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.
Laois camogie to host Rising Stars camp
Calling all young camogie players - Laois camogie are holding a Rising Stars camp for all budding camogie players out there.
The camp will be...
Crisis meeting held over school funding
A meeting was held to highlight the current crisis with School Capitation funding in Scoil Bhríde, Mountrath, on Monday June 19.
The Capitation Grant is paid...
Renowned Laois author releases book on how to deal with allergies
Allergies can be the bane of people's lives. Is there anything worse than waking up to a fit of sneezing - and not needing...
No more jumping off Castletown bridge
The issue of more safety measures on the Castletown bridge was raised at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Cllr James Kelly said that a...
Portarlington Superwomen, All-Ireland winners and Leinster finals – it’s all in our Top Stories...
NEWS
Portarlington Superwoman
A Portarlington woman battling Motor Neurone Disease has been called a ‘Superwoman
Fire spreads in Portlaoise
WATCH as fire services arrive on the scene...
The former Dublin footballer with a lot of Laois connections
Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant, Bar and Eatery, Portlaoise
One former Dublin footballer will be naturally supporting the Dubs at the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 24, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
David Bradish
The Course, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of David Bradish,...
Laois is the safest place for a stray dog in Ireland, but costs have...
New figures show that Laois has one of only two county pounds in Ireland where no dog died in 2017.
New statistics for the Department...
WATCH: Abbeyleix GAA drop 20k to a packed house
Abbeyleix GAA Club brought the hugely anticipated “€20,000 Drop” to the Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix tonight, Saturday June 23.
Contestants were drawn from ticket sales...
All of today’s GAA results
Midlands Park Hotel U13 Hurling Division 1 Shield Semi Final (Extra time if necessary)
Rathdowney Errill 2-6 Castletown Slieve Bloom 0-5
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 1
Cork...
LIVE BLOG: Laois intermediate camogie team take on Cork
Laois camogie begin their All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign against Cork at 5pm this evening.
Laois were orignally meant to play Wexford in the opening round...
Three Laois girls reach prestigous Gaynor Cup finals
Three Laois girls are competing in the finals of the highest grade of national ladies soccer.
Orla Whelan from Rosenallis and Killenard's Neala Byrne have...
In Pictures: The sun shines on Portlaoise’s Old Fort Festival
The sun was splitting the rocks as the young, old and even some comic book characters took it the sights and sounds of this...
Your guide to Laois camogie’s opening championship match against Cork
Laois camogie begin their All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign against Cork this weekend.
Laois were orignally meant to play Wexford in the opening round of the...
Some mothers’ sons: From Cumann na mBunscol days to Leinster finals in Croke Park
Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant, Bar and Eatery, Portlaoise
In our running coverage of the Leinster final, we have decided to interview...
Food, beers and axe throwing at Ballykilcavan for Independent Beer Week
This promises to be a great event.
To celebrate Independent Beer Week, David and Lisa Walsh-Kemmis are hosting an event at the home of the...
A house divided – meet the three sets of Laois twins with two different...
Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant, Bar and Eatery, Portlaoise
Having six children under seven years old is incredible. Having three sets of...
BREAKING: Crash in Laois requires air ambulance
A crash in Laois has resulted in a man being airlifted to hospital from a busy Portlaoise road this Friday afternoon.
The man was the...
VIDEO: The ‘Laois Anthem’ goes down a treat at local primary school
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Gaelscoil Phortlaoise was given its own personal concert today as the Horahan brothers...
Former Laois player turned Dublin games promotion officer praises Laois style of play
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Former Laois footballer David Sweeney has long been affiliated with football in Dublin.
The Portarlington...
Wins for Killeshin, Emo, Arles-Kilcruise and Ballyroan-Abbey in all of this evening’s Division 1B...
There were wins for the top four teams in Division 1B tonight as Arles-Kilcruise defeated Crettyard, Ballyroan-Abbey overcame Arles-Killeen, Emo defeated neighbours Mountmellick and...
VIDEO: Laois sixth years feature on RTÉ News
In the midst of the Leaving Cert exams, RTÉ take to different schools around the country to gather their feedback on different exam papers.
RTÉ...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
FRIDAY JUNE 22
Old Fort Festival
The Old Fort Fesitval is taking place on Main Street and Fitzmaurcie Place this weekend. The launch takes place on...
VIDEO: Portarlington MMA fighter celebrates winning Cage Warriors fight
Straight Blast Gym Portarlington owner Philip "The HoneyBadger" Mulpeter won his fight against Jan Quaeyhaegens through a submission in the third round in Antwerp,...
Calls for the Post Office to stay open in Ballinakill
The closure of post offices has been a problem for many rural areas in recent years.
Calls have been made to retain post office services...
Missing person last seen at Portlaoise Hospital
Gardaí are seeking to renew their appeal for information in relation to the whereabouts of a missing person.
When he was last seeen
Rafal Filipowicz was...
National Day for Children will be celebrated in Portlaoise
A range of events will be held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday, June 23.
Such events include art...
Gardaí urge people to report suspicious activities, not just mention them on social media
A local Sergeant has taken to the airwaves to urge peope to report crimes, not just share the story on Facebook.
Laois/Offaly crime prevention officer...
‘Her comeback will be stronger than her setback,’ Laois manager confident in ‘genius’ player’s...
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While the intermediate Laois ladies celebrated pulling off a remarkable comeback to earn them a place...
Former Laois hurler set for championship final in Croke Park this weekend
Our county footballers won't be the only Laois men to play a final in the hallowed grounds of Croke Park this coming weekend.
One Rathdowney...