The stories that got Laois people talking this week included a case of animal cruelty in Mountrath, an incredible weight loss journey for a Portlaoise man and a Laois family business being sold to a major retail group.
NEWS
Animal cruelty
There was huge response over this disturbing discovery of missing family pet. The family of the pet are now offering a reward for information.
The state of the roads
An €11 million investment is need after report shows Laois has some of the worst roads in Ireland
Laois family business sold to major retail group
A well-known Laois family business was sold to BWG Group for an undisclosed sum.
Incredible weight loss for Laois man
A Portlaoise man revealed his secret behind his incredible 10 stone weight loss
€850,000 for Mountmellick
Work is set to begin on €850,000 Mountmellick Wastewater upgrade
SPORTS
Laois set to host European Championships
Laois will be set to host the European Kettlebell championships this May
Portlaoise Ladies Rugby
Portlaoise Ladies continue their unbeaten season after trouncing Athy
Basketball
WATCH here as Heywood CS reach All-Ireland basketball final
WE ARE LAOIS
A Moment in Time
We looked back to the school days in Killeshin NS in 2009
Remember the Game
We looked back to 2009 to see St Leo’s pull through the mud to claim the Leinster football title
Recipe of the Week
Have a splurge of indulgence in chocolate heaven with these incredible brownies
COLUMNISTS
Encouraging signs for Laois hurlers and footballers
Jack Nolan wrote about encouraging signs for Laois hurlers and footballers as the league season began last weekend
The importance of smiling
Father Paddy spoke about the importance of good humour in life
The Skoda Superb
Our resident car man Bob Flavin has claimed that the Skoda Superb is probably the best car in the world
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