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.
Revenue seize drugs worth €249,000 in Portlaoise
Revenue officers at Portlaoise Mail Centre seized over 12kg of Mitragynine powder, a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Acts.
The illegal drugs were...
In Pictures: National Le Cheile conference takes place in Portlaoise
A national youth organisation held their second ever National Volunteer Conference in Portlaoise on Saturday, September 29.
Le Chéile works with vulnerable young people throughout...
In Pictures: Rosenallis turns up the style stakes for their GAA fashion show
Over 250 people turned out to Rosenallis Community Hall to see the lads and ladies of Rosenallis GAA strut their stuff on the catwalk...
The Harps manager Deegan hoping to bring his side to senior ranks
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The Harps manager and Cullahill native Fintan Deegan is hoping that his side have what...
In Pictures: Laois woman cycles 500km for suicide and mental health awareness
People are willing to go to any lengths for a cause they care about, as one young Portlaoise woman has shown since she began...
Appeal goes out for missing dog in Portlaoise area
An appeal has been sent out for a missing dog in the Portlaoise area.
A brown and white Jack Russell was handed into Portlaoise Garda...
Residents group now on 100th day of Eirgrid blockade
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois are now on day 100 of their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
The...
Prominent Laois couple share their secret on how they stayed married for half a...
A significant couple in their Portlaoise community, Josie and Andy Sutton, recently celebrated their Gold wedding anniversary - and we managed to get the...
Annanough manager Miller puts hard work over eight months down to bridging that 40...
The glory of final days comes from hours put in on cold, miserable winter nights all those months before - as winning Annanough manager...
Courtwood win better than ‘refereeing All-Ireland final’ says jubilant Kinsella
Courtwood reached the promised land on Saturday evening when they defeated Mountmellick Gaels in O'Moore Park.
The side, managed by Eddie Kinsella, won Division 2...
Attempted burglary stopped in the nick of time by local efforts
One Laois resident can now add 'crimestopper' to their resume.
An attempted burglary in Laois was halted last night due to the efforts of those...
State of Raheen cemetery comes to the fore once again
The issue of Raheen cemetery has been raised under three different motions at both full council and Portlaoise Municipal District meetings this week.
Previously described...
My Job and I: Well-known Laois milliner Pamela Curtin speaks about her career highlights
Laois milliner Pamela Curtin is known far and wide with her pieces shown on Xpose, donned by Rose of Tralee contestants and regularly seen on...
Potential for 54 new housing units at Laois estate
The regeneration of Hepburn Court was discussed a length at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting on Wednesday, Spetember 26.
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley asked...
Stradbally Parish Gaels claim U13 ‘C’ title in style
Stradbally 1-12 Parish Gaels B Spink 0-8
Midlands Park Hotel U13“C” Football Championship Final
Smart play and convincing runs from Stradbally Parish Gaels (who donned the...
Complete team performance sees Killeshin Crettyard crowned U13 champions
Killeshin Crettyard 2-8 St Paul's 0-3
Midlands Park Hotel U13 Football Championship Final
You couldn't pick out just one or two names from this winning Killeshin...
In Pictures: Presidential candidate Gavin Duffy visits Portlaoise school
As part of his tour of Portlaoise yesterday, presidential candidate Gavin Duffy visited Portlaoise College on the back of an invitation by principal Noel...
Update on regeneration of Portlaoise estate
At the latest Portlaoise Municipal District meeting, a motion was put forward for the council to give an update on any progress made with...
High-profile guests to attend opening of new private ambulance premises
Heart ER Ambulance Service is officially opening their new ambulance base in Laois on Monday, October 8.
The private ambulance service premises is located at...
Ladies football and camogie sides get set for Leinster campaigns
Two ladies football sides and one camogie side are gearing up for the forthcoming Leinster campaigns.
Sarsfields represent the senior championship tier in Laois for...
In Pictures: Mountmellick primary school gets ready for a big weekend of football
If there were county finals for the most excited supporters - St Patrick's Boys national school in Mountmellick would definitely be in contention to...
In Pictures: Rath NS turn up the support for their footballing idols
There was county final fever all through Rath NS today as children and teachers alike cheered on their local club Courtwood ahead of the...
A quarter of Ireland’s top earners declare taxable income below the average industrial wage
A Laois TD has stated that information gathered by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) reveals 120 of the 480 wealthiest people in Ireland declared...
Laois/Offaly CCTV Blockage Raised in Dail
The issue of a lack of CCTV cameras in Donaghmore and Mountmellick was raised in the Dáil this week.
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the...
Saga to re-open public toilets in Portlaoise wages on
The latest motion to reopen the public toilets in Lyster Square was raised by councillor Noel Tuohy at Portlaoise Municipal District meeting on Wednesday,...
‘Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil back failed Minister and failed housing polices’ – Stanley
A Laois TD has spoken in the Dáil this week on the Sinn Féin motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing, Planning and...
In Pictures: Carol Sinnott memorial held at Mountrath Golf Club
Crowds of golfers and non-golfers alike attended Mountrath Golf Club for the three-day memorial event in honour of the late Carol Sinnott, the former...
Miller hoping Annanough can bridge the 40-year gap this weekend
Colin Miller is steeped in Annanough GAA.
As well putting in many shifts as a player for 20+ years, Colin's father Robert and four uncles...
‘This is very serious, it’s the fate of small children’ councillor voices concern about...
"I am anxious, it's just not a safe place for children," said cllr Mary Sweeney when referring to Blandsfort Cross, Ballyroan, at the latest...
Abbeyleix aiming to become a ‘No poster’ town
Abbeyleix is aiming to become a 'No poster' town, according to councillor and member of the Tidy Towns committee, John Joe Fennelly
Cllr Fennelly said...