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 leisure centres could be amalgamated
Portlaoise and Portarlington Lesuire Centres could be amalgamated under a new review.
The two leisure centres in Laois are both funded by Laois County Council,...
Diversity and inclusion – the main themes of the Holy Family NS official opening...
Hundreds of people turned out on this scorching hot day for the official opening of Holy Family NS at the Aughnaharna campus today.
Holy Family...
In Pictures: Tonnes to see and do as Arles NS celebrate their Open Day
Parents and local well-wishers alike called out to Arles NS as they celebrated their Open Day on Tuesday, May 29.
The five-teacher school was originally built...
Laois man opens new pizzeria in Dublin
Abbeyleix man Reg White is opening a new pizzeria, 'Pi Pizza', on George's Street, Dublin, this Monday June 18.
Owning his own business has always...
Funding wanted for CCTV cameras to stop boy racers
A request has been sent to the Department of Justice to pay for CCTV cameras to monitor 'boy racers' destroying roundabouts near Emo.
Transport Infrastructure...
Rosenallis upset the odds and Mountmellick thump Arles-Killeen in Division 1B
ACFL Division 1B held some surprising results tonight as Rosenallis overcame favourites Emo and Mountmellick's attacking display saw them defeat Arles-Killeen by a staggering...
VIDEO: Laois man’s rendition of Raglan road goes viral
Graiguecullen's Conor Ryan has gone viral for all the right reasons after his version of Raglan road has amassed thousands of likes and shares...
Five Laois hurling and camogie teams set to go for All-Ireland glory
This year five Laois teams - three in hurling and two in camogie - will be heading to Connacht for this year's Feile na...
Family Carers Ireland hope to ‘Shine a Light’ for National Awareness Day
Family Carers Ireland has launched its 'Shine a Light' campaign ahead of the first ever National Awareness Day for Family Carers.
Laois has 3,581 Family...
Major road closures in Laois this weekend
Anyone travelling around Portlaoise and the surrounding areas this weekend will face a number of road closures as the Laois Heartlands Rally takes place...
Laois Hospice Sunflower Day looking for volunteers this weekend
The 28th annual Laois Hospice Sunflower Day takes place this weekend on Friday, June 8.
Laois Hospice Foundation are looking for people with an hour...
Three Laois athletes will represent Leinster in the Special Olympics Ireland Games
Three Laois athletes will represent their county and province in the Special Olympics Ireland Games.
Tomás White from Portlaoise, Sean Conlon from Stradbally and Ballyfin's...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
Even after that incredibly busy Bank Holiday weekend, there is still plenty to see and do around Laois for the coming weekend.
Whether it be...
Two Laois makeup studios nominated for national awards
A young Portlaoise woman and Portarlington business have been nominated for salon of the year and Beauty & Makeup team of the year in...
Eir must provide broadband to all areas of Stradbally
Eir has been asked to broaden high-speed broadband to all parts of Stradbally, as it is now only covering a limited area.
Laois County Council...
Gardaí will attend all funerals in Laois
An unusual new policing initiative will see all Gardaí attending funerals in Laois.
Operation Respect will see gardaí in the Laois-Offaly division attend local funerals,...
New to the Area: From the hustle and bustle of Birmingham to Mountrath
UK native Aaron Birmingham orginally lived in Dublin for nine years, before upping sticks and moving to Laois where he said he found the...
Laois Ladies manager blasts referee’s decisions – “they destroyed a good game of football”
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Laois Ladies football team got their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start with a...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the week
NEWS
Mountmellick man opening new pub in his hometown
The new pub will be in O'Connell Square, beside the Community School
Three men in the running for...
Laois Abroad: From Ballybrittas to high-ranking political advisor in the EU
Julie Connell has fulfilled a lifetime of travels and has met famous figures from all over the globe in her job as a Director...
Child safety is a major concern at dangerous blind bend near school
Serious concerns over road accident risks at Sandy Lane NS have been raised and Laois County Council are being urged to buy land for...
Hurling, the Laois chant and remembering what you said after nights out – it’s...
Laois Twitter users have produced yet more gems again, as we're back with our Tweets of the Week.
Inter county hurler starter pack : primary...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior hurlers take on Carlow
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Laois and Carlow do battle today in O'Moore Park, with Laois needing a win to have any...
Good Week, Bad Week: Fake political candidate, European athletics and birthday celebrations
Good Week, Bad Week is our newest LaoisToday segment, where we look at who has had good weeks and bad weeks, around the county.
To...
Laois-Offaly TD blasts cuts in home help hours
Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the cuts in home help hours as 'shameful'.
After receiving a reply to the parliamentary question though Sinn Fein’s...
Laois Fleadh gets underway this bank holiday weekend
Mountmellick will be filled with Irish music as the Laois Fleadh gets underway this June bank holiday weekend.
The atmosphere will be electric with dancing...
Serious health fears over contaminated Laois site
Serious concerns have been raised over the contaminated former Avon site in Portarlington.
Cancer-causing chemicals are believed to remain at the site, 18 years after...
UPDATE: Missing Laois teenager still not found
The Garda Press Office confirmed to LaoisToday today that missing Portarlington teenager Ronan Quinn has not yet been found.
Gardaí are appealing to the public...
Severe weather warnings given for Laois
Midlands Weather Channel has given severe weather warnings for Laois this evening.
The weather warning includes severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Cathal Nolan from the Midlands...
Car broken into on suspected crime spree in Portlaoise last night
Portlaoise residents living along the Dublin road are being asked to contact Gardaí is their vehicle was interfered with or broken into last night...