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.
Local Men’s Shed become computer savvy with citizen’s course
A group of men from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed have completed a Digital Skills Course at the Portlaoise Enterprise Centre on Thursday, July 27.
Tutor...
Get your Body & Soul grooving at the Electric Picnic
Body & Soul returns to its roots to celebrate landmark 15th year as the creative centre of Electric Picnic.
Today the programme for the much...
Summerhill Lake will be protected in town plan
The lake in the Summerhill will be protected in the Portlaoise's draft local area plan.
Fears were raised about what will happen to the lake...
Heatwave predicted for Laois this bank holiday weekend
A long-range weather forceast is putting temperatures at an incredible 28C in Ireland over the Bank Holiday weekend.
While Laois saw blustery winds and rain...
80,000 tonne rubbish plant planned for Portlaoise
Bord na Móna is planning a major development Portlaoise that will see up to 80,000 tonnes of commercial food waste, brown bin waste and...
A table quiz to improve patient care at Portlaoise Hospital
The Friends of the Portlaoise Hospital are hosting a table quiz in Kavanagh's Pub, Portlaoise on Friday, August 10 at 8pm.
All money raised at...
All of tonight’s GAA results
The junior ‘A’ football championship and a junior ‘C’ hurling championship replay got underway tonight with some spectacular results in all three matches.
Wins for...
Graiguecullen and Ballyroan-Abbey get their junior championships off to a winning start
Graiguecullen 3-15 Spink 1-09
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Sean Doogue and Jason Kelly‘s Graiguecullen side showed that they are serious contenders for the Junior...
“It’s such a huge honour,” Laois designer delighted to put her stamp on Papal...
Laois designer Anne Brady has been commissioned by An Post to design the stamps for the forthcoming Papal visit, and the Coolrain native is...
Contradictory messages surrounding Portlaoise Hospital – Fleming
Laois TD Sean Fleming has expressed his concerns at what he says are two contradictory messages given out by Ministers in relation to the future...
The Heath qualify for all three All-Ireland senior rounders finals
The Heath senior rounders teams are on the verge of creating history. They are lining up to become the first club to win all...
Laois Labour councillor calls on Brendan Howlin to resign
A Portlaoise-based Labour county councillor has called for a leadership contest within the party, saying that leader Brendan Howlin should "facilitate a proper democratic...
Men’s Sheds: Apply for funding now – Flanagan
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has urged Men's sheds in Laois to apply for funding before the August 31 deadline.
The Laois/Offaly TD...
Laois is revealed as Ireland’s unluckiest county for Lotto wins
Despite a recent massive Lotto winning ticket being won in the county, the National Lottery has revealed that Laois is Ireland's unluckiest county to...
Laois football doctor to step away from his role after five enjoyable years
Dr Sean Montague has been involved in the Laois football setup for the past five years - but announced his intention to step away...
Get a taste of culture with this year’s Bulfin Cycle run
Treat yourself to a taste of culture with this year's Bulfin Cycle run on Friday August 24 and Saturday 25.
Running since 2014, the High...
Sligo prove too strong for Laois Ladies in last group game before All-Ireland quarter...
Laois 1-13 Sligo 2-13
All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship Group 1 Round 3
A disappointing result for the Laois Ladies today but Kevin Doogue's side have...
Last minute O’Connor point leads Timahoe to round one victory
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Timahoe 1-7 St Joseph's 0-9
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Despite only scoring two points in the...
Keenan strikes Laois into minor Leinster glory
Laois 4-12 Meath 0-8
Leinster Minor ‘B’ shield final
Aimee Collier and Zoe Daly injured. Shona Jones out of country
Laois couldn’t have made a better start...
Your guide to the game as Laois Ladies continue their All-Ireland campaign
Laois Ladies take on Sligo in their second and final match in Group 1. Having already beaten Longford in Clane, Laois are guaranteed a...
Courtwood bring winning streak into the championship
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Courtwood 2-14 Mountmellick Gaels 1-16
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Courtwood have followed on from their...
Rosenallis man takes on first ever MMA challenge this weekend
One Rosenallis man has stepped out of his comfort zone to complete strenuous and, at times, excruciating training over the last six months to compete in...
Laois family-run pub is celebrating 100 years in business in style this weekend
Anyone from the east of Laois and even further afield will know of the legacy of Leech's Bar in Wolfhill, and they are celebrating...
A 160km cycling challenge is on the cards for these three Laois men this...
Three Laois men are about to take on the cycle of a lifetime as they compete in the 160km Skoda 'Ring of Clare' tomorrow,...
Laois to host to the All-Ireland Rounders semi-finals for the first time
Laois will be the host county for the senior Rounders All-Ireland semi-finals in Rathleague, Portlaoise, on Sunday, July 29.
Of course, there is an added...
WATCH: Laois musician Curtis Walsh goes international after dropping debut single
Laois musician Curtis Walsh is about to release his debut single ‘Full Recovery’.
The 17 year old singer-songwriter Curtis Walsh moved with his family to...
Status Yellow weather warning in place for Laois this weekend
A new Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann for all counties in Leinster for this weekend.
Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and...
Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValu Fun Runs smash €5k target and raise €6,500
The spirit of generosity is still alive and well in Laois.
Breslin's Supervalu in Rathdowney and Abbeyleix originally aimed to raise €5,000 for the Cuisle Centre,...
‘We got sloppy in the last 10 minutes’ – Doogue looking for improvements as...
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Laois ladies football team got their All-Ireland campaign off to a winning start against Longford...
Laois GAA Club apply for new dressing rooms underneath their stand
One GAA club in Laois has applied for planning permission for dressing rooms underneath their 120 foot-long stand.
Portarlington GAA club have announced their plan...