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.
In Pictures: Laois Archery host successful national championship
Laois Archery had the enormous honour of hosting this year's IFAF Nationals on their outdoor course in Clonkeen last weekend.
The two-day competition attracted over...
Our guide to the Leinster minor camogie final between Laois and Meath
What a way this would be to finish their year.
The Laois minor camogie team have had a sensational season so far, winning the All-Ireland...
In Pictures: National Learning Network Portlaoise hoist their fifth Green Flag
Wednesday marked the day that the National Learning Network (NLN) Portlaoise hoisted their fifth Green Flag.
Over 50 people attended the launch, which celebrated the...
Good Week, Bad Week: New presenting roles, Miss Macra and national medals
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week,...
New RTÉ documentary focuses on the life of a Laois woman and her family
A new RTÉ Radio 1 Documentary on One focuses on both the heartbreaking yet uplifting story of Laois woman Nan Delaney.
Nan suffering sickness throughout...
Laois man completes extraordinary Deca Ironman challenge
Ten Ironman Triathlons in 10 days.
We must all be thinking the same thing - what is Chris Maguire made out of?!
Chris, who owns the...
WATCH: 10 Questions with Denise Lawlor (St Paul’s)
Today, Saturday August 3 sees St Paul's and St Joseph's face off in refixed round two of the intermediate championship.
St Paul's emerged as Laois...
WATCH: 10 Questions with Caitriona Crosby (St Joseph’s)
Today sees the refixed intermediate championship game between St Joseph's and St Paul's taking place in Emo today at 12pm.
Ahead of the game, we...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Sheedy (née Ryan)
Ross, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Maura Sheedy (nee Ryan),...
Wins for The Harps, Shanahoe and all of tonight’s GAA results
Tonight saw the beginning of the SHC 'A' championship take place, with two games marked down for decision.
The Harps overcame Rosenallis in the championship...
Goals the difference as The Harps get their SHC A championship off to a...
The Harps 2-18 Rosenallis 0-18
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Round One
The Harps were pinned as the team to beat in this year's senior 'A'...
Laois man comes top of the class in Masters in Organic Farming
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Laois man Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming.
The 35-year-old...
Laois camogie player brings her beloved national sport to Uganda
What a great sight to see.
Laois camogie player Rosemarie Bermingham may just have recruited over 30 eager young players to her club and county...
Laois GAA LOETB Centre of Excellence to be officially opened
Laois GAA are rolling out the red carpet for the official opening of the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise on Wednesday, August 7...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shane Brophy
Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
15 Cois Na Habhainn, Green Mill Lane Portlaoise....
Castletown see off Portlaoise in SHC opener and all of tonight’s GAA results
Tonight saw the opening game of the senior hurling championship unfold in O'Moore Park, along with plenty of other games across the junior spheres...
Castletown halt Portlaoise comeback to earn first victory of the senior hurling championship
Castletown 2-20 Portlaoise 0-17
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 1
It was meeting between the two teams involved in this year's relegation battle - with the...
Power outrage affecting more than 3,000 people in Laois
A fault in Pallas, Portlaoise, is affecting 3,035 customers this evening.
The fault began at 6.06pm and is due to last until 7.15pm.
A message on...
Our guide to what’s on this August Bank Holiday weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s another busy weekend in Laois with so much on for everyone in the family.
The 10th Durrow Scarecrow...
Graiguecullen and Clonaslee St Manman’s ladies claim league title wins
Graiguecullen and Clonaslee St Manman's ladies have claimed the division 2 and division 3 league titles respectively.
Graiguecullen came up against St Joseph's in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shane Brophy
Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
15 Cois Na Habhainn, Green Mill Lane Portlaoise....
Portlaoise hospital spent a massive €4.4 million on temporary agency staff in first five...
The Midlands Regional Portlaoise spent a massive €4.4 miliion on temporary agency staff in first five months of 2019.
Speaking this morning, Laois TD Brian...
Three lanes of the M7 motorway will be opened this week
The light at the end of the motorway is in sight.
Three lanes will be open in both directions on the M7 in Kildare this...
Pregnant with quadruplets: Laois mother-to-be reveals shock and excitement ahead of four little arrivals
104 years ago - That's the last time quadruplets were raised in Laois, expectant mother Ciara Flynn excitedly reveals.
Her fianceé Shane found out the...
Laois natives emerging from around the globe to play in the GAA World Games
A number of Laois natives are already knee-deep into the GAA World Games taking place in Waterford from Monday July 29 to Thursday August...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shane Brophy
Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
15 Cois Na Habhainn, Green Mill Lane Portlaoise....
Local group climb Ireland’s highest mountain for two great reasons
A group made up of four men from the Midlands have climbed Carrauntoohill to raise funds for causes close to their hearts - Holy...
Deep sadness as six year old Laois boy passes away
Tributes have been paid to Shane Brophy, a six year old Laois boy who passed away yesterday evening.
Shane, who was a little motorbike enthuasist,...
Four community-based mental health facilities in Laois are unregulated, leaving people ‘at risk of...
A report by the Mental Health Commission says that four mental community based mental health facilities in Laois are unregulated, leaving people with severe...
All of the reports and results from the opening round of the junior football...
Brought to you in association with Sammy Kelly Builders
Today marked the first round of the junior football championship as six games were down for...