Tag: John Whelan

It was a rainy night in Dublin. We spilled out onto Dame Street.  Oblivious of the spills of rain and spray from the passing...

It was just so thoroughly enjoyable, engaging, and educational. An ecologically sound, environmentally friendly immersive experience which proved especially enjoyable for the students and staff...

This is just lovely. When local author John Whelan penned his latest publication The Last Beekeeper last year, having live local events was easier said...

Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan said the launch of The Last Beekeeper is only the first stage of a long journey as he hoped the...

It is all systems go as a Laois author gears up to launch his first ever children's book on Friday morning. ‘The Last Beekeeper’ by...

A chance encounter with Rainbow People almost 30 years ago is the inspiration for a new book for children. ‘The Last Beekeeper’ by Johnny Renko,...

There's scarcely a tourist spot in the country that John Whelan doesn't know about. As camper van owner and enthusiast as well as a travel...

If you go for a drive anywhere these days you're almost certain to see a number of campervans on the road, either going to...

On this week's LaoisToday Podcast, we're joined by John Whelan, camper van enthusiast and the man behind the Vanhalla.ie blog. A former newspaper editor and...

The past year has seen an explosion in people buying or converting motor homes and if you went about trying to hire one at...

This is an extract from Growing Pains and Growing Up, John Whelan's book celebrating 40 years in Journalism. It originally appeared on LaoisToday in...

Laois is crying out for improved camping facilities. The dogs on the street are barking it. It is not a problem, but rather a great...

LaoisToday political columnist and journalist, John Whelan will appear on The Late Debate tonight, Wednesday, March 4. The RTE Radio 1 flagship current affairs programme...

Easter traditionally marks the start of the new camping season. The evenings are longer, the weather is improving and the campsites which had been in...

The seasonal setting had all the mystic and magic of a romantic hideaway, and on this occasion it was book lovers who were converging...

Growing Pains and Growing Up the new book by John Whelan and published by LaoisToday is continuing to enchant, entertain and earn high praise. The...

Forty years is a mighty long time and it's that significant milestone that was the inspiration for John Whelan to put together a collection...

Journalist, editor, author, former Senator, LaoisToday columnist, guest radio presenter John Whelan has added another string to his bow by launching his new book,...

Laois Today columnist and former Labour Senator John Whelan has confirmed that he is working on Gavin Duffy's Presidential election campaign team. The journalist, broadcaster...

  Two Laois authors are set to officially launch their books at the upcoming Laois Leaves Festival of Writing and Music. Helen Cullen and John Whelan will...

Picture this. It's 1993 and you just hear word that hundreds of people with dreadlocks and florescent clothes and 'flower power' messages and ban-the-bomb...

Vanhalla - Camper Heaven, is the novel new Blog from Laois Today columnist, John Whelan. A clever word play on Valhalla, the blog, as the...

As the snow settles on the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations spare a thought for U2 fans in Laois who had been looking forward to...

Laois Today columnist, current affairs commentator and media adviser John Whelan is back on the air this week. He slots in to the hot seat...

Charlie Flanagan says it is "cackhanded", "inexplicable" and "wholly unsatisfactory". Sean Fleming says it is "most unfair" and "unjustified". Brian Stanley says they've "made...

LaoisToday columnist John Whelan continues to broaden his media credentials and is due to turn radio broadcaster this week. The journalist, editor, author and former...

Ho ro the rattlin’ bog The bog down in the valley-o And in that bog There was a… We are Bogmen! That includes you too girls, just...

A 747 for Jackson Browne, They had to build a special runway just to get him down. Before the Chieftains could start to play, Seven creamy pints...

St Patrick was a gentleman he came from dacent people He built a church in Dublin Town and on in put a steeple His father was...

Lambing is well and truly underway as these photos from Cosby Hall over the weekend show. These photographs were sent to us by John Whelan...