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.
‘One in eight crimes are committed on bail’ Laois councillor calls for more stringent...
"One in eight crimes are committed by people out on bail," this was the statement made by cllr James Kelly at the latest Laois...
Laois schools line out in first year rugby blitz
The scene was set in Togher rugby grounds as four local secondary schools did battle in a first year blitz recently.
St Mary's Portlaoise CBS,...
Laois car crash causing significant rush hour traffic delays
Emergency services have been called to the scene of an accident in Laois on the N80 stretch of road between Portlaoise to Tullamore.
It is...
Commuters to expect delays as lorry crashes into Portlaoise bridge
Irish Rail service users may face delays this evening after a lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Portlaoise.
According to Irish Rail there will...
Councillors clash in arguments for and against election posters
Last week the news came that the sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
This may not...
Sixty-five Laois schools to receive minor works grant payment
A total of 65 Laois schools will receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for small scale works and improvements.
This is according...
A Centre of Excellence for disability sports could be on its way to Laois
An indoor Centre of Excellence for disability sports has been proposed for the county in a Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy plan.
The Laois County...
Laois to have a Chamber of Commerce by early 2019
A Chamber of Commerce will be re-established in Laois by early next year.
An update on the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce was asked...
Laois dad Anthony Knowles makes television appearance to plead for specialist medication for daughter...
Ballyroan father Anthony Knowles has become no stranger to television appearances over recent months.
From the extremely well-received documentary ‘The Town’, to Winning Streak -...
Over 570 people are waiting for home help in Laois/Offaly while only 19 are...
'Shocking', 'scandalous' and 'staggering' were just some of the words used to describe the 578 long waiting list for home help in Laois and...
Portlaoise set to receive over €3 million for cultural town centre fund
Urban regeneration and development projects in Portlaoise are set to receive €3,357,000 in funding projects.
This €3 million forms part of the €30 million allocated...
Exploring the life of the Laois woman who donated €30 million to charity
Last month the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O'Kelly, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, left...
Laois social enterprises encouraged to apply for €1.6 million development fund
Laois social enterprises are being encouraged to apply to the €1.6 million social enterprise development fund.
Social Innovation Ireland (SIFI) launched the €1.6m Social Enterprise...
Rathdowney housing estate to be ‘taken in charge’ in 2019 after 23 years
A Rathdowney housing estate built in 1995 is to be taken in charge in 2019.
Brodericks housing estate in Knockiel, Rathdowney is proposed to be...
A chance to dine at Ballyfin House from local GAA club’s race night
Ballyfin GAA are hosting a race night in the Deadman’s Inn on Saturday, November 24 at 9.00pm.
Eight races are taking place on the night,...
Former Laois footballer Niall Donoher speaks on how hard it was to retire from...
Upon receiving his Intermediate Player of the Year accolade at the Laois GAA Awards night last Friday, Niall Donoher spoke about how hard it...
Road works to be carried out in Durrow and Rathdowney
Two notices of motion were raised to carry out road works in the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
One of these motions was for the...
In Pictures: Incredible local fundraiser raises €5,096 for Pieta House
A long period of hard work and fun organised by a Portarlington woman has certainly paid its dividends, with €5,096 being raised for Pieta...
Laois Local Enterprise Office rewarded at prestigious European awards
Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has been named as runner up in the European Enterprise Promotion Award for a programme which helps disadvantaged groups...
WATCH: Laois farming family praise social media for helping them retrieve stolen tractor
A Laois farming family that had their new tractor stolen and later retrieved at the start of the year have praised the impact of...
Calls for safety measures near GAA Club to be carried out
One Laois county councillor has called for road safety measures to be carried out in a GAA club in the county.
Cllr James Kelly raised...
Five Laois women to represent Leinster in upcoming inter-provincial football tournament
Five ladies footballers from Laois have been selected to represent their county and province in the 2018 inter provincial tournament taking place in Waterford...
Local election hopeful calls for sexual assault victims to not be subjected to further...
A Fine Gael candidate running for the Laois County Council elections raised the issue of putting strong measures to protect victims of sexual crimes...
Portlaoise Fianna Fail select three candidates for Local Election
Tonight saw the Fianna Fail selection convention for the local election area of Portlaoise.
And there was something of an upset as sitting Cllr Pauline...
In Pictures: Laois teenagers take part in UK exchange and have their say on...
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre's youth club were invited to take part in a cross-border exchange with youth groups from Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The Department...
Laois family go through to the semi-finals of Ireland’s Fittest Family
After two amazing challenges, the McDonald family from Ballyroan have gone through to the semi-finals of the hugely popular Ireland’s Fittest Family.
Indeed, father Martin...
Local theatre group looking for new members for upcoming show
The Little Bog Theatre are back and ready to put on a bigger and better show than ever before... and they're looking for new...
Incredible Portlaoise rugby player earns her first cap for Ireland
The result may not have gone Ireland's way as they lost 19-10 to the USA but it has certainly been a remarkable day for...
Moment in Time: Ratheniska host huge table quiz in 2005
Can you spot any faces you know among the crowd?
Huge numbers of then primary school pupils turned out to the Ratheniska table quiz from...
Laois Abroad: Meet the Graiguecullen man living in Canada for 29 years
Bob Wynne moved to Canada a little under 30 years ago and has enjoyed life in Ontario ever since.
The Graiguecullen man spoke to us...