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
Top Tweets of the Week
This week's Top Tweets of the Week include a Snapchat combination made in heaven, Mary setting off to Bethlehem and...
All of today’s CCFL soccer results
Unfortunately due to bad weather conditions only four games were played across the CCFL soccer divisions today.
However, it was a great day of results...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Ladies Football Club awards night
Portlaoise Ladies football club capped off an extremely successful year at their end of year awards in Manhattan Mixer on Friday 1 December.
Club members...
Our guide to What’s On at the weekend
A restaurant opening, a 10 mile road race and Santa Fun Run, table quizzes, book launches and a Little Black Dress night are among...
In Pictures: Rosenallis GAA Club celebrates Feile and county success
Rosenallis GAA Club held their juvenile medal presentation on Saturday 25 November.
The medals were presented by Kilkenny All-Ireland winning captain Walter Walsh who gave...
Laois TDs speak at ‘Light for Lives’ rally in Portlaoise
Thousands of people attended the 'Light for Lives' rally to save the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise last night.
The rally was organised by the Portlaoise...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Portlaoise Hospital
Thousands lined the streets of Portlaoise for the 'Light for Lives' rally to save Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The baby boom continues in Laois
The...
Mother gives heartwarming testimony about Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The Midlands Hospital Portlaoise has had its fair share of bad stories over the past few years, but a Laois woman's testimony about giving...
In Pictures: Thousands support the Light for Lives rally for Midlands Hospital Portlaoise
Thousands of people converged on Portlaoise from all corners of the county and beyond for a 'Light for Lives' protest rally against the proposed...
All of today’s CCFL results as Emo Celtic U-19s continue to impress
There's a full schedule of games down for decision this weekend once again across all divisions in the CCFL soccer leagues.
Emo Celtic continue to...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
Is it okay to talk about Christmas yet? Well the whole of the county will be talking about it after all the Christmas crafts,...
Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Top Tweets
Rumours were floating around the Twittersphere...
A punter just tried to tell me Arsene Wenger did 12 months in Portlaoise prison for killing someone...
Our pick for the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Floods
Flooding was the main news to hit Laois this week with flooding in Mountmellick, Clonaslee and Portarlington that made national coverage.
WATCH: Dramatic aerial footage...
Panthers win in their clash with the Titans
Portlaoise Panthers 96 Titans Galway 79
Basketball – Men’s National League Division 1
There was double success in the double header at St Mary's Hall tonight...
Portlaoise Panthers Ladies see off NUIG
Portlaoise Panthers 71 NUIG 52
Basketball – Women’s Super League
The Portlaoise Panthers ladies recovered from defeat against DCU Mercy last week with an impressive win...
All of today’s CCFL Results
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
Under 17 Premier Division:
Edenderry Town 4 Clara Town 2
Under 17 Division 1:
Ballymahon 2 Willow Park B 0
Under 19 Premier Division:
Emo Celtic 3...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER
Spuds and Spakes
Get ready for an evening of storytelling and songs in Rathdowney library from 8pm. A night of ceol and craic...
Have you ever wanted to model makeup professionally? Well now’s your chance!
Calling all 15-25 year old girls in Laois!
Have you ever wanted to model makeup professionally?
Well now you can!
The College of Arts in Dublin are...
In Pictures: St Brigid’s come out on top in Minor Camogie Final
St Brigid's 3-08 Camross 1-7
Minor 'A' Camogie Championhip Final
There will be double celebrations in Rathdowney this weekend as the St Brigid's minors and Rathdowney...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
The GAA might be finishing up in Laois for the winter but there's still plenty happening around the county in music, quizzes and a...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
Top Tweets:
Snakes don't hiss, they follow you then unfollow you when you follow them back ? ? ?
— Dean Cullen (@TheCulll) November 7, 2017
Don't...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Shot fired a gardaí
A shot was fired at gardaí on the Laois border on Monday night
A warning for gangs
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan fired...
A late goal denies Emo of a Leinster semi-final place
Ballyboughal (Dublin) 1-12 Emo 0-13
Leinster Club IFC Quarter-final replay
It was another wet and windy day for the Emo team and their supporters as they...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
We're back again with more of what's on in arts, crafts, music and sports in Laois this weekend.
If you have anything you would like...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
Top Tweets:
There's no inbeteeen with me I'm either training like Anthony Joshua or eating like Bruce from Matilda
— Gary Walsh ? (@GaryWalshLaois) November 2,...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Portarlington car accident
A 7-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car in Portarlington
Train strikes
Irish Rail staff picketed at train...
Laois Abroad: An Irish community wherever you go, even in the UAE
Rachel Williams and James Finn began their journey in Abu Dhabi not so long ago and have already immersed themselves to living in the...
The Harps lose out in Leinster quarter-final to strong Meath side
The Harps 1-15 Kiltale (Meath) 1-22
AIB Leinster Club IHC Quarter-Final
Laois representatives the Harps just fell short against the four-in-a-row Meath champions Kiltale today in Pairc...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Samhain Festival
The 'Rambling House' returns once again this year to Sheeran's Pub, Coolrain as part of the Samhain Festival at 9.30pm. Craic...
Laois Abroad: This ‘Young Professional’ award winner is taking Australia by storm
Sinead Keane is a Heath woman who is making a huge name for herself in the nursing profession in Australia.
Sinead recently won the "Young...