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: Park-Ratheniska unveil their new ball wall
Park-Ratheniska unveiled their stylish new ball wall to the masses on Wednesday, July 25.
The dual club received a huge style makeover, after winning a...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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This weekend sees the Durrow Scarecrow festival celebrate its ninth year with a wonderful 9 day...
18-house Laois estate bought for €1.25 million in online auction
An estate of 18 houses in Laois was brought in an on-line auction last Wednesday, July 18.
A mix of seven four-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom houses...
Thousands of students may not be claiming tax relief on qualifying third level fees...
Thousands of parents and students in Laois may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualifying third level fees because they are not...
In Pictures: A mystical dragon has a big effect on the children of Laois
Mystical dragon ‘Gringer the Whinger’ returned to Laois today and made a massive impression on the children in Portlaoise library.
Gringer the Winger is a...
A NAMA report with many questions to be answered – Fleming
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Sean Fleming has commented on the housing targets in the Second Progress Report into NAMA published by the...
Looking ahead to this year’s Laois senior football championship
The battle for the Jack Delaney Cup begins this week with some enticing clashes down for decision.
The Laois senior football championship begins with eight...
Your guide as Laois Ladies head into the U-16 All-Ireland football final
Laois has one certain contender for an All-Ireland place this year as the U16 Laois Ladies lock horns against Mayo in the All-Ireland 'B'...
Younger Laois ladies delighted to step up to the mark – and push for...
Laois ladies produced convincing win over Longford in their first All-Ireland test to land them a place in the quarter-finals with a game to...
Heather fondly remembered by her Laois Ladies idols
There was heartbreak felt in Graiguecullen and across Laois as young Heather Cowan lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 18.
And yesterday, there...
Hugely successful Laois personal trainer to open new gym
Borris-in-Ossory man Emmet Quinlan began his career as a personal trainer a number of years ago and hasn't looked back since.
From humble beginnings, 24...
Clough-Ballacolla get intermediate campaign off to winning start
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Clough-Ballacolla 1-22 Ballypickas Gaels 2-11
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 1
Clough-Ballacolla's second team brought their winning form from...
Laois produce convincing win over Longford in first All-Ireland test
Laois 7-15 Longford 1-9
All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship Group 1 Round 2
Laois produced a convincing win over Longford today to get their All-Ireland campaign...
LIVE BLOG: Laois Ladies start off their All-Ireland campaign against Longford
The promise of an intermediate All-Ireland quarter-final draws closer for the Laois Ladies as they face off against Longford in Clane at 1.30pm.
Despite winning...
Your guide to the match as Laois Ladies begin their All-Ireland campaign
Laois Ladies are getting their All-Ireland campaign on the road today as they face off against Longford in Clane at 1.30pm.
This comes as Kevin...
WATCH: Tuohy kicks the winner for Geelong Cats in crucial game against Melbourne
Geelong Cats fans are praising the luck of the Irish after Portlaoise man Zach Tuohy kicked the match winner today.
The siren to signal the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Heather COWAN
27a Spindlewood, Graiguecullen, Carlow
Heather Cowan of 27A Spindlewood, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed...
Portlaoise Panthers can take pride as three young stars prepare to represent Ireland in...
Three young basketballers from the Portlaoise Panthers Club have been selected on the Ireland U-16 squad for European Championships, which take place in Montenegro...
Proposal for redevelopment of Abbeyleix Hospital underway- Fleming
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Sean Fleming, has received information from the HSE regarding Abbeyleix Hospital.
The Laois TD said he raised the issue...
Meet the hopefuls going for the All-Ireland Porridge making crown
Cullahill is playing host to the first ever annual Irish Porridge Making championships this weekend.
The competition will consist of two heats and two categories:...
Electric Picnic release even more exciting acts for performance art fans
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Now in its third year, The Hazel Wood has firmly established itself as the festival’s go-to spot...
Deep sadness in Graiguecullen as young girl loses battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to young Graiguecullen girl Heather Cowan who tragically lost her battle with cancer this week.
Heather was in sixth class in...
Late heroics seal Rosenallis’s first win of the championship
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Rosenallis 2-16 Portlaoise 1-14
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Round 1
With down-to-wire matches for both Clough-Ballacolla versus...
LIVE BLOG: Senior hurling championship Clough-Ballacolla v Rathdowney Errill and Senior ‘A’ hurling championship...
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Two of the most important competitions in Laois club hurling get underway tonight as...
In Pictures: A summer scorcher for Stradbally GAA Cúl Camps
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The sun shone brightly on Stradbally GAA as the budding young stars of the...
Castletown-Slieve Bloom scoop the U-17 Division 2 hurling league title
Castletown Slieve-Bloom 2-16 Borris-Kilcotton 2-6
Under-17 Hurling League Division 2
On Saturday 14 July Castletown-Slieve Bloom walked out of Errill GAA Grounds as U-17 Division 2...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s another busy weekend right across Laois. Festivals and events are in full swing and the good...
Laois family are proud owners of the Centra Store of the Year
Cullahill natives, Joe and Diane Deegan managed to scoop the ‘Centra Store of the Year’ award for 2018.
Deegan's Centra, which is located just across the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 19, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frances CARROLL (née Kearney)
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Carroll (nee Kearney) St Brigid's...
Laois woman represents Ireland for an editorial position at top international publishers
We could a have future Pulitzer Prize winner hailing from county Laois.
Portlaoise woman Namra Amir is the only Irish person to make a shortlist from...