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.
Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the week
The Top Tweets and Facebook comments that caught our eye this week were about rude salespeople, Fantasy hurling teams and kicking hurls.
If you think...
Laois Abroad: Australia Day celebrated by young Laois couple Down Under
Trumera woman Donna Hosey and her partner Gary Brophy moved to Australia in 2012 and haven't looked back since.
After orginally moving Australia to work,...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
This upcoming weekend in Laois is filled with events and will definitely shake off the last of that January slump!
FRIDAY 26 JANUARY
Portarlington Dinner Dance
Portlarlington...
WATCH: Laois student leaders taking charity to the main stage
Two Laois students had the honour of being Student Leader Ambassadors for the Cycle Against Suicide congress in the 3Arena last Wednesday.
Fionn Marum and...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Snow and ice
Icy roads were causing havoc this week
New supermarket coming to Laois
A new UK supermarket is coming to Laois and will create more...
In Pictures: All glitz and glam at the Laois camogie awards night
Laois camogie players swapped their skirts and boots for gúnas and heels at their awards night in the Castle Arms hotel Durrow on Saturday,...
Drama lovers will adore this Laois production
Mountmellick Drama Group have a great production for all you drama 'lovers' out there.
Brian Friel's play, "Lovers- Winners and Losers" will be performed over...
Unsightly tourist areas in Ballyfin and roads past repair in Borris-in-Ossory
The Catholes in Ballyfin and the Cahir road in Borris-in-Ossory were among some of the topics discussed at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Tourist...
Talking Music: Portlaoise’s Mezzo Soprano hitting the high notes
Heather Fogarty is a Mezzo Soprano singer from Portlaoise who has been making waves in classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
Heather began her...
‘Old Man’s Wish’ song is a must-listen for any Laois person
An 'Old Man's Wish' is a famous country song about an old man who longs to return home to Laois.
In the song the old...
Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Our Top Tweets and Facebook comments this week focused on very topical issues in Laois, including icy road conditions, a certain UK supermarket coming...
House prices are up 25 percent in Laois – with Portlaoise being the town...
Property prices in Laois have surged by up to 25 percent, according to the Irish Indepedent's annual property price guide,'How Much is Your House...
Laois Abroad: The Portlaoise man making a home in La Rochelle
Portlaoise man Noel McNulty moved to France as a student in 1997 and hasn't looked back since.
He now lives with his partner Caroline and...
‘Shocking,’ that HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois TD Sean Fleming has today said that it is shocking that the HSE has no plan for Abbeyleix Hospital.
The Abbeyleix Local Hospital Committee...
WATCH: Laois man performs huge gig in 3Arena
Portlaoise student Curtis Walsh wowed over 7,000 people in the 3Arena yesterday.
Curtis was one of the performers for the Cycle Against Suicide event.
Host of...
Ramps and lack of funding raised at Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting
Safety measures needed for 'rat run', says local councillor
Road safety measures are needed for what is now a 'rat run' in Mountrath, said cllr...
Spring into nature at kids workshop in Abbeyleix
As Spring gets underway, Abbeyleix Heritage House are making the most of it with a kids workshop on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Events will include...
Lack of firemen in Laois causing huge concern
The lack of people applying to join the fire services was raised as a 'county-wide' problem at today's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Councillor Brendan Phelan...
Top Irish makeup artist to set up studio in Laois
One of Ireland's top makeup artists will be setting a studio in Portlaoise.
Ruth Bergin, who is orginially from Abbeyleix, will be setting up the...
TV show is on the lookout for talented Laois families
Can your family sing like the Corrs or dance like the Cunninghams?
A brand new talent show for TG4 is looking for Ireland's most talented...
Mountmellick councillor warns floods will come back
Councillor Paddy Bracken has warned that homes, "are going to flood again" in Mountmellick.
The cllr was speaking about short-term flood defences at today's Borris-in-Ossory/...
‘Fatal’ junction in Laois to be upgraded
The N80 junction in Clonaghadoo which has seen a number of 'tragic fatal incidents' occur will have a number of safety measures put in...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
FRIDAY JANUARY 19
Sean Keane concert in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum
There will be a concert in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum featuring the popular Sean Keane on that...
Could YOU be the next Laois Rose or Rose Escort?
It's coming up to that time of year again, where Rose of Tralee hopefuls are filling out forms perfecting their talents and skills in...
New Ossory Bishop surprised and ‘humbled’ by appointment
Monsignor Dermot Farrell said it was with 'enormous suprise' that he received the invitation to become Bishop of Ossory and that he was 'humbled'...
Are you looking to play an Ultimate sport?
Do you think you have what it takes to play Ultimate Frisbee? The Midlands Warriors are an Ultimate Frisbee group based in Laois and...
Twitter goes into meltdown over Eoin Scully on First Dates Ireland
Camross man Eoin Scully gave his television debut last night and as was expected, Twitter went into absolute overdrive.
Referee Scully's date for the evening...
Stanley supports repeal of Eighth Amendment
Laois Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley supports repealing the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution.
Deputy Stanley said that he is “broadly in support” of...
Local pubs to throw parties for First Dates Scully – who will do LaoisToday...
First Dates Ireland reappeared on our screens last week - and we collectively gasped, laughed and cringed as the daters came on our screens.
Laois...
Laois Tourism are looking for Directors in upcoming AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Laois Tourism will take place on Wednesday February 7, 2018 in the Heritage Hotel Killenard at 7.30pm.
Laois Tourism is...