Siun Lennon
Siún Lennon joined LaoisToday in a full-time capacity after studying Journalism and New Media in the University of Limerick. She hails from Rosenallis and her interests vary from news, sports and politics.
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
We’re back again with your guide to what’s on in the county this weekend.
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Mountmellick Macra are holding a table quiz in...
Laois student recieves prestigious €20,000 scholarship
A Scoil Chríost Rí student who received over 600 points in her Leaving Cert and has been awarded one of 36 Naughton Foundation scholarships...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week
We're back again with some of our top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week! If you see a Tweet you think deserving for...
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
There was plenty of news in Laois and the surrounding areas this week with the National Ploughing championships taking place, new backroom staff announced...
Tonnes to do and see for Culture Night Laois
Culture Night Laois is taking place tonight, Friday 22 September. There's a huge number of free events taking place around the county to celebrate culture...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
It's set to be an action-packed weekend in Laois as the senior camogie and intermediate and senior hurling finals take place. There's also plenty...
WATCH: Romance in the gym as Laois MMA star proposes to girlfriend
Martial arts facilities often see a lot more fighting than love but these roles were reversed at SBG Portarlington on Friday evening.
Head coach at...
The Electric Picnic & I: Kelly Lou Cakes
Kelly Lou Cakes is like a shining beacon of light for wary Picnic goers.
Where else could you sit down and treat yourself to a...
WATCH: Mountmellick basketball star to make his Sweet Home Alabama
These are exciting times for 17 year old James Gormley as he jets off to take up his basketball scholarship in Alabama, USA next...
Craic and ceoil take over in the Donaghmore Workhouse museum
The sounds and stories of John Spillane and Jimmy Crowley filled the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum on Thursday 24 August.
The two living legends of Irish...
In Pictures: Medals galore for Laois Martial Arts
Laois Martial Arts were in action again at the World Organisation of Martial Arts Athletes (WOMMA) World championships on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23...
Digging up a storm in Abbeyleix
The award-winning annual kids archaeological dig returned to the Heritage House in Abbeyleix on Thursday 24 August as part of Heritage Week.
Over 30 children...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week
Between the funny, outrageous, well-thought and charming, these are our top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week.
Stapleton to Miller and a score. Like...
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
This week was filled with more breaking stories in news, lifestyle and sport.
And we’ve picked out some of the more memorable ones in our...
Mother of Laois stabbing victim says he was attacked over €20
The mother of the Laois man who was stabbed repeatedly in Kilkenny last Saturday says he was attacked in a row over €20.
Jamie Hennessy...
Last chance to enter for Laois Community and Voluntary Awards
Today is the last chance to enter for the Laois County Council’s Community and Voluntary Awards.
You have until 5pm today to nominate anyone you...
A Day of Family Fun for Ballinakill
Ballinakill GAA Club is holding their Family Fun Day in the GAA Grounds, Ballinakill, on Sunday 27 August.
Events
It is sure to be an action-packed...
Let’s be Sound at the Electric Picnic
Pieta House, A Lust for Life and a host of famous guests are exploring the concepts of 'being sound' and mental wellness in the...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
We're back again with your guide to what's on in the county, and it looks set to be one of the busiest weekends of...
In Pictures: Stradbally climb to new heights at the National Community Games
Stradbally made huge waves in Abbottstown at the Aldi National Community Games finals on Sunday 20 August.
Irish Dancing
The Buggie School of Irish Dancing had two teams on...
Calling all male rugby players – would you like to make €850?
Are you a male rugby player who might have what it takes to be on the TV screen?
www.MovieExtras.ie are looking for rugby players for...
Top Instagrammers and Snapchatters to follow for the Electric Picnic
As the Electric Picnic is just over a week away and because we love our lists here at LaoisToday, we thought we'd bring you...
In Pictures: Tonnes of photos from the Mountrath CS Debs
Rivalries may or may not have been put aside for Camross and Castletown minors as both groups of players came together for the Mountrath...
Could you be the Young Farmer of the Year?
Do you live for silage season? Do you know the difference between Angus and Limousin cattle? Does your sleep pattern revolve around milking?
Do you...
In Pictures: All the style at the Clonaslee Debs
The students of Clonaslee Vocational School turned on the style and swapped their geansaís for gunas for their Debs this evening.
With the CAO points...
In Pictures: Reptiles let loose in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Mountmellick
There were tarantulas, scorpions, lizards and snakes in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Mountmellick yesterday.
But there is no need to fear. The reptiles were in Portarlington,...
In Pictures: Vikings coming to life in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Portarlington
Three Vikings appeared in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Portarlington libraries today.
Armed with swords and axes, they were ready to show how they lived, the games...
Laois U-16 Camogie raring to go for All-Ireland final
Laois U-16 Camogie have had a phenomenal All-Ireland campaign and they aren't finished yet.
On Saturday 26 August they take on Antrim in the All-Ireland U-16...
One in five students experience unexpected rent increases
One in five students experience unexpected rent increases during college, and 36 percent of students needed between one to three months to find their...
Students should be wary of rental scams, warns local TD
Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills Fiona O’Loughlin TD has urged students in Laois to be wary of rental scams.
The Fianna...