NEWS
Shock and sadness following passing of young Laois mother in South Africa
Deep sadness spread at the devastating news that Aisling Heath (neé McCormack), a Portlaoise native, died suddenly at her home near Cape Town.
Laois woman airlifted to hospital following farming accident
According to Sylvester Phelan of Agriland, the accident involved cattle and took place in Mountrath.
Three-year sentence handed to man who seriously assaulted Laois footballer
In April last year, Daniel, known as ‘Dicey’, was out socialising with friends before he was attacked and knocked unconscious while waiting for a taxi at 1am on Easter Sunday night.
€1 million lotto ticket sold in well-known Laois shop
Someone in Laois is €1 million richer following Friday evening’s EuroMillions lotto draw.
TD hits out at ‘nasty’ online comments about seriously-ill former Taoiseach Brian Cowen
This was and is disgusting behaviour.
SPORT
In Pictures: Laois Footballers celebrate glorious win over Offaly with supporters
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Laois hurlers and supporters celebrate Joe McDonagh triumph
The Twitter reaction as the Laois hurlers claim Joe McDonagh Cup success
Twitter never lets you down on joyous occasions.
WE ARE LAOIS
In Pictures: Serious style as St Fergal’s Rathdowney kicks off 2019 debs season
Moment in Time
Property Watch
For this week’s Property Watch, we looked at properties for rent ranging from €800 to €900 around Laois.
COLUMNISTS
Fr Paddy: 10 guidelines for a happy and peaceful Summer for all
SEE ALSO – National ‘Soundest Town’ prize goes to Laois area for the month of June