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.
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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This weekend it’s all about culture with Culture Night in full force around the county this Friday night with...
World-record breaking attempts to come to Laois this Saturday
On Saturday September 22, world record attempts and efforts to break world records will be taking place in Laois.
A super kettlebell marathon is coming...
WATCH: Ploughing BACK ON for tomorrow as clean-up operations get underway
The National Ploughing championship is back on for Thursday, September 20.
Many farmers, exhibitors and punters alike were left at limbo and disappointed today as...
“Portlaoise Hospital – 12 months on and no consultation yet”
A Laois TD has expressed his beliefs on 'inaction' which us causing, 'damage and undermining the hospital in Portlaoise'.
Sean Fleming TD has said: "The...
Laois man appointed as head coach for Irish basketball team
A Portlaoise man has been chosen as the Head Coach for the Ireland U20 Women's team.
Martin Conroy was appointed as the Ireland U20 Women's...
Laois among the counties with the highest increased rate of children overdue for disability...
A report released by RTÉ today shows that the midlands has the highest rate of increases of children overdue for disability or a suspected...
‘I’ve never considered cancer to be something that should interfere with my life,’ prominent...
While Camross and Slieve Bloom prepare to meet in the intermediate hurling final this weekend, this local derby is just another battle that Camross...
Noel and Marie Tuohy speak about ‘The Town’ documentary and what it means for...
Last night marked the finale in 'The Town' documentary series - which looked in on Portlaoise, its people and the issues affecting them.
The series...
Laois golf club to hold memorial event in honour of late Ladies captain
Mountrath Golf Club are holding a three-day memorial event in honor of the late Carol Sinnott, the former Lady Captain of the club.
Carol led...
‘There is a craving and desire in Laois hurling to do more,’ says new...
On Monday last, eight-time All-Ireland winner Eddie Brennan was officially ratified as the new Laois hurling manager.
The former Kilkenny All-Star beat off two other...
Tomorrow is annual day for aiming to have zero deaths on Europe’s roads
Wednesday, September 19 is the day for the annual 'European Day Without A Road Death', or EDWARD.
The project aims to have no road deaths...
Twitter reacts to the final episode in ‘The Town’ documentary series
The last three Monday nights have seen Laois people glued to their TV screens.
'The Town' documentary series shown on Virgin Media One (formerly TV3) has...
Portlaoise with highest job gains in Ireland outside of Cork and Dublin
There is good news for employment seekers and businesses in Portlaoise as the county town has the third highest level of jobs gains over...
Newly-appointed Maryborough NS principal full of praise for the school’s community
To become principal of a school only 10 years after graduating is a remarkable feat - but one that Bríd-Ann Buggie is slow to...
First-half goals key as Ballyfin Gaels send Clonaslee St Manmans Gaels down
Ballyfin Gaels 2-13 Clonaslee Gaels 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Relegation Final
Ballyfin Gaels have maintained their senior football status for another season after getting the...
LIVE BLOG: SFC relegation final between Ballyfin Gaels and Clonaslee St Manmans Gaels
Brought to you in association with Cllr Tom Mulhall
It is the final that absolutely nobody wants to be in.
This year's SFC relegation final is...
My Job and I: From the dancefloor to behind the lens, this Graiguecullen man...
Paul Dargan has become one of Laois's most-loved photographers through both by the stunning shots captured with his lens and his presence at almost...
Vandals attack small Laois community for second night in a row
A small GAA club preparing for their first intermediate final in 64 years have vowed not to let vandals get the better of them...
Memorial run for well-known Laois man to take place next month
A memorial walk/run has been organised in memory of highly popular Laois man Alan Mulhall for Sunday, October 14.
Alan's wife Vikki is holding the...
LISTEN: Laois man reflects on historic days and infamous finals after over 30 years...
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As part of our UnLaois'd podcast series, we have interviewed a number of people involved with various...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Quirke (née Phelan)
Hunting Hill, Castletownroche, Cork / Pike of Rushall, Laois...
Little Molly Mai’s fight for a school place receives national attention
Earlier this week, LaoisToday wrote an article on a Portlaoise family's plight to try get their daughter Molly Mai a place in primary school.
Martin...
LISTEN: Football quarter-finals, Brody for an All-Star and Ladies football review – it’s our...
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This time out we turn our attention to the football - reviewing both the...
Laois commuters to be affected by upcoming railroad works
A number of Laois commuters are set to be affected by the line improvements and service arrangements taking place over this weekend and the...
Ireland’s Got Talent is back… and they want Laois acts!
The hit entertainment show, Ireland's Got Talent, is back.
Producers are hitting the road on the lookout for the hottest variety acts around the country.
Last...
Here’s how your child can take part in the next Late Late Toy Show
Nevermind the celebrities, or the glamourous toys or Ryan Tubridy's jumpers - the real stars of the Late Late Toy Show are the children.
From...
Two communities come together after recent vandalism on Laois village and GAA Club
This is what the GAA is all about.
Two communities have come together after vandals wrote graffiti'd a Laois village and walls outside of their...
Vandals attack Laois GAA club and village ahead of match with local rivals
There are local rivalries and then there are rivalries that take an ugly turn.
Last night, Killeshin village and GAA Club were attacked by vandals...
Gardaí have issued renewed appeal for man last seen at Portlaoise Hospital
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the whereabouts of a missing person.
Rafal Filipowicz was last seen walking out from Portlaoise...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
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Music is set to have the county hopping this weekend. Cherish the Ladies, an Irish-American super group take...