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 over the weekend
Here at LaoisToday we’ve complied a list of all the hottest events and attractions around the county this weekend.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Fashionistas rejoice. Friends...
Baby joy and county final glory – double celebrations for two Errill men
It's a huge deal to a win a county final. It's a huge deal to have your child born.
It's a massive deal to have...
Extended deadline for Laois Community and Voluntary Awards nominations
The deadline to enter nominees for Laois County Council's Community and Voluntary Awards has been extended to Friday, August 25.
There is still time to...
Rosenallis overcome Courtwood to earn place in intermediate semi-final
Rosenallis 3-13 Courtwood 0-19
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 2
Rosenallis continue their winning streak in the intermediate football championship overcoming Courtwood in Portarlington in a game...
Laois Rose Maeve Dunne all set as the countdown to Tralee continues
Brought to you in association with Manhattan Mixer
Maeve Dunne became Laois Rose 2017 just over four months ago. Since then, the first Laois Rose...
€33,000 Mountmellick Darkness into Light cheque presented to Pieta House
Last night Mountmellick Darkness into Light presented the phenomenal €33,000 cheque they raised this year to Pieta House.
2,000 people took part in this year's...
Second-half scoring sees Errill crowned Junior B football champions
Errill 4-7 Rosenallis 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'C' championship final
A three-goal scoring spree in the space of just four minutes saw Erill overcome Rosenallis...
Ahead of one of their main fundraisers, Midlands Simon are looking for your help
As Midlands Simon are holding one of their biggest fundraisers for the year, they are looking for volunteers to spare an hour or two...
WATCH: Local community activist interviewed on Nationwide last night
Cullahill was featured on RTE's Nationwide programme last night, which remembered the John Murray show countryside walks that took place there three years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6JjHhJBV_0&feature=youtu.be
Ballacolla...
In Pictures: A stylish affair at the Mountmellick CS debs
There was plenty of glitz and glam at the Mountmellick Community School debs on Monday evening.
Mothers and fathers came armed with umbrellas and jackets...
New to the Area: From Pakistan to Portlaoise
In our New to the Area series, we focus on people who have come from abroad to make Laois their home.
We will be interviewing...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week
Here are some of the top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week.
James White clearly knows our game...
Top 10 hottest scarecrows in Durrow
— James...
Ballyfin Gaels pip neighbours Rosenallis
Ballyfin 1-15 Rosenallis 0-13
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Round 2
All good things come to an end as Rosenallis learnt tonight in the SHC 'A'...
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
NEWS
Respects were paid to the Abbeyleix teenager who lost his life in a road accident in Tipperary
Dogs, a television and a DVD...
Timahoe – a great day out right on our doorstep
With families always on the lookout for good days out during the summer, they could do worse than look very close to home and...
Celebrate Laois with fun and free events on Heritage Week
Heritage Week takes place from 19 to 27 August with this year’s theme being Nature.
There is something for everyone during Heritage Week. From exploring...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
Here at LaoisToday we've complied a list of all the hottest events and attractions around the county this bank holiday weekend.
FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
The...
Laois man selected as Rose of Tralee escort
Crettyard man Pa O' Reilly was recently selected as an escort for this year's Rose of Tralee.
Pa will be heading down to Tralee to...
Portlaoise Ladies urging newcomers to “Give Rugby a Try”
Portlaoise Ladies Rugby team are currently recruiting players of all abilities.
The team are a developmental squad so they will be starting by covering the...
Emo native Gillian gets call up to Irish U-19s
Gillian Keenan was recently selected on the Irish Ladies U-19 soccer team for an upcoming friendly international against Northern Ireland on Thursday 3 August.
The...
Laois charity organisation to cycle 220km for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice
Rathdowney charity organisation Easyriders are travelling 220km in aid of the LauraLynn children's hospice this week.
They leave from Rathdowney on Saturday morning at 9am...
Electric Picnic announces top class acts for Comedy Tent
Al Porter, Foil Arms and Hog, The Rubberbandits, Jason Byrne and Neil Delamere are just a few of the famous comedy acts lined up...
Woodenbridge Paddlers set Guinness World Record
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have set a Guinness World Record for their 24 hour water polo challenge.
Over 220 participants took part in the 24 hour...
An Abbeyleix man is celebrating after winning national photography competiton
Abbeyleix man Jim Fennelly won Ireland AM's July Camera Club competition earlier last week.
Jim was one of three finalists taking photos under the theme of...
Wheel in the Years at the Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally
Now's the chance to get on your bike for the The Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally on August 26 and 27.
High Nelly and vintage bicycle...
WATCH: Live music from Lethean on Damn It TV
Damn It TV is a new channel showing live music and interviews in high-quality broadcasts straight from Leathean, Portlaoise.
Their latest episode features local musicians...
Ballyfin Demesne voted fourth best resort hotel in Europe
Ballyfin Demesne has been voted as the fourth best resort in Europe, according to the influential US travel magazine, Travel + Leisure.
The hotel was...
In Pictures: Huge success at the first Junior parkrun in Laois
98 boys and girls took in Laois's first ever Junior parkrun on Sunday 30 in Vicarstown .
They ran, sprinted and jogged the 2km stretch along...
WATCH: Portarlington singer performs song he wrote for community leader
Portarlington singer/songwriter Aidan Doyle has penned a tribute to fellow Port man Terry Lawlor.
In a post on Facebook, Doyle said Lawlor is a great...
15 different characters you’ll see at every Debs
As Debs season is upon us in all its glory, LaoisToday thought it would be good to mention 15 different types of people you...