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: Huge crowd at Durrow Vintage Show in 2009
Almost 3,000 people, a larger crowd than anticipated, attended the annual Durrow Vintage Display and there was up to 1,800 exhibitors.
People began arriving early...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 9, 2020
Laois TD says there has been ‘upsurge’ in illegal dumping during Coronavirus outbreak
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says there has been a significant increase...
Boxer TJ Doheny on playing hurling, globe-trotting and his love of Portlaoise
The Coronavirus outbreak has put an end to all sporting events for the time being.
So many athletes in a range of different fields, who...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Laois Garda reminds businesses of their responsibility on social distancing as image of queue outside takeaway emerges
A Laois Garda has reminded businesses and people...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, April 7, 2020
BREAKING: 345 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 36 more deaths
A total of 345 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
Laois ladies football captain Anna Healy on physiotherapy, Coronavirus and Pat Critchley
The Coronavirus outbreak has put an end to all sporting events for the time being.
So many athletes in a range of different fields, who...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 6, 2020
370 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 16 more deaths
A total of 370 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This...
Moment in Time: The Young Voice of Laois Final in 2012
The Young Voice of Laois Final took place in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow in April 2012.
In its third year, the new Young Voice...
WANTED: Search on to find Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers for 2020
We’re back with one of the most popular LaoisToday lists yet.
Yes, we’re on the hunt for Laois’s best Instagrammers after one year absence. We've...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes home
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and...
Los Angeles, the pub and Portlaoise Hospital heroes – It’s all in our Tweets...
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:
Ah...
Moment in Time: Portlaoise GAA versus Portlaoise Rugby Club in boxing showdown in 2011
The ballroom of the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel now the Midlands Park Hotel was transformed into a Las Vegas style boxing arena on April 1...
Leinster Final Memory: Dublin deny Laois in ’85
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 18, 2018, ahead of the Leinster final that year.
1985 was a particularly busy time for Laois...
Paralympic hopes put on hold for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Portarlington native Nicole Turner had her sights set not just on competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics later this year but of also finishing...
Moment in Time: Rathdowney panto group celebrate 25 years with successful show in 2011
Rathdowney panto group celebrated 25 years with one of their most successful shows in early April 2011.
With 140 cast members, 'Pack Up Your Troubles'...
Moment in Time: Laois musicians shine at music showcase in 2010
Some very talented Laois musicians took to the stage of Portlaoise early April 2010 as part of the Laois Music Showcase.
Crowds flocked to see...
Sunsets, Hannah Montana and The GOAT – It’s all in our Tweets of the...
We’re back again with our best tweets from this week.
There are some good ones. We must be naturals here in Laois.
Some things never change..
Twenty...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Second Coronavirus centre set to open in Laois
On Tuesday of last week, the Department of Health opened one in Emo...
Moment in Time: The official opening of Mountrath CS in 2010
After many years of planning and building and weeks of preparation the day finally arrived for Mountrath Community School to celebrate it's official opening...
WATCH: Here is exactly what it is like to get tested for Coronavirus
A videographer from Meath has filmed himself getting the Covid-19 test in an effort to take the fear and mystery out of the procedure.
Donal...
The Coronavirus, a dodgy pitch and Lovely Laois – It’s all in our Tweets...
In the midst of a global pandemic Laois twitter rise up.
We've gathered the tweets of the week and once again they're quality.
It didn't last...
Moment In Time: Prizes galore at National Handwriting Awards 2009
The National Handwriting Awards took place in 2009 in it's 17th year at the Teachers Centre in Portlaoise.
The competition was open to all national...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - BREAKING: Department of Health confirms Coronavirus is now in Laois
The Department of Health revealed that the Coronavirus was in Laois Thursday.
2 -...
Laois Abroad: From Abbeyleix to Toronto and possibly further travels ahead
Meet Pippa Anderson from Abbeyleix - the latest subject of our Laois Abroad series.
Pippa moved to Toronto last year and is loving life in...
Great turnout at Down Syndrome Ireland ‘Laois Branch’ AGM
There was a great turnout last Wednesday at the Down Syndrome Ireland 'Laois Branch' AGM in the Family Centre in Gort Na nOir Abbeyleix.
Outgoing...
Moment In Time: Great photos from the 2010 Graiguecullen and Killeshin St Patrick’s Day...
Today we look back at the 2010 Graiguecullen and Killeshin parades.
People lined the streets as the Graiguecullen parade made it's way from the town...
Midlands mother and son share positivity and video on activities for children during isolation
Now this is a video we can all appreciate.
Lauren Pidgeon and her son Noel Kelly uploaded a video to spread some positivity in these...
Local woman’s experience training a service dog for her children with autism
Stef McGinn from Portlaoise is in the process of training her dog Baylee to be a service dog for her three children.
Her children, DJ...
Moment In Time: Great Pictures and serious craic at Durrow St Patrick’s Day parade...
We’ve once again dug deep into Alf Harvey’s archives to unearth some absolute classic pictures of Durrows St Patrick's Day parade in 2010.
Great imagination...
Moment in Time: Some great photos from the Mountrath St Patrick’s Day Parade in...
The outbreak of Coronavirus across the world has meant the widespread cancellation of almost all public gatherings.
But it’s still St Patrick’s Day this week...