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: Spink Comhaltas win an astounding 90 medals at the Leinster Fleadh
Spink Comhaltas walked away with an incredible 90 medals at this year's Leinster Fleadh Cheoil in Bagenalstown, Carlow between 13-15 July.
Spink's phenomenal medal count comes...
In Pictures: Leinster rugby players pay a visit to Portlaoise’s future stars
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Young rugby fans got the chance to meet their idols to meet their idols...
‘I am definitely going to give it serious consideration’ – Liam O’Neill speaks about...
Former GAA president and Laois man Liam O’Neill says that he has major considersations to think of before officially announcing his intentions in relation...
Laois needs new sources of drinking water as water levels hit record low
Irish Water is looking for new sources of drinking water in Laois.
This comes as an Environmental Protection Agency report on supplies across the country...
In Pictures: Laois libraries welcome a very special Dublin dragon
Mystical dragon 'Gringer the Whinger' has had a massive impression on the children of Laois as he made a very magical visits to Holy...
Woodenbridge Paddlers Erkina river festival enjoys a wave of success
Woodenbridge Paddlers celebrated 20 years of existence in style with their Erkina River Fest recently.
Events kicked off at the Woodenbridge on Sunday June 30.
The...
In Pictures: Having a ball at Rathdowney’s family sports day
Rathdowney might be on the cusp of proving itself to be not just a hurling stronghold, but a stronghold in archery, cricket, rounders and...
Portlaoise man earns illustrious coaching position with top Welsh rugby team
Rugby has taken Alan Kingsley all around the world and back again.
Now, the 35 year old has managed to add another notch to his...
Huge disappointment for Laois camogie as they draw to Derry
Laois 2-8 Derry 0-14
All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
Both Laois players and supporters left Rathdowney extremely disappointed after drawing with Derry today, as it felt...
LIVE BLOG: Follow every puck of the ball from Laois camogie’s must-win match against...
Laois camogie have had an extremely tumultuous week with the resignation of the entire management team earlier in the week.
However, the players will be hoping...
We have a national long jump champion in our midst
One Emo-Rath athlete has continued to excel in the long, triple and high jumps and is earmarked for even more success in the future.
Eoin...
This remarkable Laois man is all set for the European wheelchair soccer championships
While the Midlands might not be synonymous with European championship soccer, this looks set to change as one Laois man is representing the region in...
Your guide to Laois camogie’s must-win clash against Derry
Laois intermediate camogie are contesting their third championship match of the season in Rathdowney this Saturday at 5pm.
This is a must-win match for Laois,...
Laois to Kildare motorways will be left in the dark – Fleming
According to one local TD, public lighting at many of the motorway junctions in Laois and in Kildare are to be switched off in...
Clonaslee is looking forward to one of its biggest fundraisers of the year
Clonaslee is preparing for one of its biggest fundraisers of the year this Sunday, July 15.
The Square and St Manman's GAA field will play...
Laois farmers set to cook up a storm for a worthy cause this weekend
Get your knives and forks ready - one of the biggest summer barbecues in Laois is taking place this weekend.
Farmers from near and far...
Laois Ladies footballer wins prestigious Player of the Month award
Even more success has come for the one member of the Laois Ladies football side on Sunday.
Emma Lawlor, who plays for both Laois minor...
Droughts, birth rates and our search for Laois’s top Instagrammers – it’s all in...
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and we've picked out some of the top stories of the week for you to look back...
Your guide to Laois camogie against Carlow in their second championship match
The Laois Camogie team will look to get their championship campaign back on track when they face Carlow this afternoon.
The team suffered a very...
Meet the man driving Laois on to the qualifiers
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"I class every one of them as my friend, and they make me feel like...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
If you're still up for basking in some glorious sunshine, there are plenty of activities for all the family to partake in all around...
In Pictures: Sarsfields fun run goes down a huge success
Sarsfields Ladies Football club are held a Fun Run recently.
The event took place in Emo GAA Grounds.
There were two races - the children’s 1km...
In Pictures: Future stars having a ball at Portlaoise Cúl Camps
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Rathleague was a buzz of hurling, camogie and football as the Cúl camps kick into full...
Laois Ladies footballer nominated for WGPA Player of the Month
A Laois Ladies footballer has been nominated for the Women's Gaelic Player Association's Player of the Month.
Emma Lawlor, who plays for St Paul's and...
One Laois shop has the second cheapest 99s in Ireland
Bargain hunters rejoice - your calls to try find the cheapest ice-creams have been answered.
One Laois newsagents has the second cheapest 99s in the...
Raheen Vintage Club prepare for their Monster Road Run
All roads lead to Raheen on Sunday, July 15 as they are holding their Monster road run in aid of two very worthy causes.
Chairperson...
WANTED: Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers
We're back with one of the most popular LaoisToday lists yet.
Yes, we're on the hunt for Laois's best Instagrammers again this year. After many...
“Our goal was always to win the Leinster,” Ciara Burke talks winning and ladies...
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Laois Ladies recorded an incredible Leinster final victory over Wicklow in Netwatch Cullen Park...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
Another incredibly busy Sunday of action has concluded.
The Laois Ladies were crowned Leinster Intermediate champions and will now go forward as top seeds for...
Second half revival sees Rosenallis promoted to Division 1
Rosenallis 3-18 Ballinakill 2-15
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1A Semi Final
Rosenallis are through to the division 1A final, thanks in part to a mass...