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.
Laois artist reaches one million streams on Spotify
Today a Laois musician announced that they have reached a staggering one million streams on the music streaming service Spotify.
Portlaoise teenager Curtis Walsh announced...
Hugely popular restaurant chain coming to Portlaoise
Lovers of Asian food are in for a treat.
A hugely popular Asian restaurant chain is coming to Portlaoise soon.
Lana Asian Street food has restaurants...
My Club and I: Clare Conlon (Sarsfields)
Clare Conlon has been lining out for the Juggernaut of Laois ladies club football - Sarsfields - since she was in primary school.
The Sarsfields...
Laois dual club unveil new jerseys
This week Castletown unveiled their new jerseys, with Carroll Quarries recently announcing their intention to continue as main sponsors of Castletown GAA Club.
Carroll Quarries...
In Pictures: Laois team getting ready for world championships
A Portlaoise squad are getting ready for the World Karate Commission (WKC) and kickboxing championships taking place at the end of October.
The crew at Portlaoise's...
Laois camogie champions march on to Leinster semi-final
O’Moores 2-11 Buffers Alley (Wexford) 2-3
Leinster intermediate camogie quarter final
O’Moores of Laois are now through to the Leinster intermediate semi final after defeating Buffers Alley of Wexford...
Laois to hold first-ever Women in Agriculture contracting conference
The first-ever Women in Agri Contracting Conference is to be held in a Laois venue next week.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in...
Goals the difference as Mountrath claim the U15 ‘B’ title
St Fintan's Mountrath 3-6 Park Ratheniska Timahoe Gaels 0-9
Midlands Park Hotel U15 “B” Hurling Championship Final
The dreary weather couldn't dampen the celebrations from St...
Laois man becomes kettlebell lifting world champion
A man from Laois has taken home the title as 24kg kettlebell lifting world champion at the international competition in Lativa on Friday, October...
Borris-Kilcotton claim U-15 ‘A’ hurling championship in style
Borris/Kilcotton 1-21 Portlaoise 1-6
Midlands Park Hotel U15 Hurling Championship Final
There was no stopping Borris-Kilcotton as they cruised to U15 hiurling history in O'Moore Park...
Laois rugby team given honours to play at half-time in Leinster Champions Cup match
One U-12 rugby team were given the honours to play at half-time at the Leinster versus Wasps champions cup match tonight.
Portarlington RFC did the...
Kelly kicks Graiguecullen on to minor ‘B’ glory
Graiguecullen 0-16 Clonaslee St Manmans 1-10
Midlands Park Hotel MFC “B” Final
Cometh the man, cometh the hour. Conor Kelly - playing above his U15 grade...
In Pictures: Portlaoise primary school bursting with colour for a good cause
A blast of colour went off in Gaelscoil Phortlaoise today as they raised funds for a very worthy cause.
The pupils and teachers at the...
In Pictures: New enhancement scheme launched for Portlaoise
Today saw the launch of the brand new Facade Enhancement scheme for Portlaoise.
The first phase of the Facade Enhancement Scheme will focus on Lower...
Broadband plan ‘in a shambolic state and Plan B is needed’ – Stanley
Yesterday the news broke that Minister for Communications Denis Naughten resigned after he revealed he had four private dinners with the key bidder in...
O’Dempsey’s club legend speaks about young talent, community spirit, and bridging that 35 year...
As the senior football final descends on the county this weekend, Killenard is awash with seas of blue and yellow - flags, posters and...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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We are constantly amazed in Laois Tourism at the diversity of events that take place across the county. This...
In Pictures: One of Laois’s newest camogie clubs rounds off a great year
Banríon Gaels Camogie Club rounded off their most successful year to date with an awards ceremony held in McCann Park, Portarlington earlier today.
The Club,...
Laois organisation announced as one top three in Europe for inclusive entrepreneurship
In August, Laois Enterprise Office (LEO) was nominated for a European Enterprise Promotion Award for their programme which helps disadvantaged groups overcome barriers to...
Laois campaigners launch their support for incumbent Michael D Higgins
The Laois Campaign for the re-election of Michael D Higgins was launched on Thursday, October 4 in O’Loughlins Hotel Portlaoise.
The non-party political event was...
Celebrating one of Portlaoise’s most notable stalwarts
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In the run up to this weekend's senior county final, we decided to take a look...
UPDATE: Missing Laois man abroad found
A Laois man gone missing in America has been found.
Ballacolla man Emmet Wall was missing in Washington DC since Saturday, and his friends and...
Portlaoise Mothers and Others rock national competition
Bringing to a close the football season for Mothers & Others, Portlaoise GAA ladies participated once again this year in the All- Ireland blitz...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey record huge victory at the weekend
Portlaoise Ladies’ Hockey Club played Our Ladys 4ths in Templeogue on Saturday, October 6. Portlaoise took the lead with a great goal by Claire...
Laois hotel named as second best hotel in Ireland
One Laois hotel has been named the second best hotel in Ireland, according to the Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.
Ballyfin Demense was named...
Met Éireann issue weather warnings ahead of Storm Callum
Met Éireann have officially issued Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings for the incoming Storm Callum.
In a statement, the national weather forecaster said: "Strong...
‘Never a better time to be a landlord, and never a worse time to...
Speaking on the Budget announced on Tuesday, Brian Stanley TD said: “It’s never been a better time to be a landlord and never worse...
Recycle and win at Laois Shopping Centre
Younger customers at Laois Shopping Centre have just been given a very fun reason to recycle their empty clean plastic bottles.
The shopping centre has...
Meet the O’Dempsey’s man wishing he could swap Perth for O’Moore Park this weekend
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One die-hard O'Dempsey's man is wishing he could trade the Swan River of Perth for the...
Former Laois Ladies manager appointed as Leinster interprovincial manager
Former Laois Ladies football manager Kevin Doogue has been appointed as the Leinster Interprovincial Manager for 2018.
Doogue stepped down as the Laois Ladies manager...