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
Tweets of the Week – Coronavirus, an unreal score and a very Irish story
We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
This week there's been one major news story and that's the coronavirus outbreak.
Laois people...
Jobs in Laois: All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
Property Watch: Five houses for sale in Abbeyleix for around €300,000
This week for Property Watch we look at five houses for sale for around €300,000 in Abbeyleix.
If you’re in the market for a new...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Massive fundraiser launched for little boy with rare genetic neuromuscular disease
A massive fundraiser has been launched for baby Dan Donoher, son of...
Laois Abroad: We’re looking to hear from Laois people living over seas
Popular regular feature on the LaoisToday site since its beginning is the Laois Abroad series.
Here at LaoisToday we talk to Laois natives who have...
In Pictures: Laois school wow at ESB Science Blast
Steps, shuffles, jigs and reels were to the forefront at ESB 'Science Blast' recently, as children, adults and even the judges strutted their stuff...
Laois men sought to become Rose of Tralee escorts
2019 Rose of Tralee Dr Sinéad Flanagan and the Rose Escort of the Year Jamie Flannery, have put a call-out to the men of...
Laois man selected to judge at 2020 Olympics
Denis Donoghue of Portlaoise Gymnastics Club and Gymnastics Ireland has been selected to judge at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
This is Denis's third time getting the...
Laois woman in complete lockdown in China
A young teacher from Portarlington is in quarintine in China, where she has been working for over a year.
Aoife Corcoran from Portarlington has been...
Funding sought to improve road surface between Portarlington and Gracefield
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
additional funding for the resurfacing of the R420 from Gracefield to Portarlington.
The proposal under the 2020...
Local primary school awarded at renowned Robotics competition
400 primary school children from across the region descended on Institute of Technology Carlow last Friday to participate in the VEX IQ Robotics competition.
St....
Sinn Féin membership surge in Laois following General Election 2020
Sinn Féin have seen a huge rise in membership nationally since the 2020 General Election - a surge that has also been experienced by...
Brand new building in the works for Laois school
A brand new school is on the way to Portarlington - according to newly elected TD for Kildare South Cathal Berry.
The Independent's first parliamentary...
Two Laois groups through to Scór Leinster Final
The Leinster Semi-finals of Scór took place last weekend and Laois were represented in Clonroche by very talented acts.
Ballyfin's Paddy Fitzpatrick represented us in...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS prefects hold successful coffee morning
On Wednesday March 4, the prefects in Mountrath Community school held a most successful coffee morning for their classmates.
A prefect is a pupil who...
Former Mountrath CS student achieves outstanding awards at UCD Award Ceremony
Former Mountrath Community School student Christopher Carew has been honoured for outstanding academic success achieved during his first year of studying medicine at University...
Leinster League Divison 1 glory for Portlaoise Rugby Club U-16s
Portlaoise 20 Longford 17
Leinster League Division 1
Portlaoise RFC U-16s won the Leinster Division 1 League when they overcame Longford RFC in a tight battle...
Huge success for two Midland Masters Basketball teams
The Women’s and Men’s Midland Masters Basketball teams both headed to Kilkenny last weekend to compete in the opening tournament of the masters season.
The...
Two Laois designs through to coveted All-Ireland Junk Kouture Final
After yet another awe-inspiring display of regional glitz, glamour and re-purposed ‘rubbish’ Junk Kouture provincial winners will gather together for one last time at...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College collaborate with Tidy Towns in campaign against litter and waste
On Thursday the March 5, Portlaoise College Green Schools Committee along with Principal, Noel Daly collaborated with Tidy Towns.
The aim was to become active...
New Primary Care Centre on the way to Laois
Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has confirmed that capital funding has been provided by the HSE to commence planning for a new Primary Care...
Huge reaction to fundraiser launched for baby Dan Donoher
A massive fundraiser has been launched for baby Dan Donoher, son of Niall and Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, who has been diagnosed with a...
William and Kate, the Coronavirus and your family tree – It’s all in our...
How to get girls 101
All of us on the beer in Limerick one night and linney meeting a lad he used to go to...
Moment in Time: Roll ‘n Bowl Pub League finals in 2004
This seemed like mighty craic!
The semi finals and final of the Laois Pub Bowling Tournament took place on March 10, 2004 in Roll 'n...
Property Watch: Five houses for sale for around €200,000 in Laois and surrounding counties
This week for Property Watch we look at five houses for sale for around €200,000 in Portlaoise, Newbridge, Thurles, Tullamore and Carlow Town.
If you’re in...
Rosenallis GAA to hold tractor and truck run next weekend
Rosenallis GAA are holding a tractor and truck run next weekend.
The event is in aid of the Irish Guide Dog Association Laois branch.
The run...
Mountmellick to host Boglands Festival for St Patrick’s Day
Central Festival Group Community Care Team Mountmellick are holding a new festival launching from over two days March 16 and March 17.
They started this...
Jobs in Laois: All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday
There are a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Launch night for new Portlaoise Nightclub a big success
Mustangs Nightclub is the new addition to O’Loughlin’s Hotel on Main Street...
Laois Abroad: From Raheen to San Francisco – the career break that became permanent
Meet Maura Shiel. Maura moved to San Francisco nearly 28 years ago and has spent the majority of her life stateside.
We asked Maura about...