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
Laois participants wanted for €4m programme in the Irish wilderness to encourage young people...
Young people who are out of education or full-time employment in Laois are being given the opportunity to spend seven days in the Irish...
In Pictures: Go Grease Lighting! First ever musical in Mountrath CS is a big...
The opening night of Mountrath Community School’s first ever musical took place yesterday March 5 and continued March 6 with a final production tonight,...
Massive fundraiser launched for little boy with rare genetic neuromuscular disease
A massive fundraiser has been launched for baby Dan Donoher, son of Niall and Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, who has been diagnosed with a...
Tributes paid to late Laois priest following sad passing
There was deep sadness in Cullohill following the passing of Fr James Dollard recently.
Bishop of Ossory, Dermot Farrell paid tribute to the late Fr...
All-New Captur storms in at #1 in its segment – available now at Joe...
Renault Group Ireland has enjoyed a positive February, finishing the month on the podium in third position.
The Group is also in third place in...
Gardaí seize vehicles and make several arrests on Laois roads
Garda Síochána of Laois Offaly have arrested several motorists on the road in the past few days.
On the morning of Tuesday March 3 a...
Portlaoise community choir leads the way for inclusion
The Sing For Joy Choir based in Portlaoise is blazing a trail for inclusion in Kildare.
The community choir, under leader Maureen Culleton sings at...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wow in talent show
Students at Portlaoise College have an ocean of hidden talent amongst them.
They had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities during the Talent...
Laois County Council pause plans for new quarry near popular bog
There were objections and expressions of shock and disapproval to a planning application for a new quarry near Abbeyleix Bog recently.
However, Laois County Council...
In Pictures: Laois GAA host very successful Concussion Network Educational Workshop
Laois GAA teamed up with UPMC Concussion Network and hosted a seminar on Monday February 24.
The free workshop took place in the Midlands Park...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Down syndrome Centre Midlands
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated all over the world on March 21 each year.
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands (DSCM) are hoping to celebrate...
Mountrath CS final rehearsals underway for first ever musical
Mountrath Community School’s first ever musical is taking place this week on March 5, 6 and 7.
Rehearsals began in September and this week will...
Fundraiser launched for well-known Laois woman suffering with Lyme Disease
Well-known Laois singer Martina Cahill was diagnosed with Lyme Disease back in January.
Martina had been experiencing serious health difficulties and was diagnosed with many...
In Pictures: Almost €100,000 raised for Laois school as Lip Sync Battle a huge...
What a success this was.
The community of Stradbally came together in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday night for a Lip Sync Battle that...
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 Portlaoise.
It replaces Club 23 which closed down a number of years ago.
Mustangs...
12 Laois creations in the running at South Eastern Regional Junk Kouture Final
Local teenagers from across Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois are adding the finishing touches to their haute couture recycled designs.
They'll be strutting their...
In Pictures: Great turnout for first ever St Conleth’s Ladies 5k run
St Conleth’s LGFC held a 5k road race last Sunday March 1 at 11am.
This was the first of what they hope will be a...
Clonaslee parade announce very special guest to be Grand Marshall
Clonaslee parade have announced a very special guest for their St Patrick's Day parade.
Jamie Lee Collins from Raised by the Village will be the...
Vegetables, Love Island and failing the NCT – It’s all in our Tweets of...
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:
It's...
Moment In Time: Heywood CS victorious at student Enterprise Awards 2009
Laois County Enterprise Board held the annual Student Enterprise Awards in the Kyle Centre Portlaoise on March 5 2009.
Secondary school students competed to represent...
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...
Laois club selected to compete in Healthy Club Project
Crettyard GFC was recently selected to become involved in the Healthy Club Project 2020 along with two other clubs from Laois and 142 clubs...
Inland Fisheries Ireland call for women in Laois to try fishing
Inland Fisheries Ireland invite women to ‘Try Fishing’ pilot programme.
Fisheries Ireland will be running a number of events to give women in Laois and...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Four Laois Gardai among 201 new recruits to the force
Emo brothers Shane and Nigel Murphy, Rachel Murphy and Shauna Redmond were conferred...
Laois Abroad: From The Rock to working with Arsenal and as Formula 1 physio...
Patrick Harding is from The Rock but is currently living the high life in London.
Patrick has a very impressive CV from being a physio...
Second Laois camogie club set to enter adult team for the first time
Following on from the news that Clough-Ballacolla have announced their new junior camogie team another club had done the same.
It will be the first...
Laois pharmacies experience face mask and hand sanitiser shortage amid Coronavirus outbreak
Pharmacies across the county have run out of hand sanitisers and face masks as the coronavirus spreads and so does the panic.
The first case...
Disappointment for Heywood CS and Portlaoise CBS as U-16 sides fall short
There was disappointment on the double for Laois schools today as both Heywood CS and Portlaoise CBS U-16 footballers were knocked out of their...
Portlaoise CBS sure to wow with ‘The Addams Family Musical’
St Mary's CBS are delighted to present 'The Addams Family Musical.'
Following on from the success of ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’, St...
Laois man awarded Young Volunteer of the Year by the Ladies Association in Croke...
Club secretary for Crettyard LGFA Eoin Delaney was awarded with Young Volunteer of the Year by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association recently.
Eoin was presented...