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.
WATCH: Down Syndrome Midlands fundraiser a massive success
There was an army of people taking part in the 52km fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands recently.
Members of the Irish Defence Force...
REVEALED: We’ve selected Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers
After many hours of deliberating, cursing, and standing up for the Instagrams we believe in, we have decided on our pick for Laois's Top...
“Act of God” causes water outage in Stradbally
Businesses in Stradbally were left without water today due to a burst mains on the Abbeyleix road.
When one business owner contacted Irish Water, they...
All aboard the Hogwarts Express at Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Muggles everywhere are welcome to all Harry Potter events at this year's Durrow Scarecrow Festival from July 30 to August 7.
This year the Durrow...
The Pantry in Portlaoise has been honoured with national award
The Pantry Portlaoise have received the John & Sally McKenna Guide's recommendation for the Best in Ireland 2017.
The recommendation was given after a secret...
Countdown on to Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Prepare for model Ed Sheerans, Donald Trumps and everything in between as the countdown continues to hugely popular Durrow Scarecrow Festival which takes place...
Deadline looming for Laois Community Voluntary awards
The deadline is fast approaching to enter nominees for Laois County Council's Community and Voluntary Awards 2017.
The Healthy and Active Community Award recognises clubs...
Mountmellick remembers Martin McGuinness
The 1916-2016 Memorial in Mountmellick played host to a Peoples' tribute to the late Martin McGuinness on Saturday, July 15.
Scottish bagpipe player John Geoghegan...
Full steam ahead for Laois dual star Alison McEvoy
Alison McEvoy is one of the rare unsung sporting heroes of our generation - a dual county player.
Two weeks ago she travelled with the...
There’s major drama in Rathdowney
A three-day introduction to drama workshop will be held at the Youth Café in Rathdowney from Tuesday, 15 July to Thursday, 27 July.
The workshops...
Nominations sought for Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers
We've done Twitter, we've done Snapchat, and now it's time to rank Laois's Top 25 Instagrammers.
And we're looking for your help. Both our Snapchat...
Summer Fun Run in Borris-in-Ossory
It's time to get your vehicles at the ready, the Borris-in-Ossory Community Development Association's annual Fun Run is back on Saturday 22 July.
The third...
Take time to enjoy Portlaoise’s newest beauty spa this summer
Jule Beauty and Thearpy is one of the newest beauty spas to come to Laois, and within the space of a few months it...
Money raised by sale of Laois calf to go to Bóthar
The money raised by the sale of a prize calf this Friday night at Annegrove House, Shanahoe, will go to the charity Bóthar.
Brian, Norma...
Could your family take home the prize of Laois’s Fittest Family?
We've all seen the popular TV series Ireland's Fittest Family, and now it's your chance to take part in Laois's version of the event.
The...
The Portarlington French Festival is back and bigger than ever
The Portarlington French Festival is back with a bang and takes place this weekend, July 14-16. This family-friendly event has something for everyone, a...
Win €100,000 for your community
Non-for-profit and community youth organisations in Laois can win €100,000 by entering the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.
Groups can apply under a number of headings...
WATCH: Enormous 32-metre bridge moved from Portarlington to Dublin
A huge 32-metre bridge, manufactured in Portarlington, has been moved to Dublin Port.
Due to the sheer size of the bridge it had to be...
Vicarstown strides ahead with junior parkrun
Having set up the first parkrun in Laois in 2014, Vicarstown is now set to launch only the ninth junior parkrun in Ireland.
Parkrun is...
Iceland on the cards for Mountmellick family after GAA Lotto win
GAA club lottos are held up and down the country and invariably you'll see the update - 'No Winner this week'.
Well that wasn't the...
Here are all your Laois GAA fixtures for the week ahead
There's championship action across a range of grades over the next seven days.
MONDAY, JULY 10
All games at 6.30pm and first-named team at home unless...
Siun Lennon: Ranking my top five make up artists in Laois
Make-up and make-up artistry is a booming trend that has taken over Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and everything in between.
Makeup looks which were once reserved...
Moment in Time: The Timahoe Round Tower Festival in 2003
We decided to dig into our own Timahoe-related archives and the Medley Day from 2003 in the village.
As you'd expect Alf Harvey's images have...
Best of 2017 – Ballyfin stun champions Stradbally and knock them out
Ballyfin Gaels caused the upset of the year in the Senior Football Championship by beating Stradbally and dismissing their chances to defend their championship...