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.
Naomh Eamann and Camross must do it all again
Camross 0-8 Naomh Eamann 1-5
U14 'B' championship final
We knew Camross and Naomh Eamann in a final would be a thrilling match like the Camross...
The Harps are crowned U14 camogie champions
The Harps 4-9 O'Moores 2-2
U14 camogie championship 'A' final
This 'A' championship final saw Laois's two All-Ireland winning Feile teams battle it out to be...
Laois U15 hurlers win Arrabawn tier one shield final
Laois 0-18 Waterford 0-13
Arrabawn Tier 1 shield
The Laois U15 hurlers capped off their extremely successful Arrabawn tournament by defeating Waterford in the Tier 1...
In Pictures: €2,850 cheque raised in honour of little Lucy presented yesterday
The whole of Abbeyleix and beyond got involved to raise huge funds for a Spina Bifida charity in honour of little Laois girl, Lucy Hutchinson.
A...
Hawkes leads Clough-Ballacolla to U14 shield victory
Clough-Ballacolla 5-2 Banrion Gaels 1-2
U14 camogie shield final
The first of today's triple header of action in Mountrath saw two relatively new camogie teams, Clough-Ballacolla...
Laois U15 hurlers reach Arrabawn final after overcoming Wexford
The Laois U15 hurlers have had an extremely successful Arrabawn tournament so far, capped off by defeating Wexford to reach the final.
Laois saw off...
‘Appalling’ waiting list for eye services in Portlaoise Hospital
Laois TD Brian Stanley has claimed that waiting lists for Ophthalmology (eye) services in Laois/Offaly are, 'the symptom of a dysfunctional in health system'.
A...
Laois woman Anna May chairs World Meeting of Families session
The National Ploughing Association Managing Director Anna May McHugh, moderated a ‘World Meeting of Families’ panel discussion in the RDS in advance of the...
In Pictures: Laois company join in on preparations for the Papal visit
Could we see these on the next Popemobile?
This weekend, Pope Francis will visit Ireland for the first time for the World Meeting of Families...
In Pictures: A night of style at the Clonaslee College debs
Per tradition, the students of Clonaslee College turned up on Main Street, Clonaslee, in droves before embarking on their journey to the debs.
As always,...
In Pictures: Irish clay pigeon shooting captain honoured in Errill
A Rathdowney man was honoured for his role as the Irish international clay shooting captain last Friday night in Ray's Bar, Errill.
Paddy Peters was...
Whiskey tasting gets underway this evening in Laois
A whiskey tasting evening will get underway this evening, Friday August 24, as part of Laois Heritage Week.
Lea Castle Conservation have organised whiskey tasting...
European camogie championship winners are visiting Laois this weekend
Yes, you read that correctly - there is a European camogie championship, and it's most recent winners are visiting Laois this weekend.
Hamburg GAA Club...
Lucky Laois winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds
The Prize Bond's weekly draw has been won in Laois for the fourth time this year.
This week's Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes...
Truck on fire in Laois on M7 motorway
Emergency services had to deal with the second fire in two days on the motorway in Laois.
The fire happened between Junction 15 Ballybrittas and...
In Pictures: All smiles at the Mountmellick GAA Cul Camp
Brought to you in association with All Books & News Portlaoise
The sun shone brightly on Mountmellick GAA as the budding young stars of the...
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal road crash
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the R445 near Monasterevin, Kildare on Friday, August 17.
The collision occurred at...
International visitors flock to Laois accommodation for the Papal Visit this weekend
Portlaoise is about to get an international flair to it as hundreds of international visitors make their way over for the Papal Visit and...
WATCH: Makeup artist joins up with LaoisToday to create stunning Electric Picnic makeover
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
The preparation for Electric Picnic is a monumental part of the music and arts festival.
We reached out...
Kyle battle it out to become JHC ‘B’ hurling champions
Kyle 0-15 Camross 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'B' Hurling final
Tonight’s clash between Kyle and Camross was the first county final of the year, and...
LIVE BLOG: Kyle and Camross battle it out in the JHC ‘B’ final
Brought to you in association with O'Sullivan Motors Roscrea
Tonight’s clash between Kyle and Camross will be the first county final of the year, as...
BREAKING: Part of M7 motorway in Laois closed due to fire
Part of the Dublin-Limerick M7 motorway southbound has been closed at Junction 18 Portlaoise West as emergency services are dealing with a serious incident.
The...
Speed vans are the only way to stop accidents on R420 – Mulhall
A local councillor has said that speed vans are the only way to stop accidents on a well-known black spot on the R420 in...
LaoisToday and other sites prevented from posting on Facebook
LaoisToday woke up this morning to find that we were not able to post articles from our website onto our Facebook page, and that...
The Rainbow People of Ballyhupahaun celebrated in 25 year anniversary this weekend
Picture this. It's 1993 and you just hear word that hundreds of people with dreadlocks and florescent clothes and 'flower power' messages and ban-the-bomb...
European final awaits Laois Enterprise Office for helping disadvantaged groups find work
Laois Enterprise Office has been nominated for a European Enterprise Promotion Award for a programme which helps disadvantaged groups overcome barriers to employment.
They believe...
In Pictures: A glamourous night unfolds at Mountrath CS Debs
Mountrath Community School upped the style stakes at their debs last night.
Crowds poured into the green iron gates as eager onlookers gathered to wave...
Heritage Week gets off to a stellar start
National Heritage Week got off to a great start this week in Laois, with a great range of events for all ages.
The theme of...
Remembering Ballyhupahaun’s Rainbow people of 1993
A Hollywood director in their wildest dreams couldn't script the events that happened in the small townsland of Ballyhupahaun, Rosenallis, 25 years ago.
On August...
Riverdance and the Papal Visit calls for these young Laois teenagers
Performing in Riverdance is surely the epitome of every young Irish dancer's career and this young Laois teenager has already achieved what many can...