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 boxer wins IBF world title final elimainator in Bangkok
Portlaoise super bantamweight TJ Doheny has won his International Boxing Federation world title final eliminator.
Doheny defeated Mike Tawatchi of Thailand by unamious decision on Wednesday...
That was My Year: Alan Meredith and going international from his workshop in Mountmellick
In our 'That was My Year' series, we sit down with promiment Laois people in their respective fields and ask them about their highs...
Laois school doing their bit to help St Vincent de Paul
Portarlington BNS are showing their Christmas spirit by helping St Vincent de Paul this Christmas.
They are involved in the Reverse Advent Calendar Initiative.
The idea...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paddy (Lawerence) Kelly
Kilteel, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully on 18th December at The Midlands Regional...
Scoil Chríost Rí blaze their way into All-Ireland final
Scoil Chríost Rí 70 Ballyshannon 21
U-16 Basketball All-Ireland Semi-Final
There was no stopping Scoil Chríost Rí today as they recorded an overwhelming victory over Ballyshannon...
In Pictures: A very special guest arrives in Laois
Mountmellick Athletics Club were joined by a very special guest at held their annual Christmas party at the Balcony Cinema this week.
Just as all...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paddy (Lawerence) Kelly
Kilteel, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully on 18th December at The Midlands Regional...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School showcase Christmas Fair success
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year showcased their marvellous Christmas Fair.
Hampers, tie-dye t-shirts, Bandanas (appartenly they're making a comeback), sweets and treats were among some...
Stewart the hero as Portlaoise Panthers win twice in two days
There was no stopping the Portlaoise Panthers men's side this week as they recorded stunning victories over Paris Texas Kilkenny and Ulster Elks.
They managed...
In Pictures: Portlaoise school helping the homeless this Christmas
Portlaoise Educate Together NS ran a Christmas Collection Drive for PATH (Portlaoise Action To Homelessness) this week.
This is the second year that pupils in...
Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Top Tweets of the Week:
Did we do the right thing? 'Pdogthelog' certainly kept us entertained on Friday night anyways! You can view the Snapchat...
Panthers lose out to strong Dublin side
Portlaoise Panthers 51 Courtyard Liffey Celtics 85
Women’s Super League
It was a tough match for the Portlaoise Panthers Ladies in Dublin who faced a top...
All of today’s CCFL results
Here are all of today's CCFL results for Saturday 16 December.
A number of games were cancelled last week due to poor weather conditions. Two...
In Pictures: Paddock NS help those less fortunate at Christmas
Paddock NS did their bit to help the less fortunate this Christmas by donating six large boxes of non-perishable food items.
Breakfast items, tinned food,...
In Pictures: Gandon Inn launch exciting revamp
The popular Emo service station re-opened their doors this week after closing to install a new deli and coffee area.
The new deli includes an...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Minister Simon Harris said he was uphappy with the Portlaoise hospital plan process when he met with Laois TDs this week.
Mountrath...
WATCH: Laois-based band recite Christmas song for Chernobyl charity
Laois-based band 'Drops of Green' have released their rendition of the Christmas classic 'Little Drummer Boy' in aid of the Chernobyl Outreach Group.
'Drops of...
Calls for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings
Calls have been made for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald proposed the motion, saying...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
If you're looking forward to an action-packed holiday season look no further than Laois this Christmas.
Between teenage discos, monster raffles, coffee morning, Christmas fairs,...
Charity is at the heart of this Stradbally Christmas fair
Christmas time is all about giving, and that is is exactly what the crafters in Stradbally Country Market's Christmas Fair are doing this Saturday...
In Pictures: Coláiste Íosagáin take home U-16 regional ‘A’ basketball trophy
Coláiste Íosagáin took home the regional 'A' basketball trophy yesterday with a stunning victory over Pipers Hill College, Naas on a scoreline of 53-30...
“You’re forcing me to go down and paint it myself,” local councillor remarks over...
At yesterday's Portlaoise Municipal District Councillor Willie Aird said, "You're forcing me to go down and paint it myself!" in response to having his...
Calls for more salt on local roads in freezing weather
Calls for more salt to be spread on local roads were raised at today's Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
The correspondence was brought up by councillor...
Another breakthrough Laois actor overseas
Emmet Byrne has had huge success in Ireland with his roles in 'Burning Wishes', 'Twice Shy', 'Red Rock', 'Cuisle', and more recently for his...
Are you up for this parkrun challenge?
Vicarstown parkrun are holding their weekly event on December 23 and December 30 - but this time with a twist.
The parkrun on December 23...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jennifer Gill (née Lanham)
Rathdowney, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Jennifer Gill (nee Lanham) Bealady,...
Irish Festival Orchestra to play in Rathdowney Christmas concert
Holy Trinity Church Rathdowney will be packed to the brims as internationally recongised composer Father Liam Lawton and the thirty-three piece Irish Festival Orchestra...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Gardaí receive bravery medals
Local Gardaí received bravery medals 40 years after the Garryhinch bomb attack this week
Assault and false imprisonment in Mountrath
Gardai launched an investigation...
Gardaí advise extreme caution this weekend with Orange weather warning
Met Eireann have issued an Orange weather warning for Laois and surrounding counties that is valid from tonight Saturday 9 December at 11pm until...
Panthers lose out to Ballincollig for a second time this week
Portlaoise Panthers 95 Ballincollig 67
Basketball – Men’s National League Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers faced a second agonising loss to Ballincollig this week as they made...