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.
My Club and I: Camross camogie legend Tina Cuddy
Brought to you in association with Telfords Portlaoise
Ahead of this weekend's Leinster final, we caught up with Camross legend and club chairperson, Tina Cuddy.
You don't...
Exciting weekend as Portlaoise Musical Society’s production of ‘Ragtime The Musical’ begins tomorrow
Portlaoise Musical Society are well known for their outstanding talent and achievements.
The town has eagerly awaited this year's production of Ragtime The Musical which...
Camross Parish Development Association get in on Climate Action during Science Week
National Science Week was a big hit across the county with many people partaking in different events.
This year's theme was 'Climate Action' and Camross...
Laois student hosting 80’s disco this weekend in aid of volunteer trip to Kolkata
Its time to root through the wardrobes and get out the shoulder pads because there's a 80's Disco Party Night this Saturday in The...
Electric Picnic receives HUGE nomination in European Festival Awards
News of Electric Picnic's nomination in the European Festival Awards has brought great excitement in Laois today.
The Stradbally festival was nominated for 'Best Festival'...
Women in Sport: Basketball, football and camogie titan Ciara Byrne
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
Portlaoise footballer, camógie player and Portlaoise Panthers basketballer, Ciara Byrne, is this weeks addition to...
Portlaoise GAA host Race Night and celebrate recent achievements this weekend
It was a dramatic weekend for Portlaoise GAA but after settling down and looking forward to the Leinster semi-final, it's time for a fundraiser.
The...
Portarlington Leisure Centre honoured with prestigious award
Portarlington Leisure Centre have been awarded 'Overall Best Leisure Centre in Ireland'.
The Leisure Centre received the award at this year's National Standards Awards after...
‘We proved everyone wrong’ – Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy on FAI Cup win,...
There's dedication, there's hard work and there's superb role models - and then, there's Kylie Murphy.
Kylie hails from Graiguecullen and captained Wexford Youths to...
Laois family are back on our screens tonight in Ireland’s Fittest Family
There is €15,000 up for grabs and this Laois family are getting closer!
The Maher family are back on our screens tonight as they take...
Sunday’s GAA Preview: Portlaoise in Aughrim, U-20 hurling semi finals and Ladies Minor finals
Portlaoise v St Patrick's (Wicklow)
Top Oil Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise will take on Wicklow champions, St Patrick's at 1:30pm today in Aughrim.
Portlaoise...
Courtwood-Emo reach U20 final having proved too strong for O’Dempseys
Courtwood-Emo 4-17 O'Dempseys 1-8
Laois U20 Championship semi-final
Courtwood-Emo had a strong win over O'Dempsey's this afternoon in Portarlington.
The winning side dominated the field and made it...
Callally and Murray lead Rosenallis to Leinster Intermediate football semi final
Rosenallis 2-9 Fr Manning Gaels 1-6 (Longford)
AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Football Championship quarter-final
Rosenallis are through to the Leinster Intermediate football championship semi final following...
Saturday’s GAA Preview: Rosenallis, Fr Manning Cup and U-20 club semi final games down...
Rosenallis v Fr Manning Gaels (Longford)
Leinster Intermediate Football Championship Quarter final in Killoe at 1.30pm
Rosenallis will take on Fr Manning Gaels of Longford on...
Abbeyleix make-up artist launches signature collection with popular beauty brand
An Abbeyleix woman has teamed up with Irish beauty brand, Rebeluna Cosmetics, to launch her very own signature collection - and it looks so...
The Heritage unveil new €3 million refurbishment and rebranding in glittering gathering
The Heritage, formerly The Heritage Killenard, completed its €3 million investment, unveiling new refurbishment and rebrand in a ravishing event last night.
Special guests from...
Panther’s star Melia leads Philadelphia side to victory after exceptional debut
A story of hard work, dedication and extreme natural talent all coming to light on the big stage.
Former Portlaoise Panthers star Claire Melia has...
Women in Sport: Portlaoise Hockey captain April Kent
This weeks addition to our Women in Sport segment is Portlaoise Hockey captain, April Kent.
Following the Irish Ladies Hockey team's qualification for the 2020...
My Club & I: Portlaoise’s flying forward Benny Carroll
Ahead of this weekend's Leinster quarter-final clash between Portlaoise and Wicklow's St Patricks, we caught up with Portlaoise's flying forward, Benny Carroll.
Benny made his...
Laois family launch fundraiser in bid to let their son Jamie walk
A Portlaoise family have set up a GoFundMe page for their little boy, Jamie who is in need of medical support.
Seven-year-old Jamie Mannion has...
Laois man is setting out to claim new Guinness World Record in 500 mile...
An Abbeyleix man is setting out to set a New Guinness World Record this coming February.
Gary O'Keeffe aims to do so by being part...
Purcell says removal of the Joe McDonagh Cup Champion 15 is ‘unfair’ and ‘disappointing’...
The GAA’s decision not to have a ‘Champion 15’ selection for the Joe McDonagh Cup this year at the was met with anger across...
Laois women win FAI Women’s Cup with Wexford Youths this afternoon
Three Laois women have won the Só Hotels FAI Women’s Cup, defeating Peamount United this afternoon - and it was a Graiguecullen woman who...
Gallant Camross book their Leinster camogie final spot after win over Johnstownbridge
Camross 3-5 Johnstownbridge (Kildare) 0-10
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Semi-final
Camross have booked their spot in the Intermediate Leinster camogie final after beating Johnstownbridge this afternoon.
Camross were...
Our guide to the game as Camross battle it out for a place in...
Camross are the Laois representative in this year's Leinster Intermediate Camogie Champsionship.
This weekend they will take on Kildare's Johnstownbridge in the Leinster semi-final where...
Two Laois ladies complete The Corinthian Challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys
Laois ladies, Heather Heffernan and Triona Burbage rode in their final race of The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at the weekend.
They had a...
Christmas Box Appeal urges Laois people to get involved for children in need
A Christmas Box Appeal is taking place in Laois this year and everyone is welcome to get invovled!
Toys can be donated for children of...
Boyhan looking forward as Camross prepare for Leinster Intermediate camogie semi final tomorrow afternoon
It is a big weekend for Camross camogie club as they gear up for the Leinster Intermediate Club semi-final.
Having overcome St Brigids in the...
One of Ireland’s biggest garden centres is on a mission to drive Laois primary...
One of Ireland’s biggest garden centres is on a mission to drive primary school pupils in Laois absolutely wild.
CountryLife Garden Centres want to educate...
Women in Sport: Success, sacrifices and influences, it’s Camross goalkeeper Niamh Dollard
This week's addition to our 'Women in Sports' segment is Camross goalkeeper and Laois forward, Niamh Dollard.
Niamh will contest the AIB Leinster Intermediate Club...