Megan Shiel
Megan is currently studying English and New Media at the University of Limerick. A Raheen native, she's happiest when talking sport, especially soccer but just don't mention the 2019 champions league final
Moment in Time: The Stars of our Bars final in 2010
Talent from across Laois was showcased at the Stars of our Bars final which took place in Grellan Delaneys on April 23 2010.
A huge...
Moment In Time: Lords and ladies turn out in style for 18th Century Durrow...
Back in 2008 the people of Durrow transported themselves back to the 18th century.
The event was one of a few held to celebrate the...
Liverpool Champions, The travel ban and All Ireland Final Day – It’s all in...
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
Some...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Deep shock and sadness following the sudden passing of popular Laois publican
Slieve Bloom native Tom, who owns Tom Delaney and Sons Pub...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, June 26, 2020
Latest Figures
1,730 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 11...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, June 25, 2020
Latest Virus Figures
1,727 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of one from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Latest Figures
1,726 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
While there has been a total of five...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Latest Figures
1,720 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, June 22, 2020
Latest Figures
1,717 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of two from yesterday.
While there has been a total of four...
Pubs to re-open, pedestrianised Main Street and a New Year’s resolution – it’s all...
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
Desperate...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Confirmed: Portlaoise Leisure Centre to close immediately with loss of 30 jobs
Portlaoise Leisure Centre is to close with immediate effect with the...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, June 19, 2020
Latest Figures
1,714 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of two from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 13...
WANTED: Search on to find Laois’s Top 25 Tweeters for 2020
We’re back with another of our popular LaoisToday lists.
Yes, we’re on the hunt for Laois’s best Tweeters after one year absence.
We’ve decided to do...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, June 18, 2020
Latest Figures
1,714 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of four from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 16...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Latest Figures
1,710 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of eight...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Latest Figures
1,709 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 14...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, June 15, 2020
Latest Figures
For the second time, there have been no new deaths from Coronavirus reported today.
1,706 people have died from the virus so far.
While there...
Championship 2020, Lovely Laois and a creative new game – It’s all in our...
This looks great!
I’ve spent the past few weeks of lockdown creating my new drinking game, ‘Locked Down’.. because you get locked and it was...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: First mass celebrated as beautiful Laois church undergoes restoration
Bishop Denis Nulty was on hand to do the honours for a...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, June 12, 2020
Three more deaths and 13 new cases
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further three patients have died as a result of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, June 11, 2020
Eight more deaths, eight more cases
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further eight patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 10, 2020
19 new cases and five more deaths
Health officials have confirmed that a further five people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Nine further deaths and nine new cases
There have been a further nine deaths from Coronavirus and nine new cases confirmed by the Department of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, June 8, 2020
Lowest number of new cases since early March as hairdressers attempt to open earlier
A further four patients have died as a result of Covid-19...
Phase 2, Hayfever and Our History – It’s all in our Tweets of the...
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
A...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois woman thanks nurses, doctors, family and friends as she wins 49-day hospital battle with Covid-19
A Laois woman who spent 49 days...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, June 5, 2020
Latest Figures
1,670 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of seven from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 28...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, June 4, 2020
Latest Figures
1,659 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 47...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Latest Figures
1,659 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 47...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Latest Figures
1,658 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 10...