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.
One change to Laois football team ahead of league clash with Armagh
Mike Quirke has named his team to face Armagh in the Division 2 Allianz National football league this weekend.
And there is just one change...
Laois people could be affected by Saorview frequency change
Saorview customers in Laois are likely to be affected by the frequency change and should take action now to avoid any disruption in service.
Following...
BREAKING: Laois Camogie team to compete in 2020
The Laois camogie team are back on track for 2020!
A representative of the Camogie Association confirmed this evening that Laois will compete for the...
Brave performance sees Portlaoise fall short to Weston in hockey league
Portlaoise 0 Weston 1
Leinster Ladies Hockey League Division 9
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club travelled up to Lucan on Saturday to compete against Weston Hockey Club....
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Wexford in opening round of Allianz Hurling League
We've still a week to go in the month of January but today brings the start of the Allianz National Hurling League.
Eddie Brennan's men...
Laois Ladies football team named ahead of Sunday’s clash against Wicklow
The Laois ladies football team has been announced for Sunday's clash against Wicklow in the Lidl Ladies National Football League opener.
They welcome the visitors...
Women in Sport: Ahead of the National Cup final it’s Portlaoise Panthers captain Deirdre...
Portlaoise Panthers have a big weekend and the Senior women are up next in tomorrow's final.
They take on Trinity Meteors at 1:30pm in the...
Fantastic Portlaoise Panthers crowned U-18 National Cup Champions
Portlaoise Panthers 76 Waterford Wildcats 53
Hula Hoops U-18 Women‘s National Cup Final
What an incredible week it has been for some of these players. Their...
Laois hurling team named ahead of tomorrow’s league opener
Eddie Brennan has name his squad for tomorrow evening's Allianz National League opener against Wexford.
Having named his captain and vice-captain for 2020 during the...
Quirke announces Laois football team to take on Roscommon
Mike Quirke has named his team for the Laois footballers opening game of the Allianz National League.
They will travel to Dr Hyde Park in...
All roads lead to Tallaght as Portlaoise Panthers prepare for National Cup finals this...
The weekend we've all been waiting for is finally here.
It's an exciting weekend as Portlaoise Panthers travel to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght...
Captain Lillis looking forward to leading Laois side in 2020
Laois senior football manager, Mike Quirke, announced his squad's captain and vice-captains during the week.
Portlaoise's Kieran Lillis was named captain while John O'Loughlin and...
Young influences to the fore as Brennan’s men gear up for league opener
The Laois senior hurlers are positive heading into Saturday's Allians National League Division 1 opener against Wexford in MW Hire O'Moore Park at 7pm.
Manager...
Quirke positive ahead of Laois footballers league campaign despite multiple injuries
The Allianz National football League is kicking off this weekend and Laois will travel to Dr Hyde Park to take on Roscommon on Sunday...
Rowland and Purcell gearing up for 2020 season
This weekend will see the Laois hurlers begin their Allianz National League campaign.
They welcome Wexford to O'Moore Park on Saturday evening at 7pm.
Speaking ahead...
In Pictures: Exciting scenes as Scoil Chríost Rí bring All Ireland title back home
The champions are home!
Pat Critchley's Scoil Chríost Rí squad were crowned U-19 ‘A’ champions this morning in the school's final in the National Basketball...
Brennan hits out at hurling fixtures insisting they ‘need to be looked at’
Laois will begin their Allianz Hurling League campaign this week as they take on Wexford in O'Moore Park at 7pm.
However, manager Eddie Brennan believes...
Legendary Scoil Chríost Rí crowned U-19 All Ireland Champions after spectacular performance
Scoil Chríost Rí 70 Our Lady of Mercy Waterford 38
Schools U-19 'A' Girls Cup Final
They've done it!!
Pat Critchley's team are All Ireland Champions and...
United Ireland a large focus as Sinn Féin launch election campaign
The 2020 General Election is fast approaching and Sinn Féin have just one representative in the Laois-Offaly constituency.
Brian Stanley was the only TD in...
The highlights, challenges and advice from the Mahers after All Ireland’s Fittest Family experience
Nicholas, Fionn, Maeve and Cara Maher picked up their 'Sports Star(s) of the Month' award for December, sponsored by Tommy Buggy in partnership with...
The Mahers of Ireland’s Fittest Family named as LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy Sports Star of...
Ireland's Fittest Family finalists, The Mahers, were the worthy recipient of ‘Sports Star(s) of the Month’ as they picked up their award in Property...
Strong Scoil Chríost Rí go in search of more All Ireland basketball medals
All roads lead to the National Basketball Arena next Wednesday, January 22 for the All Ireland Schools Basketball Senior A Cup Final.
Scoil Chríost Rí...
Big win for Portlaoise in Leinster hockey league
Portlaoise 2 Wicklow 1
Leinster Ladies Hockey League Division 9
Wicklow 1st, who lie in second place in the league table, proved to be tough opposition...
One win and one loss for Portlaoise Panthers teams as National League continues
Portlaoise Panthers 73 Griffith Templogue 67
Women’s Division 1 National League
Wow, what a game!
These women are always on the go! Just off the back of...
In Pictures: All Ireland football champions Scoil Chríost Rí receive Civic Reception
It’s not too often you get a Civic Reception but Scoil Chríost Rí footballers are more than worthy.
Laois County Council held the reception for...
In Pictures: Great turnout for Emo’s Operation Transformation walk
There was a huge turnout this morning as Operation Transformation came to Emo!
The show’s doctor, Dr. Sumi was joined by Claire Beakhurst to lead...
Last minute goal devastates Laois U-20 side as they fall to Dublin
LAOIS 1-10 DUBLIN 2-10
U-20 John Kerins Cup Round 3
The Laois U-20 footballers suffered their third defeat of the John Kerins Cup this afternoon as...
Local mother opens up about her experience of first water birth of the year...
Laois's first home water birth of the year took place earlier this month and mum Colette Duff says it was a positive experience that...
Laois dog owners urged to ID tag their dogs following another sheep attack
Another attack on sheep, carried out by three dogs, took place yesterday and Laois Dog Warden Services are urging dog owners to ID Tag.
The...
WATCH: Laois castle features in new historic app which ‘brings history to life’
This one is for the die hard Laois fans!
The Rock of Dunamase features in a new app that aims to 'bring history alive'.
The castle...