Sean Hennessy
A former Knockbeg student, and is currently a student in the University of Limerick trying to scrape a BA in History and Politics. A marquee player in the goals for Annanough, but well capable of doing a job in full-forward and has the knack to turn his hand to any sport (except running). Only starting out in his journalistic career but already the specialist farming and property reporter. Happiest when Liverpool and Laois are winning!
Councillors propose the banning of future tree planting in Laois graveyards
There was a proposal to ban the planting of trees in graveyards around Laois at February's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting on Thursday morning.
The proposed...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Lillian Bentley (née Ridgeway)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Garryhinch, died peacefully in...
Land owners urged to cut hedges before March deadline
At this morning's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, there was a strong call for land owners to cut their hedges before the March deadline.
The issue...
Young people in Laois asked to get creative to help tackle racism
Show Racism the Red Card are calling on all primary and secondary schools, youth organisations, children and young people in Laois to enter their...
In Pictures: Steady trade at Carlow Mart show and sale
A good day of trade took place at Carlow Mart's show and sale last Monday with over 280 lots of cattle up for sale.
There...
Our Duke set for Gold Cup tester at Gowran this Saturday
The Cooper's of Coolrain will be hoping that Our Duke can rekindle his Irish Grand National winning form this Saturday in Gowran, ahead of...
Brave Portlaoise fall short against Skerries to end Towns Cup campaign
Portlaoise 9 Skerries 17
Leinster Towns Cup Second Round
Portlaoise's Towns Cup campaign came to an end today as they were on the wrong side of...
Preview to this weekend’s Towns Cup action
Both Laois sides are competing in the Towns Cup second round this weekend, and with Portlaoise struggling with relegation and Portarlington certain to go...
Your guide to Laois v Waterford in the third round of the National Football...
Brought to you in association with Telfords
Laois will continue to push for promotion to Division 3 of the National Football League tonight when they take...
Family fun run and walk on this weekend in Colt GAA
Colt GAA are hosting a family fun run and walk this Sunday as a fundraiser.
The fundraiser is in aid of the development of their...
Good news for Graiguecullen as new apartments nearly complete
There is some new for Graiguecullen this morning.
The five new apartments being built in area will be ready for the residents in the next...
Planned houses in Mountrath cut to six over fears of flooding
The plan for eight new houses to be built in Mountrath has been revisited and changed to six over the risk of flooding.
Risk assessments...
Laois man named to start against Italy for Ireland U-20s
Seán Masterson has been named in the starting fifteen for the Ireland U-20 team for their second game in the Six Nations U-20 championship
Seán...
A unique opportunity as a 190 acres farm up for long-term lease in Laois
A large block of land, 190 acres in total, has come up for lease in Laois.
The land will go up for lease by auction,...
Laois registered almost 400 new websites in 2017
According to a IE Domain Registry report, a total of 392 websites were registered in the county of Laois in 2017.
The 392 new websites...
Portlaoise student receives award for academic achievements
Portlaoise student, Frank Flanagan, has been honoured in the University of Limerick for his academic success in his first year of college.
Frank, who studies...
All the latest golf results from the local clubs
See all the recent results from Portarlington Golf Club from the Christmas and New Year period.
PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB
Men’s 12 Hole Open Stableford Weekly Competition
1st...
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing list
The Laois County Council housing waiting list has seen a drop of over 400 names in the past four months according to housing officer...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures and the updated league tables
There’s a full schedule of games down for decision this weekend once again across all divisions in the CCFL soccer leagues.
Friday 9th February
First-named team...
Weather warning for Laois with snow set to fall tonight
Laois has been placed on alert for as Met Eireann forecast snow for this evening Leinster and a number of surrounding counties.
The weather warning...
All the Laois GAA fixtures for this weekend
The Laois GAA club seen gets back underway this coming weekend, with a number of football teams in the senior and intermediate football teams...
In Pictures: Stradbally primary school celebrate their annual Grandparents day
St Coleman's National School in Stradbally celebrated their annual grandparents day last Wednesday.
The day is aimed towards celebrating the important roles that grandparents play...
Property Watch: How much a 70-80 acre farm will cost you in Ireland?
This week on LaoisToday.ie's Property Watch, we are focusing on agriculture, and particularly the price of a 70-80 acre farm. The counties in comparison...
Your guide to Laois v Leitrim in the second round of the National Football...
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Laois were impressive in their opening round victory over Limerick, despite having fielded a young and...
Panther’s men fall to heavy defeat to complete double disappointment for the Portlaoise club
Men's National League Division One
Portlaoise 60 Neptune 101
Portlaoise Panther's are still sitting bottom of Division 1A following a disappointing display against high-flying Neptune. It...
Disappointing night for Panther women as they lose against UCC Glanmire
Womens National Super League
Portlaoise Panthers 52 UCC Glanmire 87
The Portlaoise Panthers' women side have been performing well of late with their recent win against WIT...
Your guide to Laois v Galway in round two of the National Hurling League
Laois got their 2018 National Hurling League Division 1B campaign off to a losing start against Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday on...
Busy week for Laois players in Leinster Schools Cup as Crowley strikes for crucial...
It was a good start to Cistercian College Roscrea's 2018 Leinster Schools Senior Cup campaign as they overcame Wesley College today in Clontarf.
Wesley College...
Discussion continues around speed limit in Rathdowney despite council recommendation
Laois County Council have recommended that the speed limit on the Johnstown road in Rathdowney to not be extended, but that has not stopped...
Portarlington will have a parade on St Patrick’s day
Some concern surrounded the likelihood of a Portarlington St Patrick's Day parade this year, but a crisis has been averted.
This year's committee had lost...