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.
Second half revival sees Heywood become North Leinster champions
Heywood CS 2-6 Mountrath CS 1-6
U14 North Leinster 'C' final
A Darren Muhall and Liam Kehoe inspired comeback earned Heywood CS in this Battle of...
Gardaí warn of rental scam doing the rounds to trick people out of money
Gardaí have issued a warning about unsolicited emails which appear to be part of a rental scam to deceive people into handing over deposits on...
In Pictures: Laois artist and teacher hosting local exhibition
A Laois artist and teacher has an exciting solo exhibition in Abbeyleix and works in an open call exhibition in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Mountmellick...
CCTV blockage for communities raised with Minister for Justice in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue with community CCTV cameras in the Dáil with Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan.
Deputy Stanley said...
Laois careers service aimed at helping post-primary school students
Donnchadh O'Mahony set up O’Mahony Careers Guidance Service to help ease the decision making for adolescents when they complete post-primary education.
“Since guidance services were...
Emo community to help the environment and raise funds for a worthy cause
A battery won't be left in Emo by the time this initiative finishes.
Emo Tidy Towns, Emo National School, Laois County Council and WEEE Ireland...
The McDonald family are through to the final of Ireland’s Fittest Family
After amazing displays of determination and tenacity on tonight's show, the McDonald family from Ballyroan are now through to the final of the hugely...
The Heath progress to the U-21 ‘B’ football championship final and all of today’s...
The Heath defeated Rosenallis on a double scoreline of 2-8 to 1-4 to go through to the U-21 'B' football championship final.
Donagh Callaly got...
Novice Laois side claim first win of the season against Offaly
Laois 2-16 Offaly 1-16
Walsh Cup Round 1
The 2019 season got off to a very promising start for the Laois hurlers today as they got...
LIVE BLOG: All the action as Laois face Offaly in the Walsh Cup
We’re here in St Brendan's Park, Birr for the first Laois hurling match of the new season.
Last night the first Laois game of the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 8, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Beth) Miller (née Delaney)
Vicarstown House "The Grove", Vicarstown, Laois/Stradbally, Laois
Elizabeth (Beth)...
Goals see Killeshin-Crettyard edge victory in U19 championship
Killeshin-Crettyard 4-5 Rosenallis 0-15
U19 football 'B' championship
They say that points win matches but it was goals that did the trick for Killeshin-Crettyard as they...
In Pictures: All-Ireland star visits Rosenallis GAA for their juvenile awards night
There was a great atmosphere around Rosenallis as over 150 juvenile players packed into the local community centre for their awards night.
U5s to U15s...
Four Laois communities honoured at national TidyTowns awards
This year’s TidyTowns awards for the Midlands and East region were presented on Thursday, December 6 at a prize-giving ceremony in the Rustic Inn,...
WATCH: Joyous celebrations as Dillon’s Ireland side reach the Military World Cup in China...
After the Republic of Ireland made a winning start to the World Military Games Qualifiers in Holland – a draw against France was enough...
Sharp shooter Williams crushes Heywood’s North Leinster final dreams
Heywood 2-11 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 1-15
Top Oil North Leinster Schools junior 'B' final
A freetaker with a range like TJ Reid's, a controversial goal decision...
Laois festive gathering raising funds for an incredible local boy
A 'live crib' in Rathdowney has chosen to raise funds for a local cause this year.
The square in Rathdowney will host a Christmas trees,...
Laois County Council to contact Minister for Health in regards to specialist medicine for...
In September of this year, a two year old Ballyroan girl captured the hearts of the nation as we saw her and her family...
Busy Laois footballer Nerney getting set for All-Ireland final
Laois ladies footballer Laura Nerney is getting ready for her second All-Ireland club football final with Dublin side Foxrock-Cabinteely.
Nerney, who plies her trade at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Gussie McGlynn
Bay Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Died December 5th 2018 in the loving care...
Our guide for what’s on during this very festive weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s another very busy weekend in Laois with lots of Christmas events taking place right across the county.
There...
Body found in woods outside Portlaoise has been offically named
The body found in a woods near Portlaoise has been offically named as Rafal Filipowicz.
The Polish national was last seen in Portlaoise earlier this year...
’Laois public being hoodwinked on Portlaoise Hospital’
A Laois TD has said that the people of Laois are being 'hoodwinked' with promises made by the government to 'drag the issue beyond the...
Calls for a new community sports hall and basketball centre in Laois
Calls have been made for a new community sports hall in Portlaoise in a Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy plan.
The Laois County Council Strategic...
Sadness as Mountmellick bar closes down before Christmas
There was deep sadness expressed online as a Mountmellick bar announced that it was closing before the festive season.
Chamber Lane Mountmellick, run by local...
Laois defender speaks about fierce competition for places on intercounty setup
Laois defender Ruaidhrí C Fennell has spoken about the tough competition for places on the starting 15 and how the proposed new rules might...
Laois priest opens up about tragedy and incredible life story in new book
Fr Sean Hyland has lived a remarkable life.
The Portarlington priest has opened up about the death of his wife and children in the hopes...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Joe Reddy
Poplars, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital...
Laois artists to perform huge concert for three very worthy causes
A huge concert featuring Laois artists is due to take place for three very worthy organisations next year.
Kolbe Special School, the Cuisle Centre, and...
WATCH: Is this the most decorated house in Laois this Christmas?
Wow. This house in Abbeyleix may have just taken the prize for the most outdoor Christmas decorations in Laois.
Snowmen, Santas, light-up trees - Ger...