NEWS
Gillian Treacy joins Road Safety Authority
Laois woman Gillian Treacy whose four-year-old son was killed in a crash with a drunk-driver was appointed to the board of the Road Safety Authority
HSE step back from Portlaoise Hospital
Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that he asked the HSE to step back from any further work on the controversial downgrade plan for the hospital in Portlaoise.
BT Young Scientist
Heywood CS and Laois primary schools dazzled at BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
The Eighth Amendment
Minister Charlie Flanagan announced that he is in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment
Miscarriage heartbreak
A Portlaoise mother spoke about the heartache of suffering 18 miscarriages over a decade
SPORT
Micko
Laois people gave their reactions to the emotional Micko documentary
Laois knocked out of O’Byrne Cup
Laois footballers were knocked out of the O’Byrne Cup by Westmeath on Saturday
Leinster champions
St Fergal’s Rathdowney survived dense fog and 30 minute delay to be crowned North Leinster ‘C’ champions
Bright young soccer stars
The future looks bright for Rosenallis AFC as U-12 boys reach last 32 in Ireland
WE ARE LAOIS
Calling all singletons
RTÉ are looking for singletons for their Valentine’s Day Late Late Show
Recipe of the Week
A comforting Fish Pie is this week’s recipe of the week
COLUMNISTS
Shopping local should not be just for Christmas
Our columnist Wired with Whelan spoke about the importance of shopping local all year round
SEE ALSO – Drivers urged to be patient as M7 roadworks lead to considerable frustration
