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.
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
Cullohill Walking Club
Walking continues every Monday and Friday leaving Cullohill Community Centre at 7.30pm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
Bosco meets Hansel and Gretel
The famous Bosco...
Laois boxer ranked number one Junior Featherweight in the world
Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny has started 2018 being ranked as the number one Junior Featherweight in the world.
Doheny recently won his International Boxing Federation...
Looking to get fit this year? Join your local Couch to 5k!
January has come upon us quick and fast and the top New Year's Resolution for many people is to shed a few pounds.
Whether it's...
Huge job increases in Laois in 2017
There was been an eight percent job increase in Laois for Enterprise Ireland-backed companies last year.
An additional 109 jobs were created in the county...
New Bishop of Ossory appointed this morning
Monsignor Dermot Pius Farrell has been appointed as the new Bishop of Ossory.
Monsignor Farrell was the Parish Priest of Dunboyne and Kilbride in the...
Portlaoise becomes cleanest town in Midlands in latest litter rankings
Portlaoise have risen six places according to the latest survey by business group Irish Business against Litter (IBAL).
Portlaoise is now in eleventh place, a...
Now’s your chance to have an inside look at Ballyfin Demesne grounds
Ballyfin GAA are holding their annual 6k run/walk all through the breathtaking grounds of Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 4 at 11.30am.
The route at the...
In Pictures: Baby joy on New Year’s Day at Portlaoise Hospital
Patrick (Paddy) O'Donnell was the first baby born in Portlaoise hospital in 2018 to Kate and Gary O'Donnell.
Proud parents Kate and Gary welcomed Paddy,...
One Laois mother’s frantic rush as New Year’s baby arrives
One Laois mother thought she was going to deliver her New Year’s Day baby daughter while crossing the River Shannon, but made the University...
Orange weather warning for Laois as Storm Eleanor sweeps the country
Laois has been issued with its second status Orange weather warning in recent days as Storm Eleanor approaches.
The warning will come into effect at...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John O'Toole
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois / Shrule, Mayo
John O'Toole, Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Co. Laois...
That was My Year: Maeve Dunne on leaving Australia, being crowned Laois Rose and...
In this segment of 'That was My Year', LaoisToday sat down with current Laois Rose Maeve Dunne to talk everything past, present and future.
Maeve...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
Top Tweets
Not all of us were full of cheer on Christmas morning.
Little ten year old brother bursted into my room @ 7:30 this morning...
The late Alan Mulhall celebrated in touching Crossfit tribute
CrossFit UnLaois'd celebrated the life of Alan Mulhall with their 'Remember Al' event on St Stephen's Day.
Over 50 members took part in a two...
Our guide to What’s on at the Weekend
These events are perfect for working off any post-Christmas sluggishness you may feel, or to get your New Year's Resolutions to get fit underway.
SATURDAY,...
New snow and ice warning for Laois
Met Éireann have issued a new snow and ice warning for Laois this evening and tonight.
The warning will be in place until 9am tomorrow.
Around...
SPOTTED: Laois film star at home for Christmas
Portlaoise's finest tv and film star Robert Sheehan was spotted out and about in Laois this Christmas.
Sheehan paid a visit to Treacy's Bar &...
Church in Laois burgled on St Stephen’s Day
Gardaí are invesitgating a break in at the Holy Rosary Church, Abbeyleix on St Stephen's Day.
The sacristy was burgled sometime between 10.30 and 10.50am.
Nothing...
That was My Year: Lorna Sixsmith on her new book, her reading challenge and...
Crettyard author Lorna Sixsmith is best known for her hilarious books on farming and her own website, Irish Farmerette.
The Crettyard native has published three...
Laois ‘super vet’ comes to the aid of royalty
Laois super vet Noel Fitzpatrick came to the rescue after Meghan Markle's dog Guy was left with two broken legs after an accident.
Fitzpatrick has...
That was My Year – Laois senior hurling captain Ross King
In this interview for 'That was My Year', we sat down with Laois hurling captain Ross King.
Ross was recently announced as the Laois Senior...
That was My Year – Connacht rugby player Eoghan Masterson
Eoghan Masterson is one Portlaoise man who has an had extremely successful year.
He has returned from injury to captain Connacht twice and next year...
That was My Year – Laois senior football captain Stephen Attride
In our 'That was My Year' series, we sit down with promiment Laois people in their respective fields and ask them about their highs...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, 24 December 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a...
Photography competition to capture best photos in Laois
Laois Macra na Feirme are holding a photo competition every month for a year to find the best photos of Laois.
This month's competition theme...
That was My Year – Fit with Brid on her incredibly busy 2017 and...
In this segment of 'That was My Year', we sat down with Brid McGill, who is most well-known for her Fit with Brid fitness...
Your guide to Christmas Mass and Service times around the county
A commonly asked question this time of year is, "What time is the Christmas Mass/Service on?"
To avoid confusion we've decided to publish a list...
Our guide to What’s On this Christmas around the county
If you're looking forward to an action-packed holiday season look no further than Laois this Christmas.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
Timahoe - Carol singing
The Timahoe Folk Choir...
Neighbours and rivals face off for local charities
A Laois v Kildare fixture with a difference takes place in Geraldine Park, Athy, on Wednesday 27 December at 2pm.
A Barrowhouse team selection will...
Minister Harris wants public consultation on Portlaoise Hospital
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD ordered a consultation with the public on the future of Portlaoise Hospital.
Minister Harris today contacted Laois TDs Minister...