan Percy is nothing short of remarkable.
After only taking up wrestling this year, Jordan didn't let his lack of experience or visual impairment keep...