Aedín Dunne
Aedín graduated from University of Limerick with a degree in Journalism and New Media. She is a proud Townie with a passion for all things sports and doesn't like to speak about the 2016 blip in Portlaoise's bid to 10-in-a-row.
2022 Remembered: From captaincy to motherhood, Laura Nerney remains a key figure as Laois...
As the Laois Ladies prepared for their All Ireland Final back to July, we spoke to former captain, Laura Nerney.
Highly passionate, skilled, driven, devoted and...
2022 Remembered: From Laois to South Africa on their motorbikes – how two Portlaoise...
A look back to August where we documented the exploits of two Laois men on their travels from Laois to the southern tip of...
Strong final quarter sends Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe through to JHC ‘A’ final
Park Ratheniska/Timahoe 3-21 Colt-Shanahoe 2-11
Laois JHC ‘A’ Semi-Final
Park Ratheniska-Timahoe have booked their spot in the Junior hurling championship final after a 13-point win...
Historic first senior win for Ballyroan ladies as they put Timahoe to the sword
Ballyroan 2-8 Timahoe 0-11
Laois Ladies SFC Round 2
Last year's Laois ladies intermediate football champions Ballyroan claimed an historic first ever win at the senior...
From Laois to South Africa on their motorbikes – how two Portlaoise lads are...
It all began with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Bourman travelling from London to Africa by bike in a docu-series in 2008.
Philip O’Connell from...
Culleton points the way as Portlaoise secure quarter-final spot and knock out Trumera
Portlaoise 2-18 Trumera 0-14
Premier IHC Group A Round 3
It was a battle in 29 degree heat this afternoon in Mountrath as Portlaoise claimed a...
The Backroom Boys (and girls) behind the Laois ladies football team
As the Laois ladies gear up for their Intermediate All-Ireland final today, we took a look at the management team behind the players.
This...
Clough-Ballacolla hold off stern Colt-Shanahoe challenge to book intermediate championship knockout spot
Clough-Ballacolla 0-18 Colt-Shanahoe 0-15
Laois IHC Round 2
The Intermediate hurling championship continued this evening as Colt-Shanahoe took on Clough-Ballacolla in a very close game.
Both teams...
PROFILED: The Laois ladies footballers going for All Ireland glory in Croke Park this...
Ahead of Sunday's All Ireland ladies intermediate football final, we profile the Laois girls that will represent Laois in Croke Park.
Laois take on Wexford...
From captaincy to motherhood, Laura Nerney remains a key figure as Laois ladies seek...
Highly passionate, skilled, driven, devoted and focused are just some of the words that come to mind when speaking to former Laois captain, Laura...
Premier Intermediate favourites Abbeyleix flex their muscles with big win over Trumera
Abbeyleix 2-27 Trumera 1-13
ACHL Premier Intermediate Championship Group A Round 1
It’s officially championship season and Abbeyleix got their campaign underway with an opening round...
2-8 for Moore as Ballyfin clinch promotion to Division 1B and Timahoe set up...
Ballyfin 3-17 Park-Ratheniska 2-11
ACFL Division 2 (Promotion Section)
Ballyfin secured promotion to Division 1B and a place in the Division 2 final this evening after...
Strong second half sees Portlaoise defeat Courtwood, Ballylinan get the better of Arles-Killeen and...
Courtwood 0-13 Portlaoise 0-15
ACFL Division 1A Relegation Section Round 1
A strong second half comeback saw Portlaoise give their chances of staying in Division 1A...
Miss Laois contestant raises much needed funds for LauraLynn
Halle Courtney is a 17-year-old student who is dreaming of becoming Miss Laois in the coming weeks as part of the Miss Ireland competition...
Portarlington nurse in the running for Miss Laois title
Alison Dyer is one of three finalists in this year’s Miss Laois pageant. The 23-year-old is up against Sarah McDonnell and Halle Courtney for...
Miss Laois hopeful tackles period poverty in bid to win the title
The Miss Laois pageant is underway and this year’s three finalists are looking for your vote.
Sarah McDonnell hails from Portarlington and is in the...
Crime Prevention Officer urges Laois dog owners to comply with regulations to avoid dog...
Crime Prevention Officer for Laois/Offaly, Garda Sergeant, Graham Kavanagh joined Paul Downey for this month's Crime Prevention segment on the LaoisToday Midweek Podcast.
They discussed...
The story behind a Portarlington band and their inspiration behind their new single dedicated...
The Hearty Boys from Portarlington have recently released a brand new song!
Fran Hearty is one of the members of the group behind the track...
New documentary highlights importance of community and the shining lights of Mountrath Businesses in...
During the first lockdown, Maurice O’Carroll created a short documentary film about Mountrath called ‘Mountrath Unlocked’.
He joined Paul Downey on LaoisToday's The Midweek Podcast...
Ballyroan musician launches EP in aid of Cuisle Cancer Support Centre
Ballyroan musician, Brian Lalor, has launched a new EP in aid of the Cuisle Cancer Support Centr.
Brian was joined host Paul Downey on The...
Laois Garda eager to try his hand at comedy once more after appearance on...
A Laois Garda who appeared on an RTE TV show with a Laois comedian last month is eager to try his hand at comedy...
Crime Prevention Officer urges Laois people to lock cars and help prevent car crimes
Gardaí are appealing to the Laois public to change their habits and ensure they are locking their cars and removing any valuable items to...
Big plans and high hopes for Abbeyleix musician when live music gets the green...
Brian Killeen has been involved in music for many years and is currently working on his own music career as well as working with...
A strong start to fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man
The family of John 'Ulick' Conroy have launched a fundraiser in his memory after he sadly lost his life to Covid-19 and all support...
The show goes on at Laois Martial Arts as zoom classes offer hope and...
As many clubs around the county have been effected by the pandemic, Laois Martial Arts is no exception.
The club has accepted the hand they...
Eugene Fennelly – How an Abbeyleix man played a record 200 holes of golf...
200 holes, 45 miles, 1 eagle, 24 birdies, 113 pars, 821 shots, one man, his golf clubs - and a partridge in a pear...
Laois Early Years educators set to march for ‘respect’
There will be a strong Laois representation at the Early Years protest in Dublin as creche and playschool owners and staff from around the...
All you need to know as Laois hurlers take on Dublin in second round...
After last week's brave performance against Wexford, the Laois senior hurlers are back to work in their league campaign against Dublin in Parnell Park...
Portlaoise Panthers ‘beyond capacity’ as debacle over sports hall continues
It has been an incredible few days for Portlaoise Panthers after they bagged two All Ireland trophies in the space of three days.
Their U-18...
Captain Lillis says league opener got Laois’s season ‘off on the right foot’
Laois got their league campaign off to a positive start last Sunday as they came back from a six-point deficit to come away with...