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.
Five Laois towns to reap the benefits of substantial new funding under national scheme
Five Laois towns and villages have been allocated €437,761 for improvements from the Town and Village Renewal scheme.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan welcomed the funding...
Three Laois players named on the Hurling Shinty International Squads this weekend
Three Laois players have been named to represent Ireland in the annual Hurling Shinty International clash.
Clough Ballacolla's Willie Dunphy and Castletown's Ryan Mullaney were...
Laois TD Stanley calls for action as Laois Home Help situation is ‘past breaking...
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley is calling on the Government and the Minister for Health to sort out much-needed frontline services as Laois Home...
Two Laois organisations forge partnership to supply walking aids
Beechfield Healthcare are delighted to be working with the Portlaoise based Rehab Enterprise, Ireland's largest employer of people with disabilities.
The partnership will see the...
Portlaoise Macra to host fun filled table quiz this weekend
Portlaoise Macra will host a table quiz on Friday, November 1.
The quiz will take place upstairs in Kavangh's Pub, Main Street Portlaoise and all...
Mountrath set to host ‘Symphony of Song’ fundraiser in aid of Teach Tom
Teach Tom are hosting a 'Symphony of Song' fundraiser on Sunday, November 24.
The event will take place in St Philomena's Hall in Mountrath.
Teac Tom...
Laois school holds bake sale in aid of Portlaoise Hospital’s Paediatric Ward and plans...
Tobar an Léinn school in Raheen recently raised much needed funding for Portlaoise Hospital's Paediatric Ward at a school bake sale.
Students from third and...
Walker and Vilimas lead Panthers’ Men and Women to wins over the weekend
Portlaoise Panthers 72 Limerick Celtics 53
Women's Division 1 National Cup
Both Panthers' teams took to the court at the weekend where they got two from...
Remember the Game: Captain Lowry leads the way in 2005 U-21 Hurling ‘B’ final
Ballyfin 0-11 Abbeyleix-Ballypickas 1-6
2005 Laois U-21 'B' Hurling Championship
We took a look back to 2005 when Ballyfin narrowly overcame Abbeyleix/Ballypickas by two points in...
Laois family take to our screens tonight in the hopes of becoming Ireland’s Fittest...
Ireland Fittest Family is back on our screens tonight where a Killeshin family will be competing.
Following the lead of the McDonald family from Ballyroan...
Our guide to the game as Sarsfields gear up for Leinster Final this afternoon
Sarsfields are yet again this year's representatives of Laois in the Leinster Ladies Club Football Championship.
With new manager Donie O'Mahony leading the way, the...
Laois EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as a lucky winner scoops up €400,000...
Check you tickets...it could be you!
A EuroMillions player in Laois has woken up €400,907 better off this morning after matching five numbers and one...
Castletown fall short to Roche Emmets in Leinster Junior Championship
Castletown 2-6 Roche Emmets GFC 5-15
AIB Leinster Club JFC
Amongst all of today's action, Castletown took on Roche Emmets GFC in Dundalk this afternoon.
Having lost...
Rosenallis march past Carlow side in first round of Leinster Intermediate Championship
Rosenallis 3-12 Bagenalstown Gaels 1-15
AIB Leinster Club IHC
Rosenallis set out in a bid for a Leinster Intermediate title this afternoon as they took on...
The Harps pick up U-15 ‘C’ football championship title after strong performance against Camross
The Harps 6-5 Camross 3-4
Midlands Park Hotel U15 Football 'C' Championship Final
One of three games in the Laois Training Centre this morning was the...
Manager O’Mahony confident ahead of Sarsfields bid for Leinster glory
This Sunday see's Laois Ladies football champions Sarsfields battle it out with reigning Leinster champions Foxrock-Cabinteely.
The game will see the Dublin side go in...
Women in Sport: Dual star and 20×20 advocate Casey Conroy
This week's 'Women in Sport' piece is all about decorated O'Moore's camogie and Sarsfields footballer, Casey Conroy.
The 23-year-old had been part of multiple teams...
Laois woman aims to raise awareness for Brain Tumour Ireland’s ‘Wear A Hat Day’
Laois woman Josephine Dowling is raising awareness in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland's 'Wear A Hat Day' today.
The Ballyfin woman was diagnosed with a...
Mountmellick Utd FC celebrates Golden Anniversary at this weekends Dinner Dance
Mountmellick Utd FC are celebrating 50 years as a club in the style of a Dinner Dance in the Killeshin Hotel this Saturday.
The night...
Another win for Portlaoise Panthers in the Women’s National League
Portlaoise Panthers 83 Phoenix Rockets 66
Women’s Division 1 National League Basketball
The Portlaoise Panthers women added another win to their season at home in St...
Scoil Chríost Rí basketball teams continue to go from strength to strength
Scoil Chriost Ri Senior A Basketball team are through to the All Ireland Cup Quarter Final following an away win against Colaiste Mhuire Ennis.
They...
Fitzpatrick leads the way as Portlaoise are crowned U-15 ‘A’ hurling champions
Portlaoise 3-19 Abbeyleix St Lazarians 1-12
Midlands Park U-15 'A' Hurling Championship Final
Portlaoise overcame Abbeyleix St Lazarians this afternoon in the U-15 hurling county final...
My Club and I: Rosenallis goalkeeper Stephen Kelly ahead of Senior A final
Rosenallis will take on The Harps on Sunday at 2pm in the Senior A hurling final.
Ahead of the game we caught up with Stephen...
Women in Sport: Talented soccer and Ladies Footballer Mo Nerney
In this week's 'Women in Sport' we caught up with Mo Nerney.
While Mo is best known for he influence and talent on both the...
‘Flooding fears’ over blocked drains in Laois town
A call for drain cleaning on all minor storm drains in and around Mountmellick was made at the recent Municipal District meeting of the...
Brilliant news as Portlaoise Panthers player makes Ireland U-17 Women’s squad
Portlaoise Panthers player Faith Umeh has been selected to represent Ireland in the U-17 Women's team for the 2019/2020 season.
Head coach Karl Kilbride announced...
Portlaoise student receives prestigious maths award
Portlaoise student, Frank Flanagan received a prestigious prize this week after being announced as one of the best Maths student in Ireland.
Frank received an...
Calls for more lights in ‘Ireland’s darkest village’
Calls have been made for more lights to be erected in Attanagh Village at the recent Municipal District meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick district.
Indpendent Cllr...
Stradbally set to go back to the 80’s this weekend in aid of Teac...
This years annual 80's night in Stradbally will take place this weekend in Rams Bar.
The 80's themed night will be held on Saturday night...
All eyes on Tokyo for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has her sights set on Tokyo as she is ramping up preparations for the 2020 Paralympics in Japan in August...